Newport Flower Show — Restaurant in Newport

Have been coming to the show for decades. So happy it was back at Rosecliff until we got there. Way less impressive flower exhibits not to mention the obvious lack of vendors. Almost got turned away at the door if not for a couple people having extra tickets. Haven’t had to order tickets since Covid prior to arriving after 1 hour +drive. The gift shop worker(1) “closed her drawer “ an hour before the show ended at 4. There were a number of people waiting for the shuttle around 4 , never arrived and there was no staff around to ask.There were women in a bind because they were elderly and couldn’t navigate the sidewalk including the distance to there cars. Simple signage would be nice for money that is spent getting there and something to eat or buy.Hate to see this go but improvements...

In the past I loved attending the flower show with my family. This year took the trip from Massachusetts filled with excitement to arrive and be extremely disappointed with this years show. There were limited vendors and basic merchandise. The items could be found at Marshall’s or my local garden center. Also no food! Only one vendor and no place to sit and enjoy the one pastry vendor. In the past there were endless food vendors and seating to sit, enjoy and relax. On my way out I went to use the restroom and no toilet paper.. it was only 11am and there was no crowd so therefore the staffing was slacking. The best part was the trolly ride to the show! If it’s a journey for you I wouldn’t make the...

Travelled from South Florida expressly to see the Palais du poulet featuring historic chickens. I had just completed a session on backyard chickens at NYBG. I can’t even express my disappointment. The installation was horrific and not worthy of a single photo. I would additionally comment the outside installation arena was pale in comparison to past years and evoked very little inspiration. Very little was memorable. On a positive note the speakers were absolutely wonderful and the inside exhibition quite lovely. Sadly when I inquired of a staff member about the band I missed seeing she said it was too expensive. A nice day but came up...