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Working Through the Weather: Who's Still Open, Who's Making Deliveries

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Newport mail carrier Scott Wellott is finding his job pretty hit-and-miss today.

Making his way down Thames Street Wednesday morning, Wellott worked his way through the blowing snow, only to discover that many of the businesses he needed to deliver to were closed.

While plenty of shops downtown are temporarily closed this morning, Newporters are finding respite in cafes and restaurants. Starbucks on Thames Street opened at its regular time this morning, according to the baristas working around 11:30 a.m. Customers were also huddled inside Empire Tea and Coffee on Broadway. 

If you're a local business owner who's open, or about to reopen, let us know via e-mail at cara.kenefick@patch.com.

Even though some Newporters have braved the snow, the streets are fairly quiet, save for snow plowers, shovelers and dog walkers. While many streets are plowed and appear passable, travel is still difficult, evident by the occasional car spinning its tires.

If you're staying safe from the storm from within the comfort of your home, here's a list of some local food establishments that are staying open and making deliveries:

Dunkin Donuts: Memorial Boulevard location, open; –Broadway location, open, but possibly closing early 

Via Via: Will remain open until 2 a.m., still making deliveries

Nikolas Pizza: open

China Star III: open and making deliveries until 9:30 p.m.

Kios Asian Stir: open

Pizza Hollywood: open

Good Friends Chinese Restaurant: open

Mama Leone's: open, possibly closing early

Aquidneck Pizza: open, but delivery may not be available if weather worsens

Peoples Cafe: open, possibly closing early

Starbucks: open, closing at 5 p.m.

Empire Tea and Coffee: open

Brick Alley Pub: open

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