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Two RI restaurants made OpenTable’s 100 Most Romantic Restaurants of 2025. Here’s where

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February 6, 2025

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Two RI restaurants made OpenTable’s 100 Most Romantic Restaurants of 2025. Here’s where

Looking for the perfect date night spot? OpenTable has a suggestion.

OpenTable recently released its ranking of the top 100 romantic restaurants of 2025 just in time for Valentine’s Day, and two places in Connecticut made the list.

The online booking service bases its annual ranking on over 10 million verified diner reviews, assessing metrics like diner ratings, the percentage of five star reviews, the percentage of reservations made in advance and the number of direct searches. In the list of 100 ranked restaurants, both White Horse Tavern in Newport and Boat House Waterfront Dining in Tiverton made the list.

Here’s how to dine at OpenTable’s most romantic restaurants in the state for Valentine’s Day.

White Horse Tavern

Newport’s White Horse Tavern is not just a romantic restaurant, but also a historic one filled with cozy 17th-century achitecture. In fact, White Horse is the oldest standing restaurant in the country, originally opening its doors in 1673.

White Horse Tavern embraces its identity as a classic New England destination, serving sophisticated local fare sourced from Rhode Island’s farms and waters since its opening. While the tavern might be old, the culinary team strives to create a fresh, contemporary experience.

Menu items include New England classics like bacon wrapped scallops, clam chowder and lobster ravioli, in addition to a full raw bar and fresh catch of the day. To accompany the food, White Horse has an extensive wine list with options from all over the world.

The tavern is open for dinner from 5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 4-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Reservations are recommended to be made two to four weeks in advance. Valentine’s Day is already fully booked, but there is still availability in the surrounding days.

Location: 26 Marlborough St., Newport

Boat House Waterfront Dining

Located on a cliff over Mt. Hope Bay, Boat House Waterfront Dining is a scenic waterfront restaurant serving up locally-inspired cuisine and creative craft cocktails. The seafood-focused menu includes local favorites like fish and chips, crab cakes and lobster rolls.

With a view of the water from almost every seat in the restaurant, guests at Boat House can enjoy a view of the sinking sunset and passing sailboats with their meal, making the location perfect for a romantic dinner.

Boat House Waterfront Dining is open from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Reservations for sometime near Valentine’s Day can be made on OpenTable.

Location: 227 Schooner Dr., Tiverton

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Rhode Island AG to unveil long-awaited report on Diocese of Providence clergy abuse

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March 4, 2026

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Rhode Island AG to unveil long-awaited report on Diocese of Providence clergy abuse

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha will release on Wednesday findings from a multiyear investigation into child sexual abuse in the Diocese of Providence.

According to the attorney general’s office, the report will detail the diocese’s handling of clergy abuse over decades.

While the smallest state in the U.S., Rhode Island is home to the country’s largest Catholic population per capita, with nearly 40% of the state identifying as Catholic, according to the Pew Research Center.

Neronha first launched the investigation in 2019, nearly a year after a Pennsylvania grand jury report found more than 1,000 children had been abused by an estimated 300 priests in that state since the 1940s. The 2018 report is considered one of the broadest inquiries into child sexual abuse in U.S. history.

Neronha’s investigation involved entering into an agreement with the Diocese of Providence to gain access to all complaints and allegations of child sexual abuse by clergy dating back to 1950. Neronha’s office said in 2019 that the goal of the report was to determine how the diocese responded to past reports of child sexual abuse, identify any prosecutable cases, and ensure that no credibly accused clergy were in active ministry.

Rhode Island State Police also helped with the investigation.

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St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Your Guide To Fun In Rhode Island

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March 3, 2026

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St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Your Guide To Fun In Rhode Island

Rhode Islanders who plan to join in the global celebration of Irish culture can choose from big and small events, including a parade in Providence.

The March 17 holiday falls on a Tuesday this year, and many big events will be held the weekend of March 14-15. Originally a modest, religious feast day honoring the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day today is a vibrant, boisterous holiday observed by millions of people regardless of their heritage.

The Providence parade is March 21.

We’ve rounded up 10 more events to help you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. But first, are you planning an event this spring? Feature it, so nearby readers see it all across Patch — including in roundups like this!

Here’s your guide to St. Patrick’s Day fun in Rhode Island:

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Married couple from R.I. identified as victims in fatal Swansea crash

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March 3, 2026

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Married couple from R.I. identified as victims in fatal Swansea crash

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The two victims were identified as a husband and wife from Rhode Island, local officials said.

A Rhode Island husband and wife in their 50s were identified as the two people killed in a Swansea car crash Friday night.

Carlolyn Carcasi, 54, and James Carcasi, 53, of Bristol, Rhode Island, were killed in the Feb. 27 crash, the office of Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn said in a press release Monday.

The crash occurred at the intersection of Route 136 and Route 6 in Swansea, Quinn’s office said.

Police in Cranston, Rhode Island identified the driver who allegedly hit the couple as Demitri Sousa, 28. Sousa allegedly shot and killed a man in Rhode Island nearly four hours before the crash, Cranston police said.

At around 12:18 a.m. Friday, Swansea police spotted Sousa’s Infiniti barreling down Route 6, Swansea officials said previously.

The couple was driving southbound on Route 136 when the Sousa crashed into the side of a Subaru Ascent. Both cars had “catastrophic damage,” and the Subaru was engulfed in flames, Swansea fire and police officials said.

Both occupants of the Subaru were declared dead at the scene, Swansea officials said.

Sousa was transported to a local hospital, where he is being treated for serious injuries. He is expected to live and will be held in Cranston police custody until he is medically cleared, police said Sunday.