Share some oysters at the Rooftop at the Providence G .
Date-Night Destinations
Get gussied up and grab your Valentine for a night out on the town .
Chapel Grille , Cranston , chapelgrilleri . com . ORDER : Start off with a cheese board and finish with filet mignon . PAIR IT WITH : The Fireside Sipper ( Johnny Red , Kijafa cherry wine liqueur , maple syrup and walnut bitters ) or a Mid-Winter Cider Mule ( exactly how it sounds ). THE ROMANCE FACTOR : Fine dining by a cozy fireplace with a glass of wine by the cathedral bar .
Trattoria Romana , Lincoln , trattoria-romana . com . ORDER : Tagolini Positano , aka homemade tagolini pasta sauteed with eggplant , fresh San Marzano tomatoes , garlic , basil and buffalo mozzarella cheese . PAIR IT WITH : A rich red wine . THE ROMANCE FACTOR : From the imported fresh ingredients to the Roman atmosphere , Trattoria is a perfect destination for Valentine ’ s Day .
The Rooftop at the Providence G , Providence , rooftopattheg . com . ORDER : Seared yellowfin tuna with yucca fries . PAIR IT WITH : A Lovelace martini ( vanilla vodka meets passionfruit , blood orange and prosecco ). THE ROMANCE FACTOR : Let live entertainment set the mood as you gaze out over Providence ’ s skyline .
Spain Restaurant , Cranston , spaincranston . com . ORDER : Begin with chicken or shrimp empanadas and follow up with the Veal Spain — bone-in veal chop stuffed with lobster , shrimp , smoked ham , panko breadcrumbs and Castilian cheese , topped with a roasted mushroom Malaga wine sauce . PAIR IT WITH : A mango mojito and a slice of tres leches cake . THE ROMANCE FACTOR : A Spanish dining experience complete with romantic lighting and beautiful artwork .
The District , Providence , thedistrictri . com . ORDER : Share the Buffalo chicken pizza and satisfy your sweet tooth with a cheesecake brownie . PAIR IT WITH : A pitcher of white or red sangria . THE ROMANCE FACTOR : Book this homey space for a more casual night out .
Blackie ’ s , Smithfield , eatatblackies . com . ORDER : Cheeseburger Rangoons to start , followed by the Tuscan turkey sandwich served with housemade chips . PAIR IT WITH : A local brew from Whalers or Proclamation Ale . THE ROMANCE FACTOR : The retro , upbeat vibe makes for a fun night out .
Java Joints
Start your day right with some caffeine at a cozy cafe .
Coffee Exchange , Providence , thecoffeeexchange . com . ORDER : A single origin brew from Africa , South America or Asia .
The Nitro Bar , Providence and Newport , thenitro cart . com . ORDER : One of its viral TikTok concoctions , like the Americano sunrise or peppermint mocha matcha .
Lighthouse Coffee Roasters , North Kingstown , lighthousecoffeeri . com . ORDER : A pour-over featuring your choice of coffee ( many varieties are named after local spots ) or the Winter Warmth tea latte .
MainStreet Coffee , East Greenwich , mainstreetcoffee . com . ORDER : A classic cappuccino or return for the nighttime espresso martini bar .
Custom House Coffee , Middletown , custom housecoffee . com . ORDER : The Hot Honey Bee , an award-winning espresso blended with vanilla , honey , cinnamon and milk .
Notes Coffee Co ., Pawtucket , notescoffeeco . com . ORDER : Seasonal specials like the cookie butter latte or the Mexican hot chocolate latte .
Junk and Java , Westerly , junknjava . net . ORDER : A steamy ( get it ?) cafe au lait or a cuppa microroasted coffee with a flavor shot .
Cafe Zara , East Providence , cafe-zara . com . ORDER : The Hot Filtro , a Rainforest Alliancecertified medium or dark roast .
The Nitro Bar .
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