XO Cafe Wants to Find RI’s Most Romantic Couple
GoLocalProv Food and Wine Team
XO Cafe Wants to Find RI’s Most Romantic Couple
Bogart and Bergman. Tracy and Hepburn. Jay Z and Beyonce... no matter what romantic couple is your iconic pair, now it's time to name Rhode Island's most romantic duo.
Providence's XO Cafe, many lovebirds' favorite spot for cozy dinners, engagements, and anniversaries, is out to find the state's most romantic couple, and is offering a gourmet Valentine's Day dinner as the reward.
Now through February 8, contestants can submit their inspired story of romance for the chance to win a gourmet Valentine’s Day dinner for two with wine pairingsas prepared by Executive Chef Marty Lyons. But make it as brief as a well-drafted love letter... you've only got 500 words to tell the tale.
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Entries can be submitted at www.xocafe.com. For more information call 401-273-9090 or visit www.xocafe.com.
XO Café, 125 North Main Street, Providence, serves dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Sunday brunch is served from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Best Romantic Weekend Getaways in New England
Nashoba Valley Winery
The sweet and elegant Nashoba Valley Winery exists in a beautiful setting overlooking the quaint little town of Bolton.
Have some tasty eats at J's Restaurant and check out the broad selection of wines, beer and spirits brewed and created to perfection right on site.
Take a tour through the winery and taste one of the many terrific flavors of the beverage offered for sale. When the season is right, check out the peach and apple orchards.
Rose Island Lighthouse
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life by staying at the Rose Island Lighthouse.
Built in 1870, the Lighthouse can only be reached by boat.
Visitors have the option to spend the night as a guest.
For more adventurous folks, spend a week as the "lighthouse keeper" and complete many of the chores required to keep the lighthouse in good condition.
Von Trapp Family Lodge
The Lodge is managed by the descendants of the famous Von Trapp Family, Sam and his father Johannes von Trapp.
Unique offerings of the Lodge include sleigh rides, cross country skiing trails, and maple sugaring spots.
If you're a beer snob, check out the Lodge's brewery, which produces traditional German and Austrian style lagers.
The meadow at the Lodge was one of the main sites of the Vermont Mozart Festival, which ran from 1974 to 2010.
The Red Inn
It may be Cape Cod's offseason, but Provincetown is always a great spot for a romantic getaway.
The Red Inn, with its stunning ocean views and central location, has been welcoming guests for nearly 100 years.
The inn offers features three beautifully appointed guest rooms, three spacious suites and two luxury residences, all with breathtaking waterfront decks and views of Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.
Stonecroft Country Inn
Stonecroft Country Inn is just minutes from downtown Mystic, the Mystic Seaport, and Mystic Aquarium.
Start your holiday shopping early at Olde Mistick Village.
Don't forget to grab a slice at the famous Mystic Pizza.
Keep warm next to the Inn's fire pit, which is next to their pond and waterfall.
Wachusett Village Inn
This truly New England style inn is located in the heart of the Wachusett region of Central Mass, right next to the ski area at Wachusett Mountain and numerous hiking trails, antique shops and the Wachusett Brewery.
Call ahead to ask about the Romance Package special specifically made for couples; available as part of this package are a cottage room, massage treatments, champagne and dinner for two, and a full-American breakfast.
When the weather gets right, and that should be soon, check out the Ski Lover's Package which includes all the above plus lift tickets to the ski area. Also, check out the Black Diamond II Restaurant.
Daniel Webster Inn
Pamper your mind, body, and soul at the Daniel Webster Inn and Spa.
Head over to the nearby Heritage Museum and Gardens for some wonderful exhibits.
One of the more popular attractions is the Carousel Gallery.
The working carousel was designed by Charles Looff in 1908. Rides are unlimited with the price of admission.
If you are in for a more relaxing day, stroll around Sandwich, Massachusetts and visit a local bookstore.
The Porches Inn
What was once a series of dilapidated Victorian-era row houses, is now one of the most innovative and romantic hotels in the Berkshires. As part of the Massachusetts Museum of Modern Art (MassMoCA), The Porches Inn features unique designs and bold colors, while still paying homage to the generations of mill workers' families who once lived there.
Beyond the hotel, you can explore some of the areas great art. The aforementioned MassMoCA offers interesting conceptual art, and a short drive to nearby Williamstown will bring you to Williams College Museum of Art and the Clark Art Institute.
Harbor View Hotel
The Harbor View Hotel & Resort is one of the first luxury hotels in Martha's Vineyard.
The property offering stunning harbor views of the ocean and lighthouse.
Go on a bike ride on one of the Vineyards' many paths.
The Vineyard boasts 100 miles of bike paths, which wind through beaches and forests.
If bird watching is more your thing, the Vineyard is home to over 300 species.
Red Lion Inn
Take a trip out west to the Berkshires and stay at one of the longest continuously operated inns in New England. The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge has been welcoming guests since 1773, and has hosted five presidents, as well as many notable figures, such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and William Cullen Bryant. You may feel like you are in a Norman Rockwell painting; because you are.
The inn is located two doors down from the famed artist's original studio, and has been featured in one of his most iconic paintings. Take a stroll down Main Street and visit some of the quaint village shops, and then head back to enjoy a romantic meal at one of the inn's many restaurants.
The Maguire House B & B
The award-winning Maguire House is tailor-made for romantic evenings. It is positioned in an ideal location on 44 acres overlooking Mt. Monadnock, Mt. Watatic and upper Naukeag Lake.
All rooms contain queen-sized beds with private baths. A full New-England breakfast is made to order. In-room amenities include fresh flowers and gourmet chocolates.
Complimentary refreshments such as wine and cheese are available anytime. Two sitting rooms for guests, one with a working fireplace, are available for quests. In addition, rowboat, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing are available from the property.
Charlotte's House B & B
This small, cozy and quiet bed and breakfast is located in the heart of apple country in Bolton. Each bedroom has a working fireplace, especially ideal for those romantic evenings, with queen-sized beds with hand-crafted quilts and a private bathroom.
Decorative paintings align the wall of each room. Innkeeper Lyn Slade is an experienced chef and all breakfast is homemade and delicious. Guests are treated with a plate of complimentary homemade cookies as soon as they arrive.
