Years before the Revolutionary War and the Salem witch trials — and long before the United States even existed — this iconic Rhode Island restaurant was already serving up classic New England fare. The White Horse Tavern, housed in a distinctive red colonial building in the quaint seaside city of Newport, dates back to 1673, making it the oldest restaurant in Rhode Island and one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in the United States. It is also widely recognized as the 10th-oldest operating restaurant in the world, drawing international attention and making it a popular destination for visitors. Read more about the restaurant at the link in our bio. Story by Erin McDowell (Credit: Shutterstock) #RhodeIsland #history #foodhistory #colonialera