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Two Rhode Island officials visited Philly. They were so rude their state launched two separate investigations.

David Patten and James Thorsen toured Bok as part of official Rhode Island state business. Now, their actions are under review by the Rhode Island state police and the governor.

A server brings drinks to guests dining at Irwin's in the Bok building in 2021. After visiting the restaurant, named one of the best in the country, during an ill-fated trip this March, a Rhode Island state official rudely said it looked like "it was vandalized just before our arrival.”
A server brings drinks to guests dining at Irwin's in the Bok building in 2021. After visiting the restaurant, named one of the best in the country, during an ill-fated trip this March, a Rhode Island state official rudely said it looked like "it was vandalized just before our arrival.”Read moreYONG KIM / Staff Photographer