Best of Rhode Island 2008 Editors' Picks

Soup can be a cozy comfort food that warms in winter or a sleek, sophisticated summer starter (chilled cucumber, anyone?) At Icon Cafe, the hearty soup tastes like mom's (assuming mom went to culinary school), with choices that change daily: pea with smoky bacon, corn chowder and tomato bisque, among others. We especially like that on chilly days when we're not doing take-out, the soup bar is complimentary with a lunchtime entree.