2022 Best of Rhode Island: Readers’ Poll
From Blackstone Valley to Newport County, RIMonthly.com visitors named the best in the state in an online poll.

The Best of Rhode Island poll was conducted online between April 1–30, 2022. All visitors to RIMonthly.com were eligible to vote. The following are the results of a tabulation of the votes cast in both statewide and regional categories. We are confident in our tallies of votes cast. The results are not an endorsement by Rhode Island Monthly magazine but an accurate accounting of legitimate votes cast.
HALL of FAME
Reserved for those folks who have consistently proven themselves to be the best throughout the years.
Statewide
Restaurant
Sophia’s Tuscan Grille, Warwick
New Restaurant
Aguardente, Providence
Latin Restaurant
Los Andes, Providence
Indian Restaurant
Rasoi, Pawtucket
Brunch
CAV, Providence
Cheap Eats
Angelo’s Restaurant, Providence
Gourmet Doughnuts
Knead Doughnuts, multiple locations
Dessert
Pastiche Fine Desserts,Providence
Outdoor Dining
Coast Guard House, Narragansett
Bar Cocktail List
The Eddy, Providence
Laura’s Bar and Grill, Smithfield
Wine List
Pane e Vino, Providence
Beer on Tap
Mews Tavern, Wakefield
Local Brewery/Brewpub
Grey Sail Brewing, Westerly
Winery
Newport Vineyards, Middletown
Bar to People Watch
Hot Club, Providence
Burger
Chomp Kitchen and Drinks, multiple locations
Irish Bar
Aidan’s Pub, Bristol
Oyster Bar/Farm
Matunuck Oyster Bar, Wakefield
Clam Shack
Iggy’s, multiple locations
Bagels
Providence Bagel, multiple locations
BYOB Restaurant
Sophia’s Tuscan Grille, Warwick
Locally Owned Family-Friendly Restaurant
Angelo’s Restaurant, Providence
Mobile Food Vendor
Basil and Bunny
Farmers Market
Scituate Rotary Farmers Market, North Scituate
Locally Owned Seafood Market
Fearless Fish, Providence
Locally Owned Kids Store
Luca, Warren
Locally Owned Home Decor Store
Brown and Hopkins Country Store, Chepachet
Locally Owned Day Spa
Massage Envy, multiple locations
Locally Owned Music Store
Rob Coyne School of Music Education, Warren
Local Concert Venue
Bold Point Park, East Providence
Locally Made Beauty Products
Herbs and Mylk, North Kingstown
Locally Made Food Products
Secrets in the Kitchen Marinara Sauce
Locally Made Packaged Drink Products (alcoholic)
Two Gals Cocktails
Locally Made Packaged Drink Products (nonalcoholic)
Granny Squibb’s Organic Iced Tea
Independent Bookstore
Books on the Square, Providence
News Anchorwoman
Patrice Wood, WJAR
News Anchorman
Gene Valicenti, WJAR
Morning News Anchorwoman
Alison Bologna, WJAR
Morning News Anchorman
Mario Hilario, WJAR
Television Meteorologist/Male
Mark Searles, WJAR
Television Meteorologist/Female
Michelle Muscatello, WPRI
Television Sportscaster/Male
Joe Kayata, WJAR
Television Sportscaster/Female
Taylor Rocha, WJAR
Television News Reporter/Male
Brian Crandall, WJAR
Television News Reporter/Female
Kim Kalunian, WPRI
Morning Radio Show
“The News” with Gene Valicenti
Morning Radio Talk Show Host
Gene Valicenti
Morning TV Show
“The Rhode Show,” WPRI
Local Band
He Said She Said
Fashion Designer
Amy Page DeBlasio
Rhody Maker
Something Borrowed Event Decor
Rhody Love on Instagram
Bun and Bites
Rhode Island TikTok Star
Buns and Bites
Rhode Island Podcast
Mary and Blake Media
Annual Music Festival
Newport Folk Festival
Annual Art/Crafts Festival
Scituate Art Festival
Local Tour
Providence River Boat Company
Food Event
Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park, Providence
Craft Beer Festival
Beervana
Nonprofit Fundraiser
Nathan’s Angels
Local Boutique for Wedding Dresses
Lady Sycamore, North Kingstown
Wedding Caterer
401 Gourmet Caterers, Warren
Wedding Photographer
M.Studios
Wedding Deejay
Elite Entertainment
Wedding Live Band
Take It to the Bridge
Wedding Cakes and Desserts
Wright’s Dairy Farm and Bakery, North Smithfield
Wedding Stationery
ColorQuarry Letterpress
Wedding Jewelry
M.R.T. Jewelers, East Providence
Wedding Florist
Floral Fixation
Wedding Hair
Rhode Island Wedding Hair (Cassandra Broccoli)
Wedding Makeup
Blushing Bride Beauty
Wedding Planner
Kristin Nicole Events
Wedding Videographer
JB Horn Film
Unique Local Wedding Transportation
Liberty Farm and Carriage Company
Waterfront Wedding Venue
Belle Mer, Newport
Castle Hill Inn, Newport
Classic Wedding Venue
Kirkbrae Country Club, Lincoln