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The Best of Rhode Island poll was conducted online between April 1–30, 2023. 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

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Note: The Best of Rhode Island poll was conducted online between April 1–30, 2023. 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.

Index

Statewide | Providence| Newport County | South County | East Bay | West Bay | Blackstone Valley

Statewide

Restaurant 

Sophia’s Tuscan Grille, Warwick

New Restaurant in 2022

All Favorites Cafe, Cranston

Latin Restaurant

Los Andes, Providence

Indian Restaurant 

India Restaurant, Providence

Bagels

Providence Bagel, multiple locations

Brunch

Massimo Ristorante, Providence

Gourmet Doughnuts

Knead Doughnuts, multiple locations

Dessert

Pastiche Fine Desserts, Providence

Gregg’s Restaurants and Taverns, multiple locations

Outdoor Dining 

Matunuck Oyster Bar, Wakefield

Bar Cocktail List 

Laura’s Bar and Grill, Smithfield

Mocktail List

Kristi’s Kraftails, Warren

Wine List

Pane e Vino, Providence

Beer on Tap

Mews Tavern, Wakefield

Local Brewery/Brew Pub

Tilted Barn Brewery, Exeter

Winery

Newport Vineyards, Middletown

Bar to People Watch

Hot Club, Providence

Burger 

Chomp Kitchen and Drinks, multiple locations

Irish Bar

McBride’s Irish Pub, Providence

Oyster Bar/Farm

Matunuck Oyster Bar, Wakefield

Clam Shack

Flo’s Clam Shack, multiple locations

Comfort Food

Mosaic Table, Warren

Gluten-Free-Friendly Restaurant

Blackie’s, Smithfield

BYOB Restaurant 

Sophia’s Tuscan Grille, Warwick

Locally Owned Family-Friendly Restaurant

Crow’s Nest Restaurant, Warwick

Mobile Food Vendor 

South County Barbecue, Saunderstown

Farmers Market

Scituate Rotary Farmers Market, Scituate

Locally Owned Seafood Market

Fearless Fish, Providence

Locally Owned Kids’ Toy Store

Piccolo, Barrington

Locally Owned Home Decor Store

Brown & Hopkins Country Store, Chepachet

Locally Owned Day Spa

Superior Tanning, Kingston

Locally Owned Music Store 

Rob Coyne School of Music Education, Warren

Local Concert Venue 

Greenwich Odeum, East Greenwich

Locally Made Beauty Products

Earthly Essentials, Providence

Locally Made Food Products

The Backyard Food Company, Warwick

Locally Made Packaged Drink Products (alcoholic)

Two Gals Cocktails, Bristol

Locally Made Packaged Drink Products (nonalcoholic)

Yacht Club Soda, North Providence

Independent Bookstore

Barrington Books, Barrington

News Anchorman 

Dan Jaehnig

News Anchorwoman 

Patrice Wood

Morning News Anchorman

Mario Hilario

Morning News Anchorwoman

Alison Bologna

Television Meteorologist/Male 

Mark Searles

Television Meteorologist/Female

Christina Erne

Television Sportscaster/Male

Frank Carpano

Television Sportscaster/Female

Taylor Rocha

Television News Reporter/Male 

Brian Crandall

Television News Reporter/Female 

Molly Levine

Traffic Reporter

Melissa Sardelli 

Morning Radio Show

“The News” with Gene Valicenti

Morning Radio Talk Show Host

Tara Granahan

Morning TV Show

“The Rhode Show”

Local Band 

No Exit 4 

Local Fashion Designer

Amy Page DeBlasio

Photographer (non-wedding)

Kathleen F. Marques 

Small Business That Gives Back

We Be Jammin’ RI, Warwick

The Heal Room, Pawtucket

Rhody Maker

The Perfect Match Shop 

Locally Made Jewelry

Enchanted Lotus, Warwick

Fine Jewelry Shop

Baxter’s Fine Jewelry, Warwick

Rhody Love Instagram

Buns and Bites

Rhode Island TikTok Star

Buns and Bites

Rhode Island Podcast 

Mary & Blake Media 

Annual Music Festival 

Newport Folk Festival, Newport

Annual Art/Crafts Festival

Scituate Art Festival, North Scituate

Indoor Recreation

Bristol Parks and Recreation, Bristol

Gym

All Day Physique, Pawtucket

Personal Trainer

Liz Cruso at Elite Gym, Lincoln

Fitness Class

Barre & Soul, Providence

Local Tour 

Providence River Boat Company, Providence

Food Event 

Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park, Providence

Craft Beer Festival

Beervana Fest, Providence

Cannabis Dispensary

Mother Earth Wellness Dispensary, Pawtucket

Nonprofit Fundraiser 

Nathan’s Angels

Selfie Spot

Blissful Selfie Spot, Warwick

Restaurant/Bar Bathroom

Aguardente, Providence

Local Boutique for Wedding Dresses

Ivory: A Bridal Boutique, East Greenwich

Wedding Caterer 

Keane’s Wood Fired Catering, Cranston

Wedding Photographer

Nicole Rae Photography

Wedding DJ

Elite Entertainment RI, East Greenwich

Wedding Live Band

Take It to the Bridge

Wedding Cakes and Desserts 

Sin, Providence

Wedding Stationery 

Hailey Kiss Creative

Wedding Jewelry 

Baxter’s Fine Jewelry, Warwick

Wedding Florist 

Robin Hollow Farm, Saunderstown

Wedding Hair 

Kauri & Co., Greenville

Wedding Makeup

Blushing Bride RI, Johnston

Wedding Planner

Beckerman House of Planning, Johnston

Wedding Videographer

LMproductions, Warwick

Unique Local Wedding Transportation

Liberty Farm, Burrillville

Waterfront Wedding Venue 

OceanCliff Hotel, Newport

Classic Wedding Venue

Kirkbrae Country Club, Lincoln

Index

Statewide | Providence| Newport County | South County | East Bay | West Bay | Blackstone Valley