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NEWPORT COUNTY

Restaurant

O’Brien’s Pub, Newport

Asian Restaurant

Mindy’s Restaurant, Portsmouth

Latin Restaurant

Perro Salado, Newport

Italian Restaurant

Sardella’s Italian Restaurant, Newport

Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant

Root, Newport

Outdoor Dining

O’Brien’s Pub, Newport

Diner

Blue Plate Diner, Middletown

Breakfast

The Corner Cafe, Newport

Burger

Mission, Middletown

Pizza

Mother Pizzeria, Newport

Sandwich Shop/Deli

The Roasted Clove, Middletown

Neighborhood Bar

O’Brien’s Pub, Newport

Coffee Shop

Custom House Coffee, Middletown

Specialty Food Shop

Bellevue Boards, Newport

Independent Bookstore

Charter Books, Newport

Locally Owned Clothing Boutique

THRYN Boutique, Newport

Art Gallery

Spring Bull Gallery, Newport

Hair Salon

Invidia Beauty Collaborative, Middletown

Vintage Store

Folk Vintage Co., Newport

Consignment Store

Wish, Newport

Fitness Studio

Iron and Fire Fitness, Portsmouth

Animal Shelter/Rescue

Potter League for Animals, Middletown

Pet Services

Island Paws Spa & Boutique, Middletown

Gift Store

The Portsmouth Shop, Portsmouth

Bakery

Le Bec Sucré, Middletown

Ice Cream

Clemmie’s Homemade Ice Cream, multiple locations

Local Music Venue (TIE)

The Narragansett Cafe, Jamestown

Newport Classical Recital Hall, Newport

Wine Shop

Grapes & Gourmet, Jamestown

Local Market

Clements’ Marketplace, Portsmouth

Plant or Garden Store

DeCastro Farms, Portsmouth

Florist

The Waters Edge Flowers, Newport

Local Event

Newport Folk Festival, Newport

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STATEWIDE | PROVIDENCE | NEWPORT COUNTY | SOUTH COUNTY | EAST BAY | WEST BAY | BLACKSTONE VALLEY | HALL OF FAME

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