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

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BLACKSTONE VALLEY

Restaurant

Blackie’s, Smithfield

Asian Restaurant

Asia Grille, Lincoln

Latin Restaurant

Tuxpan Taqueria, Central Falls

Italian Restaurant

Pat’s Italian, multiple locations

Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurant

Garden Grille, Pawtucket

Outdoor Dining

Blackie’s, Smithfield

Diner

Eggs Up, Cumberland

Breakfast

Eggs Up, Cumberland

Burger

Blackie’s, Smithfield

Pizza

Hercules Pizza Works, Lincoln

Sandwich Shop / Deli

Sonia’s Market & Deli, Smithfield

Neighborhood Bar

Harmony Cafe, Lincoln

Coffee Shop

Fundati Coffee, Lincoln

Specialty Food Shop

Diva’s Dips, Pawtucket

Independent Bookstore

Book Around, Pawtucket

Locally Owned Clothing Boutique

With Heart & Soul, Cumberland

Art Gallery

Dryden Gallery at Providence Picture Frame, North Providence

Hair Salon

Avanti Dezigns, North Providence

Vintage Store

The Modern Farmhouse, Cumberland

Consignment Store

Blackbirds Consignment Shop, North Providence

Fitness Studio

Training for Warriors, Pawtucket

Animal Shelter / Rescue 

The Hotel for Homeless Dogs, Cumberland

Pet Services

Tails by Taya, Johnston

Gift Store

Brown & Hopkins Country Store, Chepachet

Bakery

Gingersnaps Bakery, Lincoln

Ice Cream

The Ice Cream Machine, Cumberland

Local Music Venue

The Harmony Cafe, Lincoln

Wine Shop

Diamond Hill Vineyards, Cumberland

Local Market

Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, multiple locations

Plant or Garden Store

Jordan’s Jungle, Pawtucket

Florist

Valley Falls Flower Shop, Cumberland

Local Event

Fundati Run Club, Lincoln

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

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