2025 Best of Rhode Island Readers’ Poll Results
You voted and our team tallied. Here are your favorites in dozens of categories from food to fitness studios.
Owner Stu Meltzer, store manager Natalia Gattuso and operations manager Gary King of Fearless Fish on Hope Street in Providence. Photo by Jamie Coelho
The Best of Rhode Island poll was conducted online between April 1–30, 2025. 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
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STATEWIDE
Restaurant
Sophia’s Tuscan Grille, Warwick
New Restaurant in 2024
Boon Street Market, Narragansett
Latin Restaurant
Los Andes, Providence
Asian Restaurant
Jayd Bun, South Kingstown
Indian Restaurant
India Restaurant, Providence
Bagels
Providence Bagel, multiple locations
Brunch
The Patio on Broadway, Providence
Cheap Eats
Angelo’s Restaurant, Providence
Doughnuts
Knead Doughnuts, multiple locations
Dessert
Pastiche Fine Desserts, Providence
Outdoor Dining
The Patio on Broadway, Providence
Cocktail Bar
The Jefferson Speakeasy, Warwick
Mocktails
Kristi’s Kraftails, Warren
Local Brewery/ Brew Pub
Tilted Barn Brewery, Exeter
Winery
Newport Vineyards, Middletown
Gooseneck Vineyards, North Kingstown
Bar to People Watch
Hot Club, Providence
Burger
Chomp Kitchen and Drinks, multiple locations
Irish Bar
McBride’s Irish Pub, Providence
Oyster Bar/ Oyster Farm
Matunuck Oyster Bar, Wakefield
Clam Shack
Blount Clam Shack, Warren
Catering
401 Gourmet, Pawtucket
Gluten-Free-Friendly Business
Rachel’s Cafe, South Kingstown
BYOB Restaurant
Sophia’s Tuscan Grille, Warwick
Locally Owned Family-Friendly Restaurant
Laura’s Bar and Grill, Smithfield
Mobile Food Vendor
Griddle Me This, Cranston
Mobile Drink Vendor
EZBar, Cranston
Farmers Market
Scituate Rotary Farmers Market, North Scituate
Locally Owned Seafood Market
Fearless Fish Market, Providence
Locally Owned Kids’ Store
Piccolo, Barrington
Locally Owned Home Decor Store
Brown & Hopkins Country Store, Chepachet
Locally Owned Day Spa
Massage Envy, various locations
Beauty Services (non-hair)
Devi’s Threading, Pawtucket
Barber Shop
The Blue Collar Barbershop, Warwick
Locally Owned Music Store
Rob Coyne School of Music Education, Warren
Local Concert Venue
Greenwich Odeum, East Greenwich
Locally Made Beauty Products
Herbs and Mylk, North Kingstown
Locally Made Food Products
zwinthinz, Warren
Locally Made Bottled Drink Products (alcoholic)
Sons of Liberty Spirits Co., South Kingstown
Locally Made Bottled 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
Kait Walsh
Television Meteorologist/Male
Mark Searles
Television Meteorologist/Female
Christina Erne
Television Sportscaster/Male
Frank Carpano
Television Sportscaster/Female
Nicole Menner
Television News Reporter/Male
Brian Crandall
Television News Reporter/Female
Sam Read
Traffic Reporter
Krystin Rae
Morning News Radio Show
“The News with Gene Valicenti”
Morning Music Radio Show
92 PRO-FM Mornings with Bekah, Kim and Jay
Morning TV Show
“The Rhode Show”
Local Newspaper/Online News Source
East Greenwich News, East Greenwich
Local Band
No Exit 4
Local Fashion Designer
Amy Page DeBlasio
Photographer (non-wedding)
Lucio Andreozzi Foto
Rhody Maker
Cozy Cabin RI, Exeter
Fine Jewelry Shop
M.R.T. Jewelers, East Providence
Rhody Food Influencer
Buns and Bites
Rhody-Themed Influencer
Ian Brownhill
Rhode Island Podcast
The 247 ScoutFriars Podcast
Annual Music Festival
Newport Folk Festival, Newport
Annual Arts/ Crafts Festival
Scituate Art Festival, North Scituate
Gym
Elite Gym, Providence
Fitness Class
Barre & Soul, Providence
Local Tour
Comedy Bus City Tours, Providence
Food Event
Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park, Providence
Date Night Activity
Smash ’N’ Splash, West Warwick
Hotel/Inn
Christopher Dodge House, Providence
Cannabis Dispensary
Mother Earth Wellness, Pawtucket
Nonprofit Fundraiser
Beauty and the Bath’s Annual Pajama Party
Local Boutique for Wedding Wear
Ivory, A Bridal Boutique, East Greenwich
Wedding Photographer
Victoria Costello Photography
Wedding DJ
Elite Entertainment, East Greenwich
Wedding Live Band
Take It to the Bridge
Wedding Cakes and Desserts
Only the Finest Italian Cookies and Espresso
Wedding Stationery
Perfectly Personalizd, Newport
Wedding Jewelry
M.R.T. Jewelers, East Providence
Wedding Florist
The Flower Girl
Wedding Hair
Rhode Island Wedding Hair
Wedding Makeup
Glam Done Wright, East Greenwich
Wedding Planner
Ashley Lynn Events
Wedding Videographer
LMproductions, Warwick
Unique Local Wedding Transportation
Rhode Island Wedding Shuttle by Experience RI
Waterfront Wedding Venue
Belle Mer, Newport
Classic Wedding Venue
Kirkbrae Country Club, Lincoln
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