2025 Best of Rhode Island Editors' Picks
See where we wined, dined, played and shopped this year.
Our Favorite Write-Ins from the 2025 Best of Rhode Island Readers’ Poll
We're back for a fourth year with more Matunuck spellings, unhinged entries and redactions.
2024 Best of Rhode Island Editors' Picks
Our team highlights a variety of deserving eateries, shops, entertainment venues and health and wellness spots throughout the state.
2024 Best of Rhode Island Readers' Poll Results
You voted and our team tallied. Here are your favorites in dozens of categories from food to florists.
Our Favorite Write-Ins from the 2024 Best of Rhode Island Readers’ Poll
Another year, another... 'unique' spelling of Valicenti.
2023 Best of Rhode Island Editors' Picks
From eateries and shops to entertainment venues and health and wellness spots, our editors scoured every inch of the Ocean State to come up with their top picks for 2023.
How Our Best of RI 2023 Neon Sign Cover Came Together
The neon sign was created by local neon artist Knox Neon and displayed with cocktails at Clementine Cocktail Bar.
2023 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.
Our Favorite Write-Ins from the 2023 Best of Rhode Island Readers' Poll
Have we been spelling Matunuck wrong all along? What is an iguana doing on Oakland Beach? And will Rhode Islanders ever let "the Dunk" go?
2022 Best of Rhode Island: Editors' Picks
Our editors scoured the state for the best food, shopping, fun and beauty businesses in Rhode Island.
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.
2022 Best of Rhode Island Party Recap
Nearly 1,400 Rhode Islanders came out to celebrate at our sold-out event at Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Our Favorite Write-In Entries From the 2022 Best of Rhode Island Reader's Poll
Do the Obamas have a secret backyard BBQ joint in Coventry? And who knew people could find so many ways to spell Matunuck?
At Kin Southern Kitchen, Black Girl Magic and Biscuits Reign Supreme
The opening of Kin in Providence marks a return to gastronomic intimacy.
2021 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.
2021 Best of Rhode Island: Editors' Picks
Our editors scoured the state for the best food, shopping, fun and beauty businesses in Rhode Island.
At Res American Bistro, Fine Dining is a Celebration
With every order of Carnival Row ice cream and teriyaki bacon, this new eatery breathes life into a beloved Downcity space.
All Aboard the Harmony Railway in Glocester
This mini train offers big fun in northwestern Rhode Island.
Helado Taiyaki Puts a Latin Twist on a Japanese Ice Cream Treat
Owner Linnette Lopez Torres incorporates ingredients and flavors from her upbringing for her own take on taiyaki.
Have a Yes Day at R1 Indoor Karting's TimeZone Experience, Go-Kart Racetrack and Arcade
Both kids and adults can have tons of fun taking on the real-life, interactive time machine gaming experience and indoor go-karting racetrack.
At Diego's East Side, Reimagined Mexican (and Tequila) Take Center Stage
The Providence outpost of the longstanding Newport restaurant serves margaritas, crack fries, churros and a much-craved sense of revelry.
Kow Kow Goes from Food Truck to Storefront In Fox Point
The new storefront sells freshly made bubble waffle cones filled with locally made Warwick ice cream and fun treat toppings.
Meet the Fresh-Faced Lady Next Door in Warren
The eclectic vintage shop is under new, and stylish, ownership.
Rhody Maker: Jessica Beecher of Beecher's Botanicals
The skin care guru also prioritizes sustainability in her line of small-batch products made in Richmond, RI.
Rhode Island-based Leigh SilverWear Makes Antimicrobial Face Masks
The Rhode Island-based, woman-owned business is producing reusable, washable and antimicrobial face masks that are made with Ionic silver yarn technology.
Dining Review: Durk's Bar-B-Q
The new location offers the same finger-licking good barbecue.
Moniker Brewery is Buzzing as Providence's Newest Beer Garden
The West Side brewery has an outdoor beer garden with heaters and local craft brews for all types of beer lovers.
Pizza Marvin Opens with New Haven-Style-Inspired Pies
Chef Robert Andreozzi and bartender Jesse Hedberg have teamed up to own their first restaurant together.
Dining Out: Chaska
This Garden City newcomer elevates favorite Indian dishes to a delicious new level.
The New Wayfinder Hotel Brings a New Level of Cool to Newport
The family- and dog-friendly hotel features a pool worthy of a backyard bash, local art and a terrific restaurant, Nomi Park, by the Mission Group.
Restaurant Review: Dolores
This East Side newcomer is a grown-up version of an Olneyville favorite, and it doesn't disappoint.
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