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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.
Compassion in the Court: Read an Excerpt from Judge Frank Caprio’s New Memoir
The "nicest judge in the world" shares stories from inside and outside the courtroom.
35 Rhode Island Restaurants for Outdoor Dining
Check out the best spots to dine outdoors in the Ocean State, whether it's by the water, in the city or up near the stars.
8 Memorial Day Parades and Tributes in Rhode Island
Commemorate the lives of Rhode Island's lost service members at a local parade.
Nominations are Now Open for the 2025 TECH10 and Next Tech Generation Awards
This awards program, a partnership between Rhode Island Monthly and the Tech10 Advisory Group, recognizes individuals who are using technology to improve the way we live and work in Southern New England.
Don’t Mess with Jim Hummel
Fed up with TV journalism, investigative reporter Jim Hummel took his act solo — and online. The Hummel Report has broken big stories and gotten people fired, and people often leave any room he enters. But can this new model succeed?
Fashion Shoot: Living the Luxe Life Locally
Timeless hair and makeup trends and vintage furs and frocks heat up Providence's Federal Hill on a cold winter day.
Say “Yes, Chef!” to this Braised Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe
Stay in and enjoy a home-cooked meal from The Feast & Fettle Cookbook.
22 Rhode Island Nonprofits to Help Support on #GivingTuesday
Donate to one, or donate to all: here are just some of the local nonprofits and organizations that need your help today and every day.
Nothing’s Sweeter Than Halloween Candy That’s Made in Rhode Island
Neighborhood kids will love these treats from Popette of Pendulum, Sweenor's and other local favorites.
Flashback: When Ruth’s Lingerie Took Over Best of Rhode Island
The Cranston shop owner shares her memories from the time she dressed models for an early aughts Best of Rhode Island Party.
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.
A to Z Guide to Food in Rhode Island
Eat your way through the Ocean State, from Allie’s Donuts to zeppole.
Where to Find Rhode Island’s Best Bars, Speakeasies and Hidden Gems
The Ocean State has no shortage of off-the-radar bars and speakeasies that take a little sleuthing to find — here's our insider's guide to imbibing locally.
Support Local Black-Owned Businesses
Show support by shopping and dining at local Black-owned businesses.
18 Local Bookstores to Leaf Through
We've rounded up our favorite bookstores around Rhode Island and beyond and checked in with the owners for the latest reads.
What’s Legal, What’s Not
We answer your most burning questions regarding cannabis use in the Ocean State.
5 Fun Escapes Around New England to Make this Fall
These fall getaways are just a drive away to the Berkshires, the Cape, Sunapee, the seacoast of New Hampshire and southern Vermont.
7 Tips for the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
How to navigate one of Rhode Island's most popular fall activities.
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.
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.
Rhode Island Entrepreneurs — Register Your Business For Get Started Rhode Island: an Exclusive, Unpitch Opportunity to Meet with Investors
Plus, a chance to Win $10,000! The competition is brought to you by Cox Business and RIHub.
Where to Shack Up with Clam Cakes, Chowder and More in Rhode Island
Learn the stories behind the Ocean State's most beloved clam shacks and casual seafood spots.
Strike Gold with these Local Styles and Beauty Products
Honey rose highlights are a hot new hair color trend, plus check out products for taming summer manes.
A Guide to Mental Health Resources in Rhode Island
A guide to managing stress, finding care and supporting ourselves and our children through continuously challenging times.
Rhode Island Hotel Month Returns for a Third Year of Unbeatable Offers
Treat yourself to a local getaway at a steal of a price.
The 2022 Bannister Awards
Honoring leaders who advance equity and promote diversity across Rhode Island.
A Behind the Scenes Look at How ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Cast a Spell on Rhode Island
Ahead of the cult classic sequel's release on Disney+, we learned how 'Hocus Pocus 2' magically transformed the Ocean State into Salem, Massachusetts, last fall and caught up with the lucky locals who participated as extras, crew and more.
Plan to Get Away with These 6 Picturesque Fall Weekend Escapes Around the Northeast
Driving distance weekend getaways (and one longer respite) that include where to eat, play and stay in Boston, the Cape, the White Mountains, Maine, New York City and the Adirondacks.
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.
Chatter: April
Readers weigh in on stories in print and online.
National Wear Red Day
Go red for a good cause.
STEM-focused Organizations Can Apply for COX Charities Community Grants
Applications close on January 19 for the 2022 Community Grant program.
National Visit the Zoo Day at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Celebrate this special day by donating a non-perishable item to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and receive free admission to the zoo.
Rhode Island Monthly Announces Jamie Coelho as Its New Editor in Chief
Coelho has grown with Rhode Island Monthly over a decade and will begin the new role in January.
Meet Lite 105’s New Morning Host, Matty Blake
Rhode Island's favorite morning person, Heather Gersten, says the pairing is a dream come true.
Lobster Lovers’ Recipes
Sure, you can have your lobster simply steamed or boiled, but we’ve compiled some more creative ways to prepare crustaceans.
Small Businesses in Rhode Island
These family companies have what it takes to withstand the test of time.
Our Favorite Shops for Homebody Gifts in Rhode Island
Shop for your favorite homebodies at these Rhode Island boutiques, either in-person or online for curbside pickup or delivery.
5 Spots for Frozen Lemonade in Rhode Island
We've taste-tested the classics and battled some serious brain freeze — all in the name of research. Which is your favorite?
Read an Excerpt from G.Wayne Miller’s Kid Number One
The book highlights former Hasbro Chairman and CEO Alan Hassenfeld and his rise and fall within his family’s renowned American toy company.
The Evolution of the Providence Journal
A new editor is shaking things up at the ProJo. Can the paper be saved?
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