2023 Best of Rhode Island Readers' Poll
The Best of Rhode Island poll was conducted online between April 1–30, 2023. 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.
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Note: The Best of Rhode Island poll was conducted online between April 1–30, 2023. 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.
Restaurant
Sophia’s Tuscan Grille, Warwick
New Restaurant in 2022
All Favorites Cafe, Cranston
Latin Restaurant
Los Andes, Providence
Indian Restaurant
India Restaurant, Providence
Bagels
Providence Bagel, multiple locations
Brunch
Massimo Ristorante, Providence
Gourmet Doughnuts
Knead Doughnuts, multiple locations
Dessert
Pastiche Fine Desserts, Providence
Gregg’s Restaurants and Taverns, multiple locations
Outdoor Dining
Matunuck Oyster Bar, Wakefield
Bar Cocktail List
Laura’s Bar and Grill, Smithfield
Mocktail List
Kristi’s Kraftails, Warren
Wine List
Pane e Vino, Providence
Beer on Tap
Mews Tavern, Wakefield
Local Brewery/Brew Pub
Tilted Barn Brewery, Exeter
Winery
Newport Vineyards, Middletown
Bar to People Watch
Hot Club, Providence
Burger
Chomp Kitchen and Drinks, multiple locations
Irish Bar
McBride’s Irish Pub, Providence
Oyster Bar/Farm
Matunuck Oyster Bar, Wakefield
Clam Shack
Flo’s Clam Shack, multiple locations
Comfort Food
Mosaic Table, Warren
Gluten-Free-Friendly Restaurant
Blackie’s, Smithfield
BYOB Restaurant
Sophia’s Tuscan Grille, Warwick
Locally Owned Family-Friendly Restaurant
Crow’s Nest Restaurant, Warwick
Mobile Food Vendor
South County Barbecue, Saunderstown
Farmers Market
Scituate Rotary Farmers Market, Scituate
Locally Owned Seafood Market
Fearless Fish, Providence
Locally Owned Kids’ Toy Store
Piccolo, Barrington
Locally Owned Home Decor Store
Brown & Hopkins Country Store, Chepachet
Locally Owned Day Spa
Superior Tanning, Kingston
Locally Owned Music Store
Rob Coyne School of Music Education, Warren
Local Concert Venue
Greenwich Odeum, East Greenwich
Locally Made Beauty Products
Earthly Essentials, Providence
Locally Made Food Products
The Backyard Food Company, Warwick
Locally Made Packaged Drink Products (alcoholic)
Two Gals Cocktails, Bristol
Locally Made Packaged 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
Alison Bologna
Television Meteorologist/Male
Mark Searles
Television Meteorologist/Female
Christina Erne
Television Sportscaster/Male
Frank Carpano
Television Sportscaster/Female
Taylor Rocha
Television News Reporter/Male
Brian Crandall
Television News Reporter/Female
Molly Levine
Traffic Reporter
Melissa Sardelli
Morning Radio Show
“The News” with Gene Valicenti
Morning Radio Talk Show Host
Tara Granahan
Morning TV Show
“The Rhode Show”
Local Band
No Exit 4
Local Fashion Designer
Amy Page DeBlasio
Photographer (non-wedding)
Kathleen F. Marques
Small Business That Gives Back
We Be Jammin’ RI, Warwick
The Heal Room, Pawtucket
Rhody Maker
The Perfect Match Shop
Locally Made Jewelry
Enchanted Lotus, Warwick
Fine Jewelry Shop
Baxter’s Fine Jewelry, Warwick
Rhody Love Instagram
Buns and Bites
Rhode Island TikTok Star
Buns and Bites
Rhode Island Podcast
Mary & Blake Media
Annual Music Festival
Newport Folk Festival, Newport
Annual Art/Crafts Festival
Scituate Art Festival, North Scituate
Indoor Recreation
Bristol Parks and Recreation, Bristol
Gym
All Day Physique, Pawtucket
Personal Trainer
Liz Cruso at Elite Gym, Lincoln
Fitness Class
Barre & Soul, Providence
Local Tour
Providence River Boat Company, Providence
Food Event
Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park, Providence
Craft Beer Festival
Beervana Fest, Providence
Cannabis Dispensary
Mother Earth Wellness Dispensary, Pawtucket
Nonprofit Fundraiser
Nathan’s Angels
Selfie Spot
Blissful Selfie Spot, Warwick
Restaurant/Bar Bathroom
Aguardente, Providence
Local Boutique for Wedding Dresses
Ivory: A Bridal Boutique, East Greenwich
Wedding Caterer
Keane’s Wood Fired Catering, Cranston
Wedding Photographer
Nicole Rae Photography
Wedding DJ
Elite Entertainment RI, East Greenwich
Wedding Live Band
Take It to the Bridge
Wedding Cakes and Desserts
Sin, Providence
Wedding Stationery
Hailey Kiss Creative
Wedding Jewelry
Baxter’s Fine Jewelry, Warwick
Wedding Florist
Robin Hollow Farm, Saunderstown
Wedding Hair
Kauri & Co., Greenville
Wedding Makeup
Blushing Bride RI, Johnston
Wedding Planner
Beckerman House of Planning, Johnston
Wedding Videographer
LMproductions, Warwick
Unique Local Wedding Transportation
Liberty Farm, Burrillville
Waterfront Wedding Venue
OceanCliff Hotel, Newport
Classic Wedding Venue
Kirkbrae Country Club, Lincoln