Best of Rhode Island Showcases Top Readers' Poll Choices

The winners of the Best of Rhode Island Readers’ Poll, hosted by Rhode Island Monthly, were recognized during a celebration at Providence’s WaterFire Arts Center on July 24. The annual event is a tribute to Rhode Island’s unique food and beverage venues and businesses, which are chosen by the public via its online reader survey. Guests enjoyed bites from the Ocean State’s best paired with beverage selections from Newport Vineyards, Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co., Gooseneck Vineyards, Código Tequila, Island Coquito, South County Distillers, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island and KEEL Vodka Soda. A performance by band Timeless and DJ Luke Renchan set the musical backdrop for the evening. The event was sponsored by Audi Warwick; Party Rental Ltd.; Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses; Delta Dental; Rhode Island Energy; Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co.; Heritage Restaurant Group; BankNewport; Massey and Associates, Inc.; Código 1530 Tequila; Level99; Beacon Mutual; the University of Rhode Island; Del’s; and Goldman Sachs.

: The winners of the Best of Rhode Island Readers’ Poll, hosted by Rhode Island Monthly, were recognized during a celebration at Providence’s WaterFire Arts Center on July 24.

: Matt Fede, Vineyard Ambassador and Paul Fede, Co-owner, Gooseneck Vineyards.

: All of Newport Vineyards: Christopher Sutcliffe, Marketing Coordinator; Savannah Mediano, Guest Services Representative; and Olivia Banister, Wine Educator.

: Newport Vineyards Great White Rosé, In the Buff White Blend and Rhody Coyote Hard Apple Cider.

: Jamie Welsh, Brand Ambassador, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island and South County Distillers.

: Grey Sail Sea Maiden Enchantingly Light Ale.

: South County Craft Cocktails Blueberry Lemonade.

: All of CRU PVD Kitchen & Bar: RJ Morin, Owner; Tara Teague, General Manager; and John Morin, Chief Operating Officer.

: Azimut Brisat Orange, Oyster River Morphos Petillant Naturel Sparkling Wine, Anciano No. 5 Crianza Rioja Tempranillo and Wonderwerk Club Music, a sparkling rosé-orange hybrid.

: Luis Olmo, Chief Financial Officer, Island Coquito.

: KEEL Grapefruit Vodka Soda was one of the event’s signature cocktails.

: KEEL Grapefruit Vodka Soda.

: A pour of Newport Vineyards Great White Rosé.

: All of Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co.: Mary LeConche, Marketing/Social Media Representative; Teri Horn, Bartender; and Tom Agne, Boston Area Sales Representative.