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2026 Best of Rhode Island

Rhode Island Monthly hosted more than 1,300 guests at the annual Best of Rhode Island ® party on July 23. Winners gathered at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence for an unforgettable sold-out evening showcasing the very best of the Ocean State. More than thirty local restaurants, wineries and beverage vendors served an impressive array of signature dishes, summer cocktails and more. Guests danced to live music in the main hall before heading to the rooftop deck to take in the stunning views.

1. Celebrating America’ s 250th birthday with an honor guard by The Pawtuxet Rangers.

2. Our cover model, Ashley Iaconetti of“ The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” with her husband, Jared Haibon, and son. Their business, Audrey’ s Coffee House & Lounge, was a 2026 Best of Rhode Island ® winner.

3. Representatives of Parsons Capital Management Inc. Michelle Wylie and Chithy Saing-Lindsay and guest, Saulien Song.

4. T. J. Del Santo of WPRI, Will Gilbert of“ The Rhode Show,” Sarah Abouzeid and Joe Abouzeid of WPRI.

5. Guests were greeted by the Rhode Island Highlanders Pipe Band, to honor the Providence Tartan Army represented by Ian Cox and Mike MacGregor.

6. Sandra Nastari, Jason Burley of Audi Warwick( platinum sponsor), Barbi Jo DiMaria, Paul Nastari and Rhode Island Monthly’ s Associate Publisher Kieran Keating.

7. Bekah, Kim and Jay from 92 PRO – FM Mornings saving memories at Delta Dental’ s photobooth.

8. Draw Me Bot caricatures provided by DJ Luke Renchan Entertainment.

PHOTOGRAPHY: LAURA PATON AND MIKE BRACA.

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