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Life decided we had to live in seven states . One of them was Little Rhody , where we raised our children and lived for twenty-eight years . Our subscription to Rhode Island Monthly keeps us a little closer to the best state we ever lived in . You are our favorite magazine . Thank you !
HECTOR LEGRAND FREEHOLD , NEW JERSEY
Best of Rhode Island , August
Thank you for rooting on my very funky food blog . Thank you for eating out and supporting local ! Thank you for taking the time to vote for me . Congrats to all the @ rimonthly winners ! Y ’ all are local champions and so deserving of your awards . Thank you to RIM for being a Rhody icon and throwing us this fabulous party !
LAURA RUSSILLO , BUNS AND BITES VIA INSTAGRAM
As a wee Rhode Islander , whenever I would see a Best of Rhode Island sign outside a shop or restaurant , I knew this place meant BUSINESS . Many years later , and I ’ m proud to have won
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CHRISTINE STULIK , THE LADY NEXT DOOR VIA INSTAGRAM
Thirty years of Best of Rhode Island … I feel so blessed ! Just to be with wonderful people , listeners of the program , colleagues and phenomenal business owners . Big round of applause for our fab state ! Four hundred and seventeen winners , every category you can imagine , I am honored . ( Even made the history reel !) Most importantly , thank you to everyone who voted for our show ; I can ’ t tell you how much I appreciate it !
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Reporter , August
[ Ellen ’ s ] article in Rhode Island Monthly is nicely done in recording and explaining the situation on Block Island . Thank you for your work , research and skill , and for the balance you achieved by interviewing an informed cross-section of the community . This island is an important asset for both humanity and nature . But those benefits are vulnerable and easily squandered . We must be diligent in their care .
KEITH LEWIS BLOCK ISLAND
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ARTS AND CULTURE
The new In Your Ear record store features sitting areas , rare art , music memorabilia and listening stations , plus more to come . rimonthly . com / the-new-in-your-ear-isway-more-than-a-record-store
FOOD AND DRINK
Did you hear ? Pasquale ’ s Pizzeria Napoletana in South Kingstown was recently named twelfthbest pizza in the United States . rimonthly . com / pasquales-pizzerianapoletana-namedtwelfth-best-pizza
THINGS TO DO
Take a walk through downtown Wakefield with us for a guide to all the boutiques and eateries along quaint Main Street . rimonthly . com / a-walkdown-main-streetin-wakefield /
HEALTH AND BEAUTY
From a custom-built tiny house in Providence , Laurie Olefson of Olefson Art Opticals produces everyday eyeglasses for the bespectacled to see confidently . rimonthly . com / olefson-art-opticals
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
Couldn ’ t make it to the Newport Folk Fest this year ? No worries . From surprise guests to firsttimer tips , we ’ ve recapped all the highlights . rimonthly . com / newport-folk-festivalday-one
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Email to letters @ rimonthly . com , or via mail to Letters to the Editor , Rhode Island Monthly , 560 Mineral Spring Ave ., Unit 100B , Pawtucket , RI 02860 . Letters and comments may be edited for length and style .
PHOTOGRAPHY , ARTS AND CULTURE : JAMIE COELHO ; FOOD AND DRINK : COURTESY OF PASQUALE ’ S PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA / RON COWIE PHOTOGRAPHY ; HEALTH AND BEAUTY : COURTESY OF OLEFSONARTOPTICALS . STUDIO ; THINGS TO DO : KATE AYERS ; ONLINE EXCLUSIVE : KAITLYN MURRAY .
14 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l SEPTEMBER 2023