10 Reasons Rhode Island Red Food Tours Humbly Asks for Your Vote in Rhode Island Monthly’s Best of Rhode Island

March 12, 2026

Each year, Rhode Island Monthly’s Best of Rhode Island honors the businesses that help shape the Ocean State’s culture, creativity, and community spirit. Rhode Island Red Food Tours is proud to be part of that story, and we humbly ask for your vote not to celebrate ourselves but to honor the people who make our tours possible.

Here are ten reasons we would be grateful for your support.

1 Rhode Island Red Food Tours was founded ten years ago by a local Rhode Island woman. She still proudly owns and operates the company today. She created the tours because she believed Rhode Island’s chefs, restaurants, and neighborhoods deserved to be celebrated. Today, that same local spirit still guides every tour we offer and every partnership we build.

2 From the beginning, the mission has been simple: celebrate Rhode Island’s culinary culture while supporting the chefs, restaurateurs, and artisans behind it. The tours shine a spotlight on talented local people whose passion helps shape the state’s vibrant dining scene. Because of those partnerships, guests experience the flavors and stories that define Rhode Island.

3 Because our tours highlight local restaurants and food makers, every guest experience directly supports small businesses across the community. Each stop introduces visitors to passionate owners, chefs, and artisans who pour creativity into their craft. As a result, guests discover places they often return to throughout their stay.

4 Our Newport Neighborhood Food Tour explores both historic residential streets and lively local districts. Guests experience the Newport locals truly know. Meanwhile, guides share stories of the city’s architecture, culture, and culinary traditions. Therefore, the tour becomes both a delicious experience and an engaging walk through Newport’s living history.

5 Our Downcity Providence Food Tour showcases one of the hottest food scenes in the country, where art, architecture, and cuisine intersect. Providence has earned national attention for its dining scene, and our tour lets guests experience it firsthand. As we walk through the city, creative tastings blend naturally with stories of Providence’s cultural energy.

6 Along the way, guests visit at least six local eateries, and the generous tastings together create a delicious progressive lunch. These tastings feature regionally influenced dishes and locally sourced ingredients that highlight Rhode Island’s culinary creativity. Because the portions are generous, guests leave satisfied and inspired to explore even more local restaurants.

7 However, the tours are about more than food, because guides share stories of Rhode Island history, culture, architecture, and the people shaping it today. You will see some of the earliest historic architecture in the country while learning how neighborhoods evolved. As a result, the experience feels like part walking tour, part culinary adventure.

8 Rhode Island Red Food Tours has proudly been the number one rated tour in the state since it launched, and that recognition belongs to our guests. Their reviews and enthusiasm have helped spread the word about Rhode Island’s incredible food scene. Because of that support, thousands of visitors have discovered the state through our tours.

9 Therefore, when we ask for your vote, it is not to stroke our ego but to honor our guides, restaurant partners, and neighborhoods. Our guides bring knowledge, warmth, and personality to every tour, creating experiences guests remember long after their visit. Likewise, the chefs and restaurant owners who welcome our groups are the true stars.

10 Ultimately, Rhode Island Red Food Tours exists because of community, and your vote celebrates everyone who helps keep Rhode Island delicious. From chefs and artisans to servers and bartenders, many talented people contribute to every tasting along the way. When you vote, you recognize the local businesses and neighborhoods that make these tours possible.

The Details

Our tours run April through November, and we always recommend taking one early in your visit. That way, you can return to your favorite restaurants and continue exploring Rhode Island’s remarkable food scene.

If you have enjoyed a Rhode Island Red Food Tour, we would be honored to have your vote in Rhode Island Monthly’s Best of Rhode Island. Just click here, scroll down, and fill in RI Red Food Tours in the BEST TOURS box.