Best Chinese Restaurant
Lemon Grass
915 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, (401) 942-2658

Best Vietnamese Restaurant
4 Seasons
361 Reservoir Avenue, Providence, (401) 461-5651

Best Thai Restaurant
Siam Square
1050 Willett Avenue, East Providence, (401) 433-0123

Best Italian Restaurant
Andino's
171 Atwells Avenue, Providence, (401) 453-3164

Best Irish Restaurant
Ward's Publick House
3854 Post Road, Warwick, (401) 884-7008

Best Japanese Restaurant
Ran Zan
1084 Hope Street, Providence, (401) 276-7574

Best Indian Restaurant
India
123 Dorrance Street, Providence, (401) 278-2000
758 Hope Street, Providence, (401) 421-2600
520 Main Street, Warren, (401) 245-4500
5600 Post Road, East Greenwich, (401) 884-4424

Best Mexican Restaurant
Tortilla Flats
948 Atwells Avenue, Providence, (401) 331-4985

Best Spanish Restaurant
Spain
1073 Reservoir Avenue, Cranston, 946-8686

Best Vegetarian Restaurant
Garden Grille
727 East Avenue, Pawtucket, (401) 726-2826

Best Seafood Restaurant
Hemenway Sea Foods
1 Old Stone Square, Providence, (401) 331-8570

Best Late Night Restaurant
Wes' Rib House
38 Dike Street, Providence, (401) 421-9090

Best Family Restaurant
Martino's
Wickford Junction, North Kingstown, (401) 295-9382

Best Service
Twin Oaks
100 Sabra Street, Cranston, (401) 781-9693

Best Diner
Modern Diner
364 East Avenue, Pawtucket, (401) 726-8390

Best Brunch
Down City Diner
151 Weybosset Street, Providence, (401) 331-9217

Best Brewpub
Trinity Brewhouse
186 Fountain Street, Providence, (401) 453-2337

Best Pizza
Fellini Pizzeria
166 Wickenden Street, Providence, (401) 751-6737

Best Burger
Cafe Paragon
234 Thayer Street, Providence, (401) 331-6200

Best Romantic Restaurant
Pot au Feu
44 Custom House Street, Providence, (401) 273-8953

Best Bakery
Seven Stars
820 Hope Street, Providence, (401) 521-2200

Best Barbecue
Wes' Rib House
38 Dike Street, Providence, (401) 421-9090

Best Ice Cream Parlor
Maximillian's Ice Cream Café
1074 Hope Street, Providence, (401) 273-7230

Best Natural Food Store
Whole Foods Market
610 North Main Street, Providence, (401) 621-5990

BestWine/Liquor Store
City Liquors
1285 North Main Street, Providence, (401) 831-BEER, (401) 831-WINE

Best Coffeehouse
White Electric Coffee
150 Broadway, Providence, (401) 453-3007

Arts & Entertainment

Best Dance Company
Festival Ballet
5 Hennessey Avenue, North Providence, (401) 353-1129

Best Art Gallery
AS220
115 Empire Street, Providence, (401) 831-9327

Best Museum
The RISD Museum
224 Benefit Street, Providence, (401) 454-6500

Best Underappreciated Museum
Gilbert Stuart Birthplace
Rt. 1 and 1A, Saunderstown, (401) 294-3001

Best First-Run Movie House
AvonCinema
260 Thayer Street, Providence, (401) 421-3315

Best Video Store
Acme Video
137 Brook Street, Providence, (401) 453-2263

Best Rock Club
Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
239 Westminster Street, Providence, (401) 272-LUPO

Best Hip-Hop Club
Sanctuary
94 Hartford Street, Providence, (401) 751-3933

Best Techno Club
Metropolis
172 Pine Street, Providence, (401) 454-5483

Best Dance Club
The Complex
180 Pine Street, Providence, (401) 274-2155

Best Jazz Club
Chan's
267 Main Street, Woonsocket, 765-1900

Best Comedy Club
Comedy Connection
39 Warren Avenue, East Providence, (401) 438-8383

Best Bar / Dive Bar
Nick-a-Nee's
75 South Street, Providence, (401) 861-7290

Best Folk Club
Stone Soup
67 Roosevelt Street, Pawtucket, (401) 457-7147

Best Irish Pub
Rí-Rá
50 Exchange Terrace, Providence, (401) 272-1953

Best Gay Bar
Mira Bar
35 Richmond Street, Providence, (401) 331-6761

Best Jukebox
Decatur Lounge
18 Luongo Square, Providence, (401) 351-5492

Best Pool Hall
Snooker's
145 Clifford Street, Providence, (401) 351-7665

Shopping

Best Store for Used Books (Tie)
Atlas Bower Books
245 Meeting Street, Providence, (401) 383-0336
Cellar Stories
111 Mathewson Street, Providence, (401) 521-2665
Myopic Books
5 South Angell Street, Providence, (401) 521-5533

Best Newsstand
Newsbreak
288 East Main Road, Middletown, (401) 848-2150
579 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA, (508) 675-9380

Best Store for New Records
Newbury Comics
74 Providence Place, Providence, (401) 383-0044
1500 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, (401) 821-3170

Best Store for Used Records
In Your Ear Records
286 Thayer Street, Providence, (401) 861-1515

Best Stereo Store
Stereo Discount Center
189 Angell Street, Providence, (401) 521-0022

Best Musical Instruments Store
Axelrod Music
251 Weybosset Street, Providence, (401) 831-1500

Best Art Supply Store
Art Supply Warehouse
14 Imperial Place, Providence, (401) 331-2560

Best Men's Clothing Store
Men's Wearhouse
822 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, (401) 827-9900

Best Women's Clothing Store
clementine
211 Broadway, Providence, (401) 575-2100

Best Used Clothing Store
Salvation Army
201 Pitman Street, Providence, (401) 421-5270
504 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, (401) 722-9760
269 Washington Street, West Warwick, (401) 823-7030
30 North Main Street, Woonsocket, (401) 766-9410
1121 WarwickAvenue, Warwick, (401) 785-1120
650 Metacom Avenue, Warren, (401) 245-9385

Best Men's Shoe Store
Clarks
35 Providence Place, Providence, (401) 270-4237

Best Women's Shoe Store
Berk's
278 Thayer Street, Providence, (401) 831-0174

Best Place for Sexy Gifts
Miko
653 North Main Street, Providence, (401) 421-6646

Best Place to Get Your Hair Cut (Tie)
Bucarr's
2164 Broad Street, Providence, (401) 461-6300
Hairspray Salon
259 Wickenden Street, Providence, (401) 273-9210
Moss Salon
114 North Main Street, Providence, (401) 751-8877

Best Place to Buy Jewelry
Martina &Company
120 North Main Street, Providence, (401) 351-0968

Best Flower Shop
Greenwood Flower &Garden
782 Main Avenue, Warwick, (401) 739-8290

City Life

Best Nonprofit Group
Amos House
415 Friendship Street, Providence, (401) 272-0220

Best Politician
Vincent "Buddy" Cianci
City Hall, Kennedy Plaza, Providence, (401) 421-7740

Best Annual Event
First Night Providence
10 Dorrance Street, Providence, (401) 521-1166