Wine Spectator honored seven Rhode Island venues for excellence in its 2019 Restaurant Awards. Announced in July, the annual list highlights restaurants around the globe with the best wine lists. “Best of” Award of Excellence designations were given to The Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn in Newport, The Coast Guard House in Narragansett, The White Horse Tavern in Newport, Cara Restaurant at The Chanler in Newport, Chapel Grille in Cranston, Matunuck Oyster Bar in Wakefield and Caffè Itri in Cranston.