Just in time for American Craft Beer Week, Travel + Leisure magazine’s “America’s Favorite Cities” 2012 poll has placed Providence at number eight on the list of America’s Best Beer Cities. The magazine made special mention of Trinity Brewhouse, Foolproof Brewing and Revival Brewing Company in their write-up of Providence brews.

Eat Drink RI contacted Sean Larkin, Brewmaster Consultant for Narragansett Beer, Trinity Brewhouse and Revival Brewing Company for his thoughts on the Travel + Leisure. Larkin has been at the forefront of Rhode Island’s rise to craft brewing greatness, as seen by where he currently produces beer, and he recently participated in a “Brewing in Rhode Island” panel at the Eat Drink RI Festival alongside Aaron Crossett, Head Brewer at Union Station Brewery and Dorian Rave of Ravenous Brewing Company.

Larkin had this to say about Providence’s place as number eight on the America’s Best Beer Cities list, “This is a big year for Rhode Island beer and Rhode Island breweries and this is a great step in the right direction. Thank you very much, Travel + Leisure. We are proud to be number eight.”

Also in the “America’s Favorite Cities” poll Providence has placed #1 in the country for “Food/Drink/Restaurants” overall as well as #1 for hamburgers, #2 for pizza, #2 for ice cream and #3 for cafes.

Terrace dining overlooking Providence

Travel + Leisure’s 2012 “America’s Favorite Cities” poll results are out and Providence has been named the best city in the country for “Food/Drink/Restaurants.” That’s right, #1! Read all about Providence’s rankings in the following release from the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau. Congratulations to everyone at all the food & drink restaurants and businesses in the area who contribute to this best-in-country polling status.

Providence Ranked #1 Food Destination in the U.S. In Travel + Leisure’s 2012 “America’s Favorite Cities” Poll
Providence was ranked the top destination in the United States for “Food/Drink/Restaurants” in the just-released results of Travel + Leisure magazine’s “America’s Favorite Cities” poll. The city finished just ahead of New York, New Orleans, Chicago, and Portland, Ore., which rounded out the top five.
“Providence’s national reputation as a culinary powerhouse is a cornerstone of our marketing efforts,” said Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB) President & CEO Martha Sheridan. The PWCVB encouraged people to vote in the survey through its social media channels. “The depth and breadth of our culinary offerings is phenomenal and we are fortunate to have so many talented people in our city.”
Providence placed in the top ten in all food-related categories but one – barbecue. The survey covers many categories, with Providence ranking fourth in “Theater/Performing Arts,” first as a “Base for Day Trips,” sixth as a “Gay Friendly Destination,” and fifth as a “Summer Destination.”
Overall, Rhode Island’s capital handily beat Boston and Portland, Maine, the two other New England cities included on the list. The destination did have it downside, however, with Providence placing 26 out of 35 in “Driving Ability.”
For a complete breakdown of survey results, visit http://www.travelandleisure.com/americas-favorite-cities/2012 .

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Travel + Leisure Names Providence Number Eight in America’s Best Beer Cities

Travel + Leisure’s “America’s Favorite Cities” 2012 Poll Ranks Providence #1 in U.S.A. for “Food/Drink/Restaurants”