Southeastern Connecticut
This 1754 historic house has a low-beam ceiling and creaky floorboards. On the lower pub level, you'll find bar denizens, live music, a good selection of…
Must-see restaurants in New England
Beacon Hill & Boston Common
The aroma of buttery goodness – and the lines stretching out the door – signal your arrival at this fabulous bakery on the lower floor of the historic…
White Mountains
A labor of love for acclaimed chef Liz Jackson, this 20-year-old spot serves a seasonally changing, globally inspired menu that draws heavily on locally…
Vermont
This atmospheric country store serves the area's best sandwiches along with delicious pastries and breakfasts. In summer, linger over coffee and the New…
Chanticleer Restaurant & Gardens
Nantucket
Eating here is a fully realized dining experience. The restaurant is set in a whimsical garden setting and the menu of New England–inspired seasonal…
Burlington
Vegetarian fine dining? And romantic atmosphere to boot? Yep, they all come together at this cozy brick-walled restaurant that makes creative use of…
Burlington
If there's a food co-op heaven, it must look something like this. Burlington's gourmet natural-foods grocery (recently expanded to a second location in…
Vermont
For two decades, this valley mainstay on pretty Lareau Farm has been baking delicious thin-crust pizza in the wood-fired oven, topped with fresh-from-the…
Southern Vermont
Whether you opt for the casual lounge, the riverside terrace or the more upscale dining room, you can expect exceptional food at this cozy North…
White Mountains
In a historic mill by the Ammonoosuc River, this bustling microbrewery serves delicious crunchy-crusted, wood-fired pizzas along with bratwurst and a nice…
Southern Vermont
Chef-owner Michael Fuller founded this exceptional, upscale little eatery in an authentic 1925 Worcester dining car more than 30 years ago. Ever since, he…
The Berkshires
You don't know exactly what you're going to get at this contemporary restaurant – the menu changes frequently – but you know it's going to be good…
Northern Vermont
One of Vermont's finest bakeries, Red Hen is well worth the 6-mile trek west of Montpelier – and a perfect breakfast stop if you're headed toward Stowe,…
The Berkshires
Allium subscribes to the slow-food movement, with a seasonal menu that relies on fresh organic produce, cheeses and meats. Go for cocktails and small…
New Haven
Whenever possible, this trendy bistro's ingredients hail from local organic sources, but the chef draws inspiration from all over, notably Asia and the…
Back Bay
Luke Holden took a Maine seafood shack and put it in the middle of Back Bay (and other places around Boston), so that hungry shoppers could get a classic…
Vermont
Launched in late 2017 to universal acclaim, this sweet, chef-owned bistro is a welcome addition to Woodstock's dining scene. The ever-changing menu of…
Southeastern Connecticut
Offering casual fine dining at its best, this is the place locals come to knock down oysters on the deck out back. Grilled lobster and pan-roasted…
Portland
Snug, redbrick Central Provisions is a consistent winner in the Portland haute cuisine stakes. Angle for a seat at the bar, overlooking the line chefs in…
Newport
Fluke's Scandinavian-inspired dining room, with blond wood and picture windows, offers an accomplished seafood menu featuring roasted monkfish, seasonal…
Vermont
Few Vermont eateries are as atmospheric as this tiny 200-year-old crossroads tavern 8 miles south of Woodstock, with worn wooden floors that ooze history…
South End & Chinatown
Tucked away in Bay Village, this hole-in-the-wall gem of a corner sandwich shop does amazing things between two slices of bread. There are only eight…
The Berkshires
Nudel is a driving force in the area's sustainable food movement, with just about everything on the menu seasonally inspired and locally sourced. The back…
Southern Vermont
Book ahead for this fabulous little bistro, which only opens three nights a week. The inspired menu changes weekly, drawing on a diversity of ingredients…
New Hampshire
Founder Morgan Morano fell head over heels for gelato while living in Florence. Next step? Import some genuine Italian equipment and launch this brilliant…
Southeastern Connecticut
A spectacular lobster bisque and other delights from the deep, such as pistachio-crusted salmon and Montauk-jumbo-stuffed shrimp, are served up with water…
New Haven
The secret is already out about New Haven's ah-mazing little breakfast-lunch joint. You'll most likely have to line up then rub shoulders with a bunch of…
Southern Vermont
Nothing fancy here, but Moonwink – opened in 2018 by Burmese-born chef May Stannard and her Vermonter husband Wes – makes some of the best authentic Asian…
Down East
Helen's is the kind of friendly locals' joint where waitresses call you 'hon,' but their food makes your standard American diner fare look like mud in…
Portland
Life doesn't get much better than a good bagel, and the best bagels in Portland are served at Rose. There are about nine bagel sandwich options – we love…
Pioneer Valley
Don't be fooled by its meager appearance – this hole in the wall serves up fabulous home-style Cajun fare. Highlights include the barbecued pulled pork,…
Massachusetts
The Abbey rakes in all sorts of awards for its locally sourced, slow-food menu and stellar selection of craft beers on tap. Think comfort food with a…
South Shore
Blue Blinds is a cozy house – it feels like a home, really – with plants in the windows, a fire in the fireplace, and folks sipping coffee on the shady…
Mount Desert Island
Superfresh lobster and crab are the headliners at yellow-roofed Thurston's, overlooking Bass Harbor in Bernard. Tie on a bib and crack into a steamy,…
Providence
This wonderfully original, atmospheric little bistro on the outskirts of the Federal Hill neighborhood is an oasis of fun and deliciousness on an…
White Mountains
At this true-blue country store, the town's old salts gather in the morning to solve the world's problems – while enjoying some of the best breakfast…
Pioneer Valley
This is an unexpected dining delight in Shelburne Falls. The tiny place artfully blends New England ingredients, French flavors, impeccable service and an…
East Bay
If you're looking for a good all-rounder, it's hard to fault the Boat House for its fresh, locally sourced and inventively prepared seafood and produce,…
Cape Cod
If you like it fresh and hyper-local, this salt-sprayed fish shack with its own sushi chef and day-boats is for you. The chowder’s incredible, the fish so…
The Berkshires
It looks like a casual cafe, but the sophisticated food evokes a more upscale experience. For breakfast, try croissant French toast or inventive egg…
