Miracle of Science Bar & Grill
Cambridge
With all the decor of your high-school science lab, this bar and grill was a pioneer of geek chic. The menu takes the form of the periodic table posted on…
Must-see restaurants in New England
Cape Cod
This simple seafood spot, attached to a fish market, has outdoor picnic tables and serves the perfect lobster roll: huge, overflowing with sweet chunks of…
Cape Cod
Corner Store's name and location (a charming storefront complete with a covered porch) are all nostalgia, but what it offers is a modern make-your-own…
Nantucket
This converted railroad car, a vestige of the actual railroad that sank in the sands of Nantucket, dishes up consistently good food. Classic dinner mains…
Martha's Vineyard
These days it's more famous for its T-shirts than its food, but this legendary eatery packs a crowd. Just a short walk from the ferry, it's handy for…
Boston
This family-run Italian joint is one of Boston’s best-kept secrets. But those in the know keep coming back for more – staff seem to know everyone by name,…
South End & Chinatown
Taiwan Cafe is a few steps off the main drag, so you might not have to wait quite as long for the excellent soup dumplings and other Taiwanese specialties…
Streetcar Suburbs
The menu here offers regional dishes that will redefine your concept of what constitutes Chinese food. Cold appetizers such as the five-spice tofu or the…
Cape Cod
This former ship's chandlery is more than 200 years old, so you can feel as elegant as your surroundings as you tuck into brick chicken, Moroccan-inspired…
Inland Maine
Run by the same family behind the Poland Spring Resort, Cyndi's is the best place to eat in the area. The wood-paneled restaurant and bar have an…
Cape Cod
If you're looking for some local character, stop into this beloved diner just outside Sandwich's town center; it's the kind of place where the regulars…
Martha's Vineyard
Although this restaurant caters to tourists who come to the southern tip of Martha's Vineyard to take in the majestic Gay Head Cliffs, the food is…
Portland
This elegant, two-level restaurant serves up of-the-moment dishes like truffled lobster mac 'n' cheese and New England scallops with sunchokes, but prices…
Martha's Vineyard
Back Yard Taco is a favorite of Martha's Vineyard's cooler set and considering it serves some of the island's best tacos, it's not hard to see why…
Portland
Fisherfolk and all-night revelers enjoy the 4am opening here. At other times, the booths at this wharf-side diner are packed with a mixed crowd: Portland…
Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company
Martha's Vineyard
The namesake clam chowder is pretty impressive – rich, creamy and a frequent award-winner. But the rest of the large menu is also impressive, from the raw…
Streetcar Suburbs
There's nothing fancy going on at this popular lunchtime spot, but it sure is tasty. Settle in for delicious falafel, assorted kebabs, or the all-time…
Midcoast Maine
The main draw at this bakery are ponderously huge whoopie pies (basically, two cakes with sweet cream filling) in 25 different flavors, including red…
Boston
The cafeteria at the Museum of Science is set up like a food court, with a variety of food stations serving Tex-Mex, salads, pasta, pizza and coffee. Most…
Cape Cod
Set in an old sea captain's home painted a cheery yellow, this laid-back cafe offers breakfast fare of the waffles-and-eggs variety until closing…
Midcoast Maine
This spot truly lives up to its name: it's a shack and it serves lobster rolls (and hot dogs, clam chowder, pulled pork and a few other goodies)…
Champney's Restaurant & Tavern
Pioneer Valley
The bar and restaurant at the Deerfield Inn serves a traditional menu of burgers and pizzas at lunchtime and classic entrees like beef tenderloin for…
Midcoast Maine
Kids getting cranky and momma needs a beer? Let the young ones run wild on the back lawn while you sip an IPA and savor a cheeseburger on the deck. This…
Kenmore Square & Fenway
This is a dark, urban gastropub with food and drinks for a refined palate. There is an eye-catching and daily-changing raw bar, while the short list of…
Midcoast Maine
Perched smack on the water and open year-round, this long-standing harborfront restaurant specializes in seafood with a twist. Local crab and artichoke…
Southeastern Connecticut
The food's not bad, but you're paying for the views of the famous bridge, which are stunning. Giant windows upstairs frame swans-a-swimming in the river,…
Midcoast Maine
In the Harraseeket Inn, this rustic, wood-floored charmer has a good selection of microbrews and high-end bistro fare, including steamed clams, surf 'n'…
Martha's Vineyard
If you're wondering what Biscuits specializes in, you needn't look further than its name. This Southern-inspired breakfast and lunch spot is a favorite…
Boston
If you ever wondered exactly what constitutes a 'shoppe' with a double-p-e, this is it. Come to Lulu's for old-fashioned, high-end sweet treats like fancy…
Midcoast Maine
Watch the world go by while you sip coffee and dig into a skillet breakfast of eggs, chorizo and Monterey Jack cheese. In a former apothecary shop in…
White Mountains
Locals flock to this no-frills eatery for hearty early breakfasts and late-lunch sandwiches, such as roast turkey and meat loaf with gravy. Lunch specials…
Cambridge
Turns out, you don't have to go to the North End for Italian food. This Central Sq neighborhood favorite showcases its own delectable concoctions…
Mount Desert Island
One of the better restaurants on the harbor end of downtown, Galyn's does tasty upscale comfort food, like baked Brie, pan-seared duck breast, seafood…
Back Bay
Pleasantly situated inside the Boston Public Library, this informal cafe serves croissants, muffins, bagels, scones and pastries to start off the day,…
Martha's Vineyard
This small cafe opened in 2018 and has been a welcome addition to Menemsha's otherwise limited restaurant scene. It specializes in hearty sandwiches and…
Rhode Island
This low-slung yellow shack is situated a block north of the Jamestown village center. It houses a community bakery and, on Saturdays and Sundays only, a…
Nantucket
Gluten-free baked goods, organic smoothies, veggie wraps and damn good coffee can all be found at this cute cafe in the center of the island. It is most…
Cape Cod
Hearty, healthy comfort food, prepared with seasonal ingredients and lots of love. Look for satisfying hash for breakfast, lovingly prepared sandwiches,…
Martha's Vineyard
This year-round cafe serves the richest cup o' joe in town, sweet cinnamon rolls and good sandwiches, like curried chicken with walnuts and currants. The…
Inland Maine
Take a road-trip break at Butterfield’s in Dover-Foxcroft – this family-run ice-cream stand has been going strong since 1950. Walk up to the window,…
