Yankee editors share some of their favorite places to eat, favorite places to stay, and favorite things to do in the charming coastal town of Westerly, Rhode Island.
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Desserts
Raspberry-Chocolate Semifreddo
Easier to make than ice cream but more elegant than popsicles, semifreddo (which translates as “half frozen”) is a summer dessert par excellence. To vary the flavor, you can substitute black raspberries or blackberries for the raspberries.
Side Dishes
Creamy Lemon-Basil Pasta Salad
This zesty lemon-basil pasta salad with peas and arugula is a modern take on a summer classic. We love the shower of crunchy, buttery bread crumbs for texture.
Main Dishes
12 Classic New England Recipes
From baked beans to blueberry pie, these classic New England recipes haven’t only sustained the region for centuries, they’ve defined it.
Plan your next coastal vacation with this list of Yankee’s favorite seaside inns and oceanfront hotels in Maine.
Planning a visit to enjoy this tucked-away slice of the Maine coast? Here’s a guide to where to eat, what to do, and where to stay when you visit Maine’s Blue Hill Peninsula.
Made with leftover corned beef, potatoes, and beets, Red Flannel Hash puts a New England twist on this classic breakfast favorite.
Condiments
Piccalilli Relish
This piccalilli relish recipe made from chopped, pickled vegetables, is as tasty on burgers as it is on baked beans.
There’s no denying that baked beans are one of New England’s favorite dishes, but baked bean soup? Don’t knock it till you try it!
Breakfast & Brunch
Best Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe
This recipe for the best sour cream coffee cake is a keeper. Our readers love the delightfully moist cake covered in a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping.
New England
Best Beach in Every New England State
Heading to the beach and want to make sure it’s a good one? Don’t miss our guide to the best beach in every New England state.
For many, this recipe for Durgin–Park Indian pudding, served warm and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, is the gold standard.