Best Outdoor Eating MITCHELL’S ON THE RIVER, Rocky Hill There’s no denying the summery pleasure of cheap eats at a breezy seafood shack. A mere stone’s throw from the Connecticut River, this seasonal al fresco joint hosts a laid-back crowd, noshing on fried fish, burgers, and ice cream at picnic tables overlooking the historic Glastonbury/Rocky […]
Best Lake Views THE SACHEM FARMHOUSE BED & BREAKFAST, Warren This renovated 19th-century farmhouse on Lake Waramaug is big on historic ambience, right down to the four guestrooms named for ancestors who lived and worked here. You’ll want to embark on many excursions right outside the front door, such as a romantic picnic (they’ll supply […]
Best Heirloom Veggies URBAN OAKS, New Britain You may not expect to find an organic farm in the Hardware City, but that’s exactly what you get at Urban Oaks. The volunteer-run store is chock-full of heirloom and specialty produce, from ‘Thai Dragon’ peppers to ‘Red Kuri’ squash. 225 Oak St. 860-223-6200; blog.urbanoaks.org Best Women’s Boutique […]
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Best Eggs COSMIC OMELET, Manchester Among the two dozen eponymous offerings here, don’t miss the “Cosmic Cloud Nine,” stuffed with turkey, tomato, bacon, and cream cheese. 485 Hartford Road. 860-645-1864; cosmicomelet.com Best Cantina BOXCAR CANTINA, Greenwich Authentic northern New Mexican cuisine using fresh, local ingredients. Don’t miss the quesadilla stuffed with roasted veggies and Brie. […]
Grapenut pudding is a New England favorite. Yankee food editor Annie B. Copps shows how to prepare this regional dish for those who haven’t tried it at home. Recipe: Grapenut Pudding Read more: Best Cook: The Queen of Pudding Pudding Recipes: Grapenut, Indian, Rice Judging a Pudding ContestDelivered Daily: New England Recipes and Tried & […]
Fresh peas in the marketplace are a sure sign of spring flavors. They are easy to prepare and add vitamins A, B, C, and K, as well as protein and a great green color to your favorite dishes. More about fresh peas: Homegrown: PeasDelivered Daily: New England Recipes and Tried & True Kitchen Tips from […]
The Portland Museum of Art will present Winslow Homer and the Poetics of Place June 5 to September 6 to commemorate the centennial of the artist’s death. Read more: Finding Winslow Homer in Maine Six Places to Find Homer’s Art This slide show of Winslow Homer‘s oils and watercolors comes from the collection of Maine’s […]
Tower to the Town Hall in North Providence, RI through the Tulip Tree
