Since the 1890s, the cheesemakers of Grafton, sponsored by the Windham Foundation (a nonprofit dedicated to promoting rural Vermont living), have been crafting gorgeous, creamy, nutty-tasting cheddars. Sample them at their bucolic in-town location or in Brattleboro. 55 Townshend Road, Grafton; 400 Linden St., Brattleboro. 800-472-3866; graftonvillagecheese.com
This dairy, our family favorite, has been making cheese in small batches, by hand, since 1824. It’s the cheddar that gets sliced and served with our Thanksgiving apple pie and the block that gets grated for Aunt Roxie’s mac-and-cheese. Check the Web site to see when folks there are cheddaring–they love visitors. 14 Crowley Lane, […]
This nearly 100-year-old co-op buys milk from more than 1,200 dairy farms all over New England and upstate New York. From grocery-store staples to award-winning aged varieties and cave-ripened cloth-bound cheddars (a collaboration with Greensboro’s Jasper Hill Farm), fine cheese is a priority. 2878 Main St., Cabot (visitors’ center); 2657 Waterbury-Stowe Road, Waterbury Center; 5573 […]
Commons’ stuffies come in heaping portions–a bit spicy, with lots of clams, and both regular sausage and chourico, keeping the dish moist and meaty. 48 Commons, Little Compton. 401-635-4388
Anthony’s stuffies come in both mild and hot options: roasted peppers in the low-key version, cherry peppers in the spicier one. Both include a bit of chourico and a ton of chopped clams. 963 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. 401-846-9620, 401-848-5058; anthonysseafood.net
Quito’s makes its stuffies with an even smokier taste. They’re about the same size as Champlin’s; the texture’s a bit heavier, but they’re still quite good. 411 Thames St., Bristol. 401-253-4500, quitosrestaurant.com
Besides “basic” stuffies, these folks also offer “casino stuffies” with bacon and “Portuguese stuffies” with chourico and a hint of green pepper. 256 Great Island Road, Narragansett. 401-783-3152; champlins.com
For your basic stuffie, head to Amaral’s. This shop prides itself on letting the seafood shine through: delectable clams seasoned with onion, celery, and spices, crispy on the top from baking in a hot oven. 4 Redmond St., Warren. 401-247-0675; amaralsfishandchips.com
You make your way down winding country roads to come here. The buildings are rustic and the cows are right out in the nearby pastures, making this creamery a real farm-to-cone experience. Hannah Road, North Sandwich. 603-284-6675; sandwichcreamery.com
The Good Humor Man is alive and well and living in East Unity, New Hampshire. On an old dairy farm, the Bragdon family brings back the memories with Randy’s 1966 delivery truck, which still plies a route in nearby Newport. Try the wild blueberry, as well as anything featuring cheesecake mingled with fruit. 434 Lear […]
A small shop in the heart of Portsmouth, just across the alley from the harbor, Annabelle’s remains an oasis for those who crave high butterfat content. (Whereas most ice creams contain 10 to 14 percent, Annabelle’s hits 16 percent, for a richer taste and texture.) The “New Hampshire Pure Maple Walnut” features syrup from local […]
Set on a winding country road just outside historic Exeter, Memories offers at least 35 flavors to enjoy while sitting on the porch or wandering around the nearby farmlands. Even the single scoops are big enough to satisfy, but hey, go for it: Try the special flavors, such as “Bananas Foster,” with its exotic hint […]
