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Main Dishes

Poorhouse Pies | Local Flavor

Baked in a farmhouse and sold on the honor system, Poorhouse Pies are a Vermont slice of life.

By Amy Traverso

Massachusetts

Where to Eat in Newport, Rhode Island

Among the forward-looking options in the old-school town of Northampton, Massachusetts, is farm-to-table with a French accent.

By Amy Traverso

Rhode Island

5 Great Providence Bakery Spots

From whole wheat goodness to sugary indulgence, we point you toward a Providence bakery sure to delight your taste buds.

By Jenn Johnson

History

Lobsters Tipping the Scales

40 inches Length of the largest lobster caught in Maine, a 27-pounder nicknamed “Rocky” said to have a crusher claw strong enough to break a man’s arm. Trapped in a shrimp net near Cushing in February 2012, he was donated to the Maine State Aquarium and set free. 41 inches Length of the largest lobster ever […]

By Yankee Magazine

History

Food for Thought | Lobster Trivia

  Back in colonial America, lobster was seen by many as a trash food. It was fed to livestock, used as fertilizer, and served to the likes of servants, soldiers, and prisoners. Before it gets drowned in, say, butter or mayonnaise, lobster is actually good for you. It has less saturated fat and cholesterol than […]

By Yankee Magazine

Massachusetts

Finding the Best Ice Cream in Boston

From classic French vanilla to exotic spice combos, these five distinctive destinations are serving up some of the best ice cream in Boston.

By Jenn Johnson

Vermont

Barnard General Store | Local Flavor

How one Vermont hamlet saved the heart of its community with a new General Store—and got the world’s best pancakes in the bargain.

By Amy Traverso

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