Here’s a life list of 75 essential things for anyone who loves New England, native and visitor alike. How many have you done?
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Connecticut
Passport to Wine Trail in Connecticut
Find great wine in Connecticut with the summer passport program, sponsored by Connecticut Department of Agriculture. The goal is to visit at least 14 of the 30 vineyards participating from Connecticut’s wine trail. You get your blue passport stamped at each one, and then hand it in at the last vineyard you visit. The program […]
How many of your favorite recipes were handed down from the best cooks in the family? To honor mothers in May, we’re sharing recipes in our recipe database from three generations of good cooks — mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers. From meatloaf to chocolate pie, our moms know how to please a palate with comfort food. […]
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Best Retaurants 2010
Best Wine Bar SIENA CUCINA*ENOTECA, East Greenwich Italians stop by enotecas after work to unwind with wine and cicchetti (snacks). Rhody commuters do the same, sipping wine, munching risotto dumplings, butter-fried green beans, and roasted shiitakes. 5600 Post Road. 401-885-8850; sienari.com Best Urban River View WATERMAN GRILLE, Providence Wood-fire-grilled pizzas, meats, seafood, and veggies, including […]
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Best Restaurants 2010
Best Pancakes LITTLETON DINER, Littleton Pancakes are the signature dish, served all day at this gleaming yellow diner, a welcoming landmark since 1930. Choose from whole wheat, buckwheat, or buttermilk, made with flour that’s stone-ground down by the river. 145 Main St. 603-444-3994; littletondiner.com Best Deli With WiFi WENDLE’S DELICATESSEN, CAFE & THEN SOME, Franconia […]
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Best Restaurants 2010
Best Paella VIVA, Glendale Sharing is at the heart of Spanish dining, and nothing invites communal eating more than a steaming pan of paella. The full-flavored paellas for two or more ($27 and up) at this rural hotspot are as bold and bright as the chili-red and saffron decor. 14 Glendale Road (Route 183). 413-298-4433; […]
Best Thin-Crust Pizza GRISSINI TRATTORIA, Kennebunk The crispy pies emerging from the wood-burning ovens here deliver big flavors without gobs of cheese. They’re delicate yet bold, familiar yet creative. The pancetta is topped with tomato sauce, smoked bacon, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, and goat cheese. 27 Western Ave. 207-967-2211; restaurantgrissini.com Best Vegetarian Dining GREEN […]
Connecticut
Connecticut Local Secrets 2010
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 […]
Connecticut
Connecticut Best Restaurants 2010
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. […]
Magazine
The Sweet Smell of March
I went off on a bit of a chase for spring on Friday, without really knowing that was what I was doing. I was to write about a woman who lives in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, outside of Portland, about three hours from here. I left early to be able to arrive at 11. The hills […]
How To
Crafts: Easter Table
This decorating idea for your Easter table uses new or vintage materials and your choice of eggs, the symbol of spring. Suggestions include quail eggs, foil-wrapped chocolate eggs, or even egg-shaped soaps. 1. Place a tartlet mold of your choosing (either new or vintage) on each plate. Add a fabric doily or a coaster beneath […]
Need some new ideas for Easter table settings? Here’s how to create simple yet elegant place settings and centerpieces for your Easter table. Spring at last! And in the spirit of the season, I love decorating my dining room table for Easter with fresh and unusual designs. Several great ideas came to me as I […]