At one time, Howard Johnson’s was the largest restaurant chain in the country. In 2015, we visited the last Howard Johnson’s restaurant in New England. It has since closed for good.
new england
Connecticut
On the Trail of Great Wineries in Connecticut
Whether you love a bold red, a crisp white, or a sweet dessert wine, these Connecticut wineries can really pour it on.
Main Dishes
American Chop Suey | History & Recipe
Just what is American Chop Suey? Learn this origins of this savory blend of baked noodles, ground beef, and seasoned tomato sauce, plus our favorite American Chop Suey casserole recipe.
Sanders Fish Market offers up a Portsmouth, NH, lobster roll made with fresh lobster meat and served on a toasted and buttered roll.
New England
The 85 Best Things to Do in New England
We’ve filled up a travel bucket list covering 85 of the very best things to do in New England. How many have you seen, done, eaten, or experienced?
Heading to the New Hampshire seacoast? Peruse our Guide to the New Hampshire Seacoast — from things to do, to where to eat, shop and stay.
A visit to the house museum and gardens of Hildene, the Lincoln family “ancestral home” in the beautiful Green Mountain town of Manchester, Vermont.
Your Yankee editor-approved guide to the best of the White Mountains, from restaurants and hotels to favorite activities and things to do. Add to your list for when you’re ready to travel again.
The Maine Italian sandwich is a sandwich unlike any other. Learn more about its origins and the Portland shop (Amato’s) that made it famous.
Condiments
How to Make Beach Plum Jam
Beach plums are one of New England’s best-kept summer secrets, and they’re perfect for making jam or jelly. Learn how to make beach plum jam.
Looking for things to do in Boothbay Harbor? This charming seaside village showcases some of the best of Maine’s Midcoast.
New Hampshire
Guide to Woodstock, New Hampshire
Good food and outdoor adventure are just a few of the reasons to visit the White Mountains town of Woodstock, New Hampshire.