New England

Favorite Spots for Italian Food in New England

Wondering where to find some of the best Italian food in New England? Whether it’s pizza, pasta, or cannoli – we’ve got some “inspiration Italiana” for you!

Connecticut

Louis’ Lunch | Local Flavor

New Haven’s gift to the world isn’t just pizza; it’s also the home of the hamburger sandwich at Louis’ Lunch.

History

Maritime Trail | 400 Years of Seafaring History

View a sampling of sites along New England’s “Maritime Trail,” covering 400 years of seafaring history. MASSACHUSETTS Battleship Cove On Mount Hope Bay, visit the maritime museum and tour historic military vessels, including the destroyer USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. and the battleship USS Massachusetts. Home of the National PT Boat Museum. Fall River, MA. […]

Food

Revisiting New England best restaurants, circa 1940

    A few weeks ago, I wrote about Imogene Wolcott, Yankee’s first food editor, and her list of the “20 Most New Englandy Dishes.” Many readers wrote in to share their thoughts about what was worthy or missing on her list, and we loved reading their comments. Well, now I have another Imogene list for […]

New England

New England Maritime Museums, Historic Sites, Art, and Cruises

A sampling of New England maritime museums, historic sites, art, and cruises celebrating the region’s rich seafaring heritage. For pricing and seasonal schedules, call ahead or visit venue Web sites. History Museums & Historic Sites Cape Ann Museum Gloucester, MA 978-283-0455 capeannmuseum.org Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House Stonington, CT 860-535-8445 stoningtonhistory.org Fort Knox State Historic […]

History

Best New England Christmas Traditions

Whether it’s a seeing The Nutcracker, touring historic New England homes, cruising past a sea of twinkling lights, or whipping up traditional wassail, here are some of our picks for the best New England Christmas traditions!

How To

Top Fall Fairs and Festivals 2013

We asked Christine Chitnis, author of Markets of New England (The Little Bookroom, 2011), to choose her favorite fall events. Fall offers us a chance to celebrate the harvest, whether by picking apples, jumping on a hay ride, or digging into a freshly baked pumpkin pie. With the leaves turning glorious shades of colors throughout […]

How To

Best New England Farmers’ Markets | Honorable Mentions

The rest of the best – Christine Chitnis gives honorable mentions to the following New England Farmers’ Markets. For accurate and up-to-date information, always check market Web sites before planning a visit. SUMMER MARKETS Burlington Farmers’ Market City Hall Park, Burlington, VT Saturday 8:30am-2pm, May-October www.burlingtonfarmersmarket.org Portsmouth Farmers’ Market City Hall, 1 Junkins Ave., Portsmouth, […]

New England

Where to See Hawks in New England

Wondering where to see hawks in New England? Here are some of our favorite spots throughout the region to keep watch.

Connecticut

Connecticut Dining 2009

DINING Best Companions for Your Coffee: ISABELLE ET VINCENT, Fairfield In Alsace the Koenigs ran a seventh-generation patisserie and chocolate shop; lucky for us, they moved here and opened a close facsimile a year ago. Individual pastries are all exquisite, all $4.50; notable among them are the melt-in-your-mouth mille-feuilles (napoleons), for which customers queue up […]