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New England dines! Your New England restaurant guide to dining out in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont --where the locals love to dine At VisitingNewEngland.com, we just don't write dining reviews, we live and breathe the part as lifelong New England residents constantly looking for the best New England restaurants for our families and friends. The results are passed along to you, gaining an "inside track" on what places New Englanders hold dearest to their hearts. Our dining section, for years, has appealed to the New England traveler, as well as the native New Englander looking for great New England clam chowder, lobster and "cheap eats" appealing to families and college students. Additionally, we feature hidden gems, fine dining, charming New England restaurants, romantic New England dining, Boston restaurant recommendations and the latest "scoop" on terrific ice cream stands. An eternal appetite tempered with enthusiasm, humor and lively writing in a fair and balanced style creates a dining guide that is the next best thing to being there. Bon appetite from the VisitingNewEngland restaurant reviews team! General New England dining reviews and recommendations The New England Restaurant Blog Dining on a budget in New England Kid-friendly restaurants in and around Boston, and New England Three great Boston area Chinese restaurants Papa Gino's is a long-time successful New England chain restaurant featuring tasty Italian-style pizza. The best New England-based restaurant chains Five hidden restaurant gems in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island that will surely please the appetite Colonial-style dining in Massachusetts Bubbling Brook ice cream stand, a southwest suburban Boston family tradition since 1951, to remain open; rumors of closure untrue. Connecticut waterfront dining recommendations The Wicked Good, Wicked Bad New England Dining Forum -- Unbiased opinions on local restaurants! Local New England natives reveal their all-time favorite restaurants New England restaurant meals that we recommend The best cheap eats restaurants in Boston, Cambridge and beyond New England's most romantic restaurants The best Irish restaurants and pubs in suburban Boston Dining near Gillette Stadium for New England Patriots game day Experience New England's best diners. Norwood, Mass., has suddenly become the hotspot for Boston suburban dining. The best New England seafood restaurants The best pizza places in Massachusetts The best dining in New England Great restaurants in Norfolk County, Mass. Traditional Italian restaurants Dining out from a baby's perspective Best/worst dining in Massachusetts New England ice cream stands Arlington, Mass.'s restaurant history The official Massachusetts great Chinese food tour Route One in Saugus and Lynnfield, Mass., is a strange slice of dining Americana Gone but not forgotten New England restaurants  More Memories of New England Restaurants from the 60s, 70s and 80s Career-changer Andrea DiReda Taber finds her dream job by creating New England farm fresh pies made from scratch at the Ever So Humble Pie Company in East Walpole, Mass. Mini restaurant reviews Archives: "Flavors of the Neponset Valley" offers a food lover's dream   Individual New England restaurant reviews Connecticut The Traveler Restaurant, Union, Conn. Noah's, Stonington, Conn. Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, Conn. Vernon Diner, Vernon, Conn.   Maine Docksider Restaurant, Northeast Harbor, Maine Fazio's, York Village, Maine Fox's Lobster House, Nubble Point, York Beach, Maine Kennebunk Inn, Kennebunk, Maine Maine Diner, Wells, Maine   Massachusetts Alamo, Milford, Mass. Amici's Trattoria, Shrewsbury, Mass. Ann's Lakeview Farm, Bellingham, Mass. Beckett's Pub, Restaurant and Function Room, Walpole, Mass. Brigham's Ice Cream, various locations Cabot's Newton, Mass. Christo's, Brockton, Mass. Chopsticks, Leominster, Mass. Cocke'n Kettle, Uxbridge, Mass. Colonial Inn, Concord, Mass. Country Kitchen Donuts, Walpole, Mass. Don's Diner, Plainville, Mass. Fresh Start Bakery in Walpole, Mass. Guido's Italian-American Restaurant, Walpole, Mass. Harrows Chicken Pies, Reading, Mass. Harry's Restaurant and Dairy Bar, Westboro, Mass. Kelly's Roast Beef, various locations Lake Pearl Luciano's, Wrentham, Mass. (brunch) Longfellow's Wayside Inn, Sudbury, Mass. Ma Glockner's , Bellingham, Mass. Mackie's, North Attleboro, Mass. Memphis Roadhouse, South Attleboro, Mass. Minas Cafe, Norwood, Mass. Mt. Vernon Restaurant, Somerville, Mass. Palm Restaurant, Boston, Mass. Pier 18 Seafood and Grille, East Bridgewater, Mass. Prince Restaurant, Saugus, MA The 1761 Old Mill, Westminster, Mass. Red Wing, Walpole, MA The Restaurant, Woburn, Mass. Spruce Pond Creamery, Franklin, Mass. Tavern from Tower Square, Plainville, Mass. The Oyster Cabin, Uxbridge, Mass. The Salem Cross Inn, West Brookfield, Mass. Santarpios, East Boston, Mass. White Farms Homemade Ice Cream, Ipswich, Mass.   New Hampshire Parker's Maple Barn, Mason, N.H.   Rhode Island The Beef Barn, North Smithfield, R.I. Del's Lemonade, throughout Rhode Island The Western Hotel, Burrillville, R.I. Wright's Farm, Nasonville, R.I.   Vermont Foxfire Inn and Italian Restaurant, Stowe, Vt.   New York state Blue Mingo, Cooperstown, N.Y.   Other New England dining information New England roving restaurant critic Guy Bocabella finds the best "no frills" restaurants in Massachusetts Hartford's growing restaurant scene (Hartford.com "advertorial')

Mystic Country With so much to experience in beautiful Mystic Country, it's no wonder people travel from all over the world to explore this region of eastern Connecticut and southwestern Rhode Island. Mystic Country is complete with romantic getaways, world-class gaming, nightlife and entertainment, and fun for the whole family. A sampler "menu" of where locals like to dine out in New England The Vanilla Bean Cafe is anything but vanilla Article and photo by Eric H. POMFRET, CONN. -- If it was a house, we'd buy it. If it was an inn, we'd stay an extra night. If it was office space, we'd work overtime. Perhaps that last sentiment is a stretch, but the Vanilla Bean Cafe is one of those places you simply don't want to leave. With crowds galore often waiting to be seated,Vanilla Bean management staff probably wouldn't want you to take up permanent residence, but they do allow you to sample the great comfort food in a leisurely fashion. Full Story...   New England hidden jewels The Western Hotel offers top notch steaks in a historic setting Article and photo by Eric H. (BURRILLVILLE, R.I.) -- For those in search of a true hidden jewel restaurant, the Western Hotel seems to be hidden much better than most, tucked away in the tiny northern Rhode Island town of Burrillville. A former late 1700s stagecoach stop once accommodating Abraham Lincoln before he became president, the Western Hotel has that "showdown at sunset" look in an old lonesome-looking, craggy long wooden building with a second floor balcony spanning the entire width of the building, an untamed dirt parking lot, a small air conditioner almost falling out a first floor window, a "specials" sign with nothing listed on it, and a straightforward brown "pizza and tavern" sign. Full Story   Best diners in the Northeast The good old-fashioned New England diner Article by Eric H. No matter how many dining bells and whistles come our way, there's still no better place to be than a good old American diner. Diners are a true icon of Americana from the great burgers and lime rickeys to the delicious homemade apple pies. While not the most handsome lot of restaurants, diners are nevertheless attractive to many who believe beauty is in the eye of the beholder in regards to history, preservation and just serving darn good food. Full Story   New England dining picks by cuisine American Shed Restaurant and Brewery, Stowe Vt. -- A longtime favorite and rightfully so, the Shed offers wonderfully substantial soups, salads burgers, steak, chicken, seafood, chops, Mexican dishes, sandwiches, ales and just about everything else under the sun. It's the ultimate family-friendly place to be during your vacation, the kind of restaurant we wish was present in every vacation destination but isn't. There is also a significant ski/tennis dude/beautiful people clientele that finds the atmosphere appealing with options of fireside, garden room, patio or regular dining rooms settings -- not to mention a very comfortable bar. Shed Restaurant & Brewery, 1859 Mountain Rd., Stowe, Vt., Tel. (802) 253-4364 Italian Camille's, Providence, R.I. -- With respect to both the traditional and modern approach to Italian cooking, Camille's has something that will appeal to everyone. Set in a lovely old mansion dating back to 1919, Camille's is full of personality from its professional but interesting wait staff to the spacious, elegant dining room. The incredible sauces, succulent pasta, seafood, steak and chops, "real" veal, garden fresh salads, homemade breads, an impressive wine list and desserts that will have your taste buds saying "Oh, thank-you so much," make Camille's a completely enjoyable dining package right in the heart of the colorful Italian section of Providence called Federal Hill. Camille's, 71 Bradford Street Providence RI 2903. Phone:, 401-751-4812 Eclectic Lowbrow Restaurant, White River Junction, Vt. -- White River Junction looks a little bit down and out, but the Lowbrow Restaurant (interesting name in a town like this) comes up as a big surprise by offering sophisticated, freshly-made contemporary American dishes in a funky, Harvard Square-type atmosphere. A place like this could come across as snooty, but owner Bruce MacLeod keeps this nice and loose with a laid back wait staff that is attentive and humorous. Lowbrow Restaurant, 85 North Main St., White River Junction, Vt. Tel. (802) 295-4411 Family Bob's Family Restaurant, Millis, Mass. Bob's is the ultimate family restaurant, with old-fashioned, friendly waitresses serving hearty breakfasts, lunches and, on Friday night, amazing values on dinners. Set in an old white house with booths and counter service, Bob's truly brings back the good old days with kid's pancakes costing a mere $2.95 and out-of-this world baked lamb and turkey dinners for under $10.00 (the specials change on Friday night). Desserts have that special homemade taste, especially the assortment of pies, cakes and bread pudding. Unlike other family restaurants that bill themselves as great without a hint of evidence in the food, Bob's Family Restaurant staff is too busy pleasing the customer to pander to self-hype. Bob's is in a class by itself when it comes to good tasting, fairly-priced family meals. We recommend giving Bob's a try -- you'll feel great just being there in that home-sweet-home atmosphere, with the food elevating the overall experience to another level. Bob's Family Restaurant, 1115 Main St., Millis Mass., Tel. (508) 376-8615 French Silks, Tyngsboro, Mass. -- In this small town resides perhaps the best French restaurant in New England. The atmosphere is set within a sophisticated estate setting, the service is very friendly and knowledgeable, and the French food...Go there as soon as you can. Silks is also a recipient of Wine Spectator's Grand Award for Outstanding Wine Lists. Silks is elegant and an unforgettable romantic dining experience. Silks, 160 Pawtucket Blvd., Tyngsboro, Mass., Tel. 978-649-4400 Coastal Ambiance DiMillo's Floating Restaurant, Portland, Maine -- For one of the best restaurant water views in New England, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better lunch and dinner place than DiMillo's. A longtime favorite landmark with a large, handsome wood-carved interior, DiMillo's, on the Portland, Maine, waterfront, is known for its seafood, especially lobster and a delicious chowder. They also serve steaks, chicken, have an extensive bar and wonderful outdoor dining during the summer. Every table has a view; every appetite has an opportunity to experience fresh New England seafood. DeMillo's Floating Restaurant, Long Wharf, Portland, Maine. Tel. (207) 772-2216 Traditional New England The 1761 Old Mill, Westminster, Mass. --The 1761 Old Mill in Westminster, Mass., is simply classic New England with its lovely pond graced by ducks, a sweet smelling waterfall, a walk-through covered bridge, and the charming restaurant interior with old wooden floors, and post and beam ceilings in the main dining rooms. Full Story... Salem Cross Inn, West Brookfield, Mass. -- If only there was a way to make a career out of eating at the Salem Cross Inn. The handsome hardwood floors, the roaring fireplace, the serene glow of romantic candlelight, and old fashioned "New England" waitresses lend a complete feeling of warmth, comfort, and, by the way, great food. It is the antidote to a Taco Bell nation. Full Story...  Tell us about your favorite New England restaurants! Your feedback could be featured on VisitingNewEngland.com.

 

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