Some New England restaurants seem tailor-made for the fall season with their rustic and cozy atmospheres. With a slight chill in the air and colorful leaves everywhere you look, the following places to dine out certainly complement a scenic New England autumn day trip or vacation….
Parker’s Maple Barn, Mason, N.H.
Located about a half-hour west of Nashua in an isolated but beautiful area of rural southern New Hampshire, Parker’s Maple Barn specializes in maple-based foods (a big yum for the maple ribs) and perfectly-formed pancakes (try the pumpkin). The atmosphere is rustic, service down-to-earth and there’s even a gift shop and covered bridge on the premises. More on Parker’s
Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, Conn.
This cozy, restored 1840s farmhouse resides in a classic Connecticut small town (village green, private school, tall white church with steeple, antique shops, slower pace of life) and is ideal for exceptional sandwiches and salads, coffee, made-from-scratch dinners, incredible chili, and delectable homemade desserts. Nighttime brings occasional entertainment with some artists known on a national level like Lori McKenna and Utah Phillips. More on The Vanilla Bean Cafe
Lyndon Freighthouse, Lyndonville, Vt.
Intervale Farm Pancake House, Henniker NH
