The Red Barn Pizza in North Eastham, Mass., near the Cape Cod National Seashore, satisfies as an inexpensive family dining spot specializing in pizza and pasta. It also serves as an alternative to those that have had their fill of, or can’t stand seafood. That would be a shame...
Cheap Eats
New England offers many cheap eats restaurants and this information includes information on the best diners, cafes, ice cream spots, and family and “college town” restaurants in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Texas Roadhouse: A Restaurant Chain Steak House with Giddyap
I was beyond impressed by a recent overall dining experience at the Texas Roadhouse in Walpole, Mass. We usually don’t cover chain restaurants here — preferring to focus on deserving, hard-working, quality locally-owned New England businesses — but the Texas Roadhouse forced us to change our way of thinking. The...
Ruthie’s Diner, Medfield, Mass.: One of the Last Massachusetts Luncheonettes (CLOSED)
Did you know only six luncheonettes exist in Massachusetts? That’s certainly not an appetizing fact as these diner-like establishments — also known as soda fountains — were once the staple of the also disappearing local department and five-and-dime stores. Fortunately, places like Ruthie’s Diner in Medfield, Mass., keep the...
Bring Your Appetite to the Patriots Diner in Woonsocket, R.I.
How many of you love a good diner? If in the Woonsocket, R.I. area, you’re in luck as the Patriots Diner serves mountains of amazing, affordable comfort foods with many dinners around the $10 mark. That’s a bargain, as we’ve found out that the portions served here are good...
Two Ice Cream Spots in New England Chosen as “Best” by Food and Wine
I was happy to read that Food and Wine chose Anabelle’s Natural Ice Cream in Portsmouth, N.H., and Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar in Sharon, Mass., in its recent “Best Ice Cream Spots in the U.S.” article. Both are indeed high quality ice cream destinations, with Anabelle’s located near the waterfront...
Bangor, Maine: Where Can We Dine Cheaply?
Bangor residents, business community and visitors: what restaurants can you recommend in your area that aren’t too expensive and offer good food? You can answer in the “Leave a Reply” box at the bottom of this post. Your feedback will be especially valuable to those visiting Bangor for the...
Who Makes the Best New England Clam Chowder in Maine?
What restaurant, seafood shack, take-out-out place, market or general store makes the best New England clam chowder in Maine? We value your expertise on New England clam chowder and look forward to your feedback at the “Leave a Comment” box at the bottom of this post. New England clam...



