Massachusetts
If you're big on breakfast and nuts about home fries, this local shack is the place to jump-start your day. The omelets are huge, but it's the pancakes –…
Must-see restaurants in New England
Burlington
Rustic wood decor, cheery burgundy walls and warm service make this Shelburne's favorite brunch spot, perfect for a break between stints at nearby…
Burlington
This funky round-the-world street-food-inspired spot has everything from Salvadoran pupusas (corn tortillas filled with cheese, beans, meat or vegetables)…
Boston
A new concept in dining, Spyce is the brainchild of four hungry MIT grads, who teamed up with a Michelin-starred chef. The food is all prepared in a…
Boston
Boston Bruins posters and neon beer signs constitute the decor here. A gruff waitress might offer a menu, but there is really no point. You come here for…
Connecticut
Sure, the vintage album covers, psychedelic sharks and massive wooden canoes adorning the walls are entertaining, as are the terrariums, but folks wouldn…
Burlington
For heaven on a thin crust, try the authentic Neapolitan pizzas at this modernly rustic trattoria with wine casks for bar tables. Favorites include quatro…
Portland
A cavernous dockside warehouse is the setting for this superb seafood restaurant, with impeccable pedigree (it's from the team behind the acclaimed Fore…
Burlington
Enjoy a taste of the south at this barbecue joint overlooking the Winooski River. Devour huge platters of pulled pork, 15-hour brisket and ribs, or dabble…
Boston
Locale has recently started to appear on lists of Boston's best pizzas. It's a modern affair, with strikingly minimalist decor and some surprising…
Vermont
Unwind here after a day of exploring with a glass of wine and an enticing mix of tropically inspired tapas and entrees, including many vegan and gluten…
New Hampshire
A bright, friendly space on the top floor of the Mill Falls Marketplace (part of a former working mill), this cafe dishes up mainly breakfast food like…
Massachusetts
Opened in 1936, this old dining car has not changed much since. Experience red Formica tables, dark wooden booths, old iceboxes and a big painting of a…
Connecticut
Brightly colored, this local favorite looks like a bar and serves margaritas and home-style Venezuelan and Mexican food for lunch and dinner, and Western…
Boston
Modern and minimalist, this brainchild of Barbara Lynch fits right in to this up-and-coming urban 'hood. At the sportello, or lunch counter, suited…
New Hampshire
Rising from the ashes of the Woodshed, a locals' haunt that burned down in 2013, the New Woodshed is oh-so-ready for its close-up. Anchored by a central…
Burlington
Part bakery and part cocktail bar, this cute little spot gazing across at Burlington's City Hall Park serves an all-day brunch menu featuring scrumptious…
Portland
Crowded, noisy and perfumed with smoke from the open kitchen, this Munjoy Hill hot spot is a sweet neighborhood refuge from chilly Portland evenings…
Rhode Island
With its appealing selection of Benedicts, omelets, baked goods (pain au chocolat, house-made doughnuts) and exotic sandwiches (consider the Nirvana, with…
Nantucket
We tip our hat to anywhere beloved by locals for both burgers and high-grade sushi. Lola 41° is named after Nantucket's latitude, and the menu borrows…
Boston
Europe meets South America at this Italian restaurant with a Peruvian twist. So, for example, gnocchi is made from cassava root, salmon fillet is…
New Hampshire
Already a huge hit in neighboring Vermont, this creperie made its Hanover debut in 2016, offering tempting twists on the traditional French crepe, from…
New Hampshire
This chic spot serves classic Spanish-style tapas such as gambas chorizo (shrimp sautéed in garlic, white wine, butter and lemon with chorizo) and…
Connecticut
This restaurant-cum-taproom on Litchfield's town green is both a casual, welcoming hometown pub and – if eating in the dining room – a place to go for a…
Boston
The queen of North End pizzerias is the legendary Pizzeria Regina, famous for brusque but endearing waitstaff and crispy, thin-crust pizza. Thanks to the…
Vermont
A couple of miles east of town, this laid-back brewpub draws crowds with its tasty burgers, organic salads and farm-to-table comfort food. Daily specials …
Vermont
Woodstock's elegant New American bistro serves a sublime three-course fixed-price menu, including appetizer, salad and main courses such as veal…
New Hampshire
Located in Hampton proper, Galley Hatch is a longtime favorite for its wide menu of fresh fish, sandwiches, steaks, pastas, pizzas and veggie dishes. The…
Cape Cod
Fin embodies the Cape’s north-side character. Dining rooms over two floors of a gracious sea captain's home create an intimate dining experience. The chef…
Connecticut
This odd – and locally loved – coffeehouse-cum-restaurant-cum-bar somehow manages to morph from one beast to another throughout its long business day. For…
Thorndike's Restaurant & Parson's Pub
New Hampshire
For mac-n-cheese and other nourishing fare after a day in the woods, get comfy inside this rambling restaurant filling various nooks and crannies in the…
Midcoast Maine
Coastal Cafe is an exceedingly fine place to get coffee and breakfast; the latter can take the form of giant buttermilk pancakes, baked French toast, cage…
New Hampshire
Escape the waterfront hubbub at this classic American diner 3 miles south of Weirs Beach, housed in a converted 1950s railway dining car with oak-mahogany…
South End & Chinatown
The Buttery is a three-in-one affair, featuring a comfy cafe side-by-side with a restaurant and market. The cafe has counter service, outdoor seating and…
New Hampshire
Nantucket meets New Hampshire at this airy eatery tucked away on Back Bay, an inlet of Lake Winnipesaukee. Inside tables are covered with parchment paper …
Boston
Boston's favorite celebrity chef Barbara Lynch has outdone herself at this high-class conglomeration of classic European cuisine and modern American…
Boston
Ruka Restobar is all about Nikkei – the fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines. Look for intriguing sushi creations, several kinds of ceviche and other…
Burlington
Run by Taiwanese photojournalist-turned-chef Chiuho Duval, A Single Pebble sprawls over two adjoining clapboard houses and offers up sumptuous MSG-free…
Portland
Jacqueline is an excellent throwback to the sort of old-school French cuisine food writers used to dream about. Roasted chicken with rainbow chard and…
Cape Cod
This local institution near Craigville Beach has been dispensing homemade ice cream (and sandwiches) since 1934. Expect lines out the door, since everyone…
