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chowin' from Manchester, NH to Norwich, VT
...as a baker, you should visit Breda and Chocolate on South Main Street in concord, near Spoon Revolution
chowin' from Manchester, NH to Norwich, VT
I agree with Yama in Lebanon. Definitely try to get there, especially for lunch. South of Norwich you should make it to Harpoon Brewery in Windsor a couple of exits down on 91. Great ale and a fun pub atmosphere. If you are going through Concord check out Spoon Revolution on South Main Street. Top notch vegan food. Great for lunch. In Manchester you may like KC Rib Shack. Best BBQ in New England. As a southern girl, you may enjoy the Puritan Back Room. A classic. If you want local....Red Arrrow diner for fries.
Portuguese in Providence
What can anyone tell me about the Portuguese food scene in Providence. I know that the Foxpoint neighborhood once had a Portuguese influence but it has changed. Looking for a good local place.
Downtown Providence and Federal Hill area
Thank you for the comprehensive summary of the scene. We are quite intereted in exploring the locavore scene. We are also looking for good seafood along with Portuguese. I know the Foxpoint neighborhood used to have a heavy Portuguese influence but is now changed somewhat.
Fireworks Restaurant now open in Keene, NH
As a local, I recently stopped by for diner at the bar. I was certainly put off by the substandard servic. The bartenders clearly did not appreciate the presence of someone who was just having a pizza and a beer. They were quite busy serving shots to friends though. Pizza came and I did not even get a set-up, and had to request one.. I asked for a little oregano, I received the reply "I dont have any." I am a professional who sometimes goes after working late for a bite. It is not an issue of being inappropriately dressed or something like that. I believe it is a management issue as I have been going to the Brattleboro location for years and have always liked it there as have my friends. The food is also better there. Keene's was disappointing, especially considering the price. The Keene space is quite nice though and I hope that they get it together. However, I will not be going back.
Downtown Providence and Federal Hill area
My wife and i will be spending alomost a week at the Westin in Providence. Been a number of years since I have been there and my wife has never been. Looking for ethinic places that are considered outstanding by foodees. We like hole in the wall type places with great food. I have been to a number of places on federal hill in the past, and an Italian friend of mine has mentioned Romas Trattoria in addition to a couple of the more upscale places on federal hill. We also like ethinic groceries,bakeries, cheese shops and such. I feel federal hill calling.
Any input out there? Thanks.
Keilpasa: Where to buy quality sausage?
go to the eastern eurpoean butchers up on St. Laurent. There is a Hungarion one that is especially good, but there is a wide variety.
Johnstown NY Area
I am going to be in the Johnstown area periodically and would like to find decent places to dine. I am not very familiar with the area yet but know that it is a small town surrounded by smaller towns. Any foodie suggestion? I am open to a variety of experiences.
Mystic/Groton Aea Oysters, ethnic, etc....
Going to Mystic/Groton area last weekend of April and the following Mon and Tues on business. Looking for a place for oysters and seafood and decent hole in the wall foodee places for eclectic food. Any chowhound input?
oysters in Baltimore
I already have a few ideas from this board, but would like more input on best oyster places in Baltimore (with good brew would be even better)
Seafood, etc in Baltimore/DC
Going to be in the Baltimore/DC area end of March and would love to find good hole in the wall seafood places for crab, po-boys and such.. My foodee gf also loves good southern BBQ.I am a great fan of local micro-brews. We are staying in Baltimore and visiting DC.
What say you chow fans?
Ramunto's Pizza coming to Keene, NH- sad to see a chain, but curious about how it is?
The original one in Lebanon, NH is very good. Brick oven pizza, great draft selection and friendly staff. Unfortunately, the Keene location is not as good As a Keene resident, I am disappointed.
Oysters and Beer in St Pete Beach Area
Staying in the area and am looking for good places for oysters......finding a good brewpub would also be a plus.
The Hurricane in St. Pete Beach
Thank you for the Thanksgiving idea. We are looking for a place to bring the adult family.
The Hurricane in St. Pete Beach
We like funky hole in the wall places and ethnic food....vegetarian to southern BBQ. We are both lovers of good, fresh seafood simply prepared (are not we all?). Good micro brew ales are a plus. Good oysters are always welcomed......
The Hurricane in St. Pete Beach
Any opinions on this place? It has been recommended to me for Thanksgiving dinner and seafood during my stay in St. Pete area during Thanksgiving week.
Thanksgiving (And in general) in St. Pete.
I am going to be in St. Pete with my adult family in St. Pete during Thanksgiving week. Any recommendations for dining in general and Thanksgiving specifically? We are all seafood lovers and appreciate funky and hole in the wall places with good food.
White River Junctio n, VT, Hanover, Lebanon, NH
7 Barrel is pretty bad. Both the food and brew are not worth the stop. Lui Lui's nearby has gone down hill. I have had 3 bad meals in a row there and do not plan on going back except perhaps for a draft beer as the atmosphere is pleasant.
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Lui Lui
Powerhouse Mall, West Lebanon, NH 03784
Sunday Brunch in Providence
We are taking my college student niece to Sunday brunch in Providence next month? Any good foodee suggestions?
The Stage, Keene NH, very disappointing
Lindy's Diner is good for breakfast as is Chelsea Royal Diner in West Brattleboro, VT if you are out that way. Burdicks in Walpole has a n upscale Sunday brunch.
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Lindy's Diner
19 Gilbo Ave, Keene, NH 03431
Chelsea Royal Diner
PO Box 2294, Brattleboro, VT 05303
Keene, NH vs. Brattleboro, VT: How would food scene factor in to moving decision?
Mole's eye is closed. Heard it may be turned into a beer joint.
Keene, NH vs. Brattleboro, VT: How would food scene factor in to moving decision?
As a long time resident of Keene, and a native of NY/NJ metro area, I would say that Bratt is best for you if food and beer is your primary criteria. More diversity in cuisine, better pubs, a great farmer's market and quite artsy. Keene, only 15 miles away, is more upscale with a better economic base. (Many Vt plates on cars there with shoppers).Good family town with outstanding schools and community involvement. Bratt does have a bit of a hard edge with a more obvious drug and violent crime problem. There was a drug street murder of a young person right downtown fairly recently with a woman mugged downtown at 9 pm on a weeknight. Keene pretty much has fights between drunkin college kids from NJ and Connecticut. I live in Keene, and drive to Bratt for fun.....hope this helps....check both town out
Keene, NH vs. Brattleboro, VT: How would food scene factor in to moving decision?
As a resident of Keene, and having grown up in metro NY/NJ, I would say Brattleboro if food and beer is your primary criteria. Better diversity in that realm. Keene is a wonderful town though, good schools and family oriented. Much more upscale than Brattleboro, but Bratt has a better farmer's market and is more artrsy. Bratt, does, however, have a bit of a rough edge with a more obvious drug and violent crime problem. The travel distance is 15 miles betwween the 2 towns so I am in Bratt frequently. I would check both out if i were you.....
Providence and Block Island
I am going to be on Block Island mid-May and also expect to be in Providence for a weekend. I have never been to the island and it has been years since I have been to Providence. I would love to try some local places in Providence, perhaps the Federal Hill area. My friend and I are into seafood and fresh veggie fare while I love Italian food in hole-in-the wall places with reasonable food and wine prices. I grew up in an Italian neighborhood in an urban area so know this type of place. I also like to explore other ethnic food such as Portuguese/Spanish/Brazilian. As far as Block Island is concerned, I imagine that it is probably typical tourist stuff. Am I wrong?
Wanted: Recommendations for Great VT/NH Restaurants
I highly recommend Yama in Hanover. It also has another location in Lebanon. Great lunchboxes. Mollys Ballon in Hanover is good for drinks and pizza. I second Salt Hill and Three Tomatoes. There is a good Mexican place by the Newport, NH airport called Little Red Baron. Do not let the name and location discourage you, very fresh food. Good if you are skiing Sunapee and heading back to Ascutney. There is also a new Common Man restaurant in Claremont which is not far from Ascutney. Owned by a very well respected restaurant guy in NH and his places feature good, wholesome comfort food. If I was staying in the Ascutney area, I would probably check it out for apres ski.
