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Spotlight: Contessa Restaurant at The Newbury Hotel in Boston

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Spotlight: 1928 Beacon Hill in Boston

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Today's Travel Finds: Mountain Dining & Entertainment on the Summit, Goats N' Roses, Maine Lobster by Food Truck, Touring the Inn and Gardens at Shelburne Farms, Places to Eat along Boston Harbor

Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway, New Hampshire kicked off their "Summit After Hours Series" on July 28. The event features BBQ dinner, live music and cash bar at the summit Meister Hut. For info on upcoming events and to buy tickets, visit cranmore.com

Enjoy an in depth tour of the inn and formal gardens at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, Vermont — Held Tuesdays and Thursdays until October 18, 2018. For more information, visit https://shelburnefarms.org

Check out this writeup on Connecticut Magazine: Goats N’ Roses: A Wonderful, Wacky Farmstand Restaurant Unlike Any Other

Discover places to eat along Boston Harbor— Boston Harbor Now in partnership with the Boston Planning & Development Agency and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has launched a mobile-friendly, interactive web tool. Read more

How The Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck Is Taking A Classic New England Dish Around The Country [via Connecticut Public Radio]




Monday, July 23, 2018

Guest Chef Series at Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod

Experience a farm-to-table family style dinner each week this summer at Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod 
  • Seasonal produce from the Inn's farm and fresh seafood from the Cape.
  • Outdoor dining for 60 guests, beginning with a champagne toast at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m.
  • Next day, each chef will demonstrate a recipe at The Chef's Table (seating for 20 guests).
View the chef lineup for their Guest Chef Series and remaining dates on the schedule at www.chathambarsinn.com/life-at-the-inn/guest-chef-dinner-series

The Chatham Bars Inn, is a luxury resort, located in Chatham, Cape Cod.


Saturday, July 21, 2018

Today's Travel Finds: Printable Recipes, "A Taste of Maine" in Portland, Evening Dining Menus at Hartstone Inn, Vote for Maine Lobster Chef of the Year


Discover printable recipes for Artichoke Dip, Brie Cheese Soup, Lamb Chops, Lobster Stuffed Chicken, Maine Crab and Scallion Dip, Maple Dijon Scallops, Seared Scallops, Thermidor Sauce and Yorkshire Lobster at https://www.yorkharborinn.com/dining/fine-dining/recipes

This Taste of Maine Culinary Package takes you through the rich local and maritime history of Portland, Maine. View offer at Inn by the Sea

What's for Dinner? View the evening dining menus at the Hartstone Inn in Camden, Maine. Cuisine by the internationally award-winning Chef/Owner Michael Salmon.

Get to taste all the lobster recipe entries and vote for your favorite during Harvest on the Harbor (Oct. 16-21). The Maine Lobster Chef of the Year event is October 19. harvestontheharbor.com

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