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Beauport Cruise Lines in Gloucester, MA offers lobster cruises, sunset dinner cruises, holiday cruises and more.
The Classic Harbor Line Company
in Newport, Rhode Island offers theme excursions—cocktail sailing,
morning mimosa sailing, sightseeing boat tours, romantic sails and more.
Mayflower Cruises and Tours feature Lobster Pulling, cottage-made cheeses in Vermont, shucked oysters in Rhode Island and more.
Enjoy delectable fare onboard some of the major cruise lines that offer New England and Canada itineraries. View List
Experience a taste of the French Alps, with private dining at The Gondola Village at Ocean House in Rhode Island. The cozy, elegant interiors feature Le Creuset dinnerware, chandeliers, and fine textiles. Outdoor
fire pits, and twinkle lights are part of the warm setting. Each guest is welcomed with a signature
Veuve Clicquot Rich Champagne cocktail.
The four-course meal includes an Alpine cheese and charcuterie board, boeuf bourguignon or cassoulet, baked gnocchi Parisienne and other dishes. The venue also offers lunch service.
Photo courtesy of Ocean House
Ocean House is a Relais & Châteaux property with AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star ratings. The iconic seaside hotel is perched high on the bluffs of Watch Hill, Rhode Island. www.oceanhouseri.com
Take a ride on the Café Lafayette Dinner Train in North Woodstock, New Hampshire. Enjoy a five-course gourmet dinner prepared by an award-winning chef, while traversing the scenic landscape, with views of the White Mountains.
Lexington Historical Society, is hosting a "Very British Garden Party Gala," on Thursday, June 15, 2023. The summer fundraiser event, will feature hors d'oeuvres, festive desserts, tea and creative cocktails, mocktails, live music and historical dancing.
The Vineyard Preservation Trust, is the organizer of "Taste of the Vineyard," also known as "The Taste"— a highly anticipated 2-day event on Martha's Vineyard. Its Gourmet Stroll (June 15, 2023) is the kick-off event to the summer season, and will feature the island’s finest restaurants, caterers, and beverage purveyors. Up next, will be the Patrons Party & Auction on June 17. Guests will be treated to cocktails and a Farm-to-Table dinner.
Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, is the ideal destination for classical music lovers and picnics. You can also plan events in this bucolic Berkshires setting, such as weddings, meetings and films.
Each year, thousands of buyers and sellers from around the world, come together in Boston, to do business at North
America's largest seafood trade event. Here, buyers find the newest
fresh, frozen, and packaged seafood products and processing equipment,
stay on top of emerging consumer trends, meet suppliers, and build
important relationships to grow their businesses.
2023 Event:
Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America
Dates & Time:
Sunday, March 12: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday, March 13: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday, March 14: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Boston Convention & Exposition Center Boston, MA.
Ring in the new year on the coast of Maine. Camden Harbour Inn's New Year's Eve Celebration package, features a cocktail party, 8-course celebration dinner and a
count-down party with the Wayne Delayno Jazz Combo. This package includes a
2-night stay in a luxurious guest room or suite with harbor
and/or bay views, a la carte Sparkling Wine breakfast every
morning. More Info.
Marriott's Wentworth By The Sea Hotel in New Hampshire, is hosting their 19th Winter Wine Festival, January 20, 2023-February 23, 2023. This grand celebration will feature their own culinary team, a roster of premium wines from around the world, and winery representatives. More info.
America's longest running wine festival is taking place January-March 2023—The Boston Wine and Food Festival will feature talented chefs, pop-up tastings, master class seminars and much more. The three-month
event will be held at the Five-Star Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowe's Wharf. More Info.
City Market, Onion River Co-op is
offering a guided wine and cheese pairing at Shelburne Vineyard, in
Shelburne VT, on January 29, 2023. More Info.
Explore New Hampshire's wineries, win prizes. Your wine trail passport awaits. More Info.
Discover vineyards and breweries in Newport, Rhode Island. (via official tourism website for Newport.)
Preserve Sporting Club & Residences, located in Richmond, Rhode Island, offers luxurious picnic experiences in a beautiful setting.
Plan your visit to Newport's coastal vineyards, in a classic Jaguar motorcar. Wine Tasting Tours can be combined with guided private tours, polo matches. Newport Jaguar Tours also provides catered Gourmet Champagne Picnics and local seafood options for lunch.
The Holiday Dinner Dance at The Breakers mansion in Newport, is currently SOLD OUT, but there is plenty to see and do this Christmas Season at Newport Mansions.
The Omni Parker House, a historic hotel in Boston, offers delivery of their iconic "Boston Cream Pie" to anywhere in the US. It is not really a pie—it's a golden cake, filled with pastry cream and topped with a rich chocolate icing.
To learn about the history of this culinary treat, place an order, visit:
Looking for a romantic getaway in New Hampshire? You may consider the "Romance Their Heart" package at The Stonehurst Inn in North Conway, NH—a five star 19th century hotel with modern-day features and amenities. This package includes a full size bottle of Prosecco, chocolate-dipped strawberries in room (with a fireplace or whirlpool bath) on arrival.
You're invited to taste your way through the historic rooms of the 19th Century Nichols House, located in the historic Beacon Hill neighborbood in Boston.
Art Uncorked: A Wine Tasting Tour of the Nichols House
Picturesque views & indulgent amenities await you, at Castle Hill Inn (Newport, Rhode Island), Windham Hill Inn (Vermont) and Camden Harbour Inn (Maine).
Bring your own blankets and enjoy wagon rides at The Deerfield Inn in historic Deerfield, MA, on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Time and Dates: 12pm-3pm (November 27 & 28; December 4, 5, 11, 12 and 18)
Cost: $50 up to 4 people, $5 for each additional person up to 8
Reservations are suggested to guarantee your spot. Call 413-774-5587.
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Ring in the New Year, along Maine's idyllic York coast. The York Harbor Inn is offering a two-night New Year's Eve Innkeeper's package, starting at $775. Cost includes Welcome Cocktail Reception, Gourmet Dinner, Entertainment and Dancing, Midnight Toast, Recovery Brunch with option to add a third night. One night package also available.
Clambakes are back every Tuesday in August on Sheffield Island in Connecticut. Enjoy delectable New England fare, surrounded by the beauty of the island and its lighthouse. Also, the 43rd Annual Norwalk Oyster Festival (Hosted by the Norwalk Seaport Association) is September 10-12, 2021. For more information on these events, visit https://www.seaport.org.
Longing to be on the water? Enjoy scenic tours and dinner cruises on Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire's largest lake. Click here for the M/S Mount Washington's schedules and menus.
Sample a Taste of Vermont: Discover a collection of delicious recipes submitted by members of the Vermont Specialty Foods Association. Visit website.
Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort in Maine is offering Stay and Play specials; take a look at their new golf villas featuring luxurious 3 level 4 and 6 bedroom suites with full kitchen.
Dreaming of New England? Be inspired to travel, and experience its quaint villages, maritime history and beautiful landscapes. How about a lobsterbake?
Video courtesy of American Cruise Lines
For a list of cruise lines that offer New England and Canada itineraries, click here.
The Lenox Hotel in Boston offers a special Farmer's Market to Table Dining experience. Accompany Executive Chef Sean MacAlpine to the nearby Copley Square Farmer's Market, to shop for ingredients for your exclusive meal. View this package
Looking for a winter getaway in Maine? The Harraseeket Inn's Cabin Fever package, includes afternoon tea daily, a $50 gift certificate to L.L. Bean, dinner for two, lunch buffet for two, full buffet breakfast, on each day of your stay.
Enjoy Irish culinary delights in Newport, Rhode Island ...
The Newport-Kinsale Chef Exchange features guest chefs from Kinsale, Ireland, and select Newport restaurants, including MainSail. The event will take place from 5 to 8 pm on March 8 at Hibernian Hall. Tickets are $40 and must be purchased in advance. https://t.co/Prw4PzGF2Xpic.twitter.com/VercgkZFiB
Looking for a romantic getaway? Experience the royal treatment, with the Romance-Honeymoon package, at Manor on Golden Pond, in New Hampshire.
Enjoy a full country breakfast each morning, afternoon tea, Chef tasting 7-course menu, a spa package that includes a spa lunch with champagne and more. Visit website for details.
Festive grandeur and Gilded-Age ambience—Christmas at The Newport Mansions will commence on November 23 and continue through January 1, 2020. The celebrations include live holiday music, special holiday evenings, the holiday dinner dance (Sold Out), Newport Nutcracker performances.
Christmas at the Newport Mansions begins on Saturday. From November 23rd - January 1st, three of the iconic mansions, The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House display thousands of poinsettias, fresh flowers, evergreens and wreaths to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. pic.twitter.com/p5CwZCiwZY
Escape to Blantyre in the beautiful Berkshires region of Massachusetts and recharge. Under new ownership, this award-winning, luxury Forbes Five-Star resort (a member of Relais & Châteaux)has undergone a major renovation, while maintaining its elegant charm. Blantyre offers casual and fine dining experiences, and is involved in the Farm to Table movement.
Inn by the Sea is offering a Taste of Maine Culinary Package.
The 2 1/2 hour tour of the city of Portland, Maine, is available seven
days a week, year-round, and includes two nights luxury accommodations
(single bedroom), house-made whoopie pies upon arrival, a $100 voucher
towards dining at Sea Glass, a bottle of Maine wine.
Love the outdoors and hiking in particular? The Connecticut Office of Tourism has suggestions for best towns for hiking, including where to eat, stay and play.
On the winter menu at The Trapp Family Lodge
in Vermont: Austrian Waldorf Salad, Butternut & Goat Cheese
Ravioli, Trapp Farm Braised Pork Belly and Roasted Pork Loin. View the
full menu.
Here are some resources to help you plan your culinary adventure in New England:
Cooking Classes
Hunt Hill Farm Cooking School was named 'Best in CT' by Connecticut Magazine. The school has hosted famous chefs. Classes are taught in a renovated, circa-1800s horse barn.
For Spring 2019, Jones Family Farm in Connecticut is offering classes that feature cuisines from faraway lands—Iceland, Ireland, Iran, Ivory Coast & Carolina Coast, Italy, Israel, India, Indonesia. Additionally, they offer winery classes.
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Explore the trails with Grafton Inn's "Falling Leaves Package"— includes room & breakfast for two. Sunday through Thursday ~ $149 per night (excluding applicable taxes and service fees). Fall Brilliance Package ~ From $307 per person. Check in to the Green Mountain Inn in Stowe, Vermont and enjoy a 2 night stay that includes daily country inn breakfast, scenic horse and carriage ride, harvest gourmet basket with bottle of wine and complimentary afternoon tea and cookies. The Stowe Mountain Lodge in Stowe, Vermont, is offering a Fall Foliage Stay & Play With Unlimited Golf Package. Rates start at $225 per person, per night, based on double occupancy.
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
