Any restaurant in New England-- any suggestions?

[stay_classy]

My roommate just recently gave me an interesting birthday gift-- Any restaurant in New England at any time for whatever meal I want. I've been in the industry in Boston for some time but definitely have a lot of places to experience. Where would you go if you had this opportunity? I need suggestions!

[lexpatti]

White Barn Inn in Kennebunkport, Me.
http://www.whitebarninn.com/Content_C...

Arrows is on my list but haven't been yet.

[EastRocker]

555 in Portland, ME
Bespoke or Union League in New Haven, CT

[Scargod]

Er.. I was thinking Union League Cafe, so I second that one. Guess I gotta do Bespoke soon. God, this research is tough.

[LTGARCIA]

I'd recommend the Blue Heron in Sunderland MA. Two hours from Boston, in an old New England brick meeting house building. Fabulous food and lovely atmosphere, perfect spot for a drive into some nice countryside as well. http://www.blueherondining.com/

[Scargod]

Hemingway's in Killington, VT was pretty special (and romantic) for us. We sat in a nook next to a fireplace. It's one of those smallish, slightly different places and off the beaten path. I have to say that I am somewhat new to NE but I have dined at some great places in NYC, Boston, Hartford and New Haven so Hemingway's is not a stretch. It's not one of those places with "a view" from the restaurant but the area is great.

[Gio]

Oh I so agree with Hemingway's. We had an anniversary dinner there and it was simply - wonderful! There may not be a "view" but once you're inside you're in a place that feels comfortable, elegant and very special. Plus the food is every bit as good as the best restaurant any where.
http://www.hemingwaysrestaurant.com/

[Alica]

The wine tasting dinners at Hemingway's are great!!

[TonyO]

A couple up here in Vermont:

The Inn at Shelburne Farms
Hen of the Wood (I just posted a review).

3 hours from Boston.

[emilief]

Agree with Arrows in Ogunquit. Not just good food- a very beautiful place with gorgeous gardens and many vegetables grown in the garden on the menu.

[Earle]

Seeing that you are in Boston , I would try Abe and Louie's in down town. Web site to follow(http://www.abeandlouies.com/index.cfm...) I love steak and this place was as good as gets. Earle Ct.

[Kitamonster]

I agree with Arrows; or the Golden Lamb Buttery (northeastern CT) if you can't face Oguinquit in summertime.

[TomH]

I would have to say Arrows in Ogunquit, Maine. One of my favorites as my family has vacationed in York Beach for years.

http://www.arrowsrestaurant.com/index...

[terrystu]

Great food at Arrows if you can stand the pretentious attitude. It was just way too much for me to stand.

[hiddenboston]

Hmmmm, maybe the Cooper Beech Inn in Ivoryton, CT. Or perhaps the Jasmine Bistro in Brighton if I wanted to stay closer to home.

http://www.copperbeechinn.com/dining.htm

http://boston.menupages.com/restauran...

[ElizabethHenton]

copper beach lost their sous chef and chef several months ago. dicey to say the least

[almansa]

Blantyre in Lenox. Hands down.