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chowmensch May 11, 2009 07:04 AM

Best Dishes in NE List

I thought it might be fun for everyone to chime in with a list of their favorite restaurant dishes in New England. It could be an entree, an side, an appetizer, a sandwich, fine dining, fast food, a cocktail....whatever has really left you a lasting impression in the last year or so. I'll get things started with my list:

1. Burger at Joe Pizza in Canton, CT

2. Tuna Tartare appetizer at Olio in Groton, CT

3. The house pate and cured meats appetizer at Brix in Pittsfield, MA

4. The zuppa de pesce entree at Tony D's in New London, CT

5. The turkey club at Somewhere in Time in Mystic, CT

6. The sweet pea risotto appetizer at Mayflower Inn and Spa in Washington Depot, CT

7. The Osso Bucco at Mama Maria's in Boston

8. The garlic mashed potatoes at Fore Street in Portland, ME

9. Scallops with risotto entree at Amelia's in Simsbury, CT

10. The fried calamari appetizer at Elizabeth's in Tariffville, CT

11. Lobster roll at Allison's in Kennebunkport, ME

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    shaebones Feb 13, 2010 12:42 PM

    Broiled Haddock w double cole slaw, hold the starch @ Petey's in Rye, NH. I could eat it every day

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      Trnrbrnr Feb 13, 2010 08:35 AM

      The 'Kamp Dog' hot dog at Kamp Dog in New London, CT - beats Spike's hot dogs like a rented mule.
      Fried Oyster appetizer at 84 High Street, Westerly RI

      1. Passadumkeg Feb 10, 2010 02:55 PM

        Triple duck at The Arbor Vine in Blue Hill, Me. Confit, pate & crispy roast.
        The six buck Lobster rolls at Tracy's in Sullivan, Me
        The lamb burger at Cleonise in Ellsworth, Me.

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          AikiLou Feb 10, 2010 12:41 PM

          Stuffies--Twin Oaks, Cranston, R.I.
          Lobster Salad--Twin Oaks, Cranston, R.I.
          Pollo Loco--Church Street Cafe, Lenox, Ma.
          Linguine con Melanzani--Cafe Lucia, Lenox, Ma.
          Lobster Salad--The Inn at Castle Hill, Newport, R.I.
          Oyster Salad--John Andrews, Egremont, Ma.
          Tuna Tataki Salad--Cheesecake Factory, Providence Place Mall, Providence, R.I.

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            cseiden Jan 8, 2010 06:10 PM

            Everything served from the black taco truck at Long Wharf
            Soup from Ivy Noodle in New Haven (the cheapest meal in town)
            The I love Lucy sandwich or the Kovacs Special sandwich at Gaetanos in Stratford
            Clam Pie (no cheese) Pepes, New Haven
            Ted Steamed Cheeseburgers in Meriden
            Soy Chicken with Broccoli Rabe Claires in New Haven
            Breakfast (or dinner if you have a party large enough to convince them to open) at Seabreeze Cafe in West Haven (just don't go if you are in a hurry...)
            lobster roll with onion rings at Stowes in West Haven

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              wilko Jan 5, 2010 08:24 AM

              Whole wheat linguine and clams w/ red sauce- Paul's Pasta, Groton CT
              Prime Rib Grinder- Carlos and Son's, E. Lyme CT
              Duck Confit- Chez Pascals, Providence RI
              Nachos- Brick Alley pub, Newport, RI
              Lobster Bisque- Brick Alley Pub, Newport, RI
              White Clam Pizza- Pepe's, New Haven(call for takeout and eat on the street)
              Beef Ribs- Chester's BBQ, Groton, CT
              Hazelnut Chicken- DPI, Mystic, CT(possibly one of the best things I've ever eaten)
              Tongue Taco- Garibaldi's, Willimantic, CT(closed, but it was great)
              Muscles in cream sauce- The Fisherman, Groton Long Point, CT
              BBQ Swordfish w/ Linguine- Elizabeth;s Newport, RI

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                mollydingle Nov 10, 2009 09:40 AM

                Lobster roll at Red's Eats
                Bufala mozzarella at The Coliseum, Salem NH
                Ribolitta soup at Antico Forno, Boston
                Polcari's pizza
                Buffalo shrimp and Lynchburg lemonade at Redbones
                Two or three 'all the way' at Olneyville NY sysyem hot weiners
                $1 Malpeque oysters and Guiness at Mc Cormick and Schmick ( yeah, I know)

                I know there's more ( and better) food out there, but these stuck out in my mind. Great experiences, all.

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                Red's Eats
                Main, Wiscasset, ME 04578

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                  bostongal Nov 10, 2009 06:08 AM

                  Fish sandwich at Sea Swirl, Mystic, CT
                  Cheeseburger at Scarlett Oak Tavern, Hingham, MA
                  Crispy Pad Thai at Sweet Lemons, Weymouth, MA
                  Sausage pizza at Bacco's, Waterbury, CT
                  Grilled pork bahn mi at Pho Viet, Allston, MA
                  Crab rangoon, Quincy Dynasty, Quincy, MA

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                  Bacco's
                  1230 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT 06704

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                    TopheFoodie Nov 1, 2009 08:51 AM

                    Chicken and Golden Chanterelle (Summer Special) - American Flatbread - Burlington, VT
                    Peaches and Cream Stuffed French Toast - Sneakers Diner - Winooski, VT
                    The Choco-Monkey Crepe - Skinny Pancake - Burlington, VT

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                      rosemar Oct 26, 2009 11:03 AM

                      Had a great Lobster Roll at Beach Plums Rye, NH on Route 1A. Loaded and fresh.

                      1. MightyFrog Oct 25, 2009 12:44 PM

                        Hmm, off the top of my head.

                        Chicken Statler: Sonoma Station, Richmond, VT
                        Roast pork egg noodle: Asiana Noodle House (Church St), Burlington, VT [can anyone confirm that they still carry this dish?]
                        Fried catfish: River Run, Plainfield, VT
                        Brisket sandwich: Sadie Katz Deli, Burlington, VT
                        Lemon ricotta pancakes, Magnolia Bistro, Burlington, VT
                        Rabbit tenderloin, Hen of the Wood, Waterbury, VT
                        Saltimbocca di Vitello, Trattoria Delia, Burlington, VT
                        any gnocchi dish, L'Amante, Burlington, VT
                        Dry fried green beans, A Single Pebble, Burlington, VT
                        French fries, the Alchemist, Waterbury, VT

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                          NE_Elaine Oct 19, 2009 04:32 PM

                          Beef Brochette App @ Copper Mill Bistro in Granby CT
                          Scallop App @ Amelias Bistro in Simsbury CT
                          Mixed Grill @ The Cranwell Resort in Lenox MA
                          Harvest Grain Pancakes @ IHOP - I know, I can't help myself!
                          Fried Scallops @ Bloomfield Seafood - they are closed, but those scallops were the bomb!
                          Rack of Lamb @ Galatoires - NOLA - Emerils was a close second!
                          Osso Bucco @ Piccolo Arancio in Farmington CT
                          Palace Liver app @ Bombay Raj Mahal in Manchester CT
                          Grilled Shrimp @ PrimaVera Hartford CT
                          Beef Filet Salad @ O'Porto in Hartford CT

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                          1. re: NE_Elaine
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                            mminmaine Oct 24, 2009 04:08 PM

                            I concur with the Sicilian slice pizza at Miccuci's in Portland!

                            A couple other favorite eats:

                            meatloaf panini at Duckfat in Portland
                            bacon white pizza at Fifth Element, Newport, RI
                            Harissa rubbed ribs at Cleonice, Ellsworth, ME
                            hot dog with everything at Wasses, Rockland, ME
                            mahogany clams at Street and Company, Portland, ME

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                            im hungry Oct 19, 2009 04:05 PM

                            2 ri greats..lemongrass chicken wings at any of the galaxie-family of restaurants,and saugy dogs-

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                              wongadon Oct 19, 2009 01:02 PM

                              Fried olives / Mussels with Blue Cheese - Anneke Jans, Kittery ME
                              Curried Goat - Jamaican Jerk Center, Cape Neddick ME
                              Pork Belly Confit / Salad Nicoise - Blackfish, Truro MA
                              Spinach Falafel / *ANY* Dessert - Oleana, Cambridge MA
                              Biscuits and Herb Cream Gravy - Penny Cluse, Burlington VT
                              Pear Upside Down Cake - Chez Pascal, Providence RI
                              Sicillian Slice - Micucchi Grocery, Portland ME
                              Poutine - Duckfat, Portland ME
                              Som-Tum - Montien, Boston, MA
                              Corned Beef Hash - Wicked Oyster, Wellfleet MA

                              Yum! Hungry!!!

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                              1. re: wongadon
                                JenJeninCT Jan 5, 2010 10:34 AM

                                I started a thread about Corned Beef Hash because of the Wicked Oyster's version- love that place!

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                                JaneRI Oct 19, 2009 11:34 AM

                                Wow, I guess I've been offline a lot....I'm just seeing this now (and thanks katty for calling me out!).....I'll have to give this one some more thought, but off the top of my head I'll go with ....

                                Sweet potato vegetable lasagna w/pesto cream sauce at Vintage (Woonsocket, RI).

                                Fried risotto balls at d.carlo Trattoria in Smithfield RI.

                                Veal meatball "grinder" at Incontro, Franklin MA

                                Any pancake breakfast at Polly's Pancake Parlour in Sugar Hill, NH

                                Goat cheese tart w/bacon & fig jam at Cafe Noir in Providence

                                Rosette al Montasio Ed Olio di Tartufo (rosette pasta w/montasio cheese, prosciutto & white truffle oil - you know I had to look that one up on the restaurant's website) at Limoncello, in the north end of Boston.

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                                  JaneRI Oct 19, 2009 11:37 AM

                                  ......the butternut squash quesadillas at Garden Grille, Providence RI

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                                    invinotheresverde Nov 1, 2009 07:31 AM

                                    Good call! Those quesadillas are awesome!

                                    I add the blue cheese and spinach hash at Julian's and the pistachio and brown butter ravioli at Loie Fuller, both in Providence, RI.

                                    Any pizza at Via, in Worcester.

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                                      JaneRI Nov 9, 2009 08:45 AM

                                      ohhhhhhh......I forgot about Julian's hash. I vote for the broccoli, sweet potato & swiss.

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                                  joaninmaine Sep 8, 2009 09:08 AM

                                  Lobster Pie, Joshua's Wells, Maine

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                                    AGM_Cape_Cod Aug 29, 2009 05:52 AM

                                    Warm Lemon Tart at New Rivers, Providence

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                                      mainemal Aug 28, 2009 10:06 AM

                                      A few new suggestions:
                                      Fried calamari w/ lime dipping sauce, The Frog and Turtle, Westbrook, ME
                                      The deep-fried oyster mushrooms at Caiola's, Portland
                                      In season, the chile relleno stuffed w/ Hahn's End queso fresco, Brunswick, ME

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                                        allieb2031 Aug 26, 2009 08:38 PM

                                        Joe's Meatballs - Pasta Nostra, South Norwalk CT
                                        Veal Milanese - Paci, Southport, CT
                                        Crispy Spinach - Baang, Greenwich, CT
                                        Salmon entree - Thomas Henkelmann, Greenwich CT
                                        Hamburger - Both La Laiterie and New Rivers, Providence, RI
                                        New England Family Farm Lamb - Pietra, Little Compton, RI
                                        Revolution Flatbread - American Flatbread, Waitsfield
                                        Spinach salad - Tully and Marie's, Middlebury, VT
                                        Daily Scoop's Kahlua Fudge Brownie - Bristol, RI
                                        Polenta frites - La Laiterie, PRovidence RI

                                        http://earthlyepicurean.blogspot.com/

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                                        1. re: allieb2031
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                                          foodieinct Aug 27, 2009 06:42 PM

                                          This is a great thread! Have already gotten some ideas for my next meals.... so here are some of my favorites:
                                          Steak Frites- Martel, Fairfield, CT
                                          Osso Buco- Match, South Norwalk, CT
                                          Eggs Benedict- O'Rourke's, Middletown, CT
                                          Meatball appetizer- Paci, Southport, CT
                                          Mashed potato, bacon, onion pizza- Bar, New Haven, CT
                                          Sandwiches ( lots to choose from) at Rosies- New Canaan, CT

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                                          chowmensch Aug 25, 2009 01:16 PM

                                          I want to add to my list:

                                          12. The brisket platter at Flaggstead's Barbecue in Farmington, CT

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                                          1. re: chowmensch
                                            MacshashRIP Sep 7, 2009 08:21 AM

                                            the last time I went to Flaggstead's, the brisket and the beans were not hot. I really like the food, so it's sort of a minor complaint , I guess, but for me it's kind of a red flag

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                                            annl Aug 25, 2009 10:14 AM

                                            Coleslaw at Lenny and Joe's - Madison, CT. I don't care for seafood but I never mind a trip to Lenny and Joe's when the husband needs his whole belly clams. The coleslaw is my treat.

                                            Lemon cake - HeritageTrails Vineyards, Lisbon CT. Thanks to the reviews here on chowhound we visited in July. Everything was wonderful but if I had to pick the best - it was that cake.

                                            Any ice cream - Salem Valley, Salem, CT. I've decided I just need to start ordering alphabetically - that way I won't take 10 min deciding.

                                            Hot caramel sundae - UConn Dairy bar. Of course the ice cream is great but to be able to get HOT caramel put it over the top.

                                            Expresso Martini - Lupo, Chester, CT

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                                            1. re: annl
                                              kattyeyes Aug 26, 2009 07:09 PM

                                              annl, I'll second your vote for coleslaw at Lenny & Joe's. I love their fried scallop roll, too--either location (Westbrook or Madison, CT). If you like their coleslaw and ever get to Rocky Hill, stop into West Side Market at the bottom of the hill that leads to Century Hills. It is right up there with L&J's! :)

                                              And it's been years, but yes, Salem Valley Farms ice cream is wonderful. I used to make a road trip for it fairly regularly.

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                                                aldente1 Oct 22, 2009 08:56 PM

                                                I like your idea of ordering alphabetically. It's much to hard to decide which flavor to order there. I come home from Misquamicuit via route 85 so that I can stop there for ice cream. It's great.

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                                                Salem Valley Farms Ice Cream Company
                                                20 Darling Rd, Salem, CT 06420

                                              2. JenJeninCT Aug 25, 2009 04:14 AM

                                                What a great thread!

                                                In no particular order:

                                                Fried Scallops at Lenny & Joe's in Madison, CT- the best I've ever had, like candy

                                                Shrimp Tempura Roll at Shell Station, Stratford, CT- delicious, and the only place that knows how to make it so you can fit it into your mouth as sushi is intended- in 1 bite

                                                Cheeseburger with chopped salad and onions strings- Bridge House, Milford, CT- great burger, and the sides that come with are fab

                                                Filet Mignon- Shell Station, Stratford, CT- 1 of the best I've ever had

                                                Fried Oysters- Moby Dick's, Wellfleet, MA- my first meal every time I go to the Cape

                                                Raw Oysters- Gov Bradford, Provincetown, MA- briny and delicious and only a buck a piece if the time is right

                                                Fried Calamari- Surf Club, Provincetown, MA- perfect every time, with a sweet chili dipping sauce

                                                Lobster Roll- Friendly Fisherman, Eastham, MA- gargantuan, buttery yumminess

                                                Onion Rings- Arnold's, Eastham, MA- yum- thin, crispy, flaky

                                                Lobster Club- Surf Club, Provincetown, MA- the classic club sandwich gone oh-so-right

                                                Crispy Calamari Salad- Tengda, Westport, CT

                                                Hot Dog w/ chili, cheese and fried onions- Rawley's, Fairfield, CT- hot dog perfection

                                                Duck- Knapp's landing, Stratford, CT- Perfectly seared on the outside, succulent inside

                                                Eggs Benedict- Waterview Diner, Milford, CT- the best benedict in 2 counties

                                                White Clam Casino Pizza- Al Dente, Milford, CT -brick oven thin crust, delicious

                                                White Pizza with mashed potato, garlic and bacon and the house salad - Bar, New Haven, CT- who'd've thunk it, mashed potatoes on pizza?

                                                Dirty Little Pecan Ice cream- Walnut Beach Creamery, Milford, CT- inventive, decadent, delicious, and you don't have to mortgage the house for a scoop

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                                                1. re: JenJeninCT
                                                  JenJeninCT Aug 29, 2009 05:05 AM

                                                  How could I have forgotten?!?
                                                  Hot Roast Beef sandwich- S & S Dugout, Southport, CT- incomparable, and big as your head!

                                                  The "French Connection" sandwich at Sam's Deli, Eastham, MA- ooo la la

                                                2. TonyO Aug 24, 2009 07:14 PM

                                                  In no particular order:

                                                  Drunken Noodle, Essex Jct., VT: Yellow Curry Noodles w/ Grilled Chicken
                                                  Lake Champlain Chocolates, Burlington, VT: Chocolate Shake
                                                  Asian Bistro, Williston, VT: Creaky Chicken
                                                  Martone's, Essex Jct., VT: Italian Grinder
                                                  Ramunto's, Willston, VT: Meat Calzone
                                                  Kitchen Table Bistro, Richmond, VT: Gnocchi dishes, desserts, anything w/ duck confit
                                                  Good Companion Bakery, Ferrisburgh, VT: baguette
                                                  Marco's, Shelburne, VT: Chicken Parm sandwich
                                                  Laughing Moon Chocolate, Stowe, VT: Salted Caramels
                                                  Trattoria Delia, Burlington, VT: Osso Bucco
                                                  Hen of the Wood, Waterbury, VT; Fried Oyster Appetizer (preparation varies)
                                                  Healthy Living Market, So Burlington, VT; Doe's Leap Goat Cheese

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                                                  1. re: TonyO
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                                                    jhberkley Sep 7, 2009 03:22 PM

                                                    TonyO -- Tell me about Ramunto's; never heard of it. I'd also love to hear more about Drunken Noodle; are they good in general or just the dish you mention?

                                                  2. Passadumkeg Aug 23, 2009 07:06 PM

                                                    George's Coney Island Dog, Wooostah, Mass.
                                                    O'Rourke's Diner, Middletown, Ma.
                                                    Speed's Dogs, Jamaca Plain
                                                    Spikes Junk Yard Dogs, Providence
                                                    Slates, Gardiner, Me
                                                    Fat Boy Drive In, Brunswick, Me.
                                                    Brunswick Diner
                                                    Martha's, Ellsworth, Me
                                                    The Riverside Cafe, Ellsworth, Me.
                                                    Moe's BBQ, Ellsworth

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                                                    1. re: Passadumkeg
                                                      Passadumkeg Aug 23, 2009 07:38 PM

                                                      I've been emailed to include the dish twice, but I'm a poor typist. the above post is self-evident except for O'rourke's, the grav lox omelet, Slates, the crab crepe, Fat boy, the six buck lobster roll, Brunswick Diner 1/2 lb burger, Martha's the baked ham and eggs, riverside, the crab omelet.

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                                                        allieb2031 Aug 26, 2009 08:33 PM

                                                        Oh Fat Boy in Brunswick!

                                                        I'm headed to O'Rourke's in Middletown for a family thing in Oct. What dishes are people's faves? Salads? Sandwiches? It's for dinner....

                                                        http://earthlyepicurean.blogspot.com/

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                                                          MangiaMuse Aug 28, 2009 08:47 AM

                                                          I just don't get it with Fat Boy. Even my kids think the food is too greasy and not very good.

                                                        2. re: Passadumkeg
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                                                          mainemal Aug 28, 2009 10:02 AM

                                                          Hey, Mark, your brain must be losing cells after all that time on the water! O'Rourke's is in CT, not MA!

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                                                          foodwallguy Aug 23, 2009 05:01 PM

                                                          Straight up tomato pie, peperoni or the white clam pizza, Frank Pepe, New Haven, CT
                                                          2 and a half pound lobster, The Oarweed, Perkins Cove Maine
                                                          Chili cheese dog, Johnny Ads, Old Saybrook, CT
                                                          Cheeseburger( NO KETCHUP!!!), Louis Lunch, New Haven, Ct
                                                          Calamari, Giacamos, North end, Boston
                                                          Chicago dog, Super Duper Weenie, Faiffield, Ct
                                                          Escargot Mushrooms, The Common Man, Lincoln, NH
                                                          Sausage Peppers and Onions, Sausage connection, Lansdown St, Boston.(GO SOX)
                                                          Lump Crab Cakes (Appetizer), J Gilberts, Glastonbury, CT
                                                          Steak and cheese with salami, Super Sub, Beverly, MA
                                                          Maine Baked Potato, BIG E, West Springfield, MA
                                                          Peperoni Pizza, Pizzaria Regina, North end, Boston
                                                          Clam Chowder, Captain Parkers, Yarmouth, MA
                                                          Filet Mignon, J Gilberts, Glastonbury, CT
                                                          Frien clams(whole belly of course) Clam Box, Ipswitch, MA
                                                          Cheeseburger with Fried Onions, White Hut, West Springfield, MA
                                                          Onion Rings, Cap-n Frosties, Dennis, MA
                                                          Peperoni Pizza, Vermont Flat Bread Co, Burlington, Vt
                                                          There's so many more. Outside New england would be fun too. I think I have a problem.

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                                                          1. re: foodwallguy
                                                            kattyeyes Aug 23, 2009 06:19 PM

                                                            << I think I have a problem.>> Certainly not one the rest of us here DON'T have as well. ;) You're in great company.

                                                            Yours in chow,
                                                            kattyeyes

                                                            P.S. Great to "meet" another fan of J Gilberts crab cakes and filet. Will have to try the chili cheese dog at Johnny Ads--and you should try the same at Guida's in Middlefield!

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                                                              dleerl Aug 24, 2009 04:04 PM

                                                              I second those onion rings at Captain Frosty's in Dennis on the Cape but I also add their whole belly clams to the list.

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                                                              Parsnipity Aug 23, 2009 01:57 PM

                                                              The pizza of the day at Babba Louie's in Great Barrington, MA

                                                              1. Passadumkeg Aug 23, 2009 08:26 AM

                                                                Down east & Hancock Co. Maine
                                                                Ellsworth: Cleonise, Union River Lobster Pot, Finelli's NY style pizza, Jordan's Snack Bar, Moe's BBQ, Hill Fire Grill, Sunflower Cafe
                                                                Bar Harbor: Havana, Morning Glory Bakery, Thirsty Whale pub grub, Lompoc, good selection of local brews, CafeThis Way, Maggies, Side Street Cafe, Poor Boy's, Mache Cafe and The Looking Glass.
                                                                Southwest Hbr, Red Sky & Beales; And Thurston's in Bass Hbr.
                                                                Down east (east of Ellsworth): Ruth & Wimpies, The Crocker House, and Le Domaine in Hancock; Chester Pikes Galley and Tracey's for the cheapest lobster dinner ($7.95) and lobster rolls (2 fr $12, yes, two for twelve bucks!) in Sullivan.
                                                                Gouldsboro: Bartlett's Estate Winery
                                                                Winter Harbor: Fisherman's Friend
                                                                Orland: Duffey's
                                                                And more that I've forgotten.
                                                                Oh, yes, Maple Knoll Pizza and Tandor in Little Franklin, Me.

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                                                                1. re: Passadumkeg
                                                                  kattyeyes Aug 23, 2009 08:44 AM

                                                                  I am so glad you chimed in, bud. But dish to us about your favorite DISHES in these places! ;) Of course, that's quite a list, it should keep you out of trouble for a while. HA HA!

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                                                                    mollydingle Nov 10, 2009 11:17 AM

                                                                    We saw the sign for the Tandoor resto in Franklin. Any good?

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                                                                    Tandoor Restaurant
                                                                    88 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101

                                                                    1. re: mollydingle
                                                                      Passadumkeg Feb 10, 2010 02:51 PM

                                                                      Yes very good, but you must order ahead. Check out their web site. the owner is a researcher at the Jackson Labs in BH. Might be the most educated food you'll ever eat.

                                                                  2. Morganna Aug 23, 2009 06:55 AM

                                                                    Samosas from Samosaman in Montpelier, VT (all of them, really)
                                                                    Lamb fetatastic at Skinny Pancake in Montpelier, VT
                                                                    Ham and eggs in a crepe (can't remember the name of it), Skinny Pancake, Montpelier, VT
                                                                    Burritos from Mountain Burrito, Waterbury, VT
                                                                    Queen Roll from Stebu Sushi, Waterbury, VT
                                                                    Breakfast from Juniper's Fare, Waterbury, VT
                                                                    Baked Ravioli, Junior's, Essex Junction, VT
                                                                    Pulled Pork sandwich with murder one sauce, Ed's Barrrbq, Barre, VT
                                                                    Everything I've had at Royal Orchid Thai, Montpelier, VT

                                                                    Hmmmmmm That's off the top of my head. :)

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                                                                      chuck s Aug 23, 2009 04:02 AM

                                                                      Steamers at Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster in Freeport , ME

                                                                      Fried clams at Menemsha Bites, Martha's Vineyard

                                                                      Arancini at Galleria Umberto, North End, Boston

                                                                      Hot dog with everything at Speed Dog, Boston

                                                                      Clam pizza at Frank Pepe's, New Haven, CT

                                                                      Chopped pork sandwich, Pit Stop Barbecue, Mattapan, MA

                                                                      1. philbkr Aug 22, 2009 12:53 PM

                                                                        Green gazpacho at Metro Bis, Simsbury
                                                                        Chicken pot pie (original) & cinnamon donut bread pudding, Dottie's Diner, Woodbury
                                                                        Black raspberry hot fudge sundae at The Big Dipper, Prospect

                                                                        1. linguist Jul 25, 2009 12:42 PM

                                                                          New Haven and around:
                                                                          1. Crispy fried oysters at Cafe Routier, Westbrook
                                                                          2. Hamachi & Jalapeño carpaccio, Live scallop sashimi (& other sashimi) at Wild Ginger, Orange
                                                                          3. Black dragon roll at Wasabi, Orange
                                                                          4. Concan Crab, Thali, New Haven
                                                                          5. Gnocchi at Skappo, New Haven
                                                                          6. Marinated crabmeat sauce on linguini (family recipe) at Assaggio, Branford
                                                                          7. Fried shrimp and onion rings at Lennie's, Branford
                                                                          8. Filet Mignon at Bentara, New Haven
                                                                          9. Five spices duck breast at Le petit cafe, Branford
                                                                          10.Anything Alba Estenoz is making for dessert at Zinc, new Haven

                                                                          And to drink, a junmai ginzo sake from the incredible list at Yooki Yama, Branford, the specialty beer of the moment from Brü Room at Bar, or wine from the list at Central Steakhouse.

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                                                                          1. re: linguist
                                                                            linguist Jul 25, 2009 12:50 PM

                                                                            Somehow I left off

                                                                            5.5 Croquetas de foie gras (or any of a dozen other small plates) at Ibiza, New Haven

                                                                            But I can't bear to displace anything else on the list...

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                                                                            RIRN2008 Jul 25, 2009 09:41 AM

                                                                            Here's a couple of my fav's...I'll try to add more when I think of them!!

                                                                            Clear chowda and clamcakes at Champlin's, Galillee, RI
                                                                            Cannellini bean and spinach bruschetta at Reali's in Johnston, RI

                                                                            1. kattyeyes Jul 25, 2009 08:22 AM

                                                                              I was so bummed more folks didn't chime in on this topic. C'mon, regulars--I know you have "bests" to share--Scargod, Passadumkeg, rbailin, joan mar, JaneRI and more names than I can think of this particular moment...the whole New England crew. Let's hear from ya!

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                                                                                rbailin Aug 29, 2009 05:41 AM

                                                                                Two I was reminded of after a long absence:

                                                                                Mustard-Crusted BBQ Salmon w/mashed potatoes @ Bricco, W. Hartford
                                                                                (easily my favorite salmon preparation anywhere, and the spuds are my idea of perfect)

                                                                                White Clam Pizza (w/garlic, no mozz) @ Pepe's The Spot, New Haven
                                                                                (I really don't like clams, with very few exceptions, this being a major one. And life's too short to wait on line for the regular Pepe's next door.)

                                                                                And two that I have trouble not ordering whenever I visit:

                                                                                Crab & avocado salad @ Mickey's, Hamden
                                                                                (not on the menu, but a frequent special (and it is, especially in summer) )

                                                                                Duck à l'orange @ La Brétagne, Stamford
                                                                                (THE classic presentation, expertly & deftly carved tableside by a gentleman who presumably can do it in his sleep. Really old school (vielle école), and I fear for how much longer it may be around.)

                                                                                1. re: rbailin
                                                                                  Morganna Aug 29, 2009 04:04 PM

                                                                                  These are all in CT, right?

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                                                                                    kattyeyes Aug 29, 2009 07:28 PM

                                                                                    Yes, all in CT.

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                                                                                chowmensch May 18, 2009 06:57 AM

                                                                                Gee, I thought this would be a fun, popular topic that everyone could contribute to. C'mon Hounds! What are some of your favorites??

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                                                                                  Sean May 18, 2009 07:31 AM

                                                                                  Rhode Island

                                                                                  Duck Confit...Chez Pascal, Providence
                                                                                  Prime Rib...Trio, Narragansett
                                                                                  Gaggas...Coney Island System, East Providence
                                                                                  Flame Broiled cheeseburger...Starboard Galley, Charlestown
                                                                                  Souvlaki...Estia's, Wakefield
                                                                                  Pizza (NY style)...Junction Trattoria & Bistro...North Kingstown
                                                                                  Pizza (other)...Casserta Pizzeria, Providence

                                                                                2. kattyeyes May 11, 2009 05:36 PM

                                                                                  I love this idea! Thanks for kicking it off. Here's my list:

                                                                                  HOMETOWN FAVORITES--DOWNTOWN (MAIN ST.) MIDDLETOWN, CT:

                                                                                  "Drunken Concubine" martini at Forbidden City
                                                                                  (lychee blossom, Svedka vodka and lychee fruit)

                                                                                  Shogan Roll at Mikado
                                                                                  (shrimp & spicy Alaskan king crab w/avo and cucumber rolled in soybean paper sheet)

                                                                                  (BREAKFAST) Hash, Egg and Cheese on a Housemade Hard Roll at O'Rourke's

                                                                                  (LUNCH) Broccoli and Cheddar Soup with a Steamed Cheeseburger at O'Rourke's

                                                                                  #39 (Chicken with Lemongrass, Peppers and Onions) at Pho Mai, Middletown

                                                                                  Beef & Cheese Jamaican patty w/a Ting at Pattie Palace

                                                                                  OTHER CT FAVORITES:

                                                                                  Housemade Asparagus Ravioli at La Tavola Ristorante, Waterbury

                                                                                  Tiramisu with Mascarpone Gelato at La Tavola Ristorante, Waterbury

                                                                                  Maryland Crab Bisque & Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes at J Gilbert's, Glastonbury

                                                                                  Hot and Sour Soup & Szechuan Dumplings in Hot Chili Oil at Lao Sze Chuan, Milford

                                                                                  Roast Beef Sandwich on Toasted Ciabatta at Tastings, Mystic

                                                                                  Cheese Plate Appetizer with Wine Tasting at Heritage Trail Vineyards, Lisbon

                                                                                  Chocolate-Dipped Almond Macaroon at Patisserie du Glace, Deep River
                                                                                  (so hard to choose--I have absolutely LOVED each and every treat I've had here)

                                                                                  Fried Sea Scallops at Maine Fish Market Restaurant, Warehouse Point, East Windsor
                                                                                  (skip all sides here and focus on the seafood, which is EXCELLENT)

                                                                                  Chicken in Black Bean Sauce at Samurai, Old Saybrook

                                                                                  Tuna Tower (sushi bar appetizer) at Bond Grill Hibachi & Asian Bistro, Norwalk

                                                                                  Chocopologie's eponymous signature drink at Chocopologie, Norwalk
                                                                                  (Espresso and Dark Hot Chocolate topped with Lavender Foam)

                                                                                  MASS. FAVORITE

                                                                                  Cannoli in Chocolate-Covered Shells at La Fiorentina
                                                                                  (two locations: Springfield and Northampton)

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                                                                                    Alica May 11, 2009 06:55 PM

                                                                                    Calamari, Up River Cafe, Westerly RI

                                                                                    1. re: kattyeyes
                                                                                      kattyeyes Aug 22, 2009 10:56 AM

                                                                                      Steak tartare at Brasserie Pip, Ivoryton

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                                                                                        kattyeyes Oct 4, 2009 05:08 AM

                                                                                        Seared scallops with golden raisins and almonds over cauliflower gratin, Brasserie Pip, Ivoryton

                                                                                        WOW!

                                                                                      2. re: kattyeyes
                                                                                        kattyeyes Aug 28, 2009 07:44 PM

                                                                                        Katty's got another HOMETOWN FAVORITE:
                                                                                        Polenta Dusted Diver Scallops & Exotic Porcini Mushroom Ravioli at Luce, Middletown

                                                                                        1. re: kattyeyes
                                                                                          kattyeyes Nov 1, 2009 05:22 AM

                                                                                          Creamy onion soup "in the old Normandy Style" at duGlace Bistro in Deep River, CT.

                                                                                          Never had anything like it EVER (have you?)--you must try this soup. It is EXCEPTIONAL.

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