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Are you hungry? Get prepared for some fabulous photos and restaurant picks within the coronary heart of New England<\/strong> and past. Included on this information are Boston,<\/a> Somerville, and Newton within the Boston space, Portsmouth and Hampton NH, Kittery Maine, and Lenox Massachusetts. We additionally embrace just a few eateries in Rockport and Gloucester on the best way north to the NH coast and Route 1.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Anneke Jans in Kittery Maine<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

We returned to Gloucester\u2019s Rocky Neck<\/a> to enterprise down reminiscence lane (see our journey a few years in the past<\/a> which was explored by bike). Honestly, in case you evaluate the images, you\u2019ll see loads of similarities: the quirkiness of the retailers, the artistic flare of the artists\u2019 exterior studio facades, the colourful flowers in entrance of the stained-colored buildings and galleries. The weathered look from chipped paint on entrance homes, bikes, boats and cafe doorways. It was a lot quieter than I remembered.<\/p>\n

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A standard sizzling spot is The Salted Cod which mixes their love of food and drinks with artwork.<\/p>\n

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The Salted Cod Arthouse is famend and locals will ship you there in case you discuss to at least one lengthy sufficient.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gloucester<\/span><\/h2>\n

Rocky Neck isn\u2019t all there’s to Gloucester. There are a number of quaint neighborhoods together with just a few purchasing areas which I like to walk. Who doesn\u2019t love cafes, vintage shops and quaint boutiques in New England? If you don\u2019t, then I\u2019d argue you may not gel with New England. After all, it\u2019s the connection to all issues historic<\/em> (not less than by American requirements) that convey individuals to the Northeast. Since Anthony and I grew up right here, it was like going dwelling. The dwelling<\/em> we grew up figuring out by means of its distinctive smells, tastes and sights. For instance, if you wish to have tea with teddy bears, you may in Gloucester.<\/p>\n

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Teddy Bear Picnic anybody?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Rockport<\/span><\/h2>\n

A stone\u2019s throw from Gloucester lies Rockport, and it tends to be custom to go to each time I\u2019m within the space. Maybe the draw is Rockport\u2019s acquainted toffee and ice cream retailers, or the pewter retailer I do know so properly. Or maybe its the numerous enjoyable instances I\u2019ve had alongside its pedestrian walkway and the handfuls of lobsters I\u2019ve eaten there, inside and<\/em> out. One of probably the most notorious picturesque views in New England might be present in Rockport though some Maine natives would possibly argue with me on that one.<\/p>\n

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Rockport most likely isn\u2019t one of the best place to get lobster within the space, largely as a result of it\u2019s costlier than heading just a little additional north alongside Route 1. There are loads of locations to get seafood, both sitting down or grabbing a cup of New England creamy chowder to go. At the very finish of Bearskin Neck (#68 to be exact), you\u2019ll discover My Place by the Sea<\/span><\/strong> and it didn\u2019t appear to be it modified in any respect because the final time we went there for a really romantic meal on the deck roughly eight years in the past. We have been planning to repeat the expertise nevertheless it was closed, so we went to Fleur Cuisine Harborside<\/span><\/strong> on the wharf as an alternative. The ambiance was beautiful; nevertheless, the meals was solely good, not<\/em> nice and the service was little bit of a disappointment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Boston<\/span><\/h2>\n

A stroll by means of the historic district and Quincy Market was an effective way to spend our ultimate afternoon.<\/p>\n

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The Boston Waterfront\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Below are a number of the delights within the Food Court. Okay, so I bought carried away by a l\u2019il dessert shade.<\/p>\n

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Then we headed to the North End for dinner and low, beginning at Naples-influenced Ristorante Saraceno,<\/a> excellent for Anthony\u2019s heritage and choice for Italian dishes. It\u2019s a staple \u2014 not one of the best Italian meals on the planet, nevertheless it\u2019s GOOD and the ambiance is epic.<\/p>\n

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A basic should order in any Italian restaurant in my humble opinion\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Then there\u2019s Francesca\u2019s alongside the identical foremost drag and solely a stone\u2019s throw from Seraceno.<\/p>\n

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Although locals could argue that there are different cafes that trump the cappuccino at Caffe Vittoria<\/span><\/strong>, it stays one in every of my favourite spots, largely due to the recollections of my youth. All these late nights ingesting espresso there after lengthy work nights. And to prime it off, little or no has modified in regards to the place. In different phrases, it’s as I remembered it. The ambiance. The tables, chairs, espresso, desserts, lighting \u2014 all of it.<\/p>\n

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Sometimes, you\u2019ve simply bought to indulge your interior little one and relive the tastes, smells and experiences of yesteryear simply because<\/em>. Thankfully our pals indulged us<\/em> each step of the best way.<\/p>\n

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Tiramisu at Caffe Vittoria within the North End<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Somerville<\/span><\/h2>\n

Although I wrote earlier that so many issues felt related strolling on previous roads, stopping in retailers of previous and re-visiting favourite eating places and cafes, it wasn\u2019t the identical, largely as a result of I\u2019m not the identical. That stated, it introduced me nice pleasure to drink and dine once more in a few of my previous neighborhoods. Somerville\u2019s Dali<\/span><\/strong> remains to be alive and kicking. This Spanish Tapas Bar was the right spot to assemble twenty or so previous pals from my time residing within the space.<\/p>\n

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While the tapas are nonetheless heavenly, it\u2019s the ambiance that brings me again time and again. And they nonetheless ship on that distinctive old-world expertise fifteen years later.<\/p>\n

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Shrimp and Garlic Tapas at Dali in Somerville<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Just have a look at the ceiling\u2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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And the magic of the Tiles. The Lights. The Bar. The Ceiling. The Walls. The Colors. You need to go to, don\u2019t you?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

New Hampshire\u2019s Coast<\/span><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a lot to additionally see inland, which embrace nice hikes and weekend getaways, however we simply love the coast. This previous journey solely allowed for southern New Hampshire adventures; nevertheless, we used to drive up Route 1 usually from Boston, spending time in all of the cities alongside the coast and we did the identical for a lot of Maine<\/a> as properly.<\/p>\n

Like Maine<\/a>, there\u2019s loads of lobster shacks alongside the coast however the trendier city of Portsmouth not solely provides trendy culinary spots to dine however has nice structure. Further south simply over the Massachusetts border is Newburyport the place I spent a number of time in my thirties. We stayed with pals in Hampton and went out to dinner nightly, visiting their favourite eateries\u2014what a deal with. Scroll beneath for just a few of these experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the day, we spent out time strolling the seashores (and amassing seaweed, rocks and shells for my numerous artwork tasks as I all the time do<\/em> once I journey). In and round Hampton, you may dine in or buy clams, oysters, lobster, crab and different seafood to cook dinner at dwelling.<\/p>\n

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In and Around Hampton NH<\/span><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s not a lot to this artsy little city simply over the Maine border, however we went main to drink and eat. And have a look at artwork in fact. It\u2019s a beautiful stroll down the primary drag; nevertheless, and there are some fantastic walks and hikes close by. Be certain to scroll down for our favourite picks from Kittery: Anneke Jans and The Wallingford Dram.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you need a extra informal expertise merely to get your \u201clobster fix\u201d in southern NH, just a few choices embrace Brown\u2019s Lobster Pound<\/em> (we had one picnic desk model earlier than heading out of city) and Markey\u2019s Lobster Pool<\/em>, each in Seabrook, Al\u2019s Seafood<\/em> in North Hampton, Smitty\u2019s State Pier Lobster Pound<\/em> in Hampton, Ray\u2019s Seafood<\/em> in Rye and Lobster Boat Restaurant<\/em> in Litchfield, the latter of which is a recognized spot for old-school seafood and pasta.<\/p>\n

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Above and beneath, in and round Hampton NH<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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My lobster order earlier than and<\/em> after.<\/p>\n

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While I needed to succumb to 2 roadside lobster meals, we additionally wished to attempt just a few elegant and tasteful eating spots and our native pals Gail and Steve have been the right hosts.<\/p>\n

First, we ventured to Black Trumpet<\/span><\/strong> in Portsmouth<\/span><\/strong> which provides a seasonal, eclectic menu, with loads of gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and nut free choices besides. They have a superb Cheese and Charcuterie Plate or scrumptious Shrimp Ceviche Tostada with Cucumber-Nasturtium Pico to kick off your meal. Anthony and I needed to attempt the Tea-Smoked Duck Breast with Beet-Noodle Seaweed Salad and Black Garlic Nigella Emulsion, which was to die for.<\/p>\n

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Above and beneath: Black Trumpet in Portsmouth NH<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Main course choices embrace a Brandade crusted Halibut with Succotash, Swiss Chard, Marinated Tomatoes and Zucchini Sauce, a Soy-Brined Iberico Pork Loin with Buckwheat Noodles, Bok Choy, Umeboshi Plum Puree and Tempura Scallions and a Pan-Fried Zucchini Feta Cake with Mushrooms, Local Greens, Beet Yogurt and Orange Blossom Honey. (Note the Asian affect)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Desserts have been equally divine, with Chocolate and Cherry Clafoutis and Spiced Mascarpone and Cherry Syrup, and White Chocolate Panna Cotta with Shaved Enna Chocolate and Nilla Water Crumbs. And how about this one? Sweetheart Beet and Plum Swiss Roll with Mascarpone Buttercream and Maple Creme Anglaise. Can you say Heavenly thrice after just a few cocktails and any of those to-die-for sweets?<\/p>\n

For cocktails, a should go to is a singular gem in Kittery Maine<\/span><\/strong> referred to as The Wallingford Dram<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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The Wallingford Dram in Kittery Maine<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Let\u2019s simply say that each one of their cocktails had us at good day. Unusual mixes embrace the next (too superb to not publish intimately):<\/p>\n