Great Places to Eat
Our reviewers look for restaurants, bakeries, and other places that offer authentic regional or artisan food that's terrific.
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Restaurants in Portland, Maine You Don’t Know You Love
RFT’s newest contributor, Noella Schink, gives you a rundown on some of her favorite spots to eat in Portland, Maine.
Gung Hay Fat Choy from Hong Kong
The Chinese Year of the Dragon is especially auspicious this year because it is a lucky leap year. In Hong Kong, Chinese New Year means wonderful foods.
Back to Basics at RedCan Gourmet, Tofino, British Columbia
Sometimes you just need to get back to the basics – honest food, local ingredients, and a community of good friends. One of the restaurants we visited on Vancouver Island that illustrates this is RedCan Gourmet.
Ristorante al Castello, Italy: A Creative Taste of Northern Italy
Set in an immense 13th century castle, Grinzane Cavour, Ristorante al Castello is a culinary gem about five miles south of Alba, in the Piedmont wine country of northern Italy.
Real Good Eats: Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine has more than 300 restaurants. Check out some of the city’s best “hidden” eateries.
Mahle House, Vancouver Island: A Tradition of Deliciousness
Since 1983, customers have been flocking to Mahle House in the little country suburb of Cedar on Canada’s Vancouver Island.
Modern Café, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island: Deliciously Modern
There’s a renaissance going on in downtown Nanaimo and a cutting edge eatery, the Modern Café, is helping lead the charge.
Scampo, Boston, MA: Haute Pizza Heaven
Scampo, Italian for ‘to escape,’ is a cool-as-a-cumber Italian restaurant that makes its home in Boston’s Liberty Hotel, the former St. Charles Jail. When you eat at Scampo, you won’t want to escape. You want to stay and linger a LONG while.
Sheri’s Sweet Shoppe, Winthrop, Washington: Big Goodness
A dozen years ago we discovered Sheri’s Sweet Shoppe in Winthrop, Washington. We’re delighted to report they’re still making those deliciously huge chocolates — and housemade ice cream, cinnamon rolls, and more.
Huggo’s Restaurant, Kailua-Kona, Big Island, HI: Terrific Food, Dramatic Views
For more than 40 years, Huggo’s Restaurant in Hawaii’s Big Island village of Kiluea-Kona has been delighting diners with island fresh fish dishes and right-on-the-water dining.
Union Oyster House: A Taste of History
Boston’s Union Oyster House is the oldest continuously-operating restaurant in the United States and a visit here quickly makes it clear why they’ve earned that distinction.
Island Creek Oyster Bar, Boston, MA: A Fresh Take on Seafood
There’s a new kid on the culinary block in Boston, Island Creek Oyster Bar, and it’s making some serious waves.
