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Spring for a Classic New England Clambake!

March 27, 2013 / sniqueaway / Comments Off

As New Englanders, we’re big on clambakes. Steamed clams and mussels with hot drawn butter. Fresh lobsters. Sweet corn on the cob. We could go on. If you’re looking to experience a traditional clambake (consisting of seafood cooked on a beach using seaweed and hot stones), hotels like the Chatham Bars Inn in Cape Cod offer events throughout the summer.

And if you can’t make it to an on-beach bake, many seafood restaurants make entertaining easy by bringing the bounty of the ocean to you! (Of course, you’ll have to sacrifice the seaweed and stones.) Below are a few supplies that will class up any at-home clambake.

Photos courtesy of Zappos, Orange and Pear, Magnificent Milestones, Williams-Sonoma, Etsy and West Elm

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Whale Flip Flops (Vineyard Vines, $39.50)

Sea Life Dinner Plates (Thomas Paul, $44)

Sofia Mini Champagne Cans (Francis Ford Coppola Winery, $5/can)

Enamel Crab Cracker (Williams-Sonoma, $17.90)

100-Piece Crab Confetti Package (Etsy, $2.25)

Tassled Picnic Blanket (West Elm, $49)

Category: Great Outdoors, Wine & Dine / Tags: cape cod, chatham bars inn, clambake, hotel, Lobster, New England, seafood, SniqueAway, travel

Dining in Kennebunkport: More than Just Lobstah

October 11, 2012 / sniqueaway / Comments Off

Photo courtesy of the White Barn Inn

We love Maine. Love, love, love. There’s a lot that makes Maine special—moose, dramatic coastline vistas, L.L. Bean—but the state is perhaps most famous for lobster. From traditional steamed lobster to lobster rolls, people flock to the state for a taste of this snappy little crustacean.

But Maine cuisine is about more than just lobster. The Inn at English Meadows puts guests in the heart of Kennebunkport, home to several enticing restaurants (not to mention the Bush family compound). Here are three fine dining establishments we think are worth trying on your visit.

White Barn Inn – One of the most celebrated restaurants in New England, this restaurant, situated in two meticulously restored barns, is a splurge to remember. The prix-fixe menu changes with the seasons, but is full of clever preparations and New England flavor.

Old Vines Wine Bar and Tapas – Old Vines brings a hint of Spain to Maine. Small plates like Broiled Maine Shrimp and Chorizo are accompanied by an extensive wine list.

On the Marsh – Set in an historic home with views of the adjacent tidal marsh, On the Marsh is a romantic destination with an exquisite menu that changes regularly.