Southern New England

Wildly popular fast food item described as deep fried mashed potatoes sold at two competing local fast food restaurant chains, Garden Catering and Chicken Joe's both originally from Greenwich. Anyo...

A frustrated McDonald's fan has launched a website that will tell you which McDonald's Ice Cream machines are working in your area. Many seem to break down. It is a new launch, of course, but a nov...

Fairway Markets in Manhattan, including the iconic store in Harlem, have been sold to Village Super Market, owner of several Shop Rite Super Market locations, reports say. The remaining Fairway Mar...

First, Maple Giant Grinder closed its doors... then the family behind Corner Grinder sold it and quality nosedived. Now, the address for Franklin Giant Grinder is listed as for sale. They’re ...

We look forward to it every spring/summer/fall as Farmers Markets kick-off with the best their seasonal harvest have to offer. The new normal in 2020 is farmers markets are opening with many corona...

I like Bertucci's. Even living in an area (suburban NYC) with a lot of good white tablecloth Italian restaurants Bertucci's does a good job. The food is good especially if you order selectively. Th...

We crossed the Westchester line into Greenwich, CT. yesterday afternoon to observe the partial reopening of restaurants in Fairfield County. Outdoor seating is now allowed, with restrictions. Drove...

In the late sixties there was a burger joint named Kemps near the air port in hyannis. A yellow building with black cow on top.Does any one remember or know any thing about the company I might hav...

The fall is here, and along with it comes Oktoberfest! I enjoy indulging in some of the traditional hearty fare. What are your favorite spots for Oktoberfest food and beer? If you cook at home, whe...

For years we stopped at the Smoke House in Norwell to pick up sausage and now I see that it is closed. Any ideas of where in Boston/Cambridge or south of Boston we could get some decent sausages? H...

Once upon a time you could get great deep fried whole belly clams (or steamers) everywhere around here. Now, because they are so expensive restaurants don't serve fried clams and what they serve as...

Next week Nabisco will be releasing their 2020 vintage of Mallomars. Last year my local Shoprite had a display taller than me; and I'm six feet.

We have been unable to find good fresh corn this season in our area of metro New York, Westchester County, to be exact. What we did find was skimpy at best. Where has it all gone? How about where y...

Now is a good time to buy lobsters. I have noticed sale prices at local markets starting at $6.99 lb. for pound and a quarter; a bit more for larger sizes. Even frozen lobster tails have been on sa...

by Phil_A_Mignon 2 months ago

Hello again, my favorite food people. Taking wife to The Berkshires second weekend in October 2020 for our anniversary. My searches for information on the area pull up Chowhound entries that are 10...

We have a week in Wellfleet booked for this September, barring the second wave of C-19. Any recent discoveries in the area? Or recommendations to share? Thanks!

Yesterday, I had fried whole belly clams at a well reviewed restaurant in CT. They weren't great, soggy and very chewy. Are their different types of whole bellies in the marketplace? I one time hea...

Hello Chowhounders. Our family is spending a week in Nantucket next month. There are 6 adults and 4 kids whose ages go from 4-12. We are planning 4 dinners out. Can I get some insiders input on...