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CONNECTICUT
Restaurant: EL CHARRITO TACO TRUCK
What: The king of Latino street food in Southern New England.
Matt Says: "Tacos including ethereal tripa, rich and savory pork carnitas, melt-in-your-mouth lengua (cow tongue), al pastor (pork with pineapple), carne adovada (spicy pork), and chicken."
Where: Richmond Hill Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902 view map
MAINE
Restaurant: MORSE'S SAUERKRAUT & EURO DELI
What: 100-year old Kraut Haus serving old world cuisine.
Matt Says: "Freshly made perogies, savory sauerbraten, cabbage rolls, homemade spaetzle, schnitzel, borscht and of course, the signature Reuben sandwich."
Where: 3856 Washington Road, North Waldoboro, ME 04572, T: 866.832.5569, view map
MASSACHUSETTS
Restaurant: THE CLAM BOX
What: Ye olde clam shack cuisine.
Matt Says: "Clams with crispy onion rings freshly out of the fryer, a side of ‘tahdah' sauce (yes, that's for fry dipping too- don't embarrass yourself by squirting ketchup all over the place)."
Where: 246 High Street, Ipswich, MA 01938, T: 978.356.9707, view map
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Restaurant: BENTON'S SUGAR SHACK
What: Five generations of making local maple syrups, candies, and jelly. They also serve a hearty breakfast.
Matt Says: "Mile high pancakes with buttery, crispy edges and fluffy interior, stuffed with cranberries and brown sugar apples."
Where: Route 175 North, Thornton, NH 03223, T: 603.726.3867, view map
RHODE ISLAND
Restaurant: MATUNUCK OYSTER BAR
What: Seafood house owned by local oysterman Perry Rasso.
Matt Says: "Belly up to the raw bar for the best of what Rasso has to offer, and watch it get shucked right in front of your eyes."
Where: 629 Succotash Road, E. Matunuck, RI 02879, T: 401.783.4202, view map
VERMONT
Restaurant: RIVER RUN BBQ
What: Mississippi chef brings "good old boy" approach to his Southern-inspired food in the great Northeast.
Matt Says: "Juicy pulled pork, steaming hot hushpuppies, fried dill pickles, tender ribs, red beans and dirty rice."
Where: 65 Main Street, Plainfield, VT 05667, T: 802.454.1246, view map
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