Culinary Travel

Culinary travel in MA includes tastings, cooking classes, cookware shopping

Massachusetts is a food lovers paradise and travel adventure starts when you walk out the door of your home or lodging. Stay local and visit farms, farmer’s markets, orchards and vineyards for delicious produce and meats, wines and beers, prepared foods, coffees and sweet treats. Dine causally, alfresco, on the waterfront and dine fine at popular and award-winning restaurants, cafes and bistros of every stripe. You’ll find exceptional food and ambiance to make your culinary questing all the more special. Here, Yankee hospitality and comfort food are always a good choice, and favorites like lobster, oysters, crab cakes, old-fashioned chicken pot pie, turkey dinners and pot roast are staples.

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Publick House Historic Inn On the Common

Fans of fine food served in warm, historic surroundings will love inn’s dining options

277 Main Street - Route 131 Sturbridge, MA 01566 508-347-3313

One of the many delights of the Publick House Historic Inn is the dining experience, whether you are seeking a light lunch in a charming tavern with 18th-century ambiance or a hearty Yankee meal in the inn’s original dining room, with a 6-foot open-hearth fireplace as a centerpiece. In the Historic Tap Room, enjoy a traditional roasted turkey dinner or Yankee pot roast. In Ebenezer’s Tavern, with its comfortable wingback chairs and vintage brass beer taps and rum barrels, you might try the jumbo crab cakes or famous shepherd’s pie. Both the tap room and tavern serve generous portions, creative specialty drinks and the kind of mouth-watering desserts you can only get if your inn has a famous bake shop attached.

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New Bedford Food Tours

From Cobblestones to Cravings: New Bedford Food Tour

198-108 Potomska St, New Bedford, MA 02740

Dive into New Bedford’s rich history and vibrant culture on a guided food tour, led by passionate local guides! Stroll the historic cobblestone streets as your expert host shares captivating stories, art, and the city’s deep maritime heritage—the perfect blend of walking and savoring.

Your ticket is all-inclusive, covering every delicious bite and restaurant gratuity. You'll sample curated tastes that reflect the entire South Coast’s diverse culinary influences, from authentic Portuguese pastries and hearty Cape Verdean dishes to classic New England flavors, visiting both celebrated spots and off-the-beaten-path hidden gems. Come hungry and leave with a full belly and the inside scoop on this coastal treasure!

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