CONNECTICUT

You can’t do Connecticut without trying New Haven-style apizza, and Sally’s has been doing it since 1938. The thin, chewy crust with its signature char is what makes it so good, especially paired with their famous tomato sauce. For the full New Haven experience, try the Original Clam Pie…and don’t’ be afraid of a little char, that’s part of the magic.

Fresh seafood with a view of the Mystic River is pretty hard to beat. Grab a table overlooking the water, start with a round of fresh oysters, and settle in for one of those meals you don’t want to rush. The seafood is delicious, but the waterfront setting really makes this one memorable.

Come hungry because Salute does Italian comfort food right. The sweet potato ravioli and house-made pastas are delicious, but whatever you order, add the garlic cheese bread to the table. It’s warm, welcoming, and exactly the type of place you want when you’re craving a really good Italian dinner.

Oysters by the water? Say less. The Whelk is a great place to order a few plates for the table, grab a cocktail, and stay awhile. The oysters are shucked to order, the seafood changes with what’s fresh, and the waterside setting makes the whole meal feel very New England.