5) The Chestnut Street Inn – Sheffield, IL
A Certified Culinary Professional, innkeeper and Chef Monika Sudakov will be more than happy to show off her gastronomic acumen at The Chestnut Street Inn in Sheffield, IL. From being the prep-chef, to the baker, to the pastry chef to the kitchen manager, all of her food is made with the freshest local ingredients and features a new menu every night of her choosing. If you want learn to cook like Chef Monika, she holds classes from Sunday-Thursday, where she teaches basic skills and techniques on some of her favorite dishes.
6) 1908 Provisions at Fairview Inn –
Jackson, MS
At 1908 Provisions in Jackson, MS, diners experience a California-inspired menu that is rooted in Southern taste. From Cornmeal Dusted Redfish and Grits, to Smoked Chicken Sriracha Queso Dip, both traditional and nontraditional options are available for gourmets. Nightly specials ensure a unique dining experience with every visit. Diners are also welcome to take a seat at the bar and sample some delicious and inspired hand-crafted cocktails, made with the freshest ingredients, or enjoy one of new nightly wine flights.
7) Osprey Point Restaurant at The Inn at Osprey Point – Rock Hall, MD
Whether you are stepping off the docks of Swan Creek in Rock Hall, MD, or staying at The Inn at Osprey Point, dress in your best casual boaters' attire and experience the Osprey Point Restaurant. This waterfront retreat offers a cornucopia of dining options, from their Sunday Brunch to their nightly dinner specials. Stay and sample their variety of choices that are sure to appeal to even the pickiest of eaters.
8) Palmer House Pub at Inn at Crystal Lake – Eaton, NH
The Palmer House Pub in Eaton, NH is a great place to stop by for a bite or a drink with friends as you travel between the White Mountains and Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Specializing in classic cocktails for anyone craving a Martini or Manhattan, guests will often find innkeeper Tim Ostendorf behind the bar willing to whip up any kind of drink. Stop by nightly and try something from their pub or dining room menus, or experience one of their nightly specials that reflect the freshest local ingredients.
9) Quicks Hole Tavern and Taqueria at Woods Hole Inn – Woods Hole, MA
During the summer, walk up to the Quicks Hole Taqueria in Woods Hole, MA on a Friday or Sunday and you will hear live music beckoning you from the sidewalk. This restaurant boasts about its "wicked fresh" fare that makes sure nothing but the most local ingredients from community farmers make it to patron’s plates. From the Sweet Baja Shrimp Tacos to the Grilled Cod Burritos, there is an endless amount of mouthwatering Baja California-style cuisine that has made its way to this East Coast inn. Looking for an eatery that is open year-round? The Quicks Hole Tavern, which is located three doors down from the inn and across the street from the Martha’s Vineyard Ferry terminal, offers regular live music and a similar commitment to the farm to table movement. Executive Chef Stephanie Mastrioanni uses only the freshest local ingredients in her dishes, which range from Seared Sea Scallops to a house made Veggie Burger to a popular appetizer called "Pig Candy."
10) Boundary at The Cheshire – St. Louis, MO
Join Chef Rex Hale, who has 25 years of culinary experience, at Boundary at The Cheshire in St. Louis, MO. Aptly named since it is resides on the border between St. Louis City and St. Louis County, Boundary features a brasserie-influenced menu that's a modern interpretation of comforting classics in a hip and rustic space. It is open for lunch and dinner every day and serves brunch on both Saturdays and Sundays. There is also a daily raw bar, hand-crafted cocktails, an extensive selection of "brown" based spirits, and a wine list showcasing classic grape varieties from around the globe.