The last thing you'll seem to remember when noshing on bread or pastry at one of the bakeries in Milly-la-Forêt is the beautiful forest standing ready right nearby...

Milly-la-Forêt: Where Kings, Poets & Pastry Rule

Milly-la-Forêt, just 55 km south of Paris, has hosted kings, poets, and emperors. Today it’s a royal paradise of markets, herbs, and next-level bakeries.

 

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Illustrated Paris dessert map showing Angelina’s Mont-Blanc, Yann Couvreur’s lemon + coconut tart, and Cédric Grolet’s raspberry flower, with the Eiffel Tower and August sunshine.

Angelina’s Mont-Blanc Reaches New Heights… But Yann Couvreur & Cédric Grolet Are Still Pastry Mountaineers

Paris in August is calmer, cooler (well, almost), and still delicious. From Angelina’s legendary Mont-Blanc Apricot to Yann Couvreur’s pastry miracles and Cédric Grolet’s fruit masterpieces, here’s your insider’s guide to the capital’s crème de la crème — and what to skip. 🥐🍫✨

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A rustic farmstand display with fresh fruit pies, peach muffins, and summer flowers at Briermere Farms on Long Island.

Briermere Farms, Long Island: Where the Pie’s the Limit

Briermere Farms isn’t just a stop — it’s a rite of passage. Fresh fruit pies, overachieving muffins, and no shortcuts in sight. Bring cash, bring friends, and maybe bring stretchy pants. 🧁🥧🚜

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Riverside deck at Stonebridge Restaurant in Milford CT with lobster rolls, cocktails, live music, and a glowing waterfall at sunset.

Stonebridge Restaurant, Milford CT: It’s Not Just the Food… It’s the Vibe!

Stonebridge is more than a restaurant — it's Milford’s social hub. Lobster rolls that sing, crab cakes that slap, and a view that stuns. With brunch, bands, and a riverside deck, this seafood spot brings the heat (and now the heaters too). 🦞🎶🌊

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Frank Pepe Pizzeria serves miracle pizzas from bacon roasted red pepper to white clam with charred crust and bubbling mozzarella at the iconic Wooster Street location in New Haven, CT.

Pepe’s: Still the Best Pizza After All These Years — and Yes, I’ve Been to Naples, Italy to Double-Check!

Coal-fired, crispy, and still unbeatable: Frank Pepe’s pizza remains a national treasure. From white clam to roasted red pepper & bacon, we’ve tasted it all—100+ times. Yes, even compared it to Naples. 🇮🇹🍕

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Enjoying a lobster roll and beer inside a cozy nautical-themed pub with dark wood decor and a vintage maritime vibe at Seven Seas Pub & Restaurant in Milford, CT

Go to Pub, Get Seven Seas, Love the Lobster!

We came for chowder, stayed for crab cakes, and fell in love with the lobster roll. Milford’s Seven Seas Pub isn’t fancy—but it’s got flavor, flair, and one lobster roll to rule them all. 🦞💥🍟

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TIE DYE™ pizza and warm bread pudding at Rubirosa NYC steal the spotlight, while the pasta sits forgotten—delicious highs and forgettable lows in one shot.

Rubirosa: Pizza > Pasta, and Four Stars—No Longer Five

Rubirosa’s pizza is still a knockout (hello, TIE DYE™), and dessert will make you swoon. But the pasta? Twice disappointing. Here’s the dish on what to order—and what to skip.

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Elegant interior of Abe & Louie’s in Boston, with a juicy burger and warm bread on a table, highlighting its classic charm and irresistible menu.

Abe & Louie’s: The Back Bay Classic Still Flipping One of America’s Best Burgers

Burger bliss and steakhouse swagger — Abe & Louie’s still delivers. From Boston’s Back Bay to Boca Raton, this prime spot offers one of the best burgers in America, plus clam chowder dreams and a breadbasket you can’t say no to.

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Sunset over Lima’s Miraflores cliffs with El Parque del Amor, lovers statue, ceviche and pisco sour — capturing the vibrant food and romance of Lima, Peru.

Why I Miss Lima, Peru So Much (and Can't Wait to Go Back!)

📍 Lima, Peru: Where food’s a religion, the cliffs flirt with the ocean, and museums serve up erotic ceramics next to café lattes. I stayed once—and might never emotionally leave. Come for the ceviche, stay for the soul.

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Interior of Lenny’s Indian Head Inn in Branford, CT — featuring cozy wooden décor, vintage signage, nautical touches, and marsh-view windows that reflect the restaurant’s warm, inviting charm.

🦞 Five Lobster Rolls So Good You Might Claw Your Way There (5/5): Lenny’s, Branford, CT

🦞 Entry 5/5: Lenny’s in Branford, CT delivers the quintessential New England lobster roll — hot, buttery, and unforgettable. Add marsh views, family history, and fried seafood galore, and you’ve got a local legend with national flavor.

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