A Taste of the Monadnock Region: Savoring Local Flavors and Charming Destinations 🏞️

Focus on All Things New England! [New England Focus Logo]( A TASTE OF THE MONADNOCK REGION [Logo]( Sponsored by: [New Hampshire's Monadnock Region]( [a couple dining outdoors] Much like a family, the towns that make up the Monadnock region each have their own distinct personality but share a connection through the place they call home. Some are vibrant and bustling, others a little eccentric, and some are laid-back and relaxed. Woven through all the towns is a welcoming spirit with an invitation pull a chair up to the table. [Yahso Jamaican Grille] DIVERSE MENUS Just a few minutes’ walk of one another in downtown Keene are restaurants serving up dishes from the Caribbean (Yahso Jamaican Grille), Asia (Thai Garden and Kurama Omakase), Mexico (Margaritas), and the Mediterranean (Luca and Granita Enoteca). Muse Bistro defies genre with a menu ranging from cold soba noodles to goat-cheese coquetas. In Troy, Royal Spice chef Sushant Dhuri, who grew up in Goa, India, raises herbs for fresh naan to accompany his soups, meat and vegetable curries, and pakoras. In Peterborough, you’ll spot diners sitting outside at Coopershill, enjoying the ambiance of an Irish pub as they feast on Guinness stew with a side of colcannon. In Walpole, The Restaurant at Burdick’s lures foodies with its French-inspired menu. [Get Inspired!]( Discover the Monadnock Region with Yankee Magazine's 68-page Visitor Thrive Guide. Explore arts, culture, and outdoor adventures—all within thriving distance. [Discover the Monadnock Region]( SPONSORED [Sweet Macaron in Peterborough] FAVORITES NEW AND OLD Locals rave about the surf and turf fare at The Smoking Trout in Marlborough. 21 Bar & Grill in Keene is a staple in the community and creates a monthly cocktail with proceeds going to local nonprofit. And the newly opened Muse Bistro serves brunch, lunch, and dinner along with great cocktails and an intimate interior that is modern and fresh. The Stage in Keene, at the head of the town square, has been in the Benik family for four decades. Tempesta’s Restaurant in Keene has been a family eatery for 25 years and is now in its largest location yet. The Peterborough Diner began in 1949; Keene’s Lindy’s Diner in 1961. The Hungry Diner in Walpole is a farmer-owned farm-to-table restaurant with a commitment to sustainable agriculture. Maple syrup lovers have come to Stuart & John’s Sugar House in Westmoreland since 1975 for the always-comforting pancakes with the real stuff on top. And when warm weather arrives, families begin making their pilgrimages to Kimball Farm in Jaffrey, home to lobster rolls, burgers, and the biggest “small”-size farm-fresh ice cream cone in the region, with flavors you may have forgotten: buttercrunch, grape-nut, rum raisin. Newer to the local food scene is Smokehaus Barbecue, which opened its Dublin location in 2023. The Waterhouse in the heart of Peterborough’s Depot Square, for instance, gives you a table right beside tumbling Nubanusit Brook. QUICK BITES Whether you’re looking for some ingredients to make your own meal or lunch on the go, try one of the regions several general stores. Dublin General Store has great soups, sandwiches and cookies. Sullivan Country Store has cider doughnuts and sandwiches and wraps. Harrisville General Store offers a range of options from empanadas to pizza. There are few better ways to start a day than at a great cafe. Brewbakers Café in Keene is a microcosm of the community: where on any given day you’ll find runners post-workout, parents with kids in tow, college students and older folks settling in for conversation over coffee. Prime Roast Coffee Co. in Keene has been bringing small batch coffee roasts, delicious muffins, and good vibes to the southwest corner of New Hampshire for more than 30 years. The Root in Temple and Hilltop Café in Wilton combine farm-to-table excellence with a bit of country-bohemian flair. In Westmoreland, Barn & Thistle offers cozy treats like cinnamon rolls and gooey chocolate chip cookies. The croissants at Keene’s Fire Dog Breads, where the wheat is milled in-house, may be the tastiest and flakiest you have ever had—unless, that is, you’ve also sampled the ones at Flag Leaf Bakery in Antrim, where you’ll find the line snaking down the sidewalk. If you want a touch of extra sweetness with that morning espresso, Sweet Macaron in Peterborough has almond-flour French delights. In Hancock, Fiddleheads Café is a space for locals and a destination for travelers alike and where the kale salad is nothing short of legendary. The list doesn’t end there either. Local farms across the region are creating delicious specialty food items from pudding to cheese to maple syrup. You can wash it down handcrafted beer, expertly-distilled spirits or a glass of wine fermented from locally-grown fruit. Sample them all in the latest issue of the Thrive Guide! [Ad-300x250]( SPONSORED [New England]( [TRAVEL]( [FOOD]( [LIVING]( [WEEKENDS WITH YANKEE TV]( [YANKEE MAGAZINE]( [SHOP]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( You received this email because you signed for updates from [NewEngland.com](. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletters in the future, please [click here to manage your preferences or unsubscribe](. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2024 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](