A combination of English and Native American cooking, New England cuisine often applies the old-world techniques of steaming and boiling to such indigenous harvest as corn, game, shellfish, potatoes, cranberries, maple syrup and cornmeal. The bounty of raw ingredients evolved into a straightforward cuisine--hearty, filling, and a preservative against the inhospitable weather of a New England winter.
1. Visit diners, mid-priced restaurants, and "clam shacks" for authentic and cheaper New England favorites.
2. In Rhode Island, it's common to ask for a pitcher of warm milk to be served with your clear clam chowder.
3. The farther north you travel, the more you'll find local seafood dishes.
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