The Northeastern corner of the United States, better known as New England, may not be the national culinary hotbed that the South is or as wide-ranging as the Midwest, but the food that comes from the upper right side of our country is Excellent. If you love fresh seafood, especially shellfish, there is no better region in America than the Northeast. And these 20 dishes you'll only find in this region prove it.
You know baked beans are big in the Northeast, thanks to Boston's “Beantown” nickname, and of course dishes like clam chowder, lobster rolls, and Boston cream pie have a wide reach that extends beyond New England's borders. There are also staples like cranberry sauce and blueberry muffins that are simple better in the northeast. Don't ask us why. it just is.
However, there are some foods and drinks that you really need to travel to New England to try. Good luck finding coffee milk outside of Rhode Island or getting a really tasty white clam pizza outside of Connecticut. You just can't. For these and more, check out these 20 dishes you can only find in the Northeast.
