During our long weekend in Mystic, CT, we had a fantastic dinner at The Shipwright’s Daughter, which is attached to The Whaler’s Inn hotel. We’d heard of Executive Chef David Standridge’s culinary expertise, but after having seen and tasted it for ourselves, I can sincerely say that this highly acclaimed restaurant isn’t getting enough attention. Recognized by Wine Spectator for its excellent wine pairings, named one of the 50 best wine destinations in America, and the winner of Connecticut’s Restaurant of the Year last year, this is some of the very best food I’ve had on the East Coast. It’s well worth a journey just to taste the fresh, seasonal, coastal cuisine handcrafted from scratch here that honors New England’s roots without forsaking aesthetics and creativity.