"It may not look like much more than a bygone roadside train caboose, but Dad’s Luncheonette makes simple, well-executed comfort food. The chef and owner ditched fine dining life to open Dad’s, and even though the menu is far from fancy, it thoughtfully highlights local ingredients. Think seasonal herb salads, soups and sweets of the week, and two delightfully messy sandwiches (a grass-fed beef burger and grilled maitake mushrooms). Get a sandwich, and the creamy mac-and-cheese with crispy puffed wild rice and chives. Then take your food—and plenty of napkins—to the beach." - gabi moskowitz