Mystic, CT, luring foodies with a booming restaurant scene

The perennial draws here have always been Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium, complemented by the stretch of West Main Street downtown that draws regular foot traffic to a collection of tightly bunched shops, boutiques, and eateries, almost all locally owned.

In the last few years, though, the old whaling port has become a destination for foodies and a blessing for locals who crave variety and creativity in what they eat.

“Mystic is blowing up with restaurants,” said Michelle Pease, who has been a server at Anthony J’s, a cozy Italian bistro, for most of its 27 years.

“It’s more sophisticated than it was in the ’70’s,” added Linda Chambers, the manager at Sea Bags, which sells totes and other items made from recycled sails on West Main Street. “Back then it was steamers, fish and chips, and a good steak. There are definitely more choices now.”

Read the article at The Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/travel/2017/08/31/mystic-luring-foodies-with-booming-restaurant-scene/FMYk3bdsHzQch5hrc3rpGP/story.html