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I can't help with specific reco's on cottages, but there is a web site for the local tourism office. There are a number of good restaurants in the area. Arrows is our favorite. We consider it one of the top places we've ever been to. The other is 98 Provence, which we have never been to, but comes highly recommended. I'd stay away from The White Barn Inn. We've had bad times there (mediocre food and wine, turning tables, expensive. Dan

I have a bunch of copper pans that I bought at e-dehillerin in Paris. From what I have been told these are made for them by Mauviel. I wouldn't trade them form anything. They are simply the best way to cook. Be sure that you get stainless steel (INOX) lining when you buy. While copper pans have been lined with tin for many years (hundreds?) the places that will re-tin them are becoming fewer and fewer. The stainless is still easy to cook with. Also, be aware that there are several different "grades" of copper cookware. They basically fall into "serving" pieces and cooking pieces. You can still cook with either, but the serving pieces are thinner (approximately 2mm), weigh less and come with brass handles. The cooking pieces aren't meant to leave the kitchen so they have iron handles, weigh more and should be thicker (2.5 to 3.0 mm). Dan

We're actually staying at the Radisson. I don't know where that is in relation to these places, but if it helps narrow it down some... I've heard good things about The Ferry House and Blue Point Grill. How do you think either would be for a large party? Dan

Kim, Thanks for your help. When my wife and I go out, we look for excellent food and wine list. Withthe other portion of the family coming the second night, we should be more concerned with price and having children there. Dan

My wife and I will be meeting up with the rest of our family in Princeton and we are looking for a restaurant to go to where we can have a nice dinner by ourselves on one night and have a family get together the next. There will be about 12 of us, so a private room might be good. Thanks Dan