Culinary Getaway

Everyone likes to get away, and staying at a cozy inn is usually a wonderful treat. But why not add a little decadence to your vacation by finding an inn with a culinary connection? Try one of these getaways and treat yourself to some local flavors.

HERMANN HILL INN

ST. LOUIS

After you watch dawn break beautifully over the majestic Missouri River from the patio of your cozy room, head downstairs and tempt your taste buds with hearty Hermann specials like wine cheese strata and potato-egg casserole. Then, hike one of the nearby trails to burn off some calories or, during December, hit the Kristkindl Markt, held at the Stone Hill Winery pavilion. The market brims with an array of holiday treasures made by area artists and locally made sausages and wines.

573-486-4455 | www.hermannhill.com

BARICELLI INN

CLEVELAND

If an old-fashioned escape with a touch of romance is what you’re seeking, spend a night at the quaint Baricelli Inn in the city’s cultural center. Begin a meal at the award-winning restaurant with the cheese plate, straight from the Baricelli Cheese Co. affinage cooler located next to the dining room. The dishes, like sesame-crusted diver scallops with oranges and caramelized leeks, melt in your mouth. And in the morning, enjoy a complimentary breakfast of fresh fruit, homemade pastries, and egg and cheese soufflé.

216-791-6500 | www.baricelli.com

APPLE VALLEY INN

GLENWOOD, N.J.

Just an hour from Newark Liberty International Airport, the Apple Valley Inn was built in 1831. This cozy B&B offers a hearty country breakfast, and it’s easy to take a day trip to Applewood Orchards, where you can pick and mix McIntosh, Cortland, Rome Beauty, Red Delicious, Empire, Macoun and Golden Delicious apples. You can even pick your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Once you have your bounty, head to one of the local farms for fresh cheese and bread, then back to one of the B&B’s cozy rooms to relax.

973-764-3735 | www.applevalleyinn.com