When husband-wife team Charlie Kiely and Sharon Patcherchef—veterans of the New York restaurant scene—opened The Grocery, an intimate spot with a leafy back patio and yard, they had no idea that they would inspire a cult following. This stylish, earth-toned dining room has a serene vibe, and the delicious food coming out of the tiny kitchen makes the 13-table space all the more exquisite. Star dishes include brook trout with spinach and bacon-flecked spaetzle, ratatouille-stuffed squid, roasted beets with goat cheese ravioli, duck confit with roasted quince sauce and pork loin with sweet potatoes and roasted pears.

The Grocery Information:

• American menu. Dinner. Closed Sunday. Bar. Casual attire. Outdoor seating. Credit cards accepted.