Tapawingo is a magnificent restaurant in every sense of the word: service, food, décor, and atmosphere. To find Tapawingo (the Indian name for the land on which the restaurant sits), you’ll travel about seven miles on a winding country road to this restaurant surrounded by gardens. The dining room is equally charming, with a stone fireplace, lots of windows, a stunning wine room (the wine list is a find as well), and an elegant private room with its own veranda. But the best part of Tapawingo is the food, which is simply divine—a pleasure to look at, to eat and to remember afterward. Flavors are seasonal, earthy and spectacular in dishes such as seared dayboat diver scallops with chorizo ragu and white bean puree, Aspen Hill Farm rabbit with baby leeks, English peas and pearl onions, and spiced filet mignon with Yukon Gold potato puree, Chanterelle mushrooms, baby bok choy, sweet corn and a gorgonzola fondue.

Tapawingo Information:

• Contemporary American menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed Sunday to Wednesday in the winter season. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating. Credit cards accepted.