If you do head north, consider the Delaney House Restaurant, in Holyoke, MA, for a break from the normal fare. A very nice place - excerpt from the menu
"...based on availability-the chef prepares venison, partridge, bison, bear and other items, something different each day "
http://www.delaney-house.com/
[This message has been edited by BIM (edited 10-23-2000).]