>> Well, do a coastal trip. Hit Portland, ME then Boston, MA, then
>> Providence, RI, then maybe Mytic, CT and finally Manhattan. There's a
>> lot of good food in the northeast.

If you are going to do a coastal trip, start farther up, at Acadia National
Park on Mt. Desert Island.

A nice hike, followed by popovers and tea on the lawn at the Jordan Pond
House will set you up for the rest of the trip.

And if you want truffles, for doG's sake get some made by one of the local
chocolatiers (disclosu including me) rather than the "product" peddled by
Lindt! For one-stop shopping, they have a nice selection of locally-made
chocolates at the Whole Foods in Portland.