But because chef Peter Davis is a fiend for freshness and locally grown products, the food has an integrity not often found in hotel restaurants. From chicken pot pie to pristine seafood to plain old cheeseburgers, the fare will satisfy everyone. The biggest, most extravagant commercial Halloween blowout is Spooky World, now in Foxborough. With rides, four haunted houses, and three museums, there's enough for anyone to fill up on ghosts and goblins. But then there's still a need for eating.
Comfort food is the name of the game here, along with games and rides in the adjacent room.
But if your group is hankering for sophisticated food and doesn't mind a drive to get it, Caffe Bella is in the same southerly direction, and for food like this the detour is well worth it. Rustic grilled meats and fish, outstanding grilled pizzas, and robust pastas will vanquish any cobwebs from your mind. In fact, you might forget the titillations of being frightened and just go to dinner. To fortify yourself for the thrills or to recover from the excitement, choose from a solid menu of fried seafood, fish in casseroles, and Italian specialties. The prices are very reasonable, even for a 10-ounce steak in a sandwich.