Eateries that are mentioned range from the elegant to the smallest of diners. I'm sure I missed a number of great places. But I did visit all but a handful of the restaurants listed, not always to eat, but to go, absorb the atmosphere, and talk with cooks, guests, chefs, or owners. A few places were recommended by trusted friends. A few may no longer be in business by the time you begin your own search.
Ownership changes unexpectedly.
A restaurant that offers great food one week may not meet expectatons at another time. I chalk this up to experiences. Bed and breakfasts along the highway offer a new perspecitve for travelers. Always warm and confortable, with a host and hostess who invariably enjoy people, we found them to be terrific places to learn about each area. Bed and breakfasts weren't included on my list unless I made personal contact.