Angelico's Lake House, East Hampton

In the 1950's, there were a handful of inns operating on Lake Pocotopaug—Connecticut's largest natural lake. Today, just one of those structures remains. In 2003, Paul Angelico bought it, renovated it, and established it as a brand-new restaurant serving all-American food. 

Inside Angelico's Lake House, guests gather for lunch and dinner to feast on pasta, seafood, steaks, and burgers surrounded by a picturesque East Hampton setting. During warmer months, when the days are longer and water balloons fall from the sky instead of snow, the Lake House also opens its tiki bar, where adults can kick back with cold beverages while listening to live music.