Explorer House Bed & Breakfast

You could spend the afternoon at this expansive winery in Niagara wandering the vineyards and hanging by the outdoor sparkling bar. Or, you could make a beeline for a table with Chef Frank Dodd. Since 2006, he has spearheaded the property’s culinary arm, sourcing from nearby farms and paying close attention to the seasons. The menu offers a two and three course prix-fixe and has wide appeal: Gin-cured smoked salmon with warm potato pancakes is an elegant start before digging into heartier entrees like maple-brined grilled pork chops, corn and chorizo stuffed quail, and scallops with sweet pea