Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • St Regis Cafe

    The Adirondacks

    Overlooking Lower St Regis Lake, this training restaurant is staffed by culinary students when school is in session. The two- or three-course gourmet…

  • Añejo

    Cape Cod

    This buzzing bistro and tequila bar brings a little year-round heat to the Main St scene, with a big selection of margaritas and tequilas, and a menu of…

  • Night & Day Coffee Cafe

    Pennsylvania

    Well worth detouring for, the Night & Day Coffee Cafe proudly claims to be enriching the neighborhood one latte at a time, and it's doing a good job of it…

  • Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery

    Rhode Island

    If you can stand the smell of cow manure, make a beeline to this working dairy farm in a pretty location in the hills just outside Woonsocket. Why? For…

  • Peaches 'N Cream

    Connecticut

    This old-fashioned ice-cream parlor with peppermint trim on the road to Torrington has been serving up homemade ice cream for decades. Seasonal flavors…

  • Betty's

    Buffalo

    On a quiet Allentown corner, bohemian Betty's does flavorful, fresh interpretations of American comfort food such as meatloaf. Brunch is deservedly…

  • Frontera Cocina

    Walt Disney World

    A smart, trendy version of modern Mexico where, thanks to Chef Rick Bayless, corn, chili and salsa are whipped up into contemporary tastes in a…

  • Buca's Tuscan Roadhouse

    Cape Cod

    You'll need a reservation (or to be pals with Martin at the front) most nights of the week at this beloved Italian restaurant. The basic central Italian…

  • Rise'n Roll

    Indiana

    Now a Northern Indiana chain, it started here in Middlebury and all because of the sought-after cinnamon-caramel donuts known locally as 'Amish crack.'…

  • Hand & Foot

    Finger Lakes

    The globally footloose menu here jets between banh mi sandwiches and pierogi to Korean rice cakes and sausage platters. Drinks-wise, the bar menu is…

  • Moosewood Restaurant

    Finger Lakes

    Established in 1973, this near-legendary veggie restaurant is run by a collective. It has a slightly upscale feel, with a full bar and global menu. It is…

  • Smoke BBQ Taqueria

    Pittsburgh

    Two Austin, TX, natives combine barbecue skills with Mexican flour-tortilla tech for super-savory food and even good veg options. Once BYOB, they've added…

  • JT Farnham's

    Massachusetts

    When the Food Network came to Essex to weigh in on the fried-clam debate for the show Food Feud, the winner was JT Farnham, thanks to the crispiness of…

  • Meat Boss

    Alabama

    If the name hasn't done it, we'll explain the appeal of Meat Boss: fresh barbecue, and lots of it, served slow-smoked and glistening. Order meat, add…

  • Anchorage

    South Carolina

    In the up-and-coming village of West Greenville, local food and booze reigns supreme, and that's particularly true at the Anchorage (impossible to miss…

  • Cochon

    New Orleans

    The phrase ‘everything but the squeal’ springs to mind at Cochon, regularly named one of New Orleans’ best restaurants. Donald Link pays homage to his…

  • Rear Range Lighthouse

    Massachusetts

    You'll have to climb five flights of stairs, plus a 6ft ladder. And you'll have to bring your own bottle of wine. At the top, you'll dine in complete…

  • Clocktower

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    Brits do it best at Jason Atherton’s clubby, new A-lister, hidden away inside the landmark Metropolitan Life Tower. This is the latest venture for the…

  • O Ya

    South End & Chinatown

    Who knew that raw fish could be so exciting? Here, each piece of nigiri or sashimi is dripped with something unexpected but exquisite, from burgundy…

  • ABC Kitchen

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    Looking part gallery, part rustic farmhouse, sustainable, produce-focused ABC Kitchen is the culinary avatar of the chichi home-goods department store ABC…

  • Handlebar Cafe

    Baltimore

    Owned by X-Games champ Marla Streb, this friendly bike shop and bistro – adorned with mountain bikes and gear-themed decor – serves breakfast, burritos…

  • Two Hands

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Named after the crime-com film starring Heath Ledger, Two Hands encapsulates Australia's relaxed, sophisticated cafe culture. Dream of Byron Bay over…

  • Macanese cuisine is the theme at celebrated Chicago restaurant Fat Rice.

    Fat Rice

    Chicago

    Fat Rice won a Beard Award for its dishes, which are inspired by the flavors of Macau, a former Portuguese territory off China’s coast. The unconventional…

  • City House

    Nashville

    This brick building in smart Germantown hides one of the city's best restaurants. The food, cooked in an open kitchen in a former art studio space, is a…

  • Inside Olea.

    Olea

    New York City

    Though it looks humble, the crowds arriving at this Mediterranean restaurant promise greatness and the exceptional tapas-style dishes deliver. Olea's day…

  • A classic hot dog from Nathan's Famous

    Nathan’s Famous

    New York City

    The hot dog was invented in Coney Island in 1867, which means that eating a frankfurter is practically obligatory here. The top choice: Nathan’s Famous,…

  • Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    On the main drag in Greenpoint, Peter Pan doesn't go in for gimmicks or fancy presentation, just soft doughnuts made from long-perfected recipes, and…

  • Five Leaves

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    An anchor of the Greenpoint scene, Five Leaves draws a mix of neighborhood regulars to outdoor tables and the vintage-filled interior. Stop by in the…

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    Shake Shack

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    The flagship of chef Danny Meyer’s gourmet burger chain (this is where it all started – in a hot-dog cart), Shake Shack whips up hyper-fresh burgers, hand…

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    Loveless Cafe

    Nashville

    Stop at the landmark Loveless Cafe, a 1950s roadhouse famous for its biscuits with homemade preserves, country ham and ample portions of Southern fried…

  • Behind these doors on an unassuming block in Humboldt Park is Chicago's best sushi restaurant, Kai Zan.

    Kai Zan

    Chicago

    If you prefer your sushi served in a trendy nightclub-like space with dramatic lighting, or if your favorite maki is named after an American state, don't…

  • Original Rainbow Cone

    Chicago

    Summertime visits to candy-floss-pink Original Rainbow Cone have been a South Side tradition since 1926, with evening queues frequently stretching outside…

  • Modern Apizza

    New Haven

    This local favorite, although usually heaving with diners, has smaller queues than its better-known counterparts. Servers have perfected the efficient…

  • Parks & Rec Diner

    Detroit

    This homey diner, located in the imposing GAR building, takes its name from the government department that was once housed here. There are no wrong…

  • In the summer months, this patio at Big Star Chicago is teeming with people.

    Big Star

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    This former gas station is now a taco-serving honky-tonk bar from big-name Chicago chef Paul Kahan. The place gets packed but it's worth the wait – pork…

  • The Grey

    Savannah

    A wonderfully retro makeover of the 1960s Greyhound Bus Terminal gives us one of Savannah's culinary darlings, where chef Mashama Bailey's 'Port City…

  • The exterior of Red Bamboo.

    Red Bamboo

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Cajun soy 'shrimp', jerk-marinated soy 'chicken', 'cheesecake' so rich you can barely finish? The soul- and Asian-food temptations Red Bamboo concocts…

  • Frank Pepe

    New Haven

    Pepe's lays claim to baking the 'best pizza in America,' a title it's won three times running. We'll let you be the judge, but can confirm this joint…

  • Inside the Grey Dog.

    Grey Dog

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Whether you're looking to share a plate of cheese with your friends or indulge in a proper New York brunch, the Grey Dog won't disappoint. It does…

  • Jeni's

    Chicago

    With an Instagrammable vibe and supercreative flavors such as gooey butter cake and goat's cheese with red cherries, the Wrigleyville location of beloved…

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