New York City
This sweet little shopfront restaurant is a Ditmas Park staple. The interior provides a simple but romantic setting to enjoy Mimi's famously creamy hummus…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA
Dusek’s Tavern and Dining Room
Chicago
Pilsen's hipsters gather under the pressed-tin ceiling of this dark, cozy tavern to fork into highbrow comfort food so delicious it has earned a Michelin…
Chicago
Quiote, named after the flowering stalk of an agave plant, is two places in one: it's a long, candle-lit dining room featuring modern, Mexican-inspired…
Nashville
The famous 100-layer doughnut (it's actually 144, but who's counting?) is a sight to behold. Part doughnut, part croissant, this $4.50 beauty is rolled in…
Portland
DuckFat is famous for its fries cooked in (yes) duck fat. On the right night, they're shatteringly crisp, with fluffy centers. Dipping sauces (truffle…
Chicago
Vietnamese banh-mi sandwiches are the name of the game here. Baguettes are the base for the French-inspired concoction, and Nhu Lan bakes its own daily…
Nashville
Chef Daniel Lindley sent the Nashville scene abuzz when he announced plans to build a restaurant in the chic Germantown neighborhood. Housed in a sweeping…
Charlotte
This new, shiny and very big outlet of a much-loved local bakery chain is the perfect spot to rest your feet or meet friends Uptown. The sandwiches and…
Nashville
Just a few miles from Downtown, but light years away from traditional Tennessee food, this vegan restaurant is an unexpected but welcome addition to the…
Chicago
Bad Hunter describes itself as 'vegetable-focused,' so vegetarians will find plenty to sink their teeth into, such as buttery squash dumplings with…
Buffalo
Dozens of food trucks from Buffalo and across western New York gather at the former soap factory turned common space for a fun and highly popular evening…
New York City
You may have seen its food truck vending lobster rolls across New York, so why not stop by the flagship restaurant? Nautical decor, with roughly…
Chicago
Exposed brick walls and sepia-hued family photos lend a cozy atmosphere to this spot, the second coming of a bakery that occupied this Little Italy…
Chicago
Chicago scored a major coup when it landed the first outpost of dough deity Gabriele Bonci’s beloved Roman pizzeria. Each day the diminutive shop bakes…
Five Daughters Bakery – Franklin
Tennessee
Franklin residents Isaac and Stephanie Meek own this popular doughnut and cupcake shop, which is named for their five adorable young daughters. The house…
Portland
This sushi bar offers some of the freshest fish in Portland – and that's saying a lot. Order à la carte or choose one of chef Masa Miyake's omakase (chef…
Atlanta
Slinging old-school Southern soul food, Lowcountry cuisine and Cajun/creole staples for six decades, Paschal's touts bone-in fried-chicken sandwiches,…
New York City
Devotees of lamb belly, brisket and sweet pulled pork queue reverently for juicy BBQ at this casual home-style restaurant in Red Hook. Haul your tray,…
Peach's at Currency Exchange Café
Chicago
This former currency exchange, cleverly reconceived as a stylish cafe and community gathering spot by local activist-artist Theaster Gates, injects a…
Birmingham
The Southern biscuit gets the organic ingredient treatment here, in a pretty, minimalist setting filled with upcycled wood furnishings. Signature biscuits…
West Virginia
The Flock of Tacos – your choice of three tacos – is the dish to order at this breezy craft beer pub and Mexican joint that's a favorite of lawyers, cool…
West Virginia
Start the day with breakfast and coffee under stained-glass windows at this inviting cafe and former church. Local staff all seem to either work in, or…
Savannah
This classic American ice-cream parlor has been scooping up its creamy Greek recipes since 1919. Tutti Frutti was invented here, but we dig coconut,…
Walt Disney World
Make reservations up to six months (yes, six!) for any of the 20 or so character-dining meals at Disney World. These are not fine-dining experiences, nor…
New York City
Brooklyn's first full-scale Whole Foods is a colossal emporium of gourmet goodies, frequented by well-heeled shoppers filling their carts with organic…
SoHo & Chinatown
Still the king of bistros after more than 20 years, bustling (OK, loud) Balthazar is never short of a mob. That’s all thanks to three winning details: its…
Connecticut
It doesn’t get much more authentic than Avery’s. Its 30-plus flavors of sodas and seltzers (including the hysterical 'Totally Gross' soda range) are still…
New York City
Somewhere between old-school bistro and upmarket espresso joint is brick-lined Lincoln Station, where folks amass around the long center table, fresh cold…
Washington, DC
Local celeb chef Aaron Silverman operates this kicky restaurant that has a pair of Michelin stars and features a 12-course tasting menu of wild takes on…
Atlanta
Presidents have dined here (George W Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama), movies have been filmed here (We Are Marshall), millions have eaten here: this…
Big Shake’s Hot Chicken & Fish
Tennessee
Fans of the fiery fowl can get a fix at Franklin's Big Shake’s, where the bird takes the prize for the most flavorful meat – its yellow-green tint…
Cape Cod
This is the place to celebrate special occasions. The standard here is the seven-course, fixed-price French dinner, with the cost depending on your main…
New Orleans
It’s hard not to feel like you’ve stepped into the pages of the J Crew catalog during Sunday brunch at Dante’s, a country cottage on the Mississippi levee…
Lakeside Restaurant at Loeb Boathouse
Upper West Side & Central Park
Perched on the northeastern tip of the Central Park Lake with views of the midtown skyline in the distance, the Loeb Boathouse provides one of New York’s…
Fort Lauderdale
Sit back and enjoy the bossiness (managers), the business (servers) and the bolshiness (waiting clients)...this is as Roman an experience as you can ever…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This dark-toned, upscale North Indian gem harkens back to the culinary heritage of Lucknow and the cuisine of aristocratic Nawabs. Chef Gaurav Anand will…
Chicago
Ridiculously busy and head-bangingly loud, Kuma’s attracts the tattooed set for its monster 10oz burgers, each named for a heavy-metal band and hefted…
New Orleans
If you're looking for a place to relax, sip wine and watch the world go by, Delachaise is a great choice. It's just steps from the St Charles Avenue…
New York City
On an idyllic corner just off Fort Greene Park, quaint, old-timey Walter's serves up rich Southern and bistro fare with a few French accents, making it…
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
The School of Culinary Arts at Kendall College has turned out a host of local cooking luminaries – this classy space with river and skyline views is where…
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