Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • St James Cheese Co

    New Orleans

    Founded by an Englishman obsessed with all the right things (namely, meat and fermented milk products), St James is the city's best cheese shop, with a…

  • La Petite Grocery

    New Orleans

    Petite is one of the many cozy and popular bistros squeezed into the crowded Uptown dining scene. We like the lunches, which consist of some very fine…

  • LeJeune’s

    Cajun Country

    For a quick but satisfying snack between Morgan City and New Iberia, swing off Hwy 90 at Jeanerette and drive though the small downtown to LeJeune’s. If…

  • Saucy Porka

    Chicago

    This airy, Asian-vibed eatery fuses flavors from Puerto Rico, Korea, Japan, China and Vietnam. Eclectic dishes result, such as the 'baco' (a cross between…

  • Quicks Hole Tavern

    Cape Cod

    Right at the ferry terminal, Quicks Hole has a relaxed, casual feel that belies an accomplished menu. Options roam from quahog chowder to grilled Angus…

  • Mr Brown’s Lounge

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    Named after a Jamaican folklore tale that Bob Marley adapted into a song, this bar-restaurant cooks up such Jamaican staples as curried goat, jerk chicken…

  • Sovengard

    Michigan

    Sovengard’s ‘New Nordic’ cuisine is all about local, seasonal dishes with a base in Scandinavian cooking. Smoked trout, gravy-sloshed Swedish meatballs…

  • Hoyo's Kitchen

    Ohio

    ‘Hoyo’ means mother in Somali, and the brothers who run this restaurant use mom’s recipes for their traditional dishes. Staples include chicken suqaar …

  • Gourmet Garage

    SoHo & Chinatown

    This foodie-forward supermarket has been a New York institution for over 25 years. Originally a wholesale supplier to restaurants, it sells great produce…

  • Tiger Fork

    Washington, DC

    A boisterous date-night place with a zingy interior full of lantern lights and bamboo, Tiger Fork serves Hong Kong–style snacks and noodle dishes, such as…

  • Cascade Poolside Restaurant

    Miami

    If you're visiting the Biltmore, it's worth stopping in for a bite at this lovely open-air restaurant overlooking the pool. The food is good, if not…

  • Mandina’s

    New Orleans

    In the Italian American New Orleans community, funerals were followed by a visit to Mandina's for turtle soup. The menu may be conservative, but when you…

  • Federalist Pig

    Washington, DC

    A humble, shack-like spot with a handful of tables, Federalist Pig barbecues renowned ribs and pork shoulder. View the menu on the tack-up board, place…

  • Alcenia's

    Memphis

    The only thing sweeter than Alcenia's famous 'Ghetto-Aid' (a diabetes-inducing fruit drink) at this delicious soul-food restaurant is owner Betty-Joyce …

  • Jaguar

    Miami

    The menu spans the Latin world, but really everyone’s here for the ceviche ‘spoon bar.’ The idea: pick from six styles of ceviche (raw, marinated seafood)…

  • Alma Cocina

    Atlanta

    'Soul Kitchen' cooks contemporary tacos and inventive Mexican fare. There might be tequila-poached pear guacamole to start; small plates such as chili-ash…

  • Chef Mickey’s

    Walt Disney World

    Nothing says Walt Disney World® Resort more than Mickey Mouse and the monorail, so what better way to start your classic Disney day than a buffet…

  • Lagusta's Luscious Commissary

    Hudson Valley

    Drop into this bright, politically active cafe just off the main strip for hearty vegan dishes made with nut-cheese (such as a baked mac 'n' cheese…

  • Kimchi Grill

    New York City

    The culture-straddling, counterintuitive marriage of Korean and Mexican food first purveyed from the famous Kimchi Taco truck has a bricks-and-mortar home…

  • Bluebeard

    Indianapolis

    James Beard–nominated chef Abbi Merriss creates the city's most raved about upscale comfort food. Her daily changing menus call on the freshest local…

  • La Perrada de Edgar

    Miami

    Back in the day, Colombia’s most (in)famous export to Miami was cocaine. But seriously, what’s powder got on La Perrada and its kookily delicious hot dogs…

  • Nando’s Peri-Peri

    Washington, DC

    South African chain Nando’s is about hot-spiced, flame-grilled chicken. Peri-peri, for the uninitiated, is a vinegary, chili-laden sauce in which they…

  • Grove

    Michigan

    The Grove is Grand Rapids’ go-to restaurant for high-end, farm-to-table fare. The menu is ever changing based on what's available seasonally from local…

  • Electric Cheetah

    Michigan

    The Cheetah is a modern diner, where twinkly lights dangle over bustling, close-set tables. The hipster comfort food ranges from seven-cheese, bread crumb…

  • Dajio

    Outer Banks

    Menu items change seasonally at this eatery combining local art with local produce. Ingredients are sourced from both coastal famers and the restaurant's…

  • Greenhouse on Porter

    Mississippi

    Everything's coming up biscuits at this quirky breakfast joint where you can dig into a jam-slathered biscuit in an art-filled greenhouse. If you're lucky…

  • Spanglish

    Gold Coast

    This brightly painted little spot is good for a quick, healthy bite. The tacos, tamales and burritos are made without lard or shortening, and with…

  • Southern Belly BBQ

    South Carolina

    Pulled pork reimagined! Normally when you hit a Carolina BBQ spot, the pulled pork comes one way: pulled! But this innovative joint offers eight different…

  • La Sandwicherie

    South Beach

    Closed just a few hours each day, this boxcar long eatery does a roaring trade in filling baguette sandwiches sold at rock-bottom prices. Ingredients are…

  • Land

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    It's no secret that good Thai food is hard to find in Manhattan (Queens is where the real-deal eateries reside). Although Land serves Americanized…

  • Artisan’s Table

    Orlando

    Chow down on the likes of a breakfast bowl of eggs and grits, or opt for steel-cut oats with agave and an organic smoothie at this under-the-radar…

  • Puerto Sagua

    South Beach

    There’s a secret colony of older working-class Cubans and construction workers hidden among South Beach’s sex-and-flash, and evidently they eat here…

  • Luke's Lobster

    New York City

    Spreading across NYC (and far beyond) from the East Village, this chain of seafood 'shacks' works directly with fishers to ensure the provenance of its…

  • Floriole Cafe

    Chicago

    Floriole's chef started out selling lemon tarts, twice-baked croissants and rum-tinged caneles (a pastry with a custard center and caramelized crust) at…

  • Einstein's

    Atlanta

    Eclectic Einstein's is a come-one, come-all, free-spirited microcosm of urban living. Gay couples to the left, hip-hop artists to the right, all noshing…

  • Taïm

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    This tiny joint whips up some of the best falafel in the city. You can order it Green (traditional style) or Harissa (with Tunisian spices) – whichever…

  • Rodney Scott's BBQ

    Charleston

    Top Chef alum and legendary whole-hog pitmaster Rodney Scott's BBQ joint is regularly swarmed with fans clamoring for succulent pulled pork, fried catfish…

  • Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

    Washington, DC

    Unique doughnut flavors and fried wings – what more do you need? The chicken is the winner, cooked crisp with buttermilk or hot sriracha, though the crème…

  • Black Pig

    Cleveland

    Pork takes pride of place at the Pig, where rosy brick walls and chunky wood tables create a warm atmosphere. Indulge in pork rinds (pickle dusted), pork…

  • 4th Street Bar & Grill

    Indiana

    This good-time bar and grill toes the line between diner and dive bar and manages to do both well. Come for well-done burgers, sandwiches and wraps (along…

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