New Orleans
The interior of Patois feels like the cozy house of very good friends – who happen to be very good cooks. Head chef Aaron Burgau went through his paces in…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA
Chicago
Diners quickly fill up the room at this family run Italian bistro (part of a local chain) and energy swirls among the closely spaced tables, topped with…
Chicago
There's not much to look at inside this 24-hour joint, but the window at the end of the long dining room frames a stunning scene of the Willis Tower over…
Miami
When you need Caribbean food on the cheap, head to the edge of Little Haiti and this excellent takeout shack. Order up fried conch, oxtail or fish, ladle…
New York
You'd be right in thinking that sleepy Cape Vincent is an odd place to find a globally minded fine dining restaurant, and yet Crave is right on the town's…
Portland
A cavernous dockside warehouse is the setting for this superb seafood restaurant, with impeccable pedigree (it's from the team behind the acclaimed Fore…
Chicago
The name doesn't lie: Bang Bang serves pie, both sweet and savory, but even better are the biscuits – fluffy masses that come with bacon, avocado or other…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Impress your gluten- or lactose-intolerant travel companions with this pizza spot where dietary-sensitive cuisine is the norm. In addition to gluten-free…
Louisiana
A former chef from New Orleans' inestimable Commander's Palace runs the roost at Hambone, which does the usual 'elevated comfort food' fine-dining theme,…
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant
Tennessee
This Franklin institution serves up some of the best barbecue around. Order the barbecue platter for a classic 'meat and three', or for something lighter,…
New York City
This small, family-run hideaway serves up consistently fresh dumplings from a variety of former Soviet countries. There are pelmeni (Siberian meat…
Miami
Matsuri, tucked into a nondescript shopping center, is consistently packed with Japanese customers. They don’t want scene; they want a taste of home,…
New York City
An all-day hangout with a sweeping bar and plant-filled interior, this photogenic joint occupies a former hardware store made glamorous. Crowd-pleasing…
Alabama
This dilapidated restaurant leans precariously on a lonely street, but ignore the structural instability and step in: you'll find a Montgomery institution…
Washington, DC
Beuchert's has an old-timey, hipster vibe with antique wallpaper and sweet cocktails. It takes the locally sourced concept seriously, and everyone who…
New York City
Light, crispy crêpes bretonnes (made with a buckwheat flour blend) are stuffed with savory or sweet fillings and served up with French flair at this…
St Augustine
On steamy St Augustine afternoons, seek out the Hyppo, a slip of a popsicle shop with an ever-changing whiteboard menu of outrageous flavors – pineapple…
Burlington
Enjoy a taste of the south at this barbecue joint overlooking the Winooski River. Devour huge platters of pulled pork, 15-hour brisket and ribs, or dabble…
The Adirondacks
This very average looking diner on the outskirts of Saratoga Springs has a few aces up its sleeve: it makes great coffee, has an incredible homemade…
Outer Banks
Eat upscale, beautifully presented dishes in this waterside restaurant, hidden inside Tranquil House Inn. House chefs use herbs from the Inn’s gardens,…
Washington, DC
BUL is DC's first pojangmacha ('covered wagon'; Korean street-food eatery). Trendy locals love it, gobbling up grilled skewers of meat and vegetables,…
Washington, DC
Mussels and frites (fries) hit the tables in innumerable varieties: in Thai curry sauce, bleu cheese and bacon sauce, and the house specialty beer sauce…
Virginia
Owned by a local family, this hybrid grocery and oyster bar specializes in local seafood. There's plenty of choice: oysters can be ordered raw, fried,…
Washington, DC
Spike Mendelsohn (of Top Chef TV fame) is the cook behind Good Stuff, a popular burgers-shakes-and-fries spot. You can top off fries at the ‘dipping bar’…
Illinois
This packed, food-focused brewpub straddling Evanston's border with Chicago calls on a Liverpudlian chef for its oft-Brit-leaning pub grub, so you can't…
Miami
There’s a lot of watered-down Asian cuisine in Miami; Indomania bucks this trend with an authentic execution of dishes from Southeast Asia's largest…
Hudson Valley
With produce sourced from a dozen local farms, including Stone Barns, the menu at Sweet Grass changes with the weekly harvest, but you can bet on finding…
Chicago
Even though it can get packed on weekends, this neighborhood tavern does everything well: food, drink and atmosphere. The kitchen turns out great…
New Orleans
Enjoy wine and conversation with crowds of Mid-City locals who swear by Lola’s paellas and fideuàs (an angel-hair pasta variation on the former). Inside,…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This outpost of the gourmet European cafe chain dishes out fresh salads and tartines (open-faced sandwiches) in the middle of Central Park. Beautiful…
Catskills
A circular bar and wraparound windows with mountain views take center stage at the appealing restaurant and bar of Scribner's Catskill Lodge. The food…
Washington, DC
It's just blistered, thin-crust pizza, but it's soooo addictive. Each pie is named for a local street or park, like the 'Potomac Ave,' topped with Felino…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Conceived by a Momofuku dessert chef with a soft spot for junk food, the big draw at Milk Bar is the delicious, chewy cookies. A popular teeth-rotter is…
Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House
Tennessee
Massive and delicious Southern meals have been served family style at this classic boardinghouse since 1908. The menu rotates but includes at least two…
Boston
Locale has recently started to appear on lists of Boston's best pizzas. It's a modern affair, with strikingly minimalist decor and some surprising…
Nashville
In a neighborhood dotted with barbecue joints, taquerias and burger spots, Josephine's classy menu and aesthetic sets it apart from the rest. Leather…
Ohio
Neighborhood families, hungover hipsters and old timers clamber into the booths at this traditional-looking diner in Grandview, 4 miles northwest of…
South Beach
Kensington, Chiswick…South Beach? Oi, give this Brit-owned fusion favorite a go. You'll find influences from around the globe in dishes like short rib…
Fort Lauderdale
Chef Angelo Elia presides over an impressive kitchen specializing in Tuscan and southern Italian dishes, many handed down by his mother. Seasonality and…
Vermont
Unwind here after a day of exploring with a glass of wine and an enticing mix of tropically inspired tapas and entrees, including many vegan and gluten…
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