Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • Park Street Pizza

    Ohio

    It seems all of the countryside is at this pizza parlor in the evening: the high school baseball team, Amish teens on a date, families and groups of…

  • King's Arms Tavern

    Virginia

    This traditional tavern serves early American cuisine such as game pie – venison, rabbit and duck braised in port-wine sauce. Of the four restaurants…

  • Queen of Cream

    Atlanta

    This sweet creamery sources its dairy daily from Waynesboro and claims to be the only ice-cream parlor in Atlanta whipping up its dense and tasty wares…

  • Ruka Restobar

    Boston

    Ruka Restobar is all about Nikkei – the fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines. Look for intriguing sushi creations, several kinds of ceviche and other…

  • Birroteca

    Baltimore

    Amid stone walls and indie rock, Birroteca fires up delicious thin-crust pizzas in imaginative combos (such as duck confit with fig-onion jam). There's…

  • Blue Plate Cafe

    Alabama

    If you've been sitting around thinking, 'Y'know, I should really put on some weight and do so in the most delicious way possible,' we've got a place for…

  • Petite Jacqueline

    Portland

    Jacqueline is an excellent throwback to the sort of old-school French cuisine food writers used to dream about. Roasted chicken with rainbow chard and…

  • Tango Sur

    Chicago

    This candlelit BYOB Argentine steakhouse makes an idyllic date location, serving classic skirt steaks and other tender grass-fed options. In addition to…

  • Burger Bach

    Richmond

    We give Burger Bach (pronounced 'batch') credit for being the only restaurant found in the area that self-classifies as a New Zealand–inspired burger…

  • Mellow Mushroom

    Kentucky

    Mellow Mushroom is a regional chain known for its thick-crust pizzas, calzones and craft beers. This branch, in the revamped Coca-Cola factory in Midtown,…

  • A Single Pebble

    Burlington

    Run by Taiwanese photojournalist-turned-chef Chiuho Duval, A Single Pebble sprawls over two adjoining clapboard houses and offers up sumptuous MSG-free…

  • Bourgeois Pig

    Chicago

    An old-style cafe, with creaking wooden tables and chairs set throughout several rambling rooms of a large old house; antique cameras and kitchen…

  • Cafe Iberico

    Chicago

    Iberico’s creative tapas burst with flavor. Among the standouts: salpicon de marisco (seafood salad with shrimp, octopus and squid), croquetas de pollo …

  • Yak and Yeti

    Walt Disney World

    Sharing the name of Kathmandu's exclusive digs in the real Nepal, decorated with a vaguely Nepalese-infused decor, and serving pan-fried noodles, pot…

  • Chubby Wieners

    Chicago

    This hot-dog joint beside the L track has a sign that's launched a thousand Instagram posts. Take the requisite photos while you wait for your Chubby Dog,…

  • L'Express

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    Vintage street signs and cane chairs at tables – which spill out through the open full-height doors in warm weather – set the Gallic vibe at this always…

  • Richochet Tacos

    Indiana

    You cant go wrong at this gourmet taqueria on Valparaiso's pretty and revitalized main square: douse your Handle Bar (spicy skirt steak, avocado, queso…

  • LoKal

    Miami

    This little Coconut Grove joint does two things very well: burgers and craft beer. The former come in several variations, all utilizing excellent beef …

  • Seasons 52

    Miami

    It's hard to fault the concept and the execution at Seasons 52. The hook? A menu that partially rotates on a weekly basis depending on what is seasonally…

  • Diner

    Washington, DC

    The Diner serves hearty comfort food, any time of the day or night. It's ideal for wee-hour breakfast scarf-downs, weekend Bloody Mary brunches (if you…

  • Buddha Bodai

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Serves exquisite vegetarian and kosher cuisine with Cantonese flavors like a vegetarian duck noodle soup, spinach rice rolls and vegetarian 'roast pork'…

  • Taqueria del Sol

    Nashville

    This sunny little taqueria applies local food inspiration to well-loved Mexican staples, offering a menu of soft tacos, salads and enchiladas with a…

  • Lexington Market

    Baltimore

    Around since 1782, Mt Vernon's Lexington Market is one of Baltimore's true old-school food markets. It's a bit shabby on the outside, but the food is…

  • Herban Fix

    Atlanta

    This contemporary vegan restaurant straddling Midtown and Downtown leans heavily Pan-Asian (the chef is Taiwanese) and will surprise you with its earthy…

  • Gene & Georgetti

    Chicago

    For once, a place touting itself as one of Frank Sinatra’s favorite restaurants can back it up – a fact evidenced in the framed pic of Ol’ Blue Eyes by…

  • Four Seas

    Cape Cod

    This local institution near Craigville Beach has been dispensing homemade ice cream (and sandwiches) since 1934. Expect lines out the door, since everyone…

  • Sonoma Cellars

    Alexandria

    Drinking California wines (particularly those from Napa and Sonoma) is de rigueur at this West Coast outpost. Duck in for a glass of chardonnay and a…

  • Wheat’s End

    Chicago

    The entire menu at this sunny, modern space is 100% gluten-free. Breakfast dishes are the specialty, including thick stacks of pancakes, honey-butter…

  • Southgate

    Philadelphia

    If you're not familiar with Korean cuisine this casual spot is a good place to start. Highly recommended is their bibimbap, a rice dish that comes in a…

  • Coffee House @ Second & Bridge

    Tennessee

    Located near Franklin’s historic downtown, this quaint coffee house is a cozy place to grab breakfast, sip java, read the news or work remotely. Peckish?…

  • B-ACK Yard BBQ

    Nantucket

    Taking inspiration from the South, but wrapping it in a New England sensibility, BYB 'only smokes the good stuff.' Clam chowder comes with smoked bacon,…

  • Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

    Walt Disney World

    Join Disney princesses (a selection of Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Aurora or Ariel) for a Norwegian-inspired feast in medieval surrounds – Disney-style…

  • Imagine Vegan Cafe

    Memphis

    Vegans and veggies face an uphill battle in Memphis (hell, all over the South…), but this inventive Cooper-Young cafe swims alone in a sea of pulled pork…

  • Melba's

    New Orleans

    It doesn't get much more local than Melba's, which is a backbone of the local African American community. Head here for plates of crawfish, hot sausage,…

  • Nora

    Cleveland

    This low-lit, white-tablecloth bistro in Little Italy prepares modern takes on classic Italian dishes. Kasha-stuffed zucchini with cashew cream sauce,…

  • Wally’s Spot Supper Club

    Wisconsin

    Green Bay's entry into the supper-club sweepstakes has been going strong since 1948. All of the steaks, chops and seafood you'd expect, served in a…

  • Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro

    Washington, DC

    The pizza here has a devout following of gastronomes and the restaurant's warm, exposed-brick interior is typically packed. What’s so good about it? Fresh…

  • Brasserie Beck

    Washington, DC

    The chef cooks the foods of his family's Belgian homeland at boisterous Beck. It's a meaty affair, with beef braised in dark beer and duck-leg confit…

  • Peacefood Cafe

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    This bright and airy vegan haven dishes up a popular fried seitan panini (served on homemade focaccia and topped with cashew cheese, arugula, tomatoes and…

  • Husk

    Charleston

    The creation of acclaimed chef Sean Brock, Husk is one of the South's most buzzed-about restaurants, which can be a disadvantage. How can the food…

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