Nashville
Get a slice of Naples in Nashville thanks to DeSano. Communal tables dot the industrial, no-frills space, which is lorded over by three wood-burning ovens…
Nashville
Get a slice of Naples in Nashville thanks to DeSano. Communal tables dot the industrial, no-frills space, which is lorded over by three wood-burning ovens…
Boston
A Southie tradition since 1951, Sullivan's is beloved for hot dogs in the casing, known as 'Sully's snappers.' In 60-plus years, the price of those dogs…
Chicago
Yoshi's is one of the most innovative casual places in town, known for its changing Japanese- and French-flared menu and gracious standards during the…
New York City
Family-run Roots specializes in marvelous coffee and coarse, cheesy grits – soupy cornmeal, made ever more nourishing by additions of avocado, vegan…
Buffalo
One of the best places to try Buffalo's famous chicken wings, this dive-y spot in the First Ward has been slinging specialties like Beef on Weck to hungry…
Hudson Valley
This CIA student–run restaurant focuses on seasonal, Hudson Valley produce and modern interpretations of regional American cuisine. Reservations are…
New York City
Kimchi dumplings, spicy ribs and tofu bibimbap (stone bowl of veggies and rice) are highlights at tucked-away Insa, though it's most fun to barbecue squid…
Louisville
Local celeb chef Edward Lee melds Southern and Asian-style cuisines at MilkWood. Fork into pork shoulder atop coconut rice, burnt miso brussels sprouts…
Birmingham
Latin American small plates meet Alabama farm-to-table sensibility at this hip joint. Spit-roasted duck shares a menu with gulf shrimp, clam and sofrito…
Midcoast Maine
Choose your lobster from the pound, or order from the short, simple menu, then tuck in at the waterside picnic tables – Young's has the no-frills lobster…
Boston
It's not often that we recommend leaving Chinatown for Chinese food, but Gene's is only a few blocks away. And it's worth the detour to this unassuming…
Boston
Although owner Paul Freddura long ago added a few tables and an open kitchen, this shoebox fish joint still retains the atmosphere of a retail fish market…
Outer Banks
Solid and reasonably priced place to stop on your way through the Outer Banks. The dining room is clean, with simple white walls, wooden tables and…
New Hampshire
Lake trippers are encouraged to dock their boats and come in for a meal at this casual waterfront spot. Located on Little Squam Lake near the bridge, the…
Coastal North Carolina
This seafood restaurant on the pier ticks all the boxes for ambience, with simple outdoor and indoor seating with panoramic views of the coastline and…
Pittsburgh
To be frank, no one is coming to the Western Alleghenies for Texas-style barbecue, but Pork & Beans argues, "Why not?" They've got juicy brisket with…
Washington, DC
You can munch sushi at Perry's, but it's the creative fusion fare that really deserves your tongue's attention. Eat in the attractive lounge or under the…
Connecticut
If you're a fan of 1950s Americana, you'll love this dark woodsy restaurant-cum-diner-cum-bar attached to an inn of the same name. It's delightfully olde…
Atlanta
The hip industrial space inside the old Atlanta Stove Works factory plays second fiddle to the diverse menu – eggplant fries with confectioner's sugar,…
Wisconsin
Family-owned O&H has been around forever. The bakery's claim to fame is its kringle, an oval-shaped Nordic pastry with a sweet filling. O&H's kringles are…
Chicago
Artopolis is one of the city’s top bakeries – many of the nearby Randolph St restaurants get their bread here, and locals often pop in to ogle the…
Massachusetts
With a snazzy interior and a wide porch overlooking the harbor, this upscale oyster bar is a fine spot for dinner or drinks. High marks for craft…
New York City
Classic Thai dishes are given flavorful expression at casual, brick-lined MISC, but the chefs also flirt with Chinese, Indian, Japanese and other flavors …
Maryland
While it sounds like a salty seadog hangout, the Old Angler's Inn is actually one of the poshest restaurants in town. Inside the warm, rustic-chic dining…
Midcoast Maine
We admit: we initially checked this spot out just because of its name. But then it turned out it had really great food! Freshly shucked oysters, smoked…
Gold Coast
Luisa’s charms with its folksy wood tables and farm art on the walls. The little room is always abuzz as whopping plates of pancakes, scrambled eggs and…
South End & Chinatown
Offering a hands-on approach to dinner, 'shabu-shabu' is also known as hot-pot cuisine, where you cook your meal at your table in a big family-style pot…
Mississippi
Rumors of slow service and grouchy staff seem overstated – on our visit both were good – but we can confirm that the blueberry brioches are some kind of…
Chicago
Piled high with savory beef that soaks through the thick bun, Al's sandwich is one of Chicago's culinary hallmarks. This is the original location of the…
Portland
A hip, inviting dining room caters to customers looking for French- and Spanish-inspired small and big plates, ranging from duck rillettes on duck-fat…
St Augustine
Locals claim this seafood shack has the best shrimp on the East Coast, and having eaten our weight in shrimp, we think they're close to the mark. If you…
Baltimore
This hip but unpretentious place is equal parts sunny cafe and creative eating and drinking spot. Come in the morning for tasty pastries and egg-and…
Minneapolis
Smack Shack started life as a food truck and a kind of menu anarchy still prevails (how about 'king crab carbonara' or 'lobster poutine?'). The emphasis…
Connecticut
For a quick and delicious bite, you can’t do better than Meli-Melo. Meaning ‘hodgepodge’ in French, Meli-Melo serves salads, soups and sandwiches, but its…
Atlanta
Colonnade feels like it stepped out of some 1950s mid-century modern handbook on how to create a restaurant. But the clientele runs a demographic gamut –…
Orlando
Great spot for Greek classics, including slow-roasted lamb ($14), plenty of vegetarian options and fresh hummus made tableside. Can get loud and crazy…
SoHo & Chinatown
Squeeze into this hole-in-the-wall for some of the fluffiest, tastiest bao (steamed buns) in Chinatown. Made on-site by bellowing Chinese cooks, fillings…
Walt Disney World
The buffet at this character meal inside Magic Kingdom is surprisingly tasty. At lunch, there’s a wide selection of salads, glazed carrots, mashed…
Martha's Vineyard
While the name may conjure up images of shortbread and tea cakes, the Scottish Bakehouse serves a wonderful variety of baked goodies in its cozy digs on…
Boston
Dating to 1885, the Marliave has all of its vintage architectural quirks still intact, from the mosaic floor to the tin ceilings. The wide-ranging menu…
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