Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • Trattoria Delia

    Burlington

    Burlington's longtime favorite for a romantic dinner, this dimly lit Italian restaurant with a large stone fireplace serves homemade pastas and…

  • El Rey Burrito Lounge

    Alabama

    Burritos loaded with ingredients ranging from steak to tempeh (for the vegetarians), plus jicama salads, tacos, enchiladas and other favorites are served…

  • DeBoer’s Bakkerij and Restaurant

    Gold Coast

    The dishes at family-run DeBoer’s are more Dutch-influenced than true Dutch. Klompen cakes (like pancakes with caramelized apple or other fruit added),…

  • Tupelo Honey

    Tennessee

    With cow portraits on the walls and a painting of the Tennessee flag hanging nearby, this branch of the Southern-based Tupelo Honey chain is embracing its…

  • Kroll's West

    Wisconsin

    This legendary Green Bay burger joint does its classic cheeseburgers served on a bun with a pat of butter slathered between (you read that right). The…

  • PJ Clarke's

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    Across the street from Lincoln Center, this spot has red-checked tablecloths, a buttoned-down crowd, friendly bartenders and a solid menu. If you’re in a…

  • Piece of Meat

    New Orleans

    If the name didn't tip you off, Piece of Meat is a neighborhood butcher that also happens to crank out some very fine sandwiches and such, including…

  • Allie's Donuts

    Rhode Island

    Allie has been turning out hot-to-trot homemade doughnuts from her roadside shack on RI 2 for over 40 years and Rhode Islanders travel from across the…

  • Lannie's BBQ

    Alabama

    This little shack cranks out some of the finest smoked meat around. The ribs strike a lovely balance between chewy and tender melt-in-your-mouth, while…

  • Parson's Chicken & Fish

    Chicago

    Parson's fries its chicken skin hard, so the super juicy flesh underneath comes as a surprise. Everyone eats outdoors at picnic tables under striped…

  • Cotenna

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Tucked away on a picturesque corner of the Village, this intimate, attractively designed eatery is a favorite on date night. It has a small menu of…

  • Wishbone

    Chicago

    They call it ‘Southern reconstruction cooking,’ which means items such as corn muffins, cheese grits, fried chicken, buttermilk rolls and crawfish patties…

  • Milkjam Creamery

    Minneapolis

    Soon you'll be craving flavors you never knew existed, such as pikachu (mango chili), Saigon nights (Vietnamese coffee and Hennessy) and 'Uma Thurman' (we…

  • Larson's Lunch Box

    Midcoast Maine

    This seasonal walk-up is immensely popular with locals and tourists, who pack in for burgers, chili dogs and, of course, thick lobster rolls that are…

  • Big Orange

    Arkansas

    Sometimes you need a burger, and not just a burger but the sort of meat between two buttered buns that leaves you in a state of post-carnivore bliss…

  • Johnnie's Drive-In

    Mississippi

    Locals might stare at you for a second in this tiny burger joint, which has been open since 1945, but they'll be back to their burgers after that first…

  • Star Bagel

    Nashville

    Pop into this welcoming bagel shop to fuel up for the day or to grab a picnic sandwich. It's jumping in the morning but still efficient. The breads and…

  • Tavern

    Nashville

    This Music Row gastropub does everything from Philly cheesesteak egg rolls to lamb vindaloo tacos and salted caramel pork chops, all affordably priced…

  • Cru Cafe

    Charleston

    Innovative comfort food, served in a two-story, historic home with a charming porch. This place is beloved for its healthy salads and unusual takes on…

  • Baarakallah Restaurant

    Minneapolis

    In the heart of Somali Minneapolis you'll find very good Somali food served in a modest setting. From the entrance, Baarakallah resembles a private club,…

  • Croissants de France

    Key West

    France comes to the Caribbean at this lovely bistro, with predictably tasty results. Stop by for eggs Benedict, cinnamon brioche French toast or lovely…

  • Galley & Garden

    Birmingham

    The American South meets French rustic (and haute) cuisine in this establishment, which is rapidly becoming a go-to for Birmingham area foodies and those…

  • Koy

    Boston

    It's unusual that something so classy, so contemporary and so cosmopolitan should find a home in historic Blackstone Block. But here it is: Korean fusion…

  • Pho Tau Bay

    New Orleans

    If you ever have a health emergency around lunchtime, head here – this beloved New Orleans Vietnamese hangout is packed with medical staffers in scrubs on…

  • Triad Seafood Cafe

    Everglades National Park

    Triad is famous for its stone-crab claws, but they serve up all kinds of coastal seafood that you can enjoy on picnic tables perched over the waterfront…

  • Hoot

    Midcoast Maine

    The Hoot is a farm-to-table restaurant in the original sense – ie it's a restaurant attached to a farm, located about 3.5 miles south of Belfast in…

  • Salvation Café

    Newport

    With its outdoor tiki lounge, corduroy-velvet couches, stylish Formica tables and wood-paneled walls, this bar-cum-restaurant (mains $18 to $24) is indeed…

  • MoPho

    New Orleans

    At this innovative kitchen, traditional Vietnamese dishes often come with a Louisiana kick, from Gulf shrimp spring rolls to banh mi–style po'boys. We…

  • Bantam Bread

    Connecticut

    Folks come from all over for heavenly manna like angel biscuits, dirt bombs (light, flaky inside, dusted with cinnamon outside) and kalamata-olive…

  • Caphe Banh Mi

    Alexandria

    Stop in this neighborhood favorite for delicious banh mi sandwiches, big bowls of pho, pork-belly steamed buns and other simple but well-executed…

  • White Star Market

    Louisiana

    This swish food hall has been a nice culinary shot in the arm for Baton Rouge. Inside the airy space are some 10 vendors selling everything from Asian…

  • Nosh Kitchen Bar

    Portland

    Deli-style sandwiches like the avocado naan and Korean fried chicken grace the menu at this hip downtown spot, which is popular with young Portland…

  • Sammy's Deluxe

    Midcoast Maine

    Plenty of restaurants try to recreate the atmosphere of a cozy home dining room; Sammy's pulls this off with aplomb. The seasonal, ever-changing menu is…

  • Shatila Bakery

    Michigan

    Shatila has been enticing sweets eaters for more than 40 years. The glass cases bulge with Middle Eastern pastries on one side and French pastries on the…

  • Nate’s Deli

    Cleveland

    Nate's small, unfussy dining room offers an unusual mix of Middle Eastern dishes and deli sandwiches, with choices from stuffed grape-leaf platters to…

  • Café Reconcile

    New Orleans

    Café Reconcile fights the good fight by recruiting and training at-risk youth to work as kitchen and floor staff. The food is simple and, frankly, really…

  • Sara's Harmony Way

    Indiana

    A town meeting point, coffeehouse, bar and wine shop, and restaurant, Sara's Harmony Way is a little bit of everything with a whole lot of cozy. Pop in…

  • Gaslight

    South End & Chinatown

    Gaslight is the friendly and affordable brasserie du coin (brasserie on the corner) that we all wish we had in our own neighborhood. Mosaic tiles, wood…

  • Preserve

    Maryland

    Side dishes and toppings are fermented, pickled and tastily preserved at this well-named spot where you'll also enjoy big-windowed views of Main St…

  • Camellia Cafe

    Alabama

    One of the better upscale options in Fairhope, the Camellia specializes in artfully prepared New American fare like clam gnocchi, truffle fries, duck…

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