Must-see restaurants in Eastern USA

  • Bryant-Lake Bowl

    Minneapolis

    A workingman's bowling alley meets epicurean food at the BLB. 'Biscuits and gravy' breakfasts, spicy Gouda mac 'n' cheese, mock duck potstickers and…

  • Casablanca Cafe

    Fort Lauderdale

    Try to score a seat on the front terrace of this Moroccan-style home where Mediterranean-inspired food and Florida-style ocean views are served. It won't…

  • Dog House

    Delaware

    This unassuming countertop diner on the outskirts of New Castle might be the best dining option in town. Don't be fooled by the name; while this place…

  • L'escale

    Connecticut

    Best for lunch on the fabulous terrace overlooking Greenwich Harbor or a romantic dinner, L'escale serves upscale French and Mediterranean cuisine. Fresh…

  • Andie’s

    Chicago

    Friendly, reliable Andie’s has anchored Andersonville’s restaurant row from the get-go, and it still draws crowds for Mediterranean comfort food such as…

  • Central Coffee Shop

    St Petersburg

    Though not in a silver and chrome train car, this St Pete diner institution has been around since 1975. It's a family-run spot with simple breakfast and…

  • Lakely

    Wisconsin

    Part of the Oxbow hotel next door, the Lakely carries over the hotel's boutique, detail-focused approach with a menu of classic cocktails, craft brews and…

  • Barrio

    Cleveland

    The Tremont outpost of this small chain is always abuzz with young locals smitten with the build-your-own tacos concept. Fillings include everything from…

  • Hot Chocolate Sparrow

    Cape Cod

    One of the Cape's finest coffee bars brews heady espresso and cappuccino. Or, for a cool treat on a hot day, try the 'frozen hot chocolate.' Panini…

  • Cake Life Bake Shop

    Philadelphia

    Who doesn't love a cupcake, especially when its cream icing is slathered in multicolored sprinkles? The winners of Food Network’s Cupcake Wars have set up…

  • Weckerly's Ice Cream

    Philadelphia

    You'll find these delicious ice creams made with organic cream and free-range eggs in many places around town, but this is Weckerley's flagship store…

  • Zorba’s Cafe

    Washington, DC

    Generous portions of moussaka and souvlaki, as well as pitchers of Rolling Rock beer, make family-run Zorba's Cafe one of DC’s best bargain haunts. On…

  • Nina June

    Midcoast Maine

    This smart, romantic nook sits at the intersection of Maine and the Mediterranean. Risotto comes with a vegetarian asparagus broth, halibut is served with…

  • My Thai Vegan Café

    South End & Chinatown

    This welcoming cafe is up a sketchy staircase, tucked into a sunlit 2nd-story space. It’s an animal-free zone – but good enough that meat eaters will…

  • Big Wong

    SoHo & Chinatown

    A fast-moving favorite that's famous for its roast pork and BBQ-style chicken, duck and ribs, Big Wong also does a mean rice crepe for breakfast. You'll…

  • Chris' Hotdogs

    Alabama

    Chris' has been at this since 1917, so they must be doing something right. That 'something' is hot dogs, burgers, and a famous chili sauce that is…

  • Fat Calf Boucherie

    Louisiana

    The Calf, attached as it is to Red River Brewing Company, offers upscale pub fare that goes great with some local brews. Pick up pulled pork poutine …

  • The Farmacy

    Philadelphia

    If you're feverish for brunch, the Farmacy provides the cure in a variety of tried and tested ways. You can build your own eggs Benedict or get a…

  • Taqueria del Sol

    Atlanta

    Smoked-pork or fried-chicken tacos and to-die-for shrimp corn chowder are highlights of this Mexican-Southern marriage, an incomparable value in a city…

  • Green Elephant

    Portland

    Even carnivores shouldn't miss the vegetarian fare at this Zen-chic, Thai-inspired cafe (with lots of vegan and gluten-free options too). Start with the…

  • Artist Point

    Walt Disney World

    Echoing an American National Park lodge: handsome arts-and-crafts decor with an American West twist and Pacific Northwest fare, including roast venison…

  • August First Bakery & Cafe

    Burlington

    From coffee and baked goods to health-conscious sandwiches, salads, soups and bowls, this bakery-cafe is a perennial local favorite, recently winning …

  • Monty's Raw Bar

    Miami

    Perched over the water, this breezy laid-back spot on Dinner Key has excellent seafood and beautiful bay views. Although Monty's is famous for stone-crab…

  • Fire and Spice

    Connecticut

    Just outside of the downtown core, Hartford has one notable restaurant catering to nonmeat eaters, lovers of vegetables and those with food intolerances…

  • Nelson Cheese Factory

    Wisconsin

    The name is a bit misleading: the refurbished building no longer produces cheese, but the shop carries a big stash of Wisconsin hunks, and the cozy wine…

  • Pizza Brain

    Philadelphia

    Specializing in thin-crust pizza, Pizza Brain is also something of a quirky museum as it's home to the world's largest collection of pizza-related items,…

  • Original Soul Vegetarian

    Chicago

    Finding soul food that meets the tenets of the vegan diet is such a rarity that the creative barbecue sandwiches and dinner plates at this comfy South…

  • QC Coffee and Pancake House

    Illinois

    You will not leave this traditional Midwestern cafe hungry. Enormous portions of biscuits and gravy, omelets and hash browns, and chicken-fried steak thud…

  • SS Wreck Galley & Grill

    Florida Keys

    The SS Wreck is a Keys classic, where fisherman types knock back brew and feast on wings. It’s definitely a local haunt, where island politicos like to…

  • Rosebud

    Chicago

    This location in Little Italy is the first branch of an empire of quality Italian restaurants that has spread throughout the city. It is popular with…

  • Francis Southern Table & Bar

    Louisiana

    The Francis has quickly become a local center of gravity in St Francisville. Louisiana classics – crawfish and andouille pasta, country-fried rib-eye in…

  • Glazed Donuts

    Key West

    Doughnuts make the world go round, and you'll find some excellent varieties at this cute bakery. The flavors are as eccentric as Key West itself, and…

  • Village Ice Cream

    Midcoast Maine

    All right, this little ice cream shop isn't technically on Monhegan – it's close to the docks in Port Clyde. But if you're waiting on a boat, do yourself…

  • Sultan’s Market

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    Steps from the Blue Line, this Middle Eastern spot is a neighborhood favorite for meat-free delights such as falafel sandwiches, spinach pies and a…

  • Yorktown Pub

    Virginia

    Most of the local action in Yorktown occurs at this pub by the beach. Serving good pub grub (including loads of local seafood) and staging live music on…

  • Glass & Vine

    Miami

    It's hard to beat the open-air setting of this wine-loving eatery on the edge of Peacock Park. Stop by for tabbouleh and shrimp sandwiches at lunch, or…

  • Olympia Tea Room

    Rhode Island

    The most atmospheric restaurant in Watch Hill, the Olympia is an authentic 1916 soda-fountain-turned-bistro with varnished wooden booths, pink walls and…

  • Food Trucks

    Wisconsin

    Madison's fleet impresses. Trucks ladling out adventurous dishes – East African, Jamaican, Indonesian, vegan – huddle at the Library Mall (aka at the foot…

  • Fox in the Snow Cafe

    Ohio

    Transcendent bacon and egg sandwiches, sublime doughnuts plumped with custard and flaky-crust tarts filled with tomatoes and herbed cheese win the day at…

  • Chattaway

    St Petersburg

    A true slice of Old St Pete, this quirky establishment a bit south of downtown draws regulars back time and again with high tea, tasty burgers and…

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