Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • Roca

    Iowa

    Inventive, fresh seasonal fare is the hallmark of this industrial chic eatery downtown. Always crowded, diners share large and small plates of the…

  • Ba Chi Canteen

    New Orleans

    Do not be skeptical of the 'bacos' ($3), as odd as they sound. These pillowy bundles of deliciousness – a banh bao crossed with a taco – successfully…

  • Over Easy

    Kailua

    It's a little hard to spot from the street, but you'll be glad you made the effort at Kailua's favorite breakfast, brunch and lunch spot. A fave is the…

  • Armsby Abbey

    Massachusetts

    The Abbey rakes in all sorts of awards for its locally sourced, slow-food menu and stellar selection of craft beers on tap. Think comfort food with a…

  • Abejas

    Colorado

    Abejas is a bustling bistro with a rustic-chic setting – reclaimed barn wood, corrugated metal, even bungee cords set the tone. The menu is farm to table…

  • Crave Kitchen & Bar

    El Paso

    Winning extra points for style – from the cool sign to the cutlery hanging from the ceiling – this hip little restaurant serves up creative comfort food:…

  • Jenny Lake Lodge Dining Room

    Grand Teton National Park

    A real splurge, this may be the only five-course wilderness meal of your life, and it's well worth it. For breakfast, crab-cake eggs Benedict is prepared…

  • Artizen by MW

    Honolulu

    This impressive cafe at the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum is the perfect spot for breakfast or lunch, or just for a coffee break while perusing the museum's…

  • Blue Blinds Bakery

    South Shore

    Blue Blinds is a cozy house – it feels like a home, really – with plants in the windows, a fire in the fireplace, and folks sipping coffee on the shady…

  • KCC Farmers Market

    Oʻahu

    At Oʻahu’s premier gathering of farmers and their fans, everything sold is locally made or grown and has a loyal following, from Nalo greens to Kahuku…

  • Paul's Place

    Hilo

    Imagine eating at a friend's home, if your friend were a gourmet chef. This six-person eatery is that small and that special. Paul serves exquisite…

  • Market on Front

    Montana

    Order a fresh-made sandwich or overflowing breakfast bowl, or take advantage of the gourmet grab-and-go picnic items such as local teas, organic chocolate…

  • Proper Meats + Provisions

    Flagstaff

    Don't miss the sensational sandwiches at this local butcher's shop, which sells house-made salami and pancetta, local grass-fed beef for the barbecue and…

  • Tina's Garden Gourmet

    Hilo

    This under-the-radar Thai spot is a revelation. Chef Tina steers clear of tired standards and transports Thai cuisine into novel territory – fresher and…

  • Locals

    Alabama

    Sometimes, you need a burger. Just, like, a big, juicy, messy burger. Enter Locals, which has a grand menu where you can pick your meat (beef, lamb, bison…

  • Portage Bay Cafe

    Seattle

    A hugely popular brunch spot and for good reason. Aside from the usual suspects (eggs, bacon, pancakes), there’s a help-yourself breakfast bar loaded with…

  • Ars Cafe and Gelato

    Waikiki

    Avocado toast two cuts above the cliche is but one of the delights at this cafe, which is also a gallery for local artists. Enjoy excellent coffee as…

  • Lonesome Dove Western Bistro

    Fort Worth

    At Tim Love's mod-Western Stockyards dining experience, even the chefs wear cowboy hats. It's Southern fusion, with the traditional flavors of the region…

  • Loie Fullers

    Providence

    This wonderfully original, atmospheric little bistro on the outskirts of the Federal Hill neighborhood is an oasis of fun and deliciousness on an…

  • Nu Modern Jewish Bistro

    Pittsburgh

    One of the 'Burgh's more innovative restaurants, Nu basically takes the classic Jewish deli menu and brunches it up on weekends. Pick one main (ranging…

  • Butcher & the Rye

    Pittsburgh

    Good meat? Good whiskey? Good times. Butcher & the Rye is new-school hip, but its focus on excellent carnivorous fare and brown liquor feels classic. Not…

  • Hoku's

    Oʻahu

    The Kahala Hotel & Resort's top restaurant scoops accolades and awards annually and is revered for its elegant East-West creations. The Sunday brunch…

  • Royal Rangoon

    Berkeley

    Excellent Burmese fare includes some of the Bay Area's more authentic takes on mohinga (fish noodle soup), ohn no kauk swe (coconut-curry chicken soup),…

  • Golden Crown Panaderia

    Albuquerque

    Who doesn’t love a friendly neighborhood cafe-bakery? Especially one in a cozy old adobe, with gracious staff, oven-fresh bread and pizza (with green…

  • Harbor View Cafe

    Wisconsin

    The book-stuffed Harbor View is a Slow Food stalwart. Staff write the changing menu on a chalkboard twice daily – once for lunch, once for dinner. Cross…

  • Clam Bar at Napeague

    Long Island

    You won't get fresher seafood or saltier waitstaff, and holy mackerel, those lobster rolls are good, even if you choke a bit on the price ($24 to $28)…

  • Fat Canary

    Virginia

    The best restaurant in the historic triangle, this friendly and stylish place offers top-notch service, excellent wines and a menu of Modern American…

  • L&J Cafe

    El Paso

    One of El Paso's best-loved Mexican joints, L&J serves up delicious tacos, fajitas and famous green-chile chicken enchiladas – plus a legendary menudo …

  • Maka’s Korner

    Moloka'i

    A dead-simple corner location belies the fine yet basic fare here. Molokaʻi's best burgers come with excellent fries, although many patrons are simply…

  • Moon & Turtle

    Hilo

    A cult favorite among foodies, this tapas-style restaurant specializes in local seafood, meat and produce prepared in startlingly creative ways. The ever…

  • Cafe Madison

    The Adirondacks

    Highly popular breakfast spot, especially on the weekend, when 30-minute waits for one of the cozy booths or tables is not uncommon (you might have more…

  • Chatham Pier Fish Market

    Cape Cod

    If you like it fresh and hyper-local, this salt-sprayed fish shack with its own sushi chef and day-boats is for you. The chowder’s incredible, the fish so…

  • Carnitas' Snack Shack

    San Diego

    Eat honestly priced, pork-inspired slow food in a cute outdoor patio with natural wooden features. Wash dishes like the triple-threat pork sandwich (with…

  • Keg & Case

    Minnesota

    A scrumptious food hall, with stalls serving locally sourced sandwiches, pizza, ice cream and other food items in a spiffy, remodeled brewery space. In…

  • Rayback Collective

    Boulder

    A plumbing-supplies warehouse turned urban oasis, Rayback is a snapshot of Boulder. A place to feel community. A huge outdoor space with firepit and lawn…

  • Red Hills Market

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    This deli-market has a great atmosphere, with its wines and gourmet food products surrounding a small cluster of diners in the main room. Head to the…

  • Spinning J

    Chicago

    Retro-cute as can be, little Spinning J harks back to a 1950s soda fountain, with a line of counter stools and a smattering of booths where you can sip…

  • Brown Bear Baking

    San Juan Islands

    No one wants to pay $7 for a pastry, but the trouble is that once you start eating the baked goods here, nothing else will do. Options include croissants…

  • Original Ninfas

    Houston

    Formal but friendly, this large Mexican restaurant, just east of downtown, is a true local institution. Houstonians have flocked here since the 1970s to…

  • Pyramid Bistro

    Aspen

    Set on the top floor of Explore Booksellers, this gourmet veggie cafe serves up some delightful creations, including sweet-potato gnocchi with goat's…

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