Iowa
Inventive, fresh seasonal fare is the hallmark of this industrial chic eatery downtown. Always crowded, diners share large and small plates of the…
Iowa
Inventive, fresh seasonal fare is the hallmark of this industrial chic eatery downtown. Always crowded, diners share large and small plates of the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Providence
This wonderfully original, atmospheric little bistro on the outskirts of the Federal Hill neighborhood is an oasis of fun and deliciousness on an…
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…
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…
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…
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),…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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 …
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…
Hilo
A cult favorite among foodies, this tapas-style restaurant specializes in local seafood, meat and produce prepared in startlingly creative ways. The ever…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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