Portland
A paper menu at this industrial-elegant restaurant lists various small plates (don't call them tapas), which rotate daily – though a few popular dishes…
Portland
A paper menu at this industrial-elegant restaurant lists various small plates (don't call them tapas), which rotate daily – though a few popular dishes…
Portland
Wildly experimental flavor combinations are plated gorgeously at this modernist restaurant: think leaves, flowers and foam decorating architectural stacks…
Lahaina
Who needs the ocean? The only view at this attractive Italian restaurant trapped inside a strip mall is of fabulous pastas and pizza. The rigatoni,…
Tucson
Tucson's to-die-for breakfast spot takes no reservations, so you'll have to join Yelp's waitlist to get in line. Indulgences range from duck confit to…
Chicago
The Pig's Magnificent Mile location, lively ambience and wide-ranging meat, cheese and veggie menu make it a crowd-pleaser. Milk-braised pork shoulder is…
Boston
Paper plates, cans of soda, Sicilian pizza. This lunchtime legend (and 2018 James Beard Award winner!) closes as soon as the slices are gone. And…
Denver
With housemade cheeses and house-cured deli meats, this isn't just another Italian pizza place. Grab a sun-drenched table outside or retreat to the brick…
Atlanta
Decorated with B&W photography and New York–style subway tiling, the General Muir does Jewish deli par excellence. Bagels, latkes (potato pancakes),…
Midcoast Maine
You're not missing the translation of some obscure form of Central European cuisine: Wannawaf is just midcoast Mainer for 'Wanna waffle?' In this case,…
New York City
This contemporary, minimalist ramen shop brings a top-notch noodle game to Prospect Heights. Steaming bowls of al dente ramen are paired with one of…
Chicago
Michelin-starred Elizabeth will blow your mind. Chef Iliana Regan describes her dishes as 'new gatherer' cuisine, meaning she uses ingredients that are…
Denver
People line Colfax to get their mitts on the delicious and sometimes far-out creations made at this Portland-based shop: doughnuts topped with strips of…
Las Vegas
The ever-so-slightly less chichi of Joël Robuchon's two Las Vegas establishments is really only marginally so. Its red-and-black interior, open kitchen…
Las Vegas
Wynn's buffet is an upscale version of the average all-you-can-eat feed on the Strip. A color palette of butter yellow, sea green and dusty rose, with…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
With more than 100 years under its belt, this wildly popular soda fountain is the Mission's oldest ice-cream parlor and diner. The milkshakes and American…
Washington, DC
Rasika is as cutting edge as Indian food gets. The room resembles a Jaipur palace decorated by modernist art-gallery curators. Top marks go to the murgh…
Denver
Although styled as a midcentury drive-in, the upscale treatment of comfort food (mac 'n' cheese, fried chicken, lobster rolls) and the solar-powered…
Cajun Country
This family owned joint serves Cajun diner fare, finally bringing gumbo for lunch and pancakes for breakfast into one glorious culinary marriage. It's…
North Coast & Redwoods
Pies are the mainstays here, ranging from chicken pot pie to Mexican chocolate pecan pie. Savory empanadas also shine and include everything from vegan…
Boulder
This is Boulder’s go-to bakehouse, where the favorites are the Ol’ B Cookie (chocolate, oats, cinnamon and coconut) and the Black Bottom Cupcake …
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
The cult of the bike messenger runs strong in Chicago, and this clamorous restaurant-bar is a way station for tattooed couriers and locals who love the…
SoHo & Chinatown
Rubirosa’s infallible family recipe for its whisper-thin pie crust lures a steady stream of patrons from all over the city. Shovel slices from the bar…
Dallas
For meat eaters wanting something more than a chain steakhouse, or anyone with a taste for inventive contemporary cuisine, Abacus, 3 miles north of…
Anchorage
Billing itself as 'Himalayan' cuisine, Yak & Yeti serves delicious Indian, Nepalese and Tibetan dishes, including momos (Tibetan dumplings), curries and…
Seattle
Successfully recreating the feel of an Italian trattoria, Spinasse specializes in the cuisine of northern Italy's Piedmont region. This means dishes like…
Tucson
This rambling, buzzing hacienda has been making great Mexican food on this site since 1922. It's particularly famous for the carne seca, sundried lean…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
This wryly named vegetarian restaurant is supremely relaxing, with a light-flooded dining room and rejuvenating (often vegan-friendly) meals. Brunch fans…
New Hampshire
During presidential primary season, Lindy's is the place to see and be seen by the leading candidates. Past presidential guests include Bill Clinton,…
Lahaina
Step up to the front-yard register and prepare to be wowed by the hefty malasadas that arrive piping hot. You can order them plain or stuffed with…
North Coast & Redwoods
Housed in a wonderful early-20th-century mansion, try and grab the table on the front porch if you can. Inside, two cavernous rooms with sage walls, local…
Philadelphia
A staple of Philadelphia’s Roxborough neighborhood, Dalessandro’s Steaks was founded in 1960 and quickly became a go-to spot for tasty cheesesteaks,…
Chicago
NoMi is perched on the Park Hyatt hotel's 7th floor, providing a sleek, art-filled interior and spectacular Magnificent Mile views. The seasonally driven…
Wisconsin
This eclectic bar-restaurant has a speakeasy feel and a menu with something for everyone. Choose from among delicious dim sum or wood-fired pizza or…
Honolulu
The original store of this mini-chain dates to the 1940s – and looks it. The shave ice here is old-style: sliced powder fine, then flavored with an array…
Austin
Date night? At this intimate gem hidden behind Whole Earth Provision Co, diners are ushered to tables underneath windows screened with Japanese rice paper…
Philadelphia
While a memorable appearance in the blockbuster film Creed raised the national profile of this popular North Philadelphia cheesesteak shop, Max’s has long…
Providence
This friendly French bistro welcomes diners with inspiring homemade pâtés and charcuterie, escargots à la bourguignonne, and slow-roasted duck. They…
Salt Lake City
Locals keep the Copper Onion bustling at every seating…and for good reason: small plates like wagyu bone marrow and pasta carbonara call out to be shared…
Alaska
For Pingo shout ‘bingo!,’ especially if you arrive on a day when this precious little cafe is open. Best way to find out? Follow your nose. You’ll catch…
Austin
A remarkable relic from Austin's early days, this historic mid-1850s building now houses a large and deservedly popular restaurant, serving upscale…
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