Cajun Country
Lafayette may be the most Francophone city in the USA, but it only has one true French bakery – the estimable Poupart. Pick up real French bread (made…
Cajun Country
Lafayette may be the most Francophone city in the USA, but it only has one true French bakery – the estimable Poupart. Pick up real French bread (made…
South Shore
Plymouth is loving this gastropub, located on the main drag. The space is modern yet cozy, while the food is locally sourced and inventively prepared…
Tennessee
Everything about this place looks effortlessly stylish, from the glossy bar flanked by stonework to the chic after-work tipplers to the sushi rolls with…
Santa Fe
As Oscar Wilde once quipped, the only way to get rid of temptation is to give in, and that sums up the approach you should take at this super bon French…
New Haven
With its peach-colored walls, Afro-Caribbean soundtrack and spirit-rousing cocktails, Soul de Cuba is warm and inviting. Aside from the enormous and…
Fort Worth
Brewed is an easygoing spot with exposed brick walls, mismatched tables and chairs, taxidermy and friendly waitstaff. With great coffee, 60 craft brews…
Portland
Squeeze into this cozy, low-lit space for some of Portland's best and most-loved cooking. Chef Gabriel Rucker does amazing things with meat and fish (but…
Austin
Kerbey Lane is a longtime Austin favorite, fulfilling round-the-clock cravings for anything from gingerbread pancakes to black-bean tacos to mahimahi. Try…
Las Vegas
Since when can a hamburger be worth $65? When it's built with Kobe beef, sautéed foie gras and truffle sauce: it's the Rossini burger, the signature…
Portland
The widely adored food cart where it all started has closed, but Nong's brick-and-mortar locations still dish out her signature menu item: tender poached…
Phoenix
Another feather in the cap of Chris Bianco, Phoenix's leading exponent of top-notch pizza, Tratto is the place to head for handmade pasta and expertly…
Phoenix
Despite having 'gourmet' in the name, La Santisima keeps it real with plastic cutlery and rock music blaring in the background. Mexico City–style tacos…
San Diego
Here since the '70s, this neighborhood joint is decorated with bric-a-brac, progressive bumper stickers, homages to The Beatles and pictures of Whoopi…
Kailua-Kona
A convivial gathering spot for Sunday brunch or a sunny breakfast (served until 11:30am) with ocean-view dining on the sidewalk patio. This upscale diner…
Napa
Wildly popular Torc plays off the seasons with dynamic combinations of farm-fresh ingredients such as pork belly with satsuma-imo potato and choy raab, or…
Portland
Quintessentially Portland, this offbeat, upscale joint exudes thick artisan vibes, from its rustic-peasant decor to the prominent brick wood-fired oven…
Nashville
In an old brick house just north of downtown, Monell's is beloved for down-home Southern food served family style. This is not just a meal – it's an…
Iowa
Generations of locals have feasted on homestyle Italian classics at this proudly family-run restaurant. Have an amazingly cheap mixed drink at the bar…
Waikiki
Ride an escalator down to a perfectly authentic Japanese food court. Try to choose between 16 different stalls and restaurants. Your options range from…
Dallas
In the center of historic West End, Ellen's serves up American comfort fare in a slightly upscale diner setting (think wild wallpaper, elegant light…
North Beach & Chinatown
The terror of top chefs is the classic French soufflé – but since 1979, Chef Jacqueline has been turning out perfectly puffy creations that float across…
Tucson
Popular La Cocina, within Old Town Artisans in the Presidio district, serves Southwestern fare (green chili, tamales), Arizona beers and cool live music…
San Antonio
The seasonally inspired tapas dishes are solid, but the atmosphere alone is worth the trip to the King William District: clear Lucite chairs, sparkly…
Maryland
This spin-off from popular Manor Hill Brewing – a farm brewery in outer Howard County – sprawls across a 19th-century livery in the historic district…
Houston
The name sums up your experience at this delightfully authentic crawfish boil joint. Order your shellfish by the pound and a steaming pile of crawfish or…
Arizona
Southwestern fare is the focus at this easy-to-miss daytime cafe in a nondescript side street. The fantastic breakfasts are served all day – try the…
New Orleans
It's hard to find fault with a place that offers 'Good Cat' (healthy) and 'Bad Cat' (not for the dieters) options on its menu, but even better are the…
Delaware
To say this place is an unexpected delight would be an understatement. First: it's in a Super 8 Motel off the highway. Second: it's great. The standards –…
West Virginia
There's a lot to love about this deli, with its collegiate and hippie staff, huge outdoor patio, indoor pub-like dining area and excellent menu of healthy…
Baltimore
This sleek spot is home to 10 gourmet food stalls featuring a global array of cuisine from up-and-coming Baltimore chefs. Take your pick of poke, tacos,…
Denver
Businesspeople and fat cats come to wax nostalgic about Denver's all-time top-performing quarterback and carve into pricey medium-rare porterhouses at…
Washington, DC
The smell of rich coffee envelops you when you enter this little bakery, where a couple of French expats bake merveilleux, their signature pastry plumped…
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona is likely your introduction to the Big Island; with this in mind, let Ultimate Burger be your introduction to the wonderful world of Big…
Colorado
Frills? Forget about it. Situated in what looks like the mobile home of a displaced Texan auntie, this place has some good wings. Stay away if you’re…
San Antonio
San Antonio's pioneer vegetarian restaurant has an appealing location in the Pearl Brewery complex, with lots of outdoor seating. Not only are dishes like…
Alabama
This bustling eatery does soul food (African American southern food) that sticks to your ribs and delights the mouth. Fried catfish, smothered pork chops,…
New Haven
Two-time winner of the Taste of the Nation Award, Chef Bun Lai presents sustainable sushi and sashimi concoctions with fantastic names. Even more…
Austin
Torn between barbecue and fine dining? Lambert's serves intelligent updates of American comfort-food classics – some might call it 'uppity barbecue' – in…
Savannah
All the hip young things pack into this 'Treylor Park,' which revels in a retro-chic, Airstream aesthetic. The food? Southern classics simply done well:…
Kona Coast
Do you know what’s better than enjoying pupu (snacks) or a great burgers on the breezy, beachside porch of the Beach Tree on a perfect Hawaiian day? Not…
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