Chicago
Bad Hunter describes itself as 'vegetable-focused,' so vegetarians will find plenty to sink their teeth into, such as buttery squash dumplings with…
Chicago
Bad Hunter describes itself as 'vegetable-focused,' so vegetarians will find plenty to sink their teeth into, such as buttery squash dumplings with…
Buffalo
Dozens of food trucks from Buffalo and across western New York gather at the former soap factory turned common space for a fun and highly popular evening…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
For flavors that hug your tongue, then deliver a swift kick, it must be Burma Love. Salad gets upgraded to the main event here, and is frequently mixed…
New York City
You may have seen its food truck vending lobster rolls across New York, so why not stop by the flagship restaurant? Nautical decor, with roughly…
Seattle
With its mirrored walls, wooden booths and red and yellow stained-glass accents, Dino's strikes a nostalgic chord (water in plastic red tumbler cups,…
Albuquerque
For visitors, the Nob Hill location of this deservedly popular local chain is the most convenient of outlets throughout Albuquerque and beyond. Locals…
Chicago
Exposed brick walls and sepia-hued family photos lend a cozy atmosphere to this spot, the second coming of a bakery that occupied this Little Italy…
Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe
North Beach & Chinatown
A boho North Beach landmark on Washington Sq, Mario's gave up smoking in the 1970s and turned to piping-hot panini. Generations of artistic movements have…
Columbia River Gorge
Fuel up before or after a Columbia River Gorge hike at this adorable local breakfast joint. Try large portions of everything from basic eggs and hotcakes…
Chicago
Chicago scored a major coup when it landed the first outpost of dough deity Gabriele Bonci’s beloved Roman pizzeria. Each day the diminutive shop bakes…
Five Daughters Bakery – Franklin
Tennessee
Franklin residents Isaac and Stephanie Meek own this popular doughnut and cupcake shop, which is named for their five adorable young daughters. The house…
Oakland
Mac 'n' cheese, the ultimate in American comfort food, gets a long-overdue ovation at this quirky restaurant with a primary-school theme. A menu of…
Portland
This sushi bar offers some of the freshest fish in Portland – and that's saying a lot. Order à la carte or choose one of chef Masa Miyake's omakase (chef…
Atlanta
Slinging old-school Southern soul food, Lowcountry cuisine and Cajun/creole staples for six decades, Paschal's touts bone-in fried-chicken sandwiches,…
New York City
Devotees of lamb belly, brisket and sweet pulled pork queue reverently for juicy BBQ at this casual home-style restaurant in Red Hook. Haul your tray,…
Peach's at Currency Exchange Café
Chicago
This former currency exchange, cleverly reconceived as a stylish cafe and community gathering spot by local activist-artist Theaster Gates, injects a…
The Haight & Hayes Valley
Haight skateboarders swerve here for legit Mexico City fare on handmade organic tortillas. Flavors come on strong with fresh house-made salsa, but that…
Seattle
With Lake Union lapping at your feet and the city skyline as a backdrop, it’s no surprise that Westward is a favorite local haunt. The menu combines bold…
Portland
Not so long ago, Chin's was known mostly for its iconic neon sign. But under new owners – two sisters from the city of Harbin in northern China – the…
Birmingham
The Southern biscuit gets the organic ingredient treatment here, in a pretty, minimalist setting filled with upcycled wood furnishings. Signature biscuits…
Oakland
Wood Tavern's side venture steals the show with its gobstopping meatball and pork-belly sandwiches. This busy storefront eatery has only a few tightly…
West Virginia
The Flock of Tacos – your choice of three tacos – is the dish to order at this breezy craft beer pub and Mexican joint that's a favorite of lawyers, cool…
West Virginia
Start the day with breakfast and coffee under stained-glass windows at this inviting cafe and former church. Local staff all seem to either work in, or…
Austin
Get your Tex-Mex fix here; the menu is consistently good, with several healthier-than-usual options. But we'll let you in on a little secret: this place…
Seattle
One of only two Seattle restaurants that made 2016's 'Best Bars in America' list by Food & Wine, Brimmer & Heeltap proffers creative drinks. Quaff one…
Kailua-Kona
Expect a bustling crowd at this sprawling, eco-sustainable brewpub, with tiki-torch-lit outdoor seating and laid-back waitstaff. Pizza toppings verge on…
Columbia River Gorge
Chow down on pub-food basics – mac ’n’ cheese, burgers and the highly recommended meatloaf sandwich – at this cozy, wood-lined cafe-bar on the main drag,…
The Road to Hana
This bustling barbecue stand at the Nahiku Marketplace is the place to try kiawe-smoked breadfruit, plus kalua (pit-oven-cooked) pig tacos. Your kids will…
Savannah
This classic American ice-cream parlor has been scooping up its creamy Greek recipes since 1919. Tutti Frutti was invented here, but we dig coconut,…
Honolulu
One of the newest additions to SALT at Our Kakaʻako, Moku Kitchen is a Honolulu eatery that perfectly marries the best of both worlds – upcountry farming…
Walt Disney World
Make reservations up to six months (yes, six!) for any of the 20 or so character-dining meals at Disney World. These are not fine-dining experiences, nor…
New York City
Brooklyn's first full-scale Whole Foods is a colossal emporium of gourmet goodies, frequented by well-heeled shoppers filling their carts with organic…
Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
There's always fresh brew on tap at this postmodern barn of a beer hall, owned by Firestone Walker Brewery, and the comforting pub grub is way better than…
SoHo & Chinatown
Still the king of bistros after more than 20 years, bustling (OK, loud) Balthazar is never short of a mob. That’s all thanks to three winning details: its…
Los Angeles
Clean lines, loud hip-hop and a gourmet pedigree animate this fast-food concept from Roy Choi, the chef credited with starting LA's food-truck revolution…
Connecticut
It doesn’t get much more authentic than Avery’s. Its 30-plus flavors of sodas and seltzers (including the hysterical 'Totally Gross' soda range) are still…
New York City
Somewhere between old-school bistro and upmarket espresso joint is brick-lined Lincoln Station, where folks amass around the long center table, fresh cold…
Washington, DC
Local celeb chef Aaron Silverman operates this kicky restaurant that has a pair of Michelin stars and features a 12-course tasting menu of wild takes on…
Atlanta
Presidents have dined here (George W Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama), movies have been filmed here (We Are Marshall), millions have eaten here: this…
Big Shake’s Hot Chicken & Fish
Tennessee
Fans of the fiery fowl can get a fix at Franklin's Big Shake’s, where the bird takes the prize for the most flavorful meat – its yellow-green tint…
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