Washington, DC
Ambar buzzes, especially at happy hour, when the convivial, European-style restaurant slings heaps of small plates. Roasted pepper and eggplant, smoked…
Washington, DC
Ambar buzzes, especially at happy hour, when the convivial, European-style restaurant slings heaps of small plates. Roasted pepper and eggplant, smoked…
San Francisco
What's for lunch? Just wing it at Hot Sauce and Panko, an eccentric hilltop corner store stocking hundreds of versions of two namesake items, plus 30 (!)…
Portland
The hotly anticipated little sibling of chef Gabriel Rucker's rightly famous Le Pigeon, Canard started winning 'best restaurant of the year' designations…
Maryland
Perched on a little wooded hill and boasting an intimate yet enjoyably casual ambience, Vin is the best thing happening in Annapolis for food. Farm…
Memphis
The downtown location of this iconic Memphis barbecue joint is the perfect side dish to an afternoon at the National Civil Rights Museum. The transcendent…
Flagstaff
Sister to Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar and Proper Meats + Provisions, this on-trend Latin-fusion restaurant gives similar encouragement to local producers,…
Washington, DC
Set in a cavern-like green basement, Little Serow has no phone, no reservations and no sign on the door, and it only seats groups of four or fewer (larger…
Nantucket
A splendid choice for a romantic dinner, this intimate restaurant has attentive service and top-rated food. It offers only reserved seating times and four…
Denali National Park & Preserve
South of McKinley Village, this stylish timber-frame hideaway is quintessentially modern Alaskan: locally owned, organic and fervently committed to both…
Hanalei
This no-reservations offshoot of neighboring Bar Acuda enjoys Hanalei’s finest outdoor setting, facing mountains cascading with waterfalls. Treating…
SoHo & Chinatown
Hidden down a narrow lane, 1920s Nom Wah Tea Parlor might look like an American diner, but it's actually the oldest dim sum place in town. Grab a seat at…
Washington, DC
With its pale-blue walls, light wood decor and lantern-like lights dangling overhead, Tail Up Goat exudes a warm, island-y vibe. The lamb ribs are the…
Waikiki
Waikiki's best beach cafe is just south of the sand at Queen's Beach. Order at the window and grab a shady table close to the water and tuck into island…
Philadelphia
Many Philadelphians swear by High Street's delicious house-made breads and will come here for those alone. They certainly have a creative way with a…
San Francisco
Chef-owner Tomoharu Nakamura's driftwood-paneled bistro is as quirkily San Franciscan as the bonsai grove at the nearby Japanese Tea Garden. Each omakase …
Walt Disney World
Step into a quintessential 1950s home with TVs, linoleum floors, some of the funkiest of funky retro furniture around and, of course, home-cooked meals,…
Coastal North Carolina
Slightly out of place in olde Beaufort, Dank has graffitied walls and offbeat design features – including a retro (and playable) Ms Pac-Man arcade-game…
Atlanta
There is so much to love about this dark, candlelit Italian-Southern comfort-food haunt led by Mario Batali–trained chef Bruce Logue, but perhaps none…
Seattle
It's hard to say exactly what type of dining experience you'll have at Endolyne Joe's. Every few months the menu changes to highlight a specific regional…
Ohio
It’s hard not to fall for this Nepalese dumpling counter hiding inside a global foods supermarket. Look for the bright-hued prayer flags fluttering over…
Washington, DC
ChiKo stands for Chinese and Korean, and it fuses the cuisines with low-key style. Dishes such as pork and kimchi potstickers and chilled acorn noodles…
Philadelphia
Street food from around the world is the influence for the fab vegan menu here. Make sure you sample the delicious dan dan noodles, in which the spices…
Charleston
FIG is a longtime foodie favorite, and it's easy to see why: welcoming staff, efficient but unrushed service and top-notch, sustainably sourced nouvelle…
Chicago
Step into the dark-wood, candlelit room, where ceiling fans swirl lazily and big-leafed palms sway in the breeze, and you'd swear you were in 1920s Saigon…
New Mexico
Revel was so tasty that we came back again for more. Ingredients for the hearty fare served in these rustically chic digs are sourced from local farms …
New Orleans
Mmmm, that gumbo. This quintessential Mid-City neighborhood joint does some of the best in town. The barbecue shrimp po’boy is to die for and the deep…
Hudson Valley
Located just a few minutes outside of Rhinebeck, this cafe serves diner favorites made with fresh, local ingredients. The menu is pretty simple, but…
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
If you lived through the 1960s, you might experience flashbacks at this new-agey hideaway in an impossibly idyllic creekside setting in Topanga Canyon. It…
San Diego
Spearheading the new crop of Little Italy's fine-dining restaurants, J&I is the creation of star chef Richard Blais, who performs culinary sorcery with…
Miami
Part of Freehand Miami and the very popular bar Broken Shaker, 27 has a lovely setting – akin to dining in an old tropical cottage, with worn floorboards,…
Cleveland
Set in a historic firehouse, Larder has an old-time vibe. Jars of pickled veggies line the wall, and the pantry sells everything from hickory nuts to…
Aspen
By all means stop by to browse the artisan offerings in the gourmet deli, but don't leave without nibbling on a plate of cheese and charcuterie, beet-and…
New Orleans
Surrey’s makes a simple bacon-and-egg sandwich taste – and look – like the most delicious breakfast you’ve ever been served. And you know what? It…
New York City
Chef-owner Greg Baxtrom, alumnus of a string of hot kitchens, cooks such outstanding, seasonally inspired food that even Manhattanites cross the river to…
Nebraska
The same family has been running this local legend of a steakhouse since 1922. The restaurant itself is a living museum of decor, with custom artwork…
Kentucky
Smokey Pig specializes in Monroe County barbecue, a south-central Kentucky style known for its hickory smoked, thinly sliced pork shoulder dipped in a…
Cape Cod
A Michelin-starred French baker setting up shop in tiny Wellfleet? You might think he'd gone crazy, if not for the line out the door. You can't miss PB:…
Hilo
An outstanding family-owned company, KTA's flagship store includes a bakery, pharmacy and sprawling deli. Don't miss the impressive selection of fresh…
Mt Shasta Region
Simple and elegant, this cafe put Dunsmuir on the foodie map. The menu was designed by chef Brett LaMott (of Trinity Cafe fame) and changes seasonally to…
Gold Coast
While it could coast on its looks – the shabby-chic farmhouse decor is cute as a button – the deli ups the ante with seriously top-notch food. The Cubano…
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