Chicago
Finding soul food that meets the tenets of the vegan diet is such a rarity that the creative barbecue sandwiches and dinner plates at this comfy South…
Chicago
Finding soul food that meets the tenets of the vegan diet is such a rarity that the creative barbecue sandwiches and dinner plates at this comfy South…
Illinois
You will not leave this traditional Midwestern cafe hungry. Enormous portions of biscuits and gravy, omelets and hash browns, and chicken-fried steak thud…
Portland
At this elegantly upscale prix-fixe restaurant, chef Justin Woodward transforms seasonal ingredients into works of art with truly amazing textures and…
Portland
Popular for its luscious breads and pastries, this modern-rustic bakery in the Northwest district also serves savory dishes like panini, salade Niçoise…
Wisconsin
The name is a bit misleading: the refurbished building no longer produces cheese, but the shop carries a big stash of Wisconsin hunks, and the cozy wine…
Burlington
From coffee and baked goods to health-conscious sandwiches, salads, soups and bowls, this bakery-cafe is a perennial local favorite, recently winning …
Santa Cruz
Detour to find this old factory, where wood-fired oven pizzas are made from scratch with love – the no-name specialty is like a giant salad on roasted…
Connecticut
Just outside of the downtown core, Hartford has one notable restaurant catering to nonmeat eaters, lovers of vegetables and those with food intolerances…
Washington Cascades
While cops eat doughnuts, park rangers seem to prefer muffins. Stop in at this cozy morning spot for the best coffee in town (they roast their own beans),…
Fort Worth
This is pure Texan fine dining (motto: 'Down home, yet upscale'), featuring products from local farms and ranches: strip steak, venison tenderloin, pork…
Chicago
This location in Little Italy is the first branch of an empire of quality Italian restaurants that has spread throughout the city. It is popular with…
Monterey
Watched over by photos of Sicilian fishermen, dig into oak-grilled or blackened swordfish, barbecued oysters or, for those stout of heart, the Mexican…
North Coast & Redwoods
Hiding near the entrance to town by an industrial building, this hole-in-the-wall turns out a juicy jalapeño double cheeseburger that ranks easily as the…
Seward
This local favorite is home to pizza, burgers and sweet-potato fries that are well worth traveling for, plus the best deck in town on sunny evenings. It…
Reno
Whichever wave of coffee we're on now, this place is it. Any kind of hot (or iced) beverage you can dream up is available here, as are huge croissants and…
Florida Keys
The SS Wreck is a Keys classic, where fisherman types knock back brew and feast on wings. It’s definitely a local haunt, where island politicos like to…
Louisiana
The Francis has quickly become a local center of gravity in St Francisville. Louisiana classics – crawfish and andouille pasta, country-fried rib-eye in…
Redding & Around
Take Mediterranean food and give it a bit of Asian flair and you have the comforting fare of this casual and friendly little nook. Start with the baked…
Eichardt's Pub Grill & Coffee House
Idaho
This surprisingly good restaurant masquerades as a corner dive bar. Find a table among the throng of locals slamming back drafts under rafters bristling…
Midcoast Maine
All right, this little ice cream shop isn't technically on Monhegan – it's close to the docks in Port Clyde. But if you're waiting on a boat, do yourself…
Key West
Doughnuts make the world go round, and you'll find some excellent varieties at this cute bakery. The flavors are as eccentric as Key West itself, and…
San Diego
This neighborhood shop helps keep your beach picnic local, with San Diego specialties like tortilla chips from El Nopalito, baked goods from Bread & Cie…
Las Vegas
What sets this upscale chain steakhouse apart is hand-cut, dry-aged beef, carved chops and cracking seafood. For a power lunch, fork into a Maine lobster…
Juneau
The top station of the Mt Roberts Tramway supports this large restaurant which, not surprisingly, sports the best views in town. Highlights include the…
North Coast & Redwoods
This popular family-owned cafe is in a spacious location across from the harbor. It's got a bit of everything – all pretty good – from soups and…
Hilo
Don't be paralyzed by the vast selection at this busy okazu-ya (Japanese deli). Favorites include nori-wrapped chicken, corned beef hash patties,…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
When you're hungry for a wholesome meal but don't want to fuss, Pluto's serves good food fast, with build-your-own salads, burgers, stick-to-your-ribs mac…
San Diego
There's nothin’ fancy about this harborside chippie from the '60s, but when the fish is fried to a deep crackle and you eat it at a picnic table on the…
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
Steps from the Blue Line, this Middle Eastern spot is a neighborhood favorite for meat-free delights such as falafel sandwiches, spinach pies and a…
Los Angeles
Like at any good seaside candy shop, Lloyd's makes saltwater taffy before your eyes and sells penny candy by the pound, but – whoa! – how about those…
Wisconsin
Madison's fleet impresses. Trucks ladling out adventurous dishes – East African, Jamaican, Indonesian, vegan – huddle at the Library Mall (aka at the foot…
Honolulu
Handmade soba noodles (with soba flour imported directly from Japan), sushi and lighter-than-air tempura are superb at this long-term Japanese favorite…
Hilo
On any given day, Pineapples' open-air dining room is hopping with a convivial crowd, predominantly tourists. The food features island-inspired…
Las Vegas
Asian package tourists and Chinatown locals vote with their feet, and it's always crowded here. Designed by chef Kevin Wu, a wok-tossed menu ranges across…
Ohio
Transcendent bacon and egg sandwiches, sublime doughnuts plumped with custard and flaky-crust tarts filled with tomatoes and herbed cheese win the day at…
St Petersburg
A true slice of Old St Pete, this quirky establishment a bit south of downtown draws regulars back time and again with high tea, tasty burgers and…
Miami
It's hard to beat the open-air setting of this wine-loving eatery on the edge of Peacock Park. Stop by for tabbouleh and shrimp sandwiches at lunch, or…
Seattle
The ultra-spicy and ultra-delicious food at Pam's hails from the Caribbean island of Trinidad and will have metaphoric flames coming out of your ears in…
Rhode Island
The most atmospheric restaurant in Watch Hill, the Olympia is an authentic 1916 soda-fountain-turned-bistro with varnished wooden booths, pink walls and…
Montana
From spanakopita to soufflés, this little cafe on the southern end of downtown offers something a little different from the regular breakfast fare. Things…
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