Boston
Celeb chef Lydia Shire is the brains and brawn behind this trendy restaurant on the ground floor of the Liberty Hotel. Buzzing with energy, Scampo offers…
Boston
Celeb chef Lydia Shire is the brains and brawn behind this trendy restaurant on the ground floor of the Liberty Hotel. Buzzing with energy, Scampo offers…
Cincinnati
A hipster magnet serving modern soul food amid reclaimed wood decor, the Eagle rustles up fantastic fried chicken (dipped in spicy honey), white cheddar…
Hilo
Located downtown, Abundant Life opened in 1977 when only hippies in Hilo ate 'health food.' Like all health-food stores predating Whole Foods, it's…
Boston
A chacarero is a traditional Chilean sandwich made with grilled chicken or beef, Muenster cheese, fresh tomatoes, guacamole and the surprise ingredient –…
Memphis
Slouch in a torn vinyl booth and devour an entire barbecued Cornish game hen ($11.75), the house specialty at this recently renovated cult favorite. Ribs…
Hilo
Large appetites will find satisfaction at this no-frills diner specializing in local favorites: taro corned-beef hash, oxtail soup, fried-rice loco moco…
Flagstaff
A slick sushi bar with low lights and black lacquer, Karma is known for its tasty, reasonably priced rolls – try the Lucy, a signature concoction of…
The Road to Hana
This aptly named old-timer has been slinging burgers, hot dogs and ice cream to midway road trippers for 30 years. The only ATM on the highway is here, as…
Boston
This trendy spot serves small plates, it's true, but they're not talking about pita bread and hummus. These are Greek meze, featuring irresistible dishes…
Washington Cascades
Before or after your hike, load up with a green-chili Cougar Burger or a slab of chicken-fried steak smothered in gravy at this divey little roadside cafe…
Montana
A local's favorite breakfast diner serves large portions of chilaquiles that you can drench in their house-made chipotle-coffee hot sauce. Don't miss the…
Miami
Josh's is simplicity itself. Here in the heart of Jewish Miami, you can nosh on thick cuts of house-cured pastrami sandwiches and matzo-ball soup for…
Connecticut
The Glastonbury branch of this northeast burger chain is a rowdy joint with a cabinet of bourbon behind the bar, televised football games and red-leather…
The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
A longtime favorite for vegan and vegetarian food, Flora has a garden-like feel and a creative menu, with dinner treats like fried avocado, yam fries, a…
Austin
This classic Parisian-style bistro has been quietly serving excellent food since 1982. Low-key and casual, Chez Nous is as unpretentious as they come, and…
Outer Banks
Casual pub decorated with fishing memorabilia, and bright blue booths. Good place to stop for a bite when traveling north on the way to the ferry. Classic…
New Haven
A Connecticut staple since 1966, these buttermilk pancakes are somehow light as a feather, and topped with a choice of boysenberries, pecans or maple…
Bend
One of Bend's best breakfast spots, the Victorian Café is especially awesome for its eggs Benedict (nine kinds). It's also good for sandwiches, burgers,…
San Diego
Downtown’s favorite breakfast place serves renowned peanut-butter-and-banana French toast; buttermilk, orange-pecan or granola pancakes; and eggs in…
Chicago
Celiacs, rejoice! Defloured is an entirely gluten-free bakery that believes everyone should be able to indulge in ooey-gooey down-home sweet treats like…
Santa Cruz
Line up at this clean, well-lit breakfast spot for fluffy Belgian waffles, blackened ahi tuna eggs benny, Mexican huevos rancheros with pulled pork and…
El Paso
What do you do when you run a hugely popular burrito joint in Juárez but your customers stop crossing over to see you? You cross over to them. This…
Aspen
Vegetarian-friendly juice bar and cafe, with a good choice of tofu scrambles, tempeh burgers, seitan fajitas and plenty of greens. Service can be…
Southwestern Utah
Don't be fooled by the cookie-cutter shopping plaza setting. There's a huge meat smoker outside, rolls of paper towels on the tables and sticky barbecue…
Columbia River Gorge
It's a little taste of Paris in The Dalles. One of a few branches in the region, this attractive cafe-bistro serves up luscious pastries, along with tasty…
New Mexico
A tiny cinder-block building with a wood stove and votive candles in the corner. Come to this community hub for some of the best tamales ($2 to $4) in the…
Portland
Cheap and cheerful Vietnamese is the name of the game at this lovely spot, where friendly staff crank out very solid bowls of pho, duck noodle soup, and…
Connecticut
Families, cyclists and Sunday drivers regularly make the pilgrimage to 'The Bean' for creative casual dining, live music (including open mikes and well…
Cape Cod
Take a break from seafood at this stylishly rustic pizza palace, doling out delicious Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizzas from its wood-fired oven…
Wyoming
For a real slice of modern Americana, wait in line at this wildly popular place, order from an extensive menu that ranges from slow-cooked ribs and Black…
Portland
Portland has a large Eritrean population, and as such it's one of the few places in the USA to sample Eritrean cuisine. Do so at Asmara, which serves…
South Beach
This was one of the first Nuevo Latino hot spots in Miami and it’s still going strong. The elegant candelit dining room sets the stage for lingering over…
Southwestern Utah
Break your driving fast with fresh pastries, sandwiches on the bakery's signature sourdough, or you might try the grilled bratwurst. This modern German…
Charleston
An unpretentious eatery set in a former service station in North Charleston, with delicious burgers that are cheap on Monday, mimosas that are cheap on…
Wisconsin
This is widely considered to be the city's best venue for that Wisconsin classic: fried fish. Choose from perch, cod, pike, whitefish or catfish and a…
Massachusetts
Half-portions and wines by the glass (or carafe) mean that Duckworth's won't break the bank. But the menu of fresh seafood and local produce means you…
Portland
The only place in the city for real Jewish deli food: bagels, pickled herring, homemade pickles and latkes (potato pancakes). But the real draw is the…
Pennsylvania
Proudly smoke- and TV-free, Elk Creek Cafe serves local, sustainable, farm-to-table products that taste great, especially when washed down with a fresh…
Iowa
The poetic menus at this stylish amber-lit restaurant in the Millwork District are organized like so: roots + soil, flour + water, farm + fish. The…
Hawaiʻi the Big Island
A Mexican joint in the same building as the famed Hona Hou diner, serving up tacos, burritos, nachos and taco salads. Pick your protein (pork, chicken,…
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