Must-see restaurants in The USA

  • Scampo

    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…

  • Eagle OTR

    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…

  • Abundant Life Natural Foods

    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…

  • Chacarero

    Boston

    A chacarero is a traditional Chilean sandwich made with grilled chicken or beef, Muenster cheese, fresh tomatoes, guacamole and the surprise ingredient –…

  • Cozy Corner

    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…

  • Kuhio Grille

    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…

  • Karma Sushi Bar

    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…

  • Halfway to Hana

    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…

  • Committee

    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…

  • Cougar Grill

    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…

  • The Catalyst

    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…

  • Josh's Deli

    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…

  • Plan B

    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…

  • Café Flora

    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…

  • Chez Nous

    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…

  • Gaffer's

    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…

  • Chip's

    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…

  • Victorian Café

    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,…

  • Café 222

    San Diego

    Downtown’s favorite breakfast place serves renowned peanut-butter-and-banana French toast; buttermilk, orange-pecan or granola pancakes; and eggs in…

  • Defloured

    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…

  • Walnut Ave Cafe

    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…

  • Crisostomo

    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…

  • Spring Cafe

    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…

  • Charlie's Southern BBQ

    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…

  • Petite Provence

    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…

  • Teresa's Tamales

    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…

  • Veranda Noodle Bar

    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…

  • Vanilla Bean Cafe

    Connecticut

    Families, cyclists and Sunday drivers regularly make the pilgrimage to 'The Bean' for creative casual dining, live music (including open mikes and well…

  • Pizza Barbone

    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's Rib & Chop House

    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…

  • Asmara

    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…

  • Yuca

    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…

  • Forscher German Bakery

    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…

  • Rutledge Cab Co

    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…

  • Maricque's Bar

    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…

  • Duckworth's Bistrot

    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…

  • Kenny & Zuke's

    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…

  • Elk Creek Cafe & Aleworks

    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…

  • Brazen Open Kitchen

    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…

  • Taco Tita

    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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