Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company
Martha's Vineyard
The namesake clam chowder is pretty impressive – rich, creamy and a frequent award-winner. But the rest of the large menu is also impressive, from the raw…
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Portland
Fisherfolk and all-night revelers enjoy the 4am opening here. At other times, the booths at this wharf-side diner are packed with a mixed crowd: Portland…
Austin
Burritos – and nothing but – are why you come to Freebirds. Each one is custom-made under your watchful eye, with a boggling number of combinations of…
Central New Mexico
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Arizona
American Indian frybread and Navajo tacos share menu space with more generic American staples such as fried chicken and burgers at this timber-clad…
Marin County
This rustic-chic downtown culinary shop and cafe makes a yummy brunch stop for potato-celery root pancakes, huevos rancheros (fried eggs atop corn…
Denver
Forget about ambience – this is a big yellow counter, fluorescent lights and a couple of slouching figures shoveling down tacos. But all will be forgiven…
Oklahoma
Let the old road signs and classic advertisements take you back to the Oklahoma of yesteryear at this decent burger, steak and barbecue joint, housed in…
Streetcar Suburbs
There's nothing fancy going on at this popular lunchtime spot, but it sure is tasty. Settle in for delicious falafel, assorted kebabs, or the all-time…
Oklahoma
Ike's has been serving chili for more than 110 years and its classic version is much loved. You can get it straight or over Fritos (a local sensation), a…
Los Angeles
This family-owned vegetarian steam table serves chunky, cheap samosas, as well as more substantial dishes such as charcoal-smoked cauliflower daal, aloo…
Montréal
Pastaga takes tapas and gives them a gourmet Québécois, French and wider Mediterranean spin to great effect in their garlic snails, maple-syrup foie gras,…
North Coast & Redwoods
You can’t beat the atmosphere at this diner; a former pharmacy dating back to 1870. Trophy heads hang from the wall, the floors slant at a precarious…
Richmond
Head up the worn carpeted stairs to join the diners at Richmond's most popular – and crowded – Italian restaurant. Most regulars order pasta, which comes…
Midcoast Maine
The main draw at this bakery are ponderously huge whoopie pies (basically, two cakes with sweet cream filling) in 25 different flavors, including red…
SoHo & Chinatown
If you're hell-bent on having a Little Italy dinner, Da Nico is a classic. It's family-run and traditional in feel and the extensive restaurant highlights…
Tijuana
Dine in a faded yet upscale courtyard setting, complete with bubbling fountain and canaries in cages. This is truly old school, down to the large, Mexican…
Faubourg Marigny & Bywater
As it’s usually called, '13' is a diner with a twist: much of its delicious greasy-spoon fare is actually vegetarian. A Philly cheesesteak, for example,…
Morelia
Packed from breakfast till late at night, this is one of the most popular sidewalk cafes beneath the arches across from the cathedral. It has great coffee…
Boston
The cafeteria at the Museum of Science is set up like a food court, with a variety of food stations serving Tex-Mex, salads, pasta, pizza and coffee. Most…
Todos Santos
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South Lake Tahoe & Stateline
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Virginia
As the name implies, Etta's has a waterfront view. A really superb waterfront view, when it comes to it, but that's not its best feature. Our favorite…
Aspen & the Maroon Bells
Despite the cornball name, people love Lucy’s because staff cook the meat well and eschew the macho brass-fitted steakhouse posture for a small-town-cafe…
Old Montréal
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Greater Palm Springs
In a historic 1936 shack, owner Diana serves the same freshly ground yummy burgers on toasted buns her mom used to sell at her burger stand on the Venice…
Tucson
This busy cafe and bakery has a handful of locations across town. Their specialties? Daily breads and a mouthwatering array of sandwiches – try Roger’s…
Cape Cod
Set in an old sea captain's home painted a cheery yellow, this laid-back cafe offers breakfast fare of the waffles-and-eggs variety until closing…
Midcoast Maine
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Midcoast Maine
Kids getting cranky and momma needs a beer? Let the young ones run wild on the back lawn while you sip an IPA and savor a cheeseburger on the deck. This…
Midcoast Maine
Perched smack on the water and open year-round, this long-standing harborfront restaurant specializes in seafood with a twist. Local crab and artichoke…
Hudson Valley
It's difficult to resist turning off the highway to visit this giant sparkling chrome diner. There's been a diner here since the 1950s, and even though…
Kenmore Square & Fenway
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Southeastern Connecticut
The food's not bad, but you're paying for the views of the famous bridge, which are stunning. Giant windows upstairs frame swans-a-swimming in the river,…
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Pioneer Valley
The bar and restaurant at the Deerfield Inn serves a traditional menu of burgers and pizzas at lunchtime and classic entrees like beef tenderloin for…
Northern Mountains
On a warm day – or, better yet, evening – the patio here is especially sweet. The menu features basic Californian cuisine (ribs, pork chops, half a roast…
Guadalajara
This cool, hipster-ish cafe has one foot under a shaded Parisian awning and the other in a shabbily chic old house in Chapultepec. It's perfect for a…
San Diego
Classic diner fare in retro surroundings including a counter top, blue booths and wood paneled walls. Dishes include salad, soups, chili, burgers and…
San Diego
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Roma
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