West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Tasty loaves of bread and pastries serve as a fine tribute to the hundreds of ovens that once inhabited the Chelsea Market buildings.
Must-see restaurants in North America
Québec
A popular hangout with locals, this pub attracts with its long menu of decent grilled burgers, inventive poutines, pastas and pizzas.
Chiapas
On the plaza-facing veranda of the Hotel Central, this restaurant has big portions and good breakfasts and brilliant people watching.
Southeastern New Mexico
Apart from the Mexican menu, Lucy's serves tasty margaritas – small wonder it’s usually packed with devoted locals and visitors.
South Kona Coast
South Kona's largest grocery store lets you stock up on beach picnic supplies. Also has a very good beer, wine and liquor selection.
Wasatch Mountains
This local coffeehouse offers the usual espresso drinks, plus baked goods and some sandwiches in an artsy, 1800s storefront setting.
Tucson
Food Conspiracy Cooperative is great for stocking up on organic produce and groceries. It also has sandwiches and a small salad bar.
Jackson
This busy deli is stocked with artisan cheeses, gourmet products, natural local meats and takeout sandwiches – ideal for a picnic.
Restaurant at Sima de las Cotorras
Chiapas
Serves scrumptious tamales and handmade tortillas. Due to the remote location prices are understandably a little inflated.
San Joaquin Valley
The soda jerks flip fantastic cheeseburgers and pour thick shakes at the store's original soda counter, buffed to its former glory.
Black Hills
Dine amid frontier charm in the oldest commercial building in South Dakota made of hand-hewn logs. The huge burgers are a handful.
Moab
Swift and friendly service for fresh scones, chewy, cinnamon-laced monkey bread and breakfast burritos in addition to lunch items.
Eastern Oregon
Pretty much the only place to eat in Jordan Valley is this homey breakfast-and-burgers joint – look for the neon sign out front.
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
This large grocery store at the eastern end of town is a good place to stock up on food and supplies before heading into Yosemite.
Central Colorado
A small gathering of local, organic farmers gets together with musicians and hungry locals to form a fun and tasty summer market.
Southeast Colorado
Cheesy Mexican food and standard US dishes are available at this place, the best in town mostly because of a lack of competition.
Sacramento
Within a stroll of the convention center is this quality Italian eatery. Parmesan frites with truffle aioli are the way to start.
Kukui Grove Center Farmers Market
Lihuʻe
On the garden side of the Kmart parking lot. Smaller and more focused than other island farmers markets, but still worth a visit.
Xalapa
Located at the north end of Revolución, this untouristed market has several basic eateries offering regional food on the cheap.
Oaxaca City
Does a good range of breakfasts, light meals, teas and coffees next to Hotel Casa Arnel.
Breckenridge
Conveniently located in the center of town – though you're better off stocking up in Frisco if you're doing your own cooking.
Roosevelt Yellowstone General Store
Yellowstone National Park
Limited groceries and cold beer by the bottle (as well as bear spray) are available at this small store beside Roosevelt Lodge.
Seattle
None of the burgers, fries and chicken teriyaki here are gourmet, but its cheap and boy does it hit the spot after a few beers.
Eastern Newfoundland
Burgers, ribs, lasagna and groaning platters of seafood make for an expected, but still solid menu at this dockside restaurant.
Illinois
Pot roast, pork tenderloins and other Midwestern favorites arrive at the table, made with ingredients sourced from local farms.
St Louis
Fresh, upscale Mexican fare in a post-industrial setting. There's a full bar with cool cocktails and a long list of microbrews.
St George
For a quick bite that isn't a burger, try this restaurant with salads or quinoa and noodle bowls tucked within a modern plaza.
Yellowstone National Park
Line up for MacYellowstone-style burgers, bison brats and ice cream, along with some healthier options and breakfast choices.
Midtown
It's far from fancy or the best Indian nosh in town, but Curry in a Hurry remains a good bet for a quick, cheap Indian feed.
Veracruz
Just off the main square, two-tiered Las Acamallas is a sure bet for breakfast, enchiladas and chicken cooked a dozen ways.
Las Vegas
Vegetarians and vegans alike go west for this popular, healthy cafe serving sandwiches, smoothies, salads and baked treats.
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
Stock up on natural and organic groceries, prepared and packaged foods and delectable baked goods from muffins to macarons.
Wasatch Mountains
Mid-mountain, this casual spot serves soups, homemade chili and grilled sandwiches surrounded by antique skis on the walls.
Central Washington
In Prosser, a setting worthy of a mid-century movie, your best stop for lunch, beer and burgers is charmingly divey Bern's.
Central Coast
Get there early for fresh loaves of cinnamon bread, hot-cross buns and guava or apricot turnovers, as they often sell out.
Shenandoah Valley
This local favorite has tasty focaccia sandwiches, hearty soups and fresh salads. Unfortunately, it is closed on weekends.
Arizona
The in-house restaurant of the Hualapai Lodge serves American standards alongside frybread and other American Indian fare.
Kailua-Kona
This health-conscious grocery store has a deli making sandwiches, wraps and salads to go, plus a hot-and-cold takeout bar.
Québec
This mellow bar serves a dozen draft beers, burgers, mussels, pasta and salads. There's an outdoor patio with heat lamps.
Santa Cruz
Who cares how long the line is at lunchtime? Find taquería heaven with these marinated pork, chicken or beef soft tacos.
