Napa
This long-running favorite roadhouse serves modern-Italian pastas, crispy pizzas and wood-roasted meats. Weekends get packed – and loud. Request a…
Must-see restaurants in North America
Western Newfoundland
Follow the locals into this no-frills family diner for heaping portions of cod, scallops, fish cakes and berry pies. Your best bet for a good meal in town…
East Texas
Authentic rustic Italian meals are served in a lovely wooden house. Look for faves like lasagne as well as seafood and meaty mains. The wine list is…
North Cascades
Walk in from the boondocks and arrive amid the busy scene of an organic market and deli. Everything's pretty pricey, but after you've spent a day in the…
Pittsburgh
This giant indoor market caters to the need for downtown to have easy access to fresh produce, meats, cheeses and other local products. Note that many…
Kaibab National Forest
An unassuming spot tucked down a quiet side street, this is your only option for a lighter alternative to meat-heavy menus elsewhere in town. Despite its…
Northeast Texas
Join the crowds queuing at the counter to place your order for great burgers, chicken-fried steak or barbecue. Options are many, try the fried okra. It's…
Guadalajara
Guadalajara may be a fair distance from the ocean, but fish and seafood remain a passion. For prawn and fish tacos, this simple eatery can't be beat and…
Salt Lake City
The best of a number of surprisingly good sushi restaurants here in landlocked Salt Lake, and often packed. Even LA restaurant snobs rave about the…
Faubourg Marigny & Bywater
This convenience store is run by Vietnamese immigrants who know how to make some of the best, most overstuffed shrimp po’boys in New Orleans. Pass on…
British Columbia
Tea joint, local artist venue, hangout, bakery and more – this funky cafe is a great place to let some Kamloops hours slip by. The organic menu changes…
Homer
This quintessential Homer institution has great fresh-baked bread and light snacks. There is a lilting air to the open-kitchen that seems pulled straight…
Dallas
This top Dallas bakery has three locations. It features from-scratch, all-butter cupcakes in banana chocolate chip, Italian cream and red velvet, among…
Kenai Peninsula
Everything in this casual joint is made from scratch: from the buns to the barbecued pork and the pizza dough. It’s a local favorite and a great place to…
Utah
For baked goods that border on ecstasy, Crumb Brothers Artisan Bakery delivers. It also makes gorgeous, crusty organic breads on-site. If you're in town…
San Antonio & Hill Country
Get your streusels, danishes and pretzels here, as well as sandwiches, wraps, soup and daily specials. It's not all German specialties here, but they've…
Hana & East Maui
This fruit stand is the place to pick up Kipahulu-grown coffee, jams and the most incredible array of fruit, from papaya to rambutan. Look for it in the…
Ottawa
Locals rate Saigon Boy as the city's best choice for pho, a Vietnamese soup containing rice noodles with beef or chicken. Other dishes, such as grilled…
New Orleans
At this bustling neighborhood spot, simple bayou and delta dishes – fried catfish, BBQ shrimp and slow-roasted pork – are served with a hint of style…
Portland
Do your grocery shopping wine-in-hand at this gourmet supermarket, housed in a sleek modern building that also contains a bakery, oyster bar, flower shop…
Kelowna
The farmers market has more than 150 vendors, including many with prepared foods. Local artisans also display their wares. It's east of downtown near the…
North Cascades
Stop in for organic groceries, hearty breakfasts, healthy meals such as a quinoa bowl with spinach, roasted veg, tahini and avocado – as well as the best…
Sonora
Set in the middle of town, this low-key place serves huge plates of traditional Mexican cooking. Try the amazing mariscada (seafood platter) or the carne…
Anchorage
This busy southside joint serves up Alaska-sized bowls of excellent pho, great for warming up after a chilly Hillside hike. Options range from vegetarian…
Fort Worth
Since 1928 Fort Worth's only kosher deli has served up classic New York sandwiches. Half the fun's in watching local movers and shakers make and break…
Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo
The macarons at this high-femme Pioneer Square bakery are about as good as they get outside of Paris. Flavors like honey-lavender and chili-mango give…
Kenai Peninsula
Enjoy grand views of the Kenai River Flats as you sup on fresh Alaska seafood, house-made pasta or local greens. The dining is both comfortable and…
Anchorage
This veggie-friendly cafe serves healthy breakfasts and organic salads, soups and sandwiches in a cozy, artsy atmosphere. Many vegan and gluten-free…
Eastern Shore
Serves up tasty crab cakes, flatbread pizza and Cajun-style shrimp on weekends only. There's live music some nights – from old-fashioned brass bands to…
Homer
Local ingredients, fresh seafood and a simple but creative menu make this little joint a locals' favorite. If it's carbs you're after, its hand-tossed…
Jersey Shore
Have a little razzle-dazzle with your ice-cream sundae – the waitstaff belt out Broadway show tunes all night (from 5:30pm Friday to Sunday in June and…
Houston
Soul food served cafeteria-style in the Museum District: think oxtails, ham hocks and ribs – cooked from the, well, soul. The dining room is simple and…
St George
We'd drive much further than 8 miles for the organic locavore fare served here in a stunning red-rock setting. Expect small plates (mahi cake), salads,…
Whitehouse-Crawford Restaurant
Southeastern Washington
Make a beeline for this fine-dining establishment housed in an impressively renovated 1905 woodworking mill. Great local seafood and produce highlight the…
Kanab
French- and Italian-inspired fare such as sea-scallop risotto and braised short-rib stew are served in a casual bistro setting with an open kitchen. Save…
Wasatch Mountains
Mid-mountain, try Collin’s Grill for homemade artisanal soups and breads (make reservations), natural meats that are regionally sourced and grilled Utah…
Honolulu
Located in the heart of Pearl City, this convenient branch of the well-known java joint is a central spot for a quick caffeine fix, a pastry or a light…
Saint John
Combining French flair with local ingredients, this chic, brick-walled bistro is all about flavor. Watch elegant dishes featuring seafood, duck or steak…
Telluride
The second outlet of a no-nonsense taco shop that puts flavor ahead of frills. Its fusion-style tacos, borrowing from Korean BBQ and Asian flavors, will…
Savannah
Lovers of soul food, seafood and breakfast food will get their fill with the simple, hearty plates at this humble hole in the wall. The French toast and…
