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Restaurants in USA

  1. A

    Goode Co BBQ

    Belly up to piles of beef brisket, Czech sausage, smoked duck and gallon ice teas in a big ol' barn or out back on picnic tables at this local institution.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Bette's Oceanview Diner

    The diner food is fresh and well-prepared at this hugely popular spot. Table waits can be long, but you can opt to take out from the adjacent deli counter.

    reviewed

  3. Dreamland

    All rib-lovers and barbecue fiends must make their own dreamy and meaty pilgrimage to Birmingham's franchise of Dreamland, an Alabama and Georgia mini-chain.

    reviewed

  4. C

    El Siboney

    This is a rough-and-ready Cuban joint where the portions are big and there's no screwing around with either high-end embellishment or bells and whistles. It's rice, it's beans, it's shredded beef and roasted pork, it's cooked with a craftman's pride, and it's good.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Vaccaro's Pastry

    Vacarro's serves some of the best desserts and coffee in town. The cannoli are legendary, and the gelato and tiramisu are also quite good.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Zachary’s

    The breakfast spot covetous locals don’t want you to know about (hide your guidebook). ‘Mike’s Mess’ is the kitchen-sink standout.

    reviewed

  7. F

    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

    Fried-chicken connoisseurs across the globe twitch in their sleep at night, dreaming about the gossamer-light fried chicken at this downtown concrete bunker. On busy nights, waits can top an hour. So worth it.

    reviewed

  8. G

    Lucky's

    To nibble fancy chops in a high-end steakhouse that is frequented by local celebs, make a reservation at the chic, sometimes-too-hip-for-its-own-good Lucky's .

    reviewed

  9. H

    Cafe Fanny

    North of University Ave is this café owned by Alice Waters. As you'd expect, it serves excellent cafés au lait, homemade pastries and poached-egg dishes.

    reviewed

  10. I

    Chiang Mai

    For a break from seafood and New England fare, head to this simply furnished but locally popular Thai restaurant, which serves satisfying curries and noodle dishes.

    reviewed

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  12. J

    Gates Bar-B-Q

    Another famous KC sauce shack is Gates Bar-B-Q, where it is assumed you'll want a frosted mug of locally-brewed beer with your hickory-smoked, sauce-slathered beef.

    reviewed

  13. Vintage Press

    A cherished Visalia institution since 1966, Vintage Press is elegant, festive and upscale. Have a cocktail while you wait for excellent rack of lamb or filet mignon.

    reviewed

  14. Bagelry

    The bagels here are real (boiled, then baked), and come with fantastic spreads, especially the hummus and egg salad. Check out the bulletin board for local goings-on.

    reviewed

  15. K

    Poogan's Porch

    Dine on sherried crab soup and toast points in the dim, floral- patterned environs of this supposedly haunted Victorian mansion, tucked away on a downtown side street.

    reviewed

  16. L

    Cass Cafe

    The Cass is a bohemian art gallery fused with a bar and restaurant that serves soups, sandwiches and veggie beauties, like the lentil-walnut burger. Service can be fickle.

    reviewed

  17. M

    Ratto's

    If you want to eat outside on a sunny day, grab a sandwich from Ratto's, a vintage Oakland grocery (since 1897) with a deli counter that attracts a devoted lunch crowd.

    reviewed

  18. N

    I'O

    For Lahaina's best waterfront fine dining, stop searching. I'O features nouveau Hawaii cuisine using organic, farm-fresh ingredients and a bounty of just-caught seafood.

    reviewed

  19. O

    Creolina's

    Get transported to the backwaters of Louisiana for some serious Cajun, Creole and jambalaya at this Riverwalk hotspot. The Sunday New Orleans brunch is a wonderful choice.

    reviewed

  20. P

    Big Sky Café

    With the tagline 'analog food for a digital world,' this airy, ecoconscious cafe gets top marks for market-fresh breakfasts (served until 1pm daily), although big-plate dinners trend toward bland.

    reviewed

  21. Q

    New Parthenon

    Flaming saganaki cheese and the cry of 'Opa!' are a Detroit tradition at this bustling Greektown restaurant that commands a loyal following. The grape leaves reign supreme.

    reviewed

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  23. R

    County Line Bar-B-Que

    County Line Bar-B-Que is the original BBQ joint, located in a wood-shack roadhouse off Hwy 360. It serves a helluva hunka beef - the barbecued 12oz rib-eye steak beats all.

    reviewed

  24. S

    Los Arroyos

    For lunch, nab a spot on the red-tile patio at Los Arroyos and enjoy neatly prepared Mexican dishes (alas, chips and salsa are around US$3) and watch the ritzy stroll past.

    reviewed

  25. Java Joe's

    The small menu covers a lot of ground: breakfast pastries, sandwiches, Indian dishes (lotsa lentils) and, of course, cupfuls of coffee. There's live local music many nights.

    reviewed

  26. Standard Baking Co

    For a sweet breakfast treat, wander around to this Old Port bakery and order a blueberry cream scone and a chocolate croissant. Portland's best organic rustic breads are also made here.

    reviewed

  27. T

    Booeymonger

    Create your own sandwich or choose one from the big board. Ingredients are fresh and service is quick, which explains why this local institution is often packed at lunchtime.

    reviewed