Miracle of Science Bar & Grill
Cambridge
With all the decor of your high-school science lab, this bar and grill was a pioneer of geek chic. The menu takes the form of the periodic table posted on…
Must-see restaurants in The USA
San Juan Islands
More popular with tourists than with locals, Enzo's is, however, a great stop for a good cup o' joe or scoop of gelato. If you're just off the ferry, you…
Cape Cod
This simple seafood spot, attached to a fish market, has outdoor picnic tables and serves the perfect lobster roll: huge, overflowing with sweet chunks of…
Kihei
–The shrimp tacos as this bustling taco truck are little pockets of heaven. Dee-lish. And yes, you might have to wait if there's a crowd but remember this…
Aspen
Authentic Italian cooking and festive Mediterranean flair have been the mainstay of this mini-mall kitchen for more than a decade. The menu is seasonal,…
Northern Minnesota
Try this big, slick brewpub in the main visitor hub of Canal Park for a predictable list of sandwiches, burgers and nachos. It does have a couple of…
Seattle
This family-run Mediterranean restaurant that specializes in pizzas and calzones with thick, garlicky crusts is the definition of a neighborhood…
Northeast Florida
This classic waterfront spot does tasty seafood with a view out to the breeze-kissed water. Enjoy a drink and some blackened Mahi or a basket of shrimp,…
Scottsdale
Mastro's is gunning for the title of best seafood in the Valley of the Sun, and we think it may deserve the crown. Part of an upscale chain linking major…
Cape Cod
Corner Store's name and location (a charming storefront complete with a covered porch) are all nostalgia, but what it offers is a modern make-your-own…
Kodiak Island
Dependable pizza has been a long time coming to Kodiak, and when Royal Baron Pizza replaced a Domino's that formerly occupied the space, the town was…
Wisconsin
Situated on the second level of the Lambeau Field atrium, adjacent to the stadium, this is a decent lunch choice to pair with a stadium tour or visit to…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
This little yellow take-out window adjoining Sueoka’s grocery store, is the smart place to order that picnic lunch, be it teriyaki burgers, fish‘n‘chips…
Nantucket
This converted railroad car, a vestige of the actual railroad that sank in the sands of Nantucket, dishes up consistently good food. Classic dinner mains…
Mammoth Lakes
Bavarian chalet–style restaurant conveniently located at the bottom of Mammoth Mountain, next to Panorama Gondola, opposite the Main Lodge. Serves…
Martha's Vineyard
These days it's more famous for its T-shirts than its food, but this legendary eatery packs a crowd. Just a short walk from the ferry, it's handy for…
Yosemite National Park
The small, rustic dining room of the White Wolf Lodge is open for a buffet breakfast and in the evening for family-style dinners inside or on the front…
Juneau
This casual eatery (one of two restaurants on Douglas Island) serves up 15 different types of burgers, including a Boring Burger. But if it’s dinner, skip…
New Orleans
This fresh seafood, dairy and produce market is run by the community organization Sankofa, and is the only retailer of its kind on the Lower Ninth Ward…
Nashville
Longtime Nashvillians swear by this always busy Greek diner, where the gyros and souvlaki will have you yelling yasou...or at least asking for another…
Boston
This family-run Italian joint is one of Boston’s best-kept secrets. But those in the know keep coming back for more – staff seem to know everyone by name,…
Nevada
Not as dietarily ascetic as the name would suggest, this casual cafe does a brisk business in cakes and pastries (on display in a huge case), as well as…
South End & Chinatown
Taiwan Cafe is a few steps off the main drag, so you might not have to wait quite as long for the excellent soup dumplings and other Taiwanese specialties…
Ohio
Stop by this funky little restaurant in Laurelville for Jo’s famous melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts. Oh, and for the Hot Mess, a mix of eggs, biscuit,…
Washington, DC
For cheap Indian – especially cheap Indian vegetarian – food in Downtown DC, this is the place to be. Merzi's setup is simple: choose a base (roti, rice,…
Arizona
This popular brewpub across from Courthouse Plaza works well for families. Burgers, potpie, pizza, and fish and chips are on the menu, and the weekly…
Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
Consider the chicken mole plate, contemplate the tacos and tamales, then order an authentic torta smeared with black-bean paste and piled with avocado,…
Streetcar Suburbs
The menu here offers regional dishes that will redefine your concept of what constitutes Chinese food. Cold appetizers such as the five-spice tofu or the…
Mammoth Cave National Park
Order at the counter and then grab one of the small tables to chow your pizza with red sauce, baked spaghetti, chicken alfredo and cheese-topped…
Los Angeles
Across from Avalon's golf course and en route to the botanic gardens, this snack bar is nothing fancy (omelets, burgers and such served outdoors), but the…
Montana
More coffee shop than bookstore, you'll find enough on the menu to fill you up, and just enough on the shelves to entertain you during those lazy days in…
Jackson
Fresh and unpretentious, this upstairs pizzeria serves its pizzas on the thinner side. Try topping yours with briny kalamata olives or fragrant bison…
Lihuʻe
Swing by this grocery store, which sells to-go salads, sandwiches, plate lunches and sushi. It has a smoothie bar and a poke (cubed raw fish mixed with…
Spokane
Under new management, this newly renovated upscale dining room in the neo-industrial confines of Kirtland Cutter's old steam plant serves everything from…
Cape Cod
This former ship's chandlery is more than 200 years old, so you can feel as elegant as your surroundings as you tuck into brick chicken, Moroccan-inspired…
Las Vegas
An authentic Chinese dining option at the Gold Coast casino, Noodle Exchange banks on quick service, a casual atmosphere and unbeatable lunch specials…
Hawaiʻi the Big Island
The dishes served in this tiny and cute restaurant with world-class views are made-to-order with fresh ingredients, some of which are grown in the organic…
Sacramento & the Central Valley
This excellent pit stop offers seasonal fruits and nuts from May to November, but the best deals are in the adjacent packing house, where you can barter…
Southwest Gulf Coast
A casual eatery by the docks and fish-cleaning stations, Cortez Kitchen is the kind of place to sit, drink some beer and feast on fresh grouper sandwiches…
New Mexico
This rambling old adobe was here before Mesilla itself, and became a Butterfield stagecoach stop in the 1850s. Now standing at the corner of the Plaza, it…
