Faubourg Marigny & Bywater
You'll find casual yet refined Chinese in this Creole shack, which boasts a dining room and a menu that is small and delicious. Elegant steamed bao …
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Phoenix
The American Indian treat known as an elephant ear or Navajo taco is a flat piece of fried dough topped with meat, beans and veggies, or, for dessert,…
Northern New Jersey
A variety of delicious Italian plates and desserts, but when it says 'Largest Slice in the State' on the awning, ya gotta try it, no? And the shovel…
Vail
It’s a splurge, but then all of Vail is a splurge – and this is a worthy one. Where else in town can you slurp black mussels and follow it up with lobster…
Oʻahu
It may be slightly indelicately named, but if you're into Hawaiian-style plate lunches then the Oʻahu mini chain Fatboy's ticks all the boxes. The garlic…
Ohio
The Southern-style barbecue here isn’t going to change your life, but it’s good enough to satisfy hungry carnivores. Neon beer signs glow on the walls,…
New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
You can get a cheap-as-chips hot dog here, plus there's barbecue on the weekends and creek-side seating to boot. Yet with all that said, it's the pies…
Pioneer Square, International District & SoDo
Various words spring to mind when thinking of Cafe Paloma: Bistro. Eggplant. Casual. Friendly. Turkish. Meze. Music. Lemonade. Falafel. If any of this…
South Carolina
It's weird to come to Murrells Inlet's 'restaurant row' and not spring for seafood, but who are we to judge? The gut-busting lunch buffet here is down…
Cleveland
The name doesn't lie – it's the best pho in town, where Cleveland foodies go to get their fix. It's nothing fancy, just a couple of plain rooms filled…
Martha's Vineyard
If you're wondering what Biscuits specializes in, you needn't look further than its name. This Southern-inspired breakfast and lunch spot is a favorite…
Marin County
It's pricey, but this little cafe near the park entrance uses mostly organic and locally sourced ingredients in its melty grilled cheese sandwiches,…
South Kohala
A pair of friendly brothers run this Hapuna Beach concession stand, which sells enormous fish tacos, burgers and other variations of food that all go down…
Washington Coast
A view-filled place right on the river, Beaches has a bit of a cookie-cutter corporate feel but gets points for its cheery service and great happy hour…
Monterey
Watch otters play outside the bay-view windows at this floating seafood kitchen on the wharf. Stick with the classics like creamy clam chowder, grilled…
Aspen & the Maroon Bells
If you’re into tapas and wine, you’ll enjoy this Spanish-flavored joint set in a renovated old Victorian. It offers a range of tapas, including Manipla…
Sequoia National Park
A small, basic cafe serving deli sandwiches, coffee made from locally roasted beans, hot chai tea and fresh-squeezed juices and baked goods. Their bagels…
Boston
If you ever wondered exactly what constitutes a 'shoppe' with a double-p-e, this is it. Come to Lulu's for old-fashioned, high-end sweet treats like fancy…
San Antonio & Hill Country
Grab some fried pickles and play a game of ping-pong, or enjoy a burger and beer while watching a game of horseshoes out on the patio. No surprise the…
Las Vegas
All clowning aside, this old-school establishment inside Circus Circus takes itself very seriously. Oil paintings of cows and neo-Victorian stained-glass…
White Mountains
Locals flock to this no-frills eatery for hearty early breakfasts and late-lunch sandwiches, such as roast turkey and meat loaf with gravy. Lunch specials…
Midcoast Maine
Watch the world go by while you sip coffee and dig into a skillet breakfast of eggs, chorizo and Monterey Jack cheese. In a former apothecary shop in…
Upper Northwest DC
Family-run, this Lebanese restaurant has been serving mezes, kibbe, shawarma and other traditional dishes for more than three decades. It’s pretty routine…
French Quarter
A local favorite since 1950, Johnny’s is the only traditional po’boy joint around. It's all checkered tablecloths, hustle, bustle and good food served by…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Nestled on a quiet Village street, this shop offers dozens of delicious sandwich choices as well as salads, panini, empanadas and desserts. Get a roasted…
Atlanta
Though the design overkill feels a bit like dining inside a hungover piñata, this festive Downtown Castleberry Hill cantina is popular. Despite its quiet…
Las Vegas
Got a hankering for crispy, thin-crust pizza handmade from authentic Neapolitan-flour dough right before your eyes? This Strip-front pizza shop will more…
Portland
Delicious Norwegian wraps come with savory stuffings (meatballs, sausage, house-smoked salmon and mushroom-hazelnut patties) or sweet fillings such as…
Gulf Coast
While there are a lot of restaurants in Apalachicola, the town was in serious need of a simple sandwich spot. Enter: Bite Me Deli, with its fish tacos,…
Sacramento
The classy roadhouse vibe suits this historic railway stop, where you can get passable BBQ and soak in the mix of local characters, families and wayward…
Alabama
The Side by Side is one of those locally sourced places that wears its rustic pride on a contemporary sleeve; the interior is brightly lit and airy, a…
Sonoma
Right on Sonoma's main plaza, this beloved cafe and boulangerie has amazing baked breads – perfect for that little picnic you're planning – plus a good…
Washington Coast
Stock your coolers with a sailor’s snack of delicious bivalve mollusks, plus razor clams, shrimp and live crabs, at this family-owned institution just a…
San Diego
A subdued, romantic setting for Italian dining, plus a great wine list, presented by black-tied waiters. It’s known for steaks, seafood dishes like shrimp…
Birmingham
An inky interior and red highlights set the scene at this ramen shop, where you can find noodles, Japanese beer, sake and plenty of punk rock. The ramen's…
Gulf Coast
Refreshingly human-scale compared to some of the corporate-behemoth restaurants on Destin's main strip, this longtime local favorite serves up simple…
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Located in the parking lot opposite the Mariposa Museum & History Center, this Mexican food truck is a local favorite and has the cheapest menu in town…
Knoxville
Fresh and local is the mantra at this Market Sq stalwart, which serves solid, if not mind-blowing, pizzas. Bright and spare with loads of tables, the…
Cambridge
Turns out, you don't have to go to the North End for Italian food. This Central Sq neighborhood favorite showcases its own delectable concoctions…
Sedona
Look for the kokopelli on the window, then step inside and nab a seat – quickly, if it's Sunday morning (the place bustles with locals squeezing in…
