Knoxville
Founded as a market in 1946, this neighborhood gathering place in North Knoxville added a restaurant and bakery over the years. Today, folks fill the…
Must-see restaurants in The USA
South Kona Coast
This clean, cozy cafe has a back porch for sitting, watching geckos and sipping strong Kona coffee while dining on salads, sandwiches, bagels, scrambles,…
Central Colorado
The buffalo burger – all-natural, free of antibiotics and growth hormones – is the way to go at this Western-style place on the main drag. The historic…
Oklahoma
Despite the name (and pervasive chicken-themed decor), this funky restaurant is all about hand-tossed pizza pies and submarine sandwiches. Its claim to…
Hudson Valley
This trattoria near the water in Kingston's Rondout district offers up old-world charm and classic Italian dishes with just a dash of modernity. All of…
Buffalo
The story goes that Buffalo wings (deep-fried chicken wings in a spicy sauce) were invented here in 1964, although the restaurant has since changed…
Southern Nevada
Icy cold margaritas are a great way to cool down after a day in the desert sun. Follow them with old-school Mexican favorites (tacos, enchiladas, fajitas,…
Mount Desert Island
One of the better restaurants on the harbor end of downtown, Galyn's does tasty upscale comfort food, like baked Brie, pan-seared duck breast, seafood…
Oakland
You'll catch the sweet, smoky scent of Roderick's from miles away, which will get you properly salivating for its barbecue, which folks will line up for…
Carnival World & Seafood Buffet
Las Vegas
Las Vegas' largest all-around buffet is found at Rio, with stir-fries, pizza, a taco bar and house-made gelato. There's a $15 seafood add-on for those who…
Spokane
Situated on a leafy street corner in the upscale residential Browne's Addition neighborhood, the Elk is a favorite local pub with a menu of sandwiches,…
Back Bay
Pleasantly situated inside the Boston Public Library, this informal cafe serves croissants, muffins, bagels, scones and pastries to start off the day,…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
The Western bar and Mexican steakhouse at the Cinnamon Lodge serves excellent food, including good chiles rellenos and bacon-wrapped cream-cheese…
Kailua
This Thai-Vietnamese joint will soothe your soul with its earth-toned decor, avocado-colored bar and tropical-flower prints on the wall. The pho …
Martha's Vineyard
This small cafe opened in 2018 and has been a welcome addition to Menemsha's otherwise limited restaurant scene. It specializes in hearty sandwiches and…
Rhode Island
This low-slung yellow shack is situated a block north of the Jamestown village center. It houses a community bakery and, on Saturdays and Sundays only, a…
Albuquerque
This 18th-century adobe complex makes the nicest setting for a meal near the Plaza, and it has a well-shaded patio. Besides New Mexican favorites such as…
Las Vegas
From French chef Hubert Keller of San Francisco's Fleur de Lys, this soaring space, outfitted with linen curtains and exposed-brick walls, specializes in…
Southwest Gulf Coast
The breezy upstairs deck is a long-standing favorite for a reliable sunset meal with Gulf views; go for either grilled seafood or sticky-sweet barbecue…
Upper Peninsula
It's tough to beat the broasted chicken, bacon cheeseburgers and hand-cut French fries that this food trailer rustles up. A couple of tables outside offer…
Catskills
Next to the Catskill Distilling Company is this separate restaurant/saloon where the menu plays up to local music-festival lore, with dishes such as the…
Nantucket
Gluten-free baked goods, organic smoothies, veggie wraps and damn good coffee can all be found at this cute cafe in the center of the island. It is most…
Alabama
Beyond serving nice pizza – we're partial to the shrimp and pesto – the Ravenite is both a family-friendly joint if you have kids in tow, and later at…
Southwest Gulf Coast
This colorful island cafe goes heavy on the cow puns, offering a cheery 'at-moo-sphere' and tons of options, from 'cowabunga' breakfast to 'udderly great'…
Virginia
Locals know it as TJs, and head here on special occasions to enjoy tasty Italian-inspired dishes. The wine list is seriously good, featuring pinot noirs…
Mississippi
This cute whitewashed dining room is chockablock with knickknacks and artistic touches. The menu borrows from local tastes – think grilled chicken…
Central Colorado
This uber-popular and superfriendly Salida sandwich shop makes for a good lunch – try out specialties like the Don Draper (pastrami, horseradish Havarti,…
Chicago
Scenesters and the occasional celebrity glam it up while swirling specialty cocktails and forking into pan-Asian dishes and sushi, set against a backdrop…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
Fish-and-chips is a simple meal often done badly – but not here. Slam down your order for Alaskan cod at the front entry and take your food up to the top…
Salt Lake City
It's hard to beat the romance built into this creaky stone cottage. Eclectic vintage china and local art lining the walls give it an even more creative…
Logan Circle, U Street & Columbia Heights
Red Rocks is a comfy neighborhood option where irregularly shaped, brick-fired pizzas hit the tables. You won't be shocked by any of the ingredients, but…
Cape Cod
Hearty, healthy comfort food, prepared with seasonal ingredients and lots of love. Look for satisfying hash for breakfast, lovingly prepared sandwiches,…
Northern Minnesota
Sink your teeth into a beer-battered walleye sandwich or the Boathouse version of poutine (French fries topped with beef brisket, bacon, cheese curds and…
Northeastern Oregon
This longtime local favorite of meals prepared in a 1980s style that you'd hoped was a thing of the past – stick with classics like prime rib and pasta…
Hawaiʻi the Big Island
By the post office and an auto-parts store, this community grocery store sells hot food and sandwiches and a decent variety of goods and fresh produce,…
Eastern Sierra
In the southern part of town, this excellent mom-and-pop bakery serves locally roasted coffee, breakfast sandwiches on freshly baked bagels with local…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
At this straightforward, small-town produce market – one of the countywide Sunshine Markets – no shopping is allowed before the whistle blows. It had…
Austin
Kenneth Threadgill's original restaurant and hootenanny palace in North Austin is where Janis Joplin once performed. Settle in for down-home Southern fare…
Upper East Side
This intimate neighborhood trattoria serves fresh, regionally inspired dishes and housemade pastas by Roman chef Sandro Fioriti (ignore the Italian menu…
Disneyland Resort
This counter-service collection of restaurants shows off some of California's ethnic cuisines (Chinese, Mexican etc) as well as hearty soups in sourdough…
