Logan Circle, U Street & Columbia Heights
This diner-like spot is a prime place to go before or after a show at the next-door 9:30 club. Standard pizza and wings are the main course, but it's the…
Must-see restaurants in The USA
Indiana
Grab a counter stool, chat to the servers and let the sugar buzz begin at retro, stained-glass-packed Zaharakos, a 1909 soda fountain. The attached museum…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Peacefood is a vegan and vegetarian diner's best friend with its tasty pizzas, roasted vegetable dishes, pan-seared dumplings and other delicacies. It…
East Village & Lower East Side
The epitome of an East Village hole-in-the-wall, Minca focuses all of its attention on the food: cauldron-esque bowls of steaming ramen served with a…
Lighthouse Deli & Ice Cream Shop
Gold Country
The flavors of N’Awlins make this unassuming deli an unexpected delight. The muffeletta – a toasted piece of Cajun paradise that’s stacked high with ham,…
Cape Cod
No, it's not a place to buy pots and pans, but rather the downtown spot for a coffee fix, homemade muffins and sandwiches. Order at the counter and take…
Cape Cod
Just off the Cape Cod Rail Trail, this bustling roadside clam shack dishes out fried seafood that you can crunch and munch at outdoor picnic tables, as…
New Hampshire
This old-school greasy spoon serves up uncomplicated eggs, pancakes, salads, soups and sandwiches. It's all delivered with love and a smile straight to…
Jersey Shore
Wunderkind chef Michael Brennan, a winner of Chefs vs. Cons, is spinning culinary magic from fresh Jersey farm ingredients on this unassuming corner just…
Sonoma Valley
The redone mill on the waterfront houses a few top food and wine choices, including the Wild Goat Bistro, with its open patio seating and fantastic pizzas…
North Carolina Mountains
Beckoning hikers on the Appalachian Trail as it runs through town, this country diner will fuel you up for the day with a giant egg dish, then re-energize…
Russian River Area
Unique in Wine Country, El Coqui serves yummy Puerto Rican food, including stuffed plantains, spicy beans and empanadas. Wash it down with a beer or glass…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Vegetarians, vegans and those who dine with them have been flocking to this unpretentious West Village restaurant for ages. The menu is anchored by large…
The Deserts
This kitchen uses traditional recipes and cooking methods in preparing its Indian and Nepali. Good choices include anything prepared in the tandoor oven…
Gulf Coast
Off the main drag, en route to Eglin base, this unpretentious, predominantly takeout restaurant is famed for its signature sandwiches, fried seafood…
Grand Canyon Region
There's not much ambience but the food here is good, the portions huge and the service fast. For lunch, get a bowl of the tasty pork chile verde. To get…
Albuquerque
The best casual eats within walking distance of Old Town, the friendly Central Grill is both reliable and convenient. Expect New Mexican diner fare:…
Cape Cod
Lots of seafood with impeccable local pedigree is on offer at this modern restaurant by the drawbridge, but it's not all fishy fare: upmarket burgers,…
Cape Cod
True local flavor, with Formica tables, fishers' hours and service with a sassy smile, can be found at this roadside diner just outside of Chatham's…
Northeast Texas
In a cavernous old warehouse near the old train station, exposed brick and hanging memorabilia lend a rustic air to this Southern restaurant, which has…
Central Washington
Head to this homey bakery that's always full of locals for creative sandwiches (the likes of ginger roast beef or Brie and chicken), soups, salads, panini…
Nantucket
A popular stop on the island for tasty and unpretentious grub on the edge of town that's known for its all-day breakfasts (blueberry pancakes, big omelets…
Oakland
Get the day going with oatmeal pancakes or an acai bowl, or maybe sauteed tofu and an excellent avocado eggs Benedict at this sunny, cheerful breakfast…
Nantucket
For the island's best fried clams, cheapest lobster dinners and other seafood treats, head to this combo fish market-clam shack on the south side of town…
Coastal Highway 1
Just great ice cream in fun flavors, from classics such as mocha almond fudge to the very unusual, such as ginger, chai or candy cap mushroom (tastes like…
Western Maine
A big plate of eggplant parmesan with a side of pasta after a day on the slopes has been a Rangeley tradition for some four decades. This boisterous…
Kansas
This Russian deli by the old Santa Fe main line has been serving up simple sandwiches since 1947. The chili (only served Monday to Thursday, September to…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
The big breakfast menu, the good sandwiches, burgers and salads, and the daily specials make the hip and quirky Cateye our favorite Bozeman breakfast…
Hilo
Whether you're seeking locally inspired pastries, gourmet focaccia panini or a wedding cake made to order, this bakery-cafe is sure to please. We dare you…
Northern Virginia
Marketing itself as 'home of the famous cow puddles, mutton buttons, road apples and pig puddles' (huh?), this old-fashioned bakery next to the Safeway is…
Kihei
You'll be greeted by staff when you enter this cozy and homespun cafe in the Island Surf Building. Listen to locals chitchat as you dig into healthy…
South Lake Tahoe & Stateline
Since the '70s, this classic pizza parlor has been hand rolling its housemade dough (cornmeal or whole wheat, anyone?), then piling the pizzas with crafty…
Ozark Mountains
This standby serves up American-style eats – plate lunches and dinners that are of the meat-and-three variety. The food is just alright, but it's right on…
Burlington
Delicious, reasonably priced homemade curries, rice and noodle dishes, accompanied by generous pots of tea, are the specialties at this bright, sunny…
San Diego
A daily market menu (subject to change depending on the catch) of sushi and smoked fish, chowder, and specialties like dungeness crab and chipotle-rubbed…
Cape Cod
Stop in this ultra-popular restaurant, which specializes in creative flatbreads with ingredients such as duck bacon and butternut squash. Even if you're…
Nic's Italian Steak & Crab House
Arizona
You wouldn't really expect an old Chicago vibe – dark, intimate, cozy booths – in Cottonwood, but this joint gets it right. Same goes for the grilled…
Washington Coast
Sharing digs with Nahcotta post office, this small nook serves espresso from Astoria, OR, sandwiches on freshly baked bread, and, on Sundays, the lauded …
Southern Arizona
Formerly Nellie Cashman's in the Russ House Hotel, this cantina serves Mexican fare alongside a few Italian dishes. Eat inside or enjoy a prickly-pear…
The Interior
Besides boasting some excellent taxidermy specimens, the Long Rifle's restaurant has a decent menu of burgers, chicken salads and fish tacos, plus…
