New York City
This old-school pizza parlor has been in the same family since 1924, as the wall of photos attests. Toppings are basic and traditional (pepperoni,…
Must-see restaurants in The USA
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn & Dumbo
A simple, wholesome all-vegetarian buffet is served in the basement of a Hare Krishna temple, nourishing devoted vegheads and downtown workers who seek an…
East Village & Lower East Side
Providing no-fuss sushi with fresh daily specials in the heart of the East Village, Kanoyama is a local favorite that has so far been overlooked by the…
Santa Fe
Hole-in-the-wall turned country-hip, this is a weekend hot spot for folks heading to or from Tesuque Flea Market. If you’re hungry and in a hurry, grab a…
Silver Lake & Echo Park
Popular, loft-like Sage dishes out organic vegan fare, from a spicy buffalo-cauliflower salad and tempeh-loaded burger, to tacos stuffed with jackfruit …
Galveston
The historic building may be elegant, with fern-studded colonnades and high wood ceilings, but the tasty comfort food and counter service are down-home…
Eastern Sierra
Named for a fish found in Death Valley, this small cafe at the back of Spellbinder Books is an excellent place for breakfast or lunch or for whiling away…
Washington, DC
Obelisk's small and narrow dining room feels almost like eating at someone’s kitchen table. The set-course Italian feasts are prepared with first-rate…
Gold Coast
Chandler’s delivers sophisticated meat and fish dishes to white-clothed tables, but in a casual, knotty-pine-paneled room. The menu changes based on what…
Queens
Follow the scent of chargrilled decadence (not to mention the plumes of smoke wafting along 31st St) to this celebrated food truck, one of the best in…
Nashville
Hurry up and wait for gussied up, gourmet versions of an American classic: the grilled cheese sandwich. It's done up here in versions so satisfying, you…
West Texas
We love this friendly little walk-up counter at La Posada Milagro, where you can find pastries, breakfast burritos, lunches and what might just be the…
Chicago
Jin Ju throws a culinary curveball by tempering Korean food to Western tastes. The minimalist candlelit interior echoes softly with downbeat techno, and…
Illinois
This Serbian–American venture offers a lovely, dimly lit bar and restaurant serving a melange of Mediterranean and Balkan-influenced fare. The beet and…
Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood
Modern, woody, warm – this gastropub is a good standby if you're catching a film at the adjoining Landmark Theatres. The menu's focus is quality comfort…
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
All hail the oddball masterpieces on this little shop's ever-changing menu. Will it be the goat's cheese cashew caramel flavor or the sassafras rum raisin…
Faubourg Marigny & Bywater
The St Roch Market was once the seafood and produce market for a working-class neighborhood. But after it was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, it…
Chicago
This sprawling, sunny-orange restaurant beloved by South Loop college students brings eco-conscious fast-food eaters the goods they crave: burgers made…
Kihei
Wondering whether to order the seafood chowder? You should. This hearty treat primes the palate for the top-notch fresh seafood served in this busy fish…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Toss aside ordinary salads. For $13.95, build a mighty mound of organic produce, topped with six fixings, including artisan cheeses, caramelized onions,…
The Haight & Hayes Valley
Organic pub grub and home-brew samplers keep conversation flowing at communal tables, while grass-fed burgers satisfy stoner appetites in booths – it's…
Waikiki
Hit this simple noodle shop at lunchtime and you’ll have to strategically elbow aside Japanese tourists toting Gucci and Chanel bags just to sit down…
Philadelphia
This dining car and bar complex has been a fixture on Spring Garden St since the 1950s. It was revamped by new owners in 2007, with the dining car…
French Quarter
As one (albeit inebriated) local raved, 'You come here, you get the burger.' But it's true: the meat is like umami condensed into a patty. Then there’s…
Las Vegas
At chef Michael Mina's casual gastropub, don't let the cabin-in-the-woods decor, with plaid-patterned booths and wooden-slat walls, fool you…
Wynwood & the Design District
The service is friendly and the cooking is first-rate at this lively little Wynwood saloon. The kitschy southwest-themed joint (with wagon-wheel…
Atlanta
This European-style cafe has given Atlantans a dose of high-society class since 1971. The austere atmosphere, punctuated by crystal chandeliers and turn…
Denver
This outstanding oyster bar and nouveau French restaurant combines organic sensibilities with modern takes on French classics. There’s a hanging sculpture…
Louisville
The best thing to do on a warm afternoon in Louisville is to make your way to this uber-hip converted NuLu service station (accented by two kissing…
Greater Orlando
Housed in an ornate underwater grotto with giant windows and running water and overlooking a lake, this is a more upmarket experience and the best of the…
Japantown, Fillmore & Pacific Heights
The Mad Hatter would feel right at home at this tea shop inside New People - kids feed their dolls teensy cupcakes, bunny-eared cosplayers clink teacups…
Gold Coast
Chef Jonathan Fyhrie offers an elegant and romantic dining experience for just six lucky tables. The evening starts with the chef drawing the curtains and…
Upper Keys
Just off the beaten path, Shipwreck's is a local-loving joint littered with nautical gear and dollar bills stapled to the walls, with a breezy open-air…
Downtown, Civic Center & SoMa
All signs say San Francisco: barkeeps wear white jackets over their tats, couples canoodle around a fireplace salvaged from the 1906 earthquake, and lunch…
North Beach & Chinatown
Generations of North Beachers have entrusted the most important meal of the day to Mama and Papa Sanchez, whose sunny Victorian storefront diner has…
Cajun Country
Blu Basil takes your standard Vietnamese restaurant and gives it a slick, nightclub-meets-Asian restaurant aesthetic that is outshone by some frankly…
Western Maine
This funky orange bungalow is a morning must for espresso-based drinks, and draws a loyal local crowd. It also serves wholegrain baked goods, croissants,…
Downtown, Civic Center & SoMa
Last time you enjoyed casual Mexican dining this much, there were probably balmy ocean breezes and hammocks involved. Instead, you're steps away from SoMa…
Northern New Jersey
The granddaddy of all Portuguese–Spanish restaurants seems to sprawl forever: the outdoor bar and stage are the center of the action on match days at Red…
West Maui
The Maui outpost of chef Roy Yamaguchi’s upscale dining empire sits inside the golf-course clubhouse at the Kaʻanapali Resort. Views of the greens are a…
