Must see restaurants in The USA

Lines can get long at this Cuban take-out spot far from Ballard's commercial center, but the wait is worth it to finally sink your teeth into a perfectly…

Specializing in yuzu shio, ramen made with clear chicken broth, this wildly popular outpost of a Tokyo-based restaurant chain also serves sushi rolls,…

Sitting 2300ft above sea level is the best of Alyeska Resort’s six restaurants and bars. The hotel tram will take you to an evening of gourmet dining and…

Upscale burger shack Small Cheval does one thing and it does it well – serve up delicious all-beef patties, with or without cheese, and a side of golden…

Pastries come with pedigree at Thoroughbread – they're creations of Michelin-starred Michel Suas, founder of the San Francisco Baking Institute. If you're…

Our most recent visit featured scallops with blackened bacon so perfect that they were celestial. Also enjoy wood-grilled leg of lamb, handmade cavatelli…

In mfk's teeny space it feels like you're having a romantic meal at the seaside in Spain. Dig into crunchy prawn heads, garlicky octopus and veal…

This romantic countryside cafe flaunts Euro style with American overtones. Think tasty and creative – chef Miguel Carrillo serves up Duck Two Ways (seared…

A family-run classic on a leafy residential street, Tufano’s serves old-school Italian fare for modest prices. Blackboards carry a long list of daily…

Three shared tables occupy this elegantly rough-hewn spot, where sushi is served with a spin (guacamole rolls, salmon bowls flecked with yuzu wasabi and…

Carriage House (which is located in a renovated carriage house, natch) serves brunch throughout the week. The menu is full of delicious sandwiches …

Designed by Emeril Lagasse, Delmonico Steakhouse is a reliable classic on the Venetian's restaurant row. Big oak doors open into a vaulted ceiling space…

It’s a hole-in-the-wall, but charismatic Charles Gabriel makes some of the best fried chicken in the city. Crisp and beautifully seasoned, it’s served…

Fans of this mini-chain line up for manapua (Hawaii version of Chinese-style steamed or baked buns) stuffed with anything from char siu (Chinese barbecued…

A Key West icon, this tiny grocery store and deli fires up some of the best Cuban-style espresso this side of Miami. Join locals over early-morning cafe…

The bingo-parlor dining room of the Manago is an iconic Big Island experience. It feels like an early-20th-century diner, but one made for South Kona's…

A Brazilian-focused Latin fusion restaurant, Esperanto's vibrant green facade and large patio recall the gritty glory days of Alphabet City, before the…

Tweeting away on SoHo's western fringe, skinny Charlie Bird is all about local produce, rustic Italian know-how and clever homespun twists. Mingle at the…

Reserve well in advance to dine and drink in this smart ‘tapas and wine’ restaurant, which is Hanalei’s most chef-driven spot. It typically takes four or…

In 1994 chef-owner Greg Higgins opened the doors to one of Portland's groundbreaking restaurants. These days, Higgins feels more classically elegant than…