14 Georgia Supper Clubs That Keep Their Tables Filled All Weekend
Georgia knows how to throw a supper party, and these legendary spots prove it every single weekend. From the mountains to the coast, these dining destinations have mastered the art…
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These Classic Chinese Restaurants In Washington That Locals Say Still Do It The Old-School Way
Washington state has a rich history of Chinese immigration and culinary tradition that dates back more than a century. While modern fusion spots pop up everywhere, there’s something magical about…
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Here’s Why This Alabama Steakhouse Still Cooks Every Steak Just Like It Did In The 1940s
Tucked away in Bessemer, Alabama, at 304 19th Street North, the Bright Star Restaurant has been serving up perfectly cooked steaks and Greek-influenced cuisine since 1907. While many restaurants change…
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Idahoans Can’t Stop Talking About The Legendary Fingerling Potato Burgers At This Local Spot
When you think of Idaho, potatoes probably come to mind first, but at Big Jud’s in Boise—located at 1289 Protest Road, Boise, ID 83706—those famous spuds share the spotlight with…
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11 Chicago, Illinois Hole-In-The-Wall Eateries That Locals Don’t Share With Tourists
Chicago’s food scene extends far beyond deep-dish pizza and hot dogs, though those certainly have their place in the state of Illinois’ culinary identity. Tucked away in neighborhoods across the…
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I Hit The Backroads Of California To Try 11 Small-Town Smokehouses (And 6 Were Absolutely Worth The Drive)
California’s backroads hide some of the best-kept secrets in barbecue country, and I spent weeks tracking down smokehouses that locals whisper about like treasure maps. Armed with an appetite and…
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11 Maryland Christmas Crab Feasts Locals Wait All Year For
Maryland and crabs go together like snow and Christmas morning. When December rolls around, locals know the best way to celebrate the season is by cracking open steamed blue crabs…
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10 Texas Small-Town Steakhouses Locals Flock To Every Winter Weekend
When winter winds blow across the Lone Star State, locals know exactly where to warm up: at a genuine Texas steakhouse where the meat is thick, the atmosphere is cozy,…
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I Hit The Backroads Of Louisiana To Visit 14 Hidden Seafood Shacks And 7 Left A Lasting Impression
Traveling Louisiana’s backroads leads to hidden seafood shacks that feel like well-kept secrets. From quiet bayou corners to tucked-away coastal spots, each shack serves seafood bursting with freshness and flavor….
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This Missouri Meat-And-Three Cafeteria Has Side Dishes That Always Steal The Spotlight
You go for the pot pie, but you stay for the sides that politely tap your shoulder and then run the stage. The Piccadilly at Manhattan in St. Louis turns…
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13 Ohio Buffets Locals Say Serve Fried Chicken Exactly The Way It Should Be
Bring your appetite and your stretchy pants, because Ohio’s buffet scene is clucking with crispy confidence. From soulful spreads to small town stunners, locals have strong opinions about where fried…
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These Florida Restaurants Serving Christmas Eve Seafood Feasts Locals Swear By
Holiday cravings tend to follow the tide, and on Christmas Eve in Florida the tide brings seafood worth writing home about. I remember one year a friendly server slipped me…
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11 Florida Steakhouse Chains Famous For Their Spot-On Ribeye
Last summer, I found myself zig-zagging across Florida with one mission: to track down the kind of ribeye that makes you close your eyes after the first bite. What I…
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9 Illinois Comfort Food Restaurants Locals Say Cure Any Bad Day
Illinois is famous for a few things—deep-dish loyalty, weather so unpredictable it should come with a plot twist warning, and enough corn to feed a small galaxy. But if the…
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Inside The Florida Meat And Three Where Every Plate Still Tastes Like Classic Southern Home Cooking
Step inside Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ (1590 E Buena Vista Dr, Orlando, FL 32830, Disney Springs, Florida) and you can almost hear the sizzle of skillets and the clink of…
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9 Colorado All-You-Can-Eat Buffets Worth A Winter Mountain Drive
Winter in Colorado means snow-capped peaks, crisp mountain air, and an appetite that could rival a bear preparing for hibernation. Last January, I found myself driving through a blizzard just…
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This Florida Beachfront Ice Cream Hut Stays Open All Winter And Snowbirds Couldn’t Be Happier
Winter on the Gulf with a cone in hand feels like winning vacation bingo, and Pineapple Willy’s Ice Cream & Treats keeps the sweet streak going when others pack it…
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Iowans Can’t Stop Talking About The Legendary Pork Tenderloin Burgers At This Local Spot
Craving a tenderloin that barely fits the bun and absolutely fills the soul? Smitty’s Tenderloin Shop at 1401 Army Post Rd in Des Moines, Iowa has locals debating crisp levels…
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This Tennessee Restaurant Has Stayed Full For Generations And Regulars Say The Legacy Lives On
Step into Arnold’s Country Kitchen in Tennessee, and you can practically hear the lunch line humming like a well-tuned fiddle. The trays slide, the steam table sings, and you suddenly…
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These Hole-In-The-Wall Missouri Soul Food Restaurants That Locals Swear Are The State’s Best-Kept Secrets
Missouri knows how to keep a secret, especially when it comes to soul food that’ll make your taste buds sing. I stumbled into one of these hidden gems on a…
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12 Texas Thanksgiving Getaways Where The Views Steal The Show
Last Thanksgiving, I drove three hours to watch the sunrise over a canyon, and honestly, it beat any parade on TV. Texas has a knack for turning holidays into visual…
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12 New Jersey Foods Only Locals Truly Appreciate (And Outsiders Never Understand)
Growing up in New Jersey meant defending my food choices to confused out-of-staters who just didn’t get it. From the great Pork Roll versus Taylor Ham debate to explaining why…
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This Kentucky Breakfast Spot Serves Morning Classics So Perfect, Locals Say It’s A State Staple
I rolled into Lexington, Kentucky hungry and hopeful, and Josie’s answered like a sunny Saturday with extra bacon. The line out front told me locals weren’t kidding—this place is a…
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Forget Turkey: The California Thanksgiving Dish Locals Love Even More
I still remember the first time I walked into a California Thanksgiving and saw no turkey on the table. Instead, there was a gorgeous tri-tip roast, bowls of cioppino, and…
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This Kentucky Fried Chicken Joint Is So Classic, Regulars Say The Recipe Hasn’t Changed In Generations
I pulled into Shelbyville, Kentucky, chasing a memory I could almost taste, and the sign for Claudia Sanders Dinner House felt like a friendly wink from history. People swear the…
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These Pennsylvania Carryout Fish Fry Windows Praised For Hot, Crispy Lake Perch
I’ll never forget the first time I bit into a perfectly fried piece of lake perch from a carryout window in Pennsylvania. The golden crust crackled under my teeth, and…
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I Wandered The Backroads Of Kentucky To Visit 9 Mom-And-Pop Diners (And 5 Felt Like Grandma’s Kitchen)
Somewhere between the rolling hills and forgotten highways of Kentucky, I found a treasure map written in grease stains and pie crumbs. My mission was simple: track down the mom-and-pop…
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The Thanksgiving Wildflower Trail In Texas That Surprisingly Peaks This Time Of Year
I came to Lost Maples in Texas for the famous foliage and left raving about the wildflowers that glow like confetti on the Thanksgiving breeze. This trail surprises in late…
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California’s Coastal Eateries Serving Halibut Paired With Fresh Ocean Air
California’s coastline stretches over 800 miles, offering some of the most breathtaking ocean views in the world. What better way to enjoy this natural beauty than by savoring fresh halibut…
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10 Washington Seafood Chains That Locals Swear Are Worth Every Bite
Washington State sits right on the Pacific Ocean, which means fresh seafood flows into restaurants faster than you can say “salmon.” Living here, I’ve watched tourists wander around asking where…
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9 North Carolina Hot Dog Stands Preserving Secret Chili-Slaw Recipes Each Fall
Last October, I found myself standing in line at a tiny hot dog stand in North Carolina, watching steam rise from a perfectly dressed chili dog while locals chatted about…
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10 Texas Tortilla Shops Hand-Pressing Hot Flour All Morning For Breakfast Tacos Done Right
I still remember the first time I bit into a breakfast taco wrapped in a flour tortilla that was warm, pillowy, and made just minutes before. It changed everything I…
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Why Locals Say This Milwaukee, Wisconsin Taco Stand Serves The Best In The Midwest
I showed up to Mazorca Tacos in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a plan and left with a purpose. One bite in and my to-do list turned into a taco do list,…
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Louisiana’s Cornbread Dressing Might Be The State’s Most Underrated Dish
I spent years assuming cornbread dressing was as common as mashed potatoes—until I left Louisiana and discovered the rest of the country had no idea what they were missing. Back…
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This Connecticut Shoreline Restaurant Serves Long Island Sound Views As Elegant As Its Seafood Towers
I came for oysters and left with a camera roll full of sunsets and shellfish glamour shots. Shell & Bones on New Haven Harbor in Connecticut sets the stage with…
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This Georgia Soul Food Kitchen Is Worth Every Mile
I rolled into Atlanta, Georgia with a growling stomach and a playlist that had no right to sound that bold. The Busy Bee Café buzzed onto my radar with promises…
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The Texas Roadhouse So Legendary People Claim The Brisket Has Its Own Fan Club
Picture a steakhouse where the brisket has groupies—not just fans, but actual devotees who text their friends about it. I stumbled into one of these Texas Roadhouse locations on a…
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These Texas Towns Have Food So Good, Locals Actually Want Visitors To Discover Them
Texas isn’t just about big cities and cowboy hats—some of the best food in the Lone Star State hides in small towns where locals guard their favorite spots like treasure….
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This California Headland Lighthouse Feels Like Brushstrokes On The Sea
Along Highway 1, where the horizon blurs between sea and sky, Pigeon Point Lighthouse appears like a painted detail come to life: white tower, black cap, and the Pacific stretching…
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This Timeless Mississippi Drive-In Serves BBQ Sandwiches That Haven’t Changed Since the Start
In Tupelo, Mississippi, Johnnie’s Drive-In has been serving up longtime favorite, traditional-style BBQ sandwiches since 1945. While other restaurants chase trends and reinvent menus, this classic spot has stayed true…
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This Maryland Hoagie Shop Is So Popular, People Drive Across State Lines To Get One
I’ll never forget the first time I drove past the Delaware–Maryland border just for a sandwich. My friend swore up and down that Sonny’s Italian Market & Deli in Elkton,…
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9 Alabama Bayfront Restaurants Serving Catfish With A Side Of Southern Charm
There’s something magical about eating fresh catfish while watching the sun dip below Alabama’s beautiful bayfront waters. I remember my first visit to the Alabama Gulf Coast, where I discovered…
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9 Illinois Food Sayings That Outsiders Never Quite Figure Out
Illinois has a language all its own, especially when it comes to food. From ordering a hot dog the right way to knowing what to call your carbonated beverage, locals…
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The Forgotten Cotton Town In Georgia That Feels Trapped In The 1800s
I stumbled upon Apalachee quite by accident during a road trip through Madison County, and honestly, it felt like I’d driven straight through a tear in time. This tiny Georgia…
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8 Alabama Restaurants Where The Kitchen Turns Off The Fryers Once The Food’s Gone
There’s something magical about restaurants that cook just enough food for the day and then call it quits. I remember driving two hours to a barbecue joint only to find…
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The Most Unique Tunnel In Florida Comes With A History Buried Beneath The Sand
Most people think of Florida as a land of sunshine, beaches, and theme parks — but hidden beneath the New River in Fort Lauderdale lies something completely unexpected: the Henry…
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9 Hidden California Burger Joints Serving Double Cheeseburgers Worth Every Bite
California isn’t just about fancy farm-to-table spots and celebrity chef restaurants. Some of the best burgers in the Golden State hide in unassuming corners, where locals line up for double…
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This Under-The-Radar California Indian Spot Serves Chicken Tikka Locals Say Beats Anything In L.A.
Somewhere between Fresno’s farmland and the endless hum of Highway 99, I pulled over at a modest roadside spot called Punjabi Dhaba—and accidentally discovered culinary gold. From the outside, it…
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These Maryland Drive-In Burger Joints Are So Good, Locals Refuse To Let Them Fade Away
Maryland might be famous for crab cakes and Old Bay seasoning, but locals know the real treasure lies in the state’s legendary drive-in burger joints. These nostalgic spots have been…
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8 Forgotten Ghost Towns In Illinois That Are Quietly Fascinating
Illinois is famous for Chicago’s skyline and Abraham Lincoln’s legacy, but hidden across the Prairie State are dozens of abandoned towns frozen in time. These forgotten communities once buzzed with…
