Author: Rhett Lawson

I arrived at 5369 S US Highway 127 with an empty stomach and a hopeful spirit, chasing the memory of a meal that once turned a long drive into something…

I first heard about Pier 87 from a friend who swore the crab cakes were road-trip worthy, so I pointed my car toward the creek and promised my appetite a…

Stepping into Roy’s Catfish Hut, tucked along the bustling stretch of US-165 in Kinder, Louisiana, felt like uncovering a hidden treasure that every local seems to swear by. The moment…

Tucked away in Westlake, Ohio, sits a sandwich shop that’s earning serious street cred from both homesick Pennsylvanians and curious locals. The Original Steaks and Hoagies claims to bring authentic…

As a winter wanderer with a deep appreciation for snug, inviting spaces, I’ve always found North Carolina’s small-town restaurants to be reliable beacons of warmth during the chilliest months. These…

Virginia is home to some hidden Italian gems that make you feel as though you’ve wandered straight into Nonna’s warm, bustling kitchen. Allow me to whisk you through a personal…

Utah is a treasure trove of hidden culinary gems—those unassuming, tucked-away spots where flavors burst forth like a surprise party for your taste buds. Scattered across the state, these 12…

Nestled in Taylorsville, Patty Shack might appear as just another stop on your burger quest, but this local favorite delivers patties so juicy and flavorful that residents happily brave any…

Nashville has no shortage of places to grab a bite, but only one burger joint commands lines that stretch out the door like a concert everybody forgot to tell you…

I wandered into Big Time Diner on a gray, rain-soaked Tuesday expecting nothing more than a quick bite and a decent cup of coffee. What I discovered instead was a…

I still remember the first time I bit into a juicy Italian beef at Johnnie’s—gravy dripping down my wrist, giardiniera lighting up my taste buds, and a line of locals…

I learned the hard way that showing up fashionably late to a Pennsylvania pie spot means going home empty-handed. My first visit to a small-town bakery ended with me staring…

I pulled into Doc’s Smokehouse one Thursday night with an empty stomach and sky-high expectations. The second I opened the door, the air wrapped around me like a smoky hug—thick…

I still remember the summer my dad steered his sun-faded Buick down A1A, the ocean breeze rushing in as he promised me the best burger I’d ever taste. Florida in…

Growing up, I believed no one could touch my grandmother’s fried chicken and collard greens. Then I moved to Charleston and found a city full of cooks who stand toe-to-toe…

I’ll never forget standing outside a tiny crab shack on a sweltering July afternoon, watching tourists and locals alike chatting and laughing as they waited their turn. Maryland restaurants have…

I pulled off Route 60 one quiet Saturday morning with low expectations and a growling stomach, but what I found felt like stepping straight into a postcard from 1955. Cliffside…

I’ll never forget the first time I walked into Windhill Pancake Parlor in October and saw a skeleton perched above my table, grinning down at my buttermilk stack. Suddenly breakfast…

I spent three weeks driving through California with one mission: to find the best donuts hiding in the small towns most people speed past without a second glance. Armed with…

Last winter I stood outside a Boise restaurant at 6 a.m., phone in hand, refreshing a booking page like my life depended on it. Idaho might not have the glitz…

Kentucky might be famous for a certain Colonel, but the real fried chicken magic happens far from the bright lights and billboards. It’s found in the tucked-away diners, roadside shacks,…