Restaurants

Virginia is home to buffets where fried chicken reigns supreme, drawing locals who know a perfectly crispy, juicy piece when they taste one. I visited spots where the chicken comes…

Alaska is home to seafood that keeps locals and travelers alike coming back for more, and some spots are so popular reservations vanish fast. I visited restaurants where salmon, halibut,…

I hit Waldo right before four, because Chissy’s opens then and the clock moves quicker than a hungry crowd. I once made a mistake by arriving at 6:45 and watched…

I pulled into 13843 E Highway 94 with low expectations and an empty stomach, and Monte Ne Inn Chicken greeted me like a friendly neighbor waving from a wide front…

Finding a restaurant that has stood the test of time is rare, but Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth has been serving up comfort food since 1928. This family-owned gem has been passed…

Some restaurants serve food, but others serve memories that stick with you long after the last bite. Hidalgo’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Homestead, Florida, has been doing exactly that…

In a state famed for its taverns and their legendary burgers, calling one “the best” is a bold claim – and a challenge. Yet, consistently, the burger from The Old…

When you think of New England dining, images of fresh lobster and generous seafood feasts probably come to mind. At Flaming Grill & Buffet in the Boston area, those dreams…

Picture a place where the coffee never stops flowing and the smell of fresh cinnamon rolls fills the air at 3 in the morning. The Frontier Restaurant in Albuquerque has…

Michigan knows how to do burgers right. From Detroit’s legendary sliders to lakeside joints serving up juicy patties, the Great Lakes State has earned its reputation as burger heaven. These…

Massachusetts is home to some of the most authentic Italian dining experiences outside of Italy itself. These family-owned gems have been passed down through generations, bringing old-world recipes and warm…

Florida’s coastline stretches over 1,300 miles, offering countless opportunities to enjoy fresh seafood while watching the sun dip below the horizon. Waterfront dining transforms an ordinary meal into an unforgettable…

Pietro’s in St. Louis Hills carries itself with the kind of confidence that only comes from doing the same things well for a very long time. Since 1960, families have…

Alaska taught me that great food here hides in the in-betweens. I’ve stepped out of the car on glacier mornings and smelled something warm drifting from a tiny café that…

Step onto Sip Avenue and you can spot Mi Mariachi before you see the sign, the scent of warm spice drifts toward the sidewalk like an invitation. Inside, the room…

I showed up at In-N-Out Burger in Tempe, Arizona, thinking I’d beat the rush, and the rush politely laughed in my face. The line looked like a desert mirage that…

I shouldn’t even be telling you this, but Bertha’s Soul Food Bar & Grill in Baltimore, Maryland, is the kind of spot friends whisper about and enemies never learn. I…

I didn’t just visit Dreamland Bar-B-Que—I committed to it, like a fan camping out for tickets and brisket in the heart of Alabama. The line outside felt like a pep…

I came for the ribs and stayed for the legend—Pappy’s Smokehouse turned my lunch break into a full-blown Missouri pilgrimage. When a line wraps around 3106 Olive Street in St….

Tucked on Central Ave in St. Pete, Florida, Il Ritorno proves that small footprint and big flavor can share the same plate without arguing. I slipped in on a weeknight…

I came for the sunsets and stayed because my taste buds refused to leave. Tampa, Florida’s chatterbox is buzzing about one waterfront spot in particular, and after one bite, I…

I walked into Roaming Rooster on Bladensburg Road in Washington, D.C., expecting lunch and left with a minor life event. The line moved like a well-oiled fryer, and every person…

I came hungry and left spiritually upgraded—corn can do that when it’s hand-pressed and sizzling by sunrise. In New Mexico, La Mexicana Tortilla Company wakes up the griddle while most…

I grew up believing fried chicken had only one true form: the version made by my grandmother, Mrs. Betty. It was a flawless specimen, golden-brown, seasoned with love (and maybe…

Low tide rolls in with that unmistakable salt-and-sparkle scent along Main Street, and if you listen closely, you’ll catch the soft hiss of a fryer working its magic. Skipper’s sits…

Lexington, Kentucky knows how to serve up comfort food that makes your taste buds sing and your heart feel full. Soul food here is not just about filling your belly;…

New Orleans is famous for its beignets, po-boys, and gumbo, but the real magic happens at spots where locals gather away from the tourist crowds. I remember stumbling into a…

I realized I was in real danger the day my nephew dared me to outrun a conveyor of crab legs, a challenge that awakened every competitive bone in my seafood-loving…

Tucked along Route 60 in Vinita, Oklahoma, sits a small restaurant that has become legendary for serving some of the best fried chicken in the state. Hi-Way Cafe draws crowds…

Last summer, I loaded up the truck and set out on a smoky mission across Virginia’s hidden corners. Armed with napkins and an appetite for authentic pit barbecue, I visited…

A friend once told me, “If you haven’t stood in line at Deep Run Roadhouse, you haven’t lived in Richmond.” I thought they were exaggerating. How exclusive could a casual…

You know that feeling when you discover a secret handshake, a hidden grove, or a perfect, quiet beach? That’s how I feel about finding these incredible little restaurants in New…

Imagine enjoying a perfectly cooked steak while a massive shark glides past your table just inches away. At Sharks Underwater Grill inside SeaWorld Orlando, this wild dining fantasy becomes reality….