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Tony Luke's
Founded in 1992 by Tony 'Luke' Lucidonio Jr., Tony Luke's began as a small sandwich shop in South Philadelphia and has grown into a nationally reco...
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Casa Bonita
Recently reimagined by South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker in partnership with award-winning chef Dana Rodriguez, Casa Bonita is a legen...
Denver, CO, USA
Au Pied de Cochon
Opened in 2001 by celebrity chef Martin Picard, Au Pied de Cochon revolutionized Montreal's culinary scene by elevating traditional Quebec comfort...
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Assassination Custard
Assassination Custard is perhaps Dublin's smallest restaurant, with just two tables and a counter seating a maximum of 10 people. Opened in 2015 by...
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
St-Viateur Bagel
Established in 1957, St-Viateur Bagel is one of Montreal's most beloved institutions and a key player in the city's famous bagel scene. These hand-...
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Boia De
Tucked away in a strip mall in Miami's Buena Vista neighborhood, Boia De defies expectations with its intimate 24-seat space and exceptional Italia...
Miami, FL, USA
Stanbury
Opening its doors in 2013, Stanbury quickly established itself as one of Raleigh's most innovative dining destinations. This intimate restaurant of...
Raleigh, NC, USA
El Güero Canelo
Home of the James Beard Award-winning Sonoran Hot Dog, El Güero Canelo started as a small hot dog cart in 1993. The establishment has grown into a...
Tucson, AZ, USA
Lotus of Siam
Lotus of Siam has been a Las Vegas institution since 1999, gaining national recognition when chef Saipin Chutima won a James Beard Award in 2011. T...
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Garrett Popcorn Shops
Garrett Popcorn Shops has been a Chicago tradition since 1949, with its original location on West Madison Street. The family-owned business became...
Chicago, IL, USA
Town Topic
Town Topic has been a Kansas City institution since 1937, when Claude Sparks opened the first location with a simple counter and five stools. This...
Kansas City, MO, USA
L'Ecrivain
L'Ecrivain was a Dublin institution for over 30 years before closing in 2020. Founded by renowned chef Derry Clarke and his wife Sallyanne in 1989,...
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Himalaya Restaurant
Himalaya Restaurant, opened in 2004 by Chef Kaiser Lashkari and his wife Azra Babar Lashkari, has evolved from a modest strip mall eatery to one of...
Houston, TX, USAMorning Glory
A stunning pink-hued breakfast destination in Little Italy that's become Instagram-famous since its 2019 opening. This theatrical take on brunch fe...
San Diego, CA, USA
Joe's Stone Crab
Established in 1913, Joe's Stone Crab is Miami's oldest and most iconic restaurant. What began as a small lunch counter has evolved into a culinary...
Miami, FL, USA
Hen of the Wood
Established in 2005, Hen of the Wood has become a cornerstone of Vermont's farm-to-table movement. Chef-owner Eric Warnstedt, a multiple-time James...
Burlington, VT, USA
The Pig's Ear
The Pig's Ear, established in 2008 and located on Nassau Street overlooking Trinity College, has earned a reputation for elevating traditional Iris...
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Uchi Houston
Uchi Houston opened in 2012 as the first expansion of Chef Tyson Cole's acclaimed Austin-based Japanese restaurant. Located in a renovated bungalow...
Houston, TX, USA
Crystal Beer Parlor
One of Savannah's oldest restaurants, Crystal Beer Parlor opened in 1933 after prohibition ended. Originally a grocery store turned speakeasy, it's...
Savannah, GA, USA
Oleana
Opened in 2001 by acclaimed chef Ana Sortun, Oleana has revolutionized Boston's dining scene with its innovative approach to Eastern Mediterranean...
Boston, MA, USA
Craigie on Main
Opened in 2008 by chef Tony Maws, Craigie on Main quickly became a Cambridge institution known for its farm-to-table philosophy and French-inspired...
Cambridge, MA, USA
Haberdish
Opened in 2016 in Charlotte's NoDa neighborhood, Haberdish celebrates the mill town history of North Charlotte with its Southern-inspired menu. The...
Charlotte, NC, USA
Jim's Steaks
A Philadelphia institution since 1939, Jim's Steaks has been serving classic cheesesteaks from its iconic South Street location since 1976. The dis...
Philadelphia, PA, USA
The Antler Room
Opened in 2016 by husband-and-wife team Nick and Leslie Goellner, The Antler Room quickly established itself as one of Kansas City's most exciting...
Kansas City, MO, USA
Stroud's Oak Ridge Manor
Stroud's has been serving its famous pan-fried chicken since 1933. Originally a roadhouse on the edge of town, it has become a Kansas City institut...
Kansas City, MO, USA
Joël Robuchon
Opened in 2005, Joël Robuchon at MGM Grand is the epitome of luxury dining in Las Vegas. The restaurant was created by the late Chef Joël Robuchon,...
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Dooky Chase's Restaurant
Dooky Chase's Restaurant, established in 1941, is more than just a restaurant—it's a cultural landmark. Under the leadership of the late Chef Leah...
New Orleans, LA, USA
Reading Terminal Market
Dating back to 1893, Reading Terminal Market is one of America's oldest and largest public markets. Housed in a National Historic Landmark building...
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Paseo
Paseo has achieved legendary status in Seattle for its Caribbean-inspired sandwiches since opening in the early 1990s. Despite changing ownership i...
Seattle, WA, USAXochi
Opened in 2017 by James Beard Award-winning chef Hugo Ortega and restaurateur Tracy Vaught, Xochi celebrates the culinary richness of Oaxaca, Mexic...
Houston, TX, USA
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
Founded in the early 1920s, Arthur Bryant's is perhaps the most famous Kansas City barbecue restaurant. The original location at 18th and Brooklyn...
Kansas City, MO, USA
Versailles Restaurant
Known as 'The World's Most Famous Cuban Restaurant,' Versailles has been the unofficial town square of Miami's Cuban exile community since 1971. Lo...
Miami, FL, USA