Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace
Opened in 2012 after a $17 million renovation, Bacchanal Buffet quickly became one of Las Vegas's most sought-after dining experiences. This 25,000...
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Killen's BBQ
Founded by chef Ronnie Killen in 2013, Killen's BBQ has become a Houston-area institution and one of Texas' most celebrated barbecue destinations....
Houston, TX, USA
Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
This popular Korean BBQ spot was founded by Korean wrestler and TV personality Kang Ho Dong. Since opening in Koreatown, it has become one of the m...
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Cafe La Trova
Opened in 2019, Cafe La Trova is a collaboration between James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein and renowned bartender Julio Cabrera. Th...
Miami, FL, USA
Lung Yai Thai Tapas
Chef Bas opened this tiny 12-seat restaurant in Little Havana in 2015, quickly developing a cult following for his unapologetically authentic Thai...
Miami, FL, USA
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés
Opened in 2014 at the SLS (now Sahara) Las Vegas, Bazaar Meat is celebrity chef José Andrés' carnivorous celebration. This avant-garde steakhouse r...
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Raku
Opened in 2008 by Chef Mitsuo Endo, Raku quickly became a favorite among Vegas chefs and food enthusiasts. Located in Las Vegas's Chinatown distric...
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Morning 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
Honey Road
Opened in 2017 by chef Cara Chigazola Tobin (formerly the chef de cuisine at Oleana in Cambridge, MA) and co-owner Allison Gibson, Honey Road quick...
Burlington, VT, USA
Toqué!
Founded in 1993 by chef Normand Laprise and Christine Lamarche, Toqué! has been at the forefront of Quebec's gastronomic revolution for nearly thre...
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
The Varsity
Established in 1928 by Frank Gordy, The Varsity is the world's largest drive-in restaurant and an iconic Atlanta landmark. Originally located acros...
Atlanta, GA, USALeo Burdock
Leo Burdock is Dublin's oldest fish and chip shop, established in 1913 by the Burdock family in the historic Christchurch area. This Dublin institu...
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Murphy's Ice Cream
Murphy's Ice Cream, founded by brothers Kieran and Sean Murphy in Dingle, County Kerry in 2000, opened its Dublin location in 2010. The company has...
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Sushi Den
Since 1984, Sushi Den has been setting the standard for sushi in Denver. Owner Toshi Kizaki sources fresh fish daily from Japan's Nagahama Fish Mar...
Denver, CO, USA
Garrett Popcorn Shops
Since 1949, Garrett Popcorn Shops has been a Chicago institution, with its flagship location on Michigan Avenue consistently drawing long lines of...
Chicago, IL, USA
Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge
The Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge has been a Las Vegas institution since 1972. This 24-hour establishment represents old-school Vegas w...
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Staplehouse
Staplehouse began as a supper club run by Ryan and Jen Hidinger. After Ryan's cancer diagnosis in 2012, the Atlanta restaurant community rallied to...
Atlanta, GA, USA
Franklin Barbecue
Founded by pitmaster Aaron Franklin in 2009, Franklin Barbecue began as a small trailer before moving to its current brick-and-mortar location in 2...
Austin, TX, USABarrio Bread
Founded by Don Guerra, a James Beard Award-winning baker, Barrio Bread has gained national recognition for its artisanal bread made with heritage g...
Tucson, AZ, USA
Esther's Kitchen
Opened in 2018 by Las Vegas native Chef James Trees, Esther's Kitchen quickly became the cornerstone of the burgeoning Downtown Arts District dinin...
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar
Operating from a humble corner store in Uptown New Orleans since 1918, Domilise's is a no-frills po-boy institution that has remained in the same f...
New Orleans, LA, USA
Back in the Day Bakery
Founded by Cheryl and Griffith Day, this beloved bakery has earned national recognition for its artisanal breads and Southern-inspired pastries. Fe...
Savannah, GA, USA
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Lou Malnati's has been serving Chicago's iconic deep-dish pizza since 1971. Founded by Lou Malnati, who had previously worked at the original Pizze...
Chicago, IL, 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
Columbia Restaurant
Established in 1905 by Cuban immigrant Casimiro Hernandez Sr., the Columbia Restaurant is Florida's oldest restaurant and the largest Spanish resta...
Tampa, FL, USA
L'Express
Opened in 1980, L'Express has established itself as Montreal's definitive French bistro, bringing authentic Parisian dining culture to the Plateau...
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Kyu
Opened in 2016 by chefs Michael Lewis and Steven Haigh, Kyu quickly became one of Miami's most sought-after reservations. The restaurant blends Asi...
Miami, FL, USA
La Banquise
Since 1968, La Banquise has evolved from a simple ice cream shop to Montreal's premier poutine destination. Open 24 hours a day, this colorful eate...
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Price's Chicken Coop
A Charlotte institution since 1962, Price's Chicken Coop was a no-frills takeout-only spot that became legendary for its Southern fried chicken. Th...
Charlotte, NC, USA
Biscuit Head
Originally from Asheville, this beloved breakfast spot has become a Greenville favorite, known for their cat-head biscuits (named for their large s...
Greenville, SC, 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
Modern Pastry
Since 1930, Modern Pastry has been a cornerstone of Boston's North End, serving authentic Italian pastries made from recipes passed down through ge...
Boston, MA, USA