Row 34
Opened in 2013 by acclaimed chef Jeremy Sewall and the team behind Island Creek Oyster Bar, Row 34 bills itself as a 'workingman's oyster bar' desp...
Boston, MA, USA
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
Mike & Patty's
This tiny breakfast spot in Boston's Bay Village neighborhood has developed a cult following since opening in 2008. With just a handful of seats in...
Boston, MA, USA
Oleana
Established in 2001 by chef Ana Sortun, Oleana showcases Eastern Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on Turkish flavors. Sortun's innovative approac...
Cambridge, MA, USA
Olneyville New York System
A Rhode Island landmark since 1946, Olneyville New York System is famous for its hot wieners (never call them hot dogs!) and unique coffee milk. Th...
Providence, RI, 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
Cúrate
Opened by Katie Button, a former elBulli apprentice, Cúrate has transformed into one of the most acclaimed Spanish restaurants in the Southeast. Ho...
Asheville, NC, USA
Daikokuya
Established in 2002, Daikokuya is widely credited with igniting Los Angeles' ramen craze. The Little Tokyo original location still draws lines arou...
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Bida Manda
Established in 2012, Bida Manda has become one of Raleigh's most celebrated restaurants, offering authentic Laotian cuisine in an elegant bamboo-ad...
Raleigh, NC, USA
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
A St. Louis tradition since 1929, Ted Drewes is world-famous for their frozen custard and 'concrete' shakes so thick they can be served upside down...
St. Louis, MO, 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
Lewis Barbecue
Pitmaster John Lewis brought his Texas-style barbecue to Charleston in 2016, quickly becoming a must-visit destination for meat lovers. Lewis earne...
Charleston, SC, USA
Work & Class
Opening in 2014 in RiNo, Work & Class quickly became one of Denver's most beloved restaurants. Known for its 'a square meal, a stiff drink, and a f...
Denver, CO, USA
Bluestem
Opened in 2004 by James Beard Award-winning chef Colby Garrelts and his wife, pastry chef Megan Garrelts, Bluestem offers refined, progressive Amer...
Kansas City, MO, USA
Eventide Oyster Co.
Opened in 2012, Eventide Oyster Co. revolutionized Portland's seafood scene with their modern take on classic New England fare. Famous for their br...
Portland, ME, USA
Halls Chophouse Greenville
A premier steakhouse that has become one of Greenville's most sought-after dining destinations since opening. Known for their exceptional service a...
Greenville, SC, USA
Carbone Miami
The Miami outpost of Major Food Group's celebrated New York restaurant opened in 2021 and immediately became one of the hardest reservations to sec...
Miami, FL, USA
North
Starting as a tiny 17-seat restaurant, North has grown into one of Providence's most innovative dining destinations. Chef James Mark's Asian-influe...
Providence, RI, USA
Au Cheval
Au Cheval opened in 2012 and quickly rose to fame when food critics declared its burger one of the best in America. This upscale diner concept by r...
Chicago, IL, USA
Commander's Palace
Established in 1893, Commander's Palace is a New Orleans landmark in the Garden District known for its elegant Creole cuisine and impeccable servic...
New Orleans, LA, USA
Osteria Savio Volpe
This modern Italian osteria opened in 2015 and quickly became one of Vancouver's most sought-after dining destinations. Known for its rustic Italia...
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Bunsen
Bunsen has achieved cult status in Dublin since opening its first location on Wexford Street in 2013. Founded by Tom Gleeson, this no-frills burger...
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Rose's Luxury
Opened in 2013 by chef Aaron Silverman, Rose's Luxury quickly became one of DC's most acclaimed restaurants, earning a Michelin star. Known for its...
Washington, DC, USA
Poole's Diner
A modern interpretation of a classic American diner, Poole's was opened by James Beard Award-winning chef Ashley Christensen in 2007. Located in a...
Raleigh, NC, USA
Levain Bakery
Started in 1995 by two competitive swimmers, Levain Bakery has become NYC's most famous cookie destination. Their massive, gooey cookies weigh in a...
New York, NY, USA
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
Since opening its first shop in Wallingford in 2008, Molly Moon's has become Seattle's beloved artisanal ice cream institution. Founder Molly Moon...
Seattle, WA, USA
Union Oyster House
Established in 1826, Union Oyster House holds the distinction of being America's oldest continuously operating restaurant. Located on the Freedom T...
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
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
Housed in a restored 1940s bungalow in the Design District, Mandolin Aegean Bistro opened in 2009 and has become one of Miami's most cherished dini...
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
Galatoire's
Founded in 1905 by Jean Galatoire, this French Quarter institution represents the pinnacle of traditional New Orleans dining. Known for its Friday...
New Orleans, LA, USA
Regina Pizzeria
Founded in 1926, Regina Pizzeria has been serving its famous brick-oven pizzas in Boston's North End for nearly a century. This Boston institution...
Boston, MA, USA