A weekend tradition is to stop here for a little coffee, go to the beach, then come here to lunch on a monster sandwich. Mehr erfahren.
This dive is full of character and has a classic rock 'n' roll jukebox. The walls are covered in graffiti, there is a pool table and it's right in the middle of the Old City. Mehr erfahren.
The food there is simple, honest and delicious. The location draws a crowd that is pure SF—artists from the Mission, politicos and Castro drag queens all tucking into something seasonal and wonderful. Mehr erfahren.
On still-seedy Caledonian Road, TED, short for Think, Eat, Drink, offers decadent, ethically sourced food such as rich nettle soup topped with goat’s curd, monk’s beard seaweed and anchovy sprinkles. Mehr erfahren.
A glamorous, Royal Air Force-blue room with white leather banquettes where I ate a juicy pork chop and a pudding of poached plums on a wickedly sweet deep-fried brioche. Mehr erfahren.
Enjoy Old Spot pork chops with sage butter, Somerset cheeses and artisanal beers from the Wild Beer Co. Mehr erfahren.
Chef Christophe Philippe serves serious French soul food at L’Amarante, a bistro that he opened not long ago near the Bastille. Mehr erfahren.
Meats are cut on long counters in front of customers and takeaway products come in packaging that features simple drawings pointing out the part of the animal the cut comes from. Mehr erfahren.
If it’s too hot to grill outside yourself, grab a seat at Salt & Time’s restaurant, where the emphasis is on farm-to-table wholesomeness. Mehr erfahren.
Skip the touristy, duty free shops and stop instead at The Map Shop, which is filled with children’s toys and books and has a great selection of both vintage and new maps of Antigua and the Caribbean. Mehr erfahren.
Housed in a classic London Routemaster bus, Shell's is a must-visit in Antigua. Order the fish and chips, of course, and don't forget the mushy peas. Mehr erfahren.
An ideal hideaway in the center of Warsaw, the Between Us bed-and-breakfast is owned by the same people who run the perennially popular Miedzy Namy cafe, located just around the corner. Mehr erfahren.
Order the treviso, Gorgonzola and radicchio pizza. Wash it down with red ale and a side of jazz. Though the city doesn't allow wood-fired ovens, these are still some of the tastiest pies in town. Mehr erfahren.
It’s one of the few places you can find the rare “castraure,” a special artichoke that grows only on Sant’Erasmo island in the lagoon. Mehr erfahren.
For a traditional appetizer, the tamales are freshly steamed and pillowy. And the queso dips—melted cheese loaded with tomatillos, serrano peppers, and roasted pablanos—are popular any time of day. Mehr erfahren.
This is what might be called fundamentalist Southern cooking. It’s modern and refined, but with an emphasis on old-school Southern technique and ingredients. Mehr erfahren.
Located in the old Pearl Brewery, this meat-centric gastropub, helmed by Jeff Balfour, specializes in "Texas cross-cultural cuisine" and brews its own beer on the premises. Mehr erfahren.
The dining room occupies the central atrium of a riad, and both riffs on and contrasts with the kaleidoscopic richness of traditional Moroccan décor. Mehr erfahren.
Named in homage to the famous writer, the restaurant features a lot of Washington Irving's writings, as well as a newly commissioned mural by Marcus Pierce that depicts "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Mehr erfahren.
Set in a historic industrial building downtown, Wolf’s Ridge is meat-centric even by gastropub standards, with a heavy-duty beer and cocktail program to match. Mehr erfahren.
If you’re looking for groovy small plates in the Momofuku mold, Juju, younger sibling of popular local Asian-fusion restaurant Jujube, is a great bet. Mehr erfahren.
Shop for edgy jewelry at Nimai and whimsical housewares at Wishing Chair before enjoying a mutton Bihari burger at Potbelly Rooftop Café. Mehr erfahren.
A fixture of the popular Khan Market for generations, BahriSons carries a broad selection of titles and is a great place to browse. Mehr erfahren.
The Gun Metal Blue drink steals the spotlight. Don't be fooled by the color. The drink, made with Mezcal Vida and blue Curaçao, is unexpectedly smoky, with hints of peach balanced by cinnamon syrup. Mehr erfahren.
“Market sides” are the starring attraction here—a selection of as many as 30 dishes ranging from artichoke hearts to zucchini that can be combined or paired with a hunk of chicken, salmon or steak. Mehr erfahren.
Take a stroll through this sprawling former foundry, and discover tenants that range from a flower and produce market to full-service restaurants to craft brewpubs. Mehr erfahren.
Open from breakfast until 2 a.m, this looks like a no-frills cafe, but mornings mean coffee from L’Arbre à Café. Lunch brings a prix-fixe menu anchored by classic dishes such as boeuf Bourguignon. Mehr erfahren.
At this spot, chef Mike Lata serves up triggerfish as schnitzel—breaded and pan-fried until golden—with sides of roasted vegetables, a heap of greens and a scrumptious caper-brown butter vinaigrette. Mehr erfahren.
Kitchen 79 is on 79th Street in Jackson Heights, Queens, a neighborhood known for its ethnic diversity. And the restaurant fits right in: The cuisine is Thai, and worth checking out. Mehr erfahren.
Heartwood is a center that showcases the area’s music, crafts and food and looks like a massive, modern interpretation of a barn and silo. Mehr erfahren.
