This Vietnamese joint is a secret spot hidden among the strip malls. All the foodies and restaurateurs breakfast there. The pho is the best. They open at 8 a.m., and run out around noon. Mehr erfahren.
My favorite stand is Ayers Creek Farm. Their newsletter reads like a scientific bulletin, telling you the history behind the food. Mehr erfahren.
This is a beautiful example of 19th-century architect Frank Furness's work. His buildings are among my favorites. They fit together with the same articulation as machines. Mehr erfahren.
You need to visit a bakery that sends you home with your pastries in a cardboard box tied with cotton string. My favorites is Isgro's for its delicious sfogliatella. Mehr erfahren.
They've just reopened in a bigger space: three generations of artisanal butcher experience. And there's a gourmet market with prepared foods for take-home. Mehr erfahren.
Enjoy some stone crab claws and a martini, while gazing out at the ocean. And its aquarium bar is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Mehr erfahren.
You can romp in the sand to your heart's content—even on major holidays, this beach is totally deserted. Mehr erfahren.
The place for a perfectly executed straight razor shave. Then there's the main draw, the bow-tied, Irish-brogue Aidan himself, dispensing wisdom and shots of his beloved Green Spot Irish whiskey. Mehr erfahren.
This junkyard-and-barn studio is known for its "Be Nice or Leave" signs. Owner Dr. Bob made an entire bottle-cap sculpture of a trolley car that sits outside of the Whole Foods, uptown. Mehr erfahren.
This dark, luxurious bar serves delicious old-fashioned cocktails late into the night. Mehr erfahren.
People say Nashville is an unhealthy place to live, but on a Saturday morning, Percy Warner is packed like a nightclub with people going on their runs. It's safe, clean, refreshing and invigorating. Mehr erfahren.
You can go there and meet some really artistic folks and get a great cup of coffee and good food. They have an upstairs theater where a lot of improv groups perform. Mehr erfahren.
They were among the first museums to do a textile show. Now all of the museums are doing textile shows. Mehr erfahren.
It's been a super hotel forever, and it's been renovated in the past few years. It's centrally located and it's luxurious—what else do you want? Mehr erfahren.
If you go honky-tonking, nobody can top Robert's. If you like to shake the legs, that's the place to go. Mehr erfahren.
On any given night, you might see Ronnie Bowman, Guy Clark or another, younger, player everyone's going to be talking about in a couple years. Mehr erfahren.
On the last Wednesday of every month, a group called 45rpm plays very traditional country music. The band there is made up a lot of touring acts; and a lot of artists go and sit in with the band. Mehr erfahren.
An intricate installation of colored stockings guards the entry to one of the Design District's latest boutiques. Mehr erfahren.
This is one of the country's leading independent bookstores: a hub for Miami literati, with readings almost nightly, and an airy courtyard restaurant. Mehr erfahren.
They have Maine lobster with chive blossoms and they make their own tofu. It's inside the Fontainebleau. Mehr erfahren.
Located in an 1890 schoolhouse and encompassing its playground, this store has been open for 35 years; it's a fantasy land for antique lovers, two acres of treasures. Mehr erfahren.
Phyllis George Brown founded it in 1981 to help Kentucky's craftsmen. I love finding jewelry, furniture, art and wearables there. Mehr erfahren.
The original branch of this 60-year-old classic is still the best for juicy burgers and shakes. Try their famous seasoned fries. Mehr erfahren.
This regional food is a way of life in Dallas, and this franchise is a Mecca for it. Get a Texas-size margarita with your El Ray's combo: a cheese enchilada, beef taco and pork picoso tamale. Mehr erfahren.
You can land distinct antiques, great vintage estate jewelry and cool designer pieces. It's open Nov. 20-21, and then one weekend a month from May through September. Mehr erfahren.
Reader tip: An oasis in the midst of the chaos. Having enjoyed their homemade soups, arepas and signature drinks, it makes me want to venture into Denver proper to try the original restaurant. Mehr erfahren.
American philanthropist Doris Duke built her idiosyncratic retreat in 1937. It's an architectural masterpiece full of Islamic treasures. Don't miss the hand-painted ceilings and luscious gardens. Mehr erfahren.
One wonders whether these folks put more thought into jeans construction than NASA engineers devote to designing space craft. Added bonus: They'll customize the fit at no extra charge. Mehr erfahren.
Although he shows in New York fashion week, it's real Southern-inspired, hipster classics. Mehr erfahren.
