Restaurants

From playful food in the West Loop to exploring the African diaspora on the South Side, Chicago's dining scene is on fire.

From a chic North Side listening room to an acclaimed Pilsen brewery, Chicago’s drinks scene is as diverse as its 77 neighborhoods.

Houston's bar scene is as sprawling and surprising as the city itself, from aperitivo-focused cocktail dens to Ethiopian coffee houses.

LA is one of America’s great food cities. Here are the must-hit spots around town.

In a single weekend you can go from a Cambodian cheesesteak lunch to a Michelin-starred dinner without ever calling an Uber.

Drinking is communal but in the capital of Georgia, it’s something closer to societal.

Winners will be announced in Chicago on June 15. Here’s what you need to know.

Impossibly fresh seafood, flavors that span the globe, and a casual vibe converge in the Emerald City.

When it comes to eating and drinking, Philly continues to punch above its weight.

Kansas City will host six World Cup games in June and July of 2026—but year-round, the Midwestern city’s unique blend of the old and new draw travelers.

The Paris of the Plains has great French food, a Taco Trail, and so much more.

Seventy global chef luminaries like Francis Mallman and Nancy Silverton will head to Park City, Utah, for intimate dinners and master classes.

The Mother Road’s dining scene is well worth the drive.

At First Hands Farm, powerhouse chefs are growing their cultural legacy.

From homey bakery vibes to classic steakhouse bluster, these spots bet big on Texas-style dining.

I’m a professional restaurant scout, and this take-out-only operation punches above its weight class.

Breakfast tacos, Viet-Cajun crawfish boils, and late-night chocolate cocktails—Houston’s wildly diverse food scene has never tasted better.

Once the provenance of Mexican panaderias, this catcher’s mitt-sized bun is the new darling of the global pastry scene.

Despite political and industry setbacks, cultivated meat is finding an audience with sustainability minded chefs.

What does a viral $77 rotisserie chicken say about the affordability crisis in NYC?

Where to sip wild ale, horchata latte, and the Valley’s most electric drinks

At Akal Travel Center, a tiny family-owned restaurant is churning out incredible tandoori chicken, garlic naan, and more.

These ubiquitous quick-service, genre-defying restaurants are capturing the attention of global travelers.

Forget Taco Bell's version—gorditas are part of a centuries-long culinary history in Mexico.

A dynamic Chicago restaurant's next chapter, Northern Thai cooking in DC, and more reasons to dine out this season around the country.

After a year-long refresh, the restaurant reopened with a 3,800-bottle display, and even the line cooks can recommend God-tier bottles.

With brunch season looming, we revisit New York institutions Locanda Verde, Sarabeth's, and Lafayette for a vibe check.

Restaurateurs, farmers, and fisherman react to the complicated arrival of the famed Copenhagen restaurant

Fed up with hostile regulations and slim profit margins, chefs from New York, Chicago, and the like are trading big-city burnout for life in smaller towns around the country.

Led by a brash batch of stylish Lower Manhattan watering holes, these spots inspire us to stay out all night.