Andrew Knowlton and Julia Kramer

...But praise this Seattle bar for its inventive snacks and outstanding cocktails.

Charleston chef Craig Deihl just wanted to cure some meat. Next thing he knew, he had one of the country's best sandwich shops.

The American love affair with hummus has reached its zenith at this Philadelphia fast-casual counter.

This trailblazing Austin butcher shop and restaurant is all about the meat. Period.

Seek and you will find New York City's best new bakery, hidden in a historic office building's arcade.

This Venice coffee shop, bakery, and cafe is the deli counter of our dreams.

Time travel to the 1780s at this rustic Cambridge restaurant.

Come to this former auto body shop in Charleston for the oysters, but stay for the fried chicken.

A John Besh protégé brings the flavors of the Middle East to New Orleans.

Chicago may have invented the iconic sausage sandwich, but Dallas has perfected it.

Spicy, funky Laotian cuisine takes up residency in Washington DC.

Who knew Portland, Oregon's take on classic Russian cooking could be so much damn fun. The more than 60 vodkas don't hurt, either.

Atlanta is home to one of the country's coolest food markets, with flawless burgers, dreamy ice cream, and a winning cheesesteak.

San Francisco chef Aaron London obsesses over every leaf, stalk, and root at his veg-centric neighborhood spot.

A Chicago husband-and-wife duo put their bold, funky spin on Korean classics.

Ludo Lefebvre goes back to his roots, creating a quintessential French bistro in a Los Angeles strip mall.

San Francisco meets Hawaii at this ingredient-driven, Spam-flaunting restaurant.

Seafood is the star at this Caribbean-flavored Seattle spot that feels like a dream vacation.

East (Japan) meets West (California) at this San Francisco izakaya, where it’s all about the details.

Elaborately prepared vegetables shine at this tiny, tasting-menu-only Brooklyn restaurant.