The Travel Issue
Destination U.S.A.
The United States has become a global culinary destination—with refined regional cuisines, ethnic food of every stripe, and artisanal foods that rival the best in the world. A California road trip, a visit to New York's new restaurant row, a delicious dinner in New Orleans—these stories and more. These stories are a celebration of American food in all its delicious variety. p. 82
84/ The United Plates of America
A guide to the best things to eat, drink, and buy in all 50 states.
By Sarah McColl and Andrew Knowlton
Ready for a modern take on iconic, all-American dishes? Recipes like Zinfandel-braised beef short ribs, green curry with seafood, and many more are destined to be the new standards.
Recipes by Jeanne Thiel Kelley
Text by Nina Elder
100/ A Scene Grows in Brooklyn
Just across the river from Manhattan, Williamsburg has become a foodie destination. BRETT MARTIN explores a neighborhood where innovative restaurants thrive alongside 100-year-old eating institutions.
108/ Big on Pig
With American heritage purveyors leading the way, there's no better time to join
the artisanal pork revolution.
Recipes by Bruce Aidells
Text by Camille Hahn
A Big Easy Party
A warm New Orleans spring evening is the perfect backdrop for a menu of Creole, Cajun,
and locavore comfort cooking—plus cocktails and beer.
Text by Sara Roahen
Produced by Karin Fittante
122/ Food's Golden State
Whether it's the fertile soil, blissful climate, or boho locals, there's something about California that's made it the forerunner of countless food trends. NATHALIE JORDI hits the road to find the tastemakers behind California's unique food culture and gets a taste of what's in store for the future.
132/ Diner Desserts
Retro American sweets are better than ever in refined recipes for creamy cheesecake, banana cream pie, milk shakes, and mile-high chocolate cake.
By Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito
Starters®
21/ why we love/ The Sazerac.
26/ tasting/ Alternative sweeteners.
28/ q&a/ EXPERT ADVICE FROM Garden Bus Guys.
30/ travel/ NAVIGATOR
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36/ shopping/ THE LIST
What to buy now.
38/ culture/ [the conscious cook](<a href=); tech travel.
14/ r.s.v.p.®
Readers' favorite restaurant recipes.
41/ fast easy fresh®
Quick everyday recipes from the Bon Appétit test kitchen.
51/ family style
Kids (with a little help from Dad) can whip up this special Mother's Day breakfast in bed.
By Maria Helm Sinskey
59/ at the market®
spring greens
This special tear-out guide features recipes and tips for dandelion greens, Swiss
chard, and mustard greens.
Text by Amy Albert
Recipes by Clifford A. Wright
64/wine & spirits
Hot on the trail of artisanal spirits in Oregon, HEATHER JOHN gets a refreshing look at Portland's incredible wineries, microbreweries, and distilleries.
69/ cooking life
A throwback to the early 1920s, green goddess dressing is a tangy, creamy revelation.
By Molly Wizenberg
72/ health wise
With long-held concern over sodium and high blood pressure, is salt getting a fair shake? JOHN HASTINGS finds out how to season without guilt.
140/ prep school®
Making harissa from scratch; perfecting layer cakes; acing buttercream; and more.
Text by Amy Albert
148/ feedback: Jennifer Garner
The actress and mom of two describes the perfect snack, recalls an exquisite meal, and reveals a secret (a cabinet full of chocolate!).
Interview by Bekah Wright
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ABOUT THE COVER Beef Shank and Sausage Ragù with Whole Grain Spaghetti from "The New American Classics," page 88; recipe by Jeanne Thiel Kelley/ photography by Antonis Achilleos/ food styling by Anne Disrude/ prop styling by Dominique Baynes.
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Beef Shank and Sausage Ragù with Whole Grain Spaghetti 92
Asparagus, Fingerling Potato, and Goat Cheese Pizza 86
Asparagus Salad with Parmesan Dressing 14l
Baby Greens with Artisanal Cheeses and Charcuterie 93
Grilled Romaine and Halloumi Cheese with Mint Vinaigrette 42
Smoked Trout Spread 19
Malted Vanilla Milk Shakes 129
The Sazerac 21
Pint-Size Lemon-Poppy Seed Muffins 56
Pizza Dough 86
Seville Chorizo and Manchego Savory Cakes 14
Spring Greens and Lima Bean Soup 62
Thai Green Curry with Seafood 89
Asian Noodle Salad with Shrimp 44
Asparagus Salad with Parmesan Dressing 14
Baby Greens with Artisanal Cheeses and Charcuterie 93
Coleslaw with Remoulade Dressing 115
Curried Carrot Salad with Nonfat Yogurt 42
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Red Bell Pepper 115
Pint-Size Lemon-Poppy Seed Muffins 56
Wheat Germ Scones with Dried Fruit and Nuts 47
Fish, seafood
Arctic Char with King Trumpet Mushrooms, Fingerlings, and Meyer Lemon Butter Sauce 101
Asian Noodle Salad with Shrimp 44
Herb-Roasted Salmon, Potatoes, Carrots, and Sugar Snap Peas 93
Mahi-Mahi in Tomato-Olive Sauce 46
Open-Face Crab Burgers with Red Pepper Dressing 86
Seared Scallops with Bok Choy and Miso 47
Thai Green Curry with Seafood 89
meats
Beef Shank and Sausage Ragù with Whole Grain Spaghetti 92
Grilled Grass-Fed Rib-Eye Steaks with Balsamic-Caper Vinaigrette 89
Pasta alla Gricia 16
Pork Chops with Leeks in Mustard Sauce 104 **
Sausage Risotto with Spring Greens 60
Spanish-Style Pork Rib Roast with Pan-Roasted Romesco Sauce 107
Stir-Fried Beef, Broccoli, and Yams 46
Sun-Dried Tomato and Fennel Sausage Patties with Creamy Polenta 104
Zinfandel-Braised Beef Short Ribs with Rosemary-Parsnip Mashed Potatoes 86
poultry
Chicken and Spring Greens Gratin 60
ChickenMole 92
Deep-Fried Chickens 114
Moroccan Chicken with Green Olives and Lemon 44
Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts with Lemon-Mustard Arugula Salad 91
Spicy Turkey Chile Verde with Hominy and Squash 46
vegetarian
Asparagus, Fingerling Potato, and Goat Cheese Pizza 86
Curried Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew 44
Double-Dutch Mac and Cheese with Chard 91
Asparagus, Fingerling Potato, and Goat Cheese Pizza 86
Beef Shank and Sausage Ragù with Whole Grain Spaghetti 92
Double-Dutch Mac and Cheese with Chard 91
Pasta alla Gricia 16
Pizza Dough 86
Sausage Risotto with Spring Greens 60
Open-Face Crab Burgers with Red Pepper Dressing 86
Steak Sandwiches with Bacon, Arugula, Camembert, and Caramelized Onion 18
Coleslaw with Remoulade Dressing 115
Creamy Polenta 107
Creole Marinated Tomatoes 115
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Red Bell Pepper 115
Spring Greens Sauté with Bacon and Walnuts 62
Cinnamon-Dusted Mini Churros 42
cakes
Brownie-Bottom Lemon Cheesecake 127
Mile-High Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Buttercream 126
Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Cream Frosting 16
cookies
Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Cookie and Strawberry Gelato Sandwiches 115
frozen desserts
Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Cookie and Strawberry Gelato Sandwiches115
Malted Vanilla Milk Shakes 129
pies, tarts
Caramel-Apple Tartlets with Cinnamon-Rum Ice Cream 131
Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie 129
puddings
S'mores Dark Chocolate Puddings 129
Ancho and Guajillo Chile Harissa
Braised Goat Shoulder Stew with Sunchoke Puree and Harissa
Carta da Musica with Baby Greens, Carrots, Radishes, and Edible Flowers
Spicy Tofu Timbales with Rice-Vinegar-Seasoned Broccoli
Tasmanian Ocean Trout with Saut�©ed Mushrooms and Hollandaise Sauce