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On The Road: Seafood Shacks of Southern Connecticut
Seafood tastes better by the sea, so here are a few fantastic spots for hot, buttered lobster rolls and fried clams along the coast.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: California Wine Country
All our favorite bakeries, cafes, restaurants, and — of course — wineries in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Ricky's Nails the Neighborhood Bar
The Knoxville bar delivers friendly service, fun food, and a menu of drinks that's deceptively complex.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
A Guide to Midwestern Burgers
It's all here: Olive burgers, Juicy Lucys, butter burgers, cannibal sandwiches, and more!
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Bar Crawl: San Francisco’s Classic Bars
A Beat hangout, an iconic beer bar, an elegant cocktail spot, a late-night favorite, and more places to soak in The City's character.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
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Weekend Getaway: California Wine Country
All our favorite bakeries, cafes, restaurants, and — of course — wineries in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: Indianapolis, Indiana
We head to the Hoosier capital for a weekend packed with great eats, including terrific pastries, tacos, cocktails, and much more.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: Knoxville, Tennessee
The home of the University of Tennessee makes for a fun weekend featuring country ham salads, spicy falafel sandwiches, and espresso martinis á la mode.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: Portland, Oregon
From a food cart serving bulgogi crunchwraps to a James Beard awarded Haitian restaurant, the City of Roses is one of the country's best places to eat.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: Return to New Orleans, Louisiana
Just in time for Mardi Gras, we're sharing some new Big Easy favorites — plus an updated Field Guide.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: San Jose, California
The Silicon Valley city features a diverse food scene — we share our picks for burritos, bánh mì, coffee, and more.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: Cincinnati, Ohio
Let's explore the Queen City's food scene, with our picks for chili, goetta, and much more.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: Mystic, Connecticut
The coastal town, a quintessential New England escape, makes for a beautiful fall long weekend.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: San Francisco, California
On the long weekend agenda: Burritos, baked goods, pasta, and lots of tropical drinks.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: Summer Favorites in Saugatuck, Michigan
New places to eat and drink this season in and around Saugatuck, Douglas, and more
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: Savannah, Georgia
The Southern city makes for a beautiful and leisurely long weekend.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: The Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts
The bucolic area tucked between the Berkshires and Central Massachusetts is filled with colleges, farms, and great places to eat.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
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The Most Famous Shrimp Cocktail in the World
The fiery starter at St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis is a local favorite for a reason.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: Indianapolis, Indiana
We head to the Hoosier capital for a weekend packed with great eats, including terrific pastries, tacos, cocktails, and much more.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
“Eaterland” Digs into Regional American Food
The new cookbook from Eater is out next week. We talk with editors Missy Frederick and Sarah Zorn to explore what it says about eating in America today.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Overnight Stay: Lexington, Kentucky
Our perfect day in Lexington features grilled country ham and pimento cheese sandwiches, dinner at a classy new Italian joint, and plenty of bourbon.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Eight Tips for Working Remote While Traveling
From planning out your day to choosing the best place to stay, here's our best advice to eat well while working from the road.
 • Amy Cavanaugh and Kenney Marlatt
Weekend Getaway: Knoxville, Tennessee
The home of the University of Tennessee makes for a fun weekend featuring country ham salads, spicy falafel sandwiches, and espresso martinis á la mode.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
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