Archive - American Weekender

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.

Jun 12 • Amy Cavanaugh

Weekend Getaway: California Wine Country

All our favorite bakeries, cafes, restaurants, and — of course — wineries in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys

Jun 5 • Amy Cavanaugh

May 2026

Ricky's Nails the Neighborhood Bar

The Knoxville bar delivers friendly service, fun food, and a menu of drinks that's deceptively complex.

May 29 • Amy Cavanaugh

A Guide to Midwestern Burgers

It's all here: Olive burgers, Juicy Lucys, butter burgers, cannibal sandwiches, and more!

May 22 • 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.

May 15 • Amy Cavanaugh

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.

May 8 • 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.

May 1 • Amy Cavanaugh

April 2026

“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.

Apr 24 • 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.

Apr 17 • 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.

Apr 10 • 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.

Apr 3 • Amy Cavanaugh

March 2026

Portland's Too Soon is Serious Where it Matters

The two-year-old Oregon cocktail bar pairs fun drinks (hello, blue cheese martinis!) and a laid-back vibe with a razor-sharp sense of hospitality.

Mar 27 • Amy Cavanaugh