Hudson Valley
Superior-quality baked goods, sandwiches and salads (including vegan options) are served up at the Rhinebeck location of this popular bakery and cafe…
Must-see restaurants in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Brunch all day, every day is Renata's proud boast. Although the place ain't much to look at, its menu offerings, which globe-trot for inspiration, attract…
Philadelphia
If you're hankering for a cheesesteak in Fishtown, Joe's is your answer. They come in small or large sizes and a variety of permutations including a vegan…
Long Island
Absolutely no bullshit allowed: signs warn away cell phone users and families with screaming children. The unique decor includes stuffed animal heads and…
New York
Creative, crowd pleasing burgers are the name of the game at Dino's. It has wild combinations (ever tried a lobster burger?) that can make order…
New York
Coal Docks takes full advantage of its water location and serves up heaping portions of well cooked seafood and steakhouse favorites. The menu is very…
Pittsburgh
The Monterey is a pub (the bar's open from 3pm to midnight) but we enjoy it more as the best Irish restaurant in the city. You'll get excellent pub fare…
Philadelphia
Like walking into a Lebanese bazaar, the front of this restaurant is stocked with an attractive selection of takeaway foods, homewares and cookbooks. It…
Hudson Valley
A small piece of France has been transported to Hudson with this combined bakery, cafe and bar. At the front of the shop, pick up freshly baked baguettes,…
Long Island
The Mexican-wrestler theme dominates the pink-and-blue walls, but that's not the only reason young and old alike flock to Lucharito's agave-tinted…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
This old-school diner – an anomaly on this mostly upscale stretch of real estate – is a comfy, quiet spot for traditional Jewish-diner fare like chopped…
Hudson Valley
Bocuse offers both traditional and modern French dishes in elegant surroundings as part of the series of student-run restaurants at the Culinary Institute…
Pittsburgh
Operating since 1870, this place often has a line out the door for its fish sandwiches; just as in olden times, you can still order a glass of buttermilk…
SoHo & Chinatown
One of the best places to chomp on Cantonese cuisine, bright, bustling Amazing 66 draws waves of local Chinese immigrants pining for a taste of home. Join…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
With seven NYC locations, Westville has earned many admirers for its reasonably priced market-fresh fare. Set on a peaceful, tree-lined stretch of 10th St…
Pennsylvania
This popular events venue also hosts an excellent on-site New American restaurant that serves locally sourced cheese plates, crab cakes and filet mignon,…
The Adirondacks
Operating on land that has been used as an inn since 1774, the Olde Bryan Inn is a beloved local institution that serves food in a stone house built in…
Philadelphia
Who doesn't love a cupcake, especially when its cream icing is slathered in multicolored sprinkles? The winners of Food Network’s Cupcake Wars have set up…
Philadelphia
You'll find these delicious ice creams made with organic cream and free-range eggs in many places around town, but this is Weckerley's flagship store…
Philadelphia
If you're feverish for brunch, the Farmacy provides the cure in a variety of tried and tested ways. You can build your own eggs Benedict or get a…
SoHo & Chinatown
A fast-moving favorite that's famous for its roast pork and BBQ-style chicken, duck and ribs, Big Wong also does a mean rice crepe for breakfast. You'll…
Philadelphia
Specializing in thin-crust pizza, Pizza Brain is also something of a quirky museum as it's home to the world's largest collection of pizza-related items,…
Pennsylvania
A small gem a few blocks from the center of town, this sophisticated Tuscan trattoria has a large selection of pastas and thin-crust pizzas, as well as…
SoHo & Chinatown
This unpretentious family-run restaurant serves some of the best sandwiches in the neighborhood, nay, the city. Try the smoked white-fish salad sandwich…
Buffalo
You won't regret making a pilgrimage to this historic sweet shop, with original retro decor as beautiful as the confections it purveys. There's also a…
Philadelphia
The vibe is very relaxed and the food hearty and generally healthy at this community cafe, which is run on a non-profit, pay-what-you-can-afford basis…
Pittsburgh
Start the day right at this Allentown establishment, which resembles a diner plucked from the 1950s. Dig into a kielbasa sausage breakfast sandwich,…
Hudson Valley
A low-key gourmet legend in these parts, Homespun offers fresh everything, including creative salads, sandwiches and a veggie meatloaf made from nuts and…
Philadelphia
Part of a local mini-empire of sizzling Szechuan goodness. Take your pick from a variety of soups, noodles and spicy entrees. This location has the bonus…
Ristorante Caterina de' Medici
Hudson Valley
It's all Italian at this section of the CIA, with both a proper dining room offering the full range of dishes and the casual Al Forno Trattoria if you…
Philadelphia
Sitting at the base of the FMC Tower, this is a power dining spot with easy-on-the-eye decor and a generally play-it-safe menu of pasta, salads, burgers…
Pittsburgh
This gold-lit temple to the pig is so devoted it even serves garlic-and-caper-studded lard with the bread. Its charcroute plate presents all its lovely…
SoHo & Chinatown
Here since 1882, just a half block from Mulberry, is the legendary Ferrara Cafe & Bakery, brimming with classic Italian pastries and old-school ambience…
Pennsylvania
Proudly smoke- and TV-free, Elk Creek Cafe serves local, sustainable, farm-to-table products that taste great, especially when washed down with a fresh…
Long Island
One of Fire Island's only oceanfront (rather than bayfront) options, Sand Castle serves satisfying appetizers (fried calamari, seafood chowder) and lots…
Philadelphia
Nose to tail cooking is on offer at this buzzy restaurant and butchery. Sample its smokey Hungarian sausage with zingy pickles, bacon kielbasa with German…
Pittsburgh
This spot gives dignity to the simple frankfurter, with quality meat and toppings ('vestments,' per the menu) such as blue cheese or kimchi. Good salads,…
The Adirondacks
When you see the green and white awning of Sperry's you might feel like you're traveling back in time, but don't let the pleasantly dated decor fool you:…
Pittsburgh
The original location serves up the signature sandwiches Pittsburghers miss when they move away: hot, greasy delights stuffed with grilled meat, french…
Philadelphia
Modeled after a Tel Aviv snack spot, this compact cafe serves ultra-creamy hummus and pickles at communal tables. If you're hungry or fancy a takeout, pre…
