7 Great Regional Specialties in Upstate New York
The area is packed with fun local bites, from beef on weck and Buffalo wings to coneys and chicken riggies.
American Weekender
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Weekend Getaway: Kansas City
Where the Midwest meets the Great Plains, this city's food scene goes way beyond smoked meat.
The Order: The Big Pancake at Middle Child Clubhouse
Served with orange honey syrup and a smiley pat of butter, the pancake has become a Philly icon — and the chefs keep finding new ways to serve it.
On the Road: Bourbon Trail Pit Stops
On Kentucky's backroads, we hit three spots for standout sausage biscuits, iconic cheeseburgers, and Texas-style barbecue.
Bar Crawl: Savannah, Georgia
With cocktail bars, hotel lounges, dives, and more, Savannah's drinking scene has as much character as the city itself.
Eight Great 10-Hour Road Trips
Plus: We're celebrating our 3-year anniversary with a giveaway from American Spoon!
Weekend Getaway: Brooklyn, New York
Our guide to the borough features classic steakhouses, new-school bakeries, cocktail bars, coffee shops, and much more.
Charlie's Taps Fun and Nostalgia in California Wine Country
Elliot Bell serves memorable dishes using the best ingredients of the region at his St. Helena restaurant.
Overnight Stay: Midtown Manhattan
Our favorite places to eat and drink, including bagels, steaks, cocktails, oysters, and more.
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.
Weekend Getaway: California Wine Country
All our favorite bakeries, cafes, restaurants, and — of course — wineries in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys
Ricky's Nails the Neighborhood Bar
The Knoxville bar delivers friendly service, fun food, and a menu of drinks that's deceptively complex.
A Guide to Midwestern Burgers
It's all here: Olive burgers, Juicy Lucys, butter burgers, cannibal sandwiches, and more!
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.