New York can fulfill every cuisine need better than any other American metropolis. New York City can effortlessly combine historical food with modern trends, from L'Industrie Pizzeria's burrata slice to Superiority Burger's Pearl Pie to Sappe's gorgeous beverages.
Modern and traditional cuisine are beautifully blended in New Orleans. The city's current culinary culture is reflected in Dakar Nola, Wild South, and 2022 F&W Best New Chef Ana Castro's widely awaited Acamaya, while Dooky Chase Restaurant and Brigtsen's provide Creole food.
Chicago's diversified cuisine culture suits any budget or taste. The limitless possibilities include a Filipino tasting menu at Kasama, a Cambodian fried chicken sandwich at Hermosa's, tacos at Birrieria Zaragoza, and traditional Italian beef sandwiches at Al's or Johnnie's.
Austin moved to 4th from 10 this year. The city continues to amaze with 2023 F&W Restaurant of the Year Birdie's and 2023 F&W Best New Chef Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria. Check out Rico's guide to Texas' capital's greatest baguettes and ramen before you go.
Angeles does boundary-pushing better than other places. Hannah Ziskin makes thick pan pizzas and layer cakes at Quarter Sheets, while Justin Pichetrungsi's Thai Taco Tuesdays draw lines at Anajak Thai. The Ruby Fruit, located in a strip mall, has a good range of natural wines and is one of the city's top wine bars for casual wines.
Charleston is known for its fresh seafood and raw bars like Leon's Oyster Shop and The Ordinary due to its closeness to the Atlantic Ocean. Other must-eats include Bertha's Kitchen's okra soup, Rodney Scott's whole-hog barbecue, and Peninsula Grill's coconut cake.
Miami's cuisine culture has expanded due to its cosmopolitan character. 2023 F&W Best New Chef Valerie Chang serves fiery Peruvian dishes at Maty's in Midtown (huancaina-smothered choclo, oxtail saltado),while MiMo's Phuc Yea blends Vietnamese
Although Bad Saint closed in 2022, the Filipino restaurant that launched D.C.'s culinary scene over a decade ago spurred a new generation of eating in the nation's capital that continues today. Kevin Tien's Moon Rabbit serves innovative Vietnamese cuisine, while whimsical pizza bar The Little Grand pairs pizza and wine.
Portland, Maine, is quickly becoming one of the Northeast's top culinary destinations, with affordable omakase at Izakaya Minato, sourdough Neapolitan pizza at Quanto Basta, and housemade rigatoni coated in beef ragu and dandelion greens at Leeward.
Hawaii's capital's perfect day starts with a full breakfast at chef Lee Anne Wong's Koko Head Cafe and a late lunch at Helena's Hawaiian Food, which serves earthen-oven-cooked Kalua Pig and Poi.