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Rose's Luxury is one of east: need to try.

1. Rose's Luxury

9.1
717 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 134 tips and reviews

2. Eastern Market

9.4
2934 Russell St (btwn I-75 & Mack), Detroit, MI
Farmers Market · Eastern Market · 119 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: On Saturdays, there are blocks of farm stands, alongside old-school wholesalers, mixed in with new restaurants, galleries and antique shops. Read more.

3. Green Dot Stables

9.1
2200 W Lafayette Blvd (at 14th St), Detroit, MI
Burger Joint · Downtown Detroit · 164 tips and reviews

Elyse E.Elyse Estrada: Fried chicken slider is all I've dreamt about since I took a bite. The perfect combo of crispness plus honey made it a thing of wonder. They're all $3 or less so bring friends and try them all!

4. Avalon International Breads

8.9
441 W Canfield St (btwn 2nd & Cass), Detroit, MI
Bakery · Midtown · 90 tips and reviews

Zahrah F.Zahrah Fadel: The date bar is out of control, as is the focaccia when it's fresh. Don't come at the end of the day.

5. Rose's Fine Foods

10551 E Jefferson Ave (St. Clair Street), Detroit, MI
Diner · Lower East Detroit · 41 tips and reviews

Sarah Jo S.Sarah Jo Sautter: Hidden gem. Eggs cooked perfectly. House made ricotta is creamy heaven.

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana is one of east: need to try.

6. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

9.2
157 Wooster St (at Brown St.), New Haven, CT
Pizzeria · Wooster Square - Mill River · 276 tips and reviews
Acadia National Park is one of east: need to try.

7. Acadia National Park

9.5
Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, ME
National Park · 97 tips and reviews

Condé Nast TravelerCondé Nast Traveler: Blueberries and blue bloods, misty islands, spruce and pine forest, craggy coastlines. Read more.

Ben & Jerry's Factory is one of east: need to try.

8. Ben & Jerry's Factory

8.6
1281 Waterbury Stowe Rd (Crossroad Road), Waterbury, VT
Factory · 132 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Come on, now. It's home to the original Ben and Jerry's factory. Read more.

Little Serow is one of east: need to try.

9. Little Serow

1511 17th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 58 tips and reviews
Little Red Fox is one of east: need to try.

10. Little Red Fox

5035 Connecticut Ave NW (at Nebraska Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Van Ness - Forest Hills · 54 tips and reviews
The Red Hen is one of east: need to try.

11. The Red Hen

9.2
1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 86 tips and reviews
BlackSalt is one of east: need to try.

12. BlackSalt

9.1
4883 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Foxhall-Palisades · 72 tips and reviews

13. Scofflaw

9.3
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 149 tips and reviews

James L.James Lanning: If you have a favorite gin, they have it. Try Martin Miller's or Ransom Old Tom to start building your gin palette in style.

Alinea is one of east: need to try.

14. Alinea

9.1
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 143 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Dinner as theatre, dinner as laboratory, dinner as pop culture commentary: The only constant at this country’s foremost modernist restaurant is its relentless drive to evolve and surprise. Read more.

Au Cheval is one of east: need to try.

15. Au Cheval

9.1
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 483 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: One word: chilaquiles. Available only at brunch and after midnight, i.e., exactly when you’ll need them the most. If you go the burger route, know that a single cheeseburger is actually a double. Read more.

Avec is one of east: need to try.

16. Avec

9.3
615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 213 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: The hits land one after the next: lush brandade with garlic bread, bacon-wrapped dates (you have to), and the always perfectly cooked whole-roasted fish. Read more.

Tail Up Goat is one of east: need to try.

17. Tail Up Goat

9.4
1827 Adams Mill Rd NW (at Calvert St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 35 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: This is one of those places where it’s actually fun to share. Highlights like lamb ribs and whole stuffed porgy are built “for two,” so bring a crew to sample as much of the menu as you can. Read more.

Bad Saint is one of east: need to try.

18. Bad Saint

3226 11th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Filipino Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 37 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Start with the clams with Chinese sausage and Sichuan chiles. The bitter melon with black bean confit might be the most unappetizing-sounding dish, but it’s the unexpected star. Read more.

Federal Donuts is one of east: need to try.

19. Federal Donuts

1632 Sansom St (btwn S 16th & 17th St), Philadelphia, PA
Donut Shop · Center City West · 167 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Get an order with the za’atar dry rub and an allspice-scented doughnut and we promise, you’ll have no further questions. Read more.

Fat Rice is one of east: need to try.

20. Fat Rice

2957 W Diversey Ave (at N Sacramento Ave), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Logan Square · 101 tips and reviews
Oleana is one of east: need to try.

21. Oleana

9.3
134 Hampshire St (btwn Elm & Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 130 tips and reviews
Woodberry Kitchen is one of east: need to try.

22. Woodberry Kitchen

8.9
2010 Clipper Park Rd (btwn Clipper & Parkdale), Baltimore, MD
New American Restaurant · Woodberry · 209 tips and reviews
Zahav is one of east: need to try.

23. Zahav

9.3
237 Saint James Pl (at Dock St), Philadelphia, PA
Israeli Restaurant · Center City East · 227 tips and reviews

24. Sun Street Breads

9.0
4600 Nicollet Ave (at W 46th St), Minneapolis, MN
Bakery · Tangletown · 64 tips and reviews

Micki B.Micki Balder: Good coffee and seriously delicious biscuit sandwich with sausage, cheddar, and a basted egg.

The Butcher's Tale is one of east: need to try.

25. The Butcher's Tale

9.1
1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Downtown West · 207 tips and reviews

Mike M.Mike McDonnell: Great cocktails, great sausages, great steaks, great ribs, great pork chops...hell, it's all good!

26. Minnehaha Falls

9.4
4801 S Minnehaha Park Dr, Minneapolis, MN
Waterfall · Hiawatha · 74 tips and reviews

Jeremy L.Jeremy Lebens: Beautiful walking trails and waterfalls. Makes for a relaxing walk. Parking is cheap.

27. Pizzeria Lola

9.3
5557 Xerxes Ave S (at 56th & Xerxes), Minneapolis, MN
Pizzeria · Armatage · 162 tips and reviews

Matt M.Matt Martin: Best pizza in MN. Get anything. Seasonal pizzas are often wonderful.

Eventide Oyster Co. is one of east: need to try.

28. Eventide Oyster Co.

9.4
86 Middle St (btwn Franklin and Hampshire), Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 280 tips and reviews

29. Eli's BBQ

9.4
3313 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, OH
BBQ Joint · East End · 91 tips and reviews

Karlton U.Karlton Uhm: Ribs were fantastic and loved the kitschy retro charm to the place

30. Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

9.3
3002 W 47th Ave (at Mission Rd.), Kansas City, KS
BBQ Joint · Rosedale · 360 tips and reviews

Michael R.Michael Romero: Get the Z Man and an order of fries. Fries have BBQ rub on them. Finish with plenty of spicy sauce.

Bogart's Smokehouse is one of east: need to try.

31. Bogart's Smokehouse

9.2
1627 S 9th St (at Lafayette Ave.), St Louis, MO
BBQ Joint · Soulard · 107 tips and reviews

Pilgrim 🛣Pilgrim 🛣: Best ribs I've ever had in my entire life, and I've had lots and lots of BBQ. I will def come back and indulge.

Cook Out is one of east: need to try.

32. Cook Out

8.8
3624 Hillsborough Rd (at Cole Mill Rd.), Durham, NC
Burger Joint · 41 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The milkshakes come in about 40 flavors, and thanks to the drive-throughs, you don’t even have to leave your car to get your hands on one. Read more.

33. The Biltmore Estate

9.2
1 Approach Rd, Asheville, NC
Historic and Protected Site · 214 tips and reviews

34. Biscuit Head

9.3
733 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Breakfast Spot · 74 tips and reviews

Laura B.Laura Brenskelle: The biscuits are huge and fluffy, but honestly, I think the most fun thing is the jam and butter bar and hot sauces. They have lots of great, interesting flavors to try. Get a bunch of different ones!

35. 12 Bones Smokehouse

8.6
5 Foundry St (at Lyman St), Asheville, NC
BBQ Joint · 94 tips and reviews

Megan S.Megan Selby: Don't let the line scare you, it moves quickly and is worth the wait! Blueberry Chipotle sauce, jalapeño cheese grits and greens.

36. HomeGrown

8.7
371 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC
American Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Large farmers' salad with fried chicken on top = a perfectly balanced, delicious meal

White Duck Taco Shop is one of east: need to try.

37. White Duck Taco Shop

1 Roberts St Ste 101, Asheville, NC
Taco Restaurant · 100 tips and reviews
Little Goat Diner is one of east: need to try.

38. Little Goat Diner

820 W Randolph St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Fulton Market · 472 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This diner serves creative interpretations of comfort foods. We’re talking kimchi, bacon-and-eggs scallion pancakes and Fat Elvis waffles topped with peanut butter, banana and bacon maple syrup. Read more.

39. St-Viateur Bagel (La Maison du Bagel)

9.1
263 rue Saint-Viateur Ouest (entre Jeanne-Mance & du Parc), Montréal, QC
Bagel Shop · Mile-End · 156 tips and reviews

Les W.Les W: The best bagels in town. The sesame bagels fresh out of the oven are the ones to get. This place is open 24 hours, so you can get your bagel fix anytime.

40. Mount Royal Park

9.6
(Parc du Mont-Royal)
1260 Chemin Remembrance, Montréal, QC
Park · Ville-Marie · 180 tips and reviews

41. Marché Jean-Talon

9.5
7070 avenue Henri-Julien, Montréal, QC
Farmers Market · Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie · 185 tips and reviews

Mitchell B.Mitchell Butler: Well priced for fresh produce. Many specialty vendors: seafood, cheese, bakery, olives.

42. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

9.3
(Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal (MBAM))
1380 rue Sherbrooke O (coin du Musée), Montréal, QC
Art Museum · Ville-Marie · 115 tips and reviews

Annie P.Annie Park: It is massive, give yourself lots of time for a full experience.

Schwartz's Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen is one of east: need to try.

43. Schwartz's Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen

8.8
(Schwartz's Charcuterie Hébraïque de Montréal)
3895 boul. Saint-Laurent (entre St-Cuthbert & Napoléon), Montréal, QC
Deli · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 380 tips and reviews