For our latest neighborhood guide, we’re off to the Marigny in New Orleans americanweekender.substack.com/p/the-marign...

There’s still time to plan a fall weekend getaway before the holiday rush - here are 8 of our favorite autumn trips. americanweekender.substack.com/p/8-great-au...

Wisconsin old-fashioneds are having a moment here. Try these four fresh local takes.

Our Saugatuck guide is our most popular every year - here’s a fresh update! Also: This lakeside town makes for a fantastic fall getaway. americanweekender.substack.com/p/saugatuck-...

We’re off to the San Francisco Ferry Building in today’s newsletter americanweekender.substack.com/p/san-franci...

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Dropped a bonus newsletter this morning with a recap of our trip to Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. Inside: Brand-new spirits you’ll want to seek out! New favorite New Orleans restaurants to add to your list! And more. americanweekender.substack.com/p/tales-of-t...

“I love those places that give you the ability to transport back in time.” I talked with Rolando Pujol of the Retrologist about roadside Americana and why there’s a resurgence of interest in places that provide an authentic experience. americanweekender.substack.com/p/rolando-pu...

If you want to explore Wisconsin’s food culture, Racine is a great place to start. Our latest itinerary takes you to supper clubs, taverns, bakeries, and more. open.substack.com/pub/american...

Out now on newsstands: 'The Chicago Cookbook, Vol. 2'. Our special edition publication includes 50 signature recipes from our favorite restaurants. Head to a retailer or purchase a print or digital copy here: buff.ly/prZlhjK

If you’re attending Tales of the Cocktail in NOLA next week, think about coming to my panel, “Small Cities, Big Cocktail Programs.” I’ll be talking with three bar owners who run great programs in smaller locales about the challenges - and opportunities - that working in a smaller market can provide.

Our latest newsletter digs into Charleston, South Carolina’s terrific barbecue scene. americanweekender.substack.com/p/charleston...

You have a week to eat at the original Ben’s Chili Bowl before it closes for months for renovations. The family wants to retain the diner’s original character but they don’t yet know the extent of the repairs. wapo.st/40ItCXN

The Pioneer Valley, a bucolic area tucked between the Berkshires and Central Massachusetts, is filled with colleges, farms, and great places to eat. americanweekender.substack.com/p/pioneer-va...

Sauerkraut balls, Cincinnati chili, Altoona pizza - our latest newsletter digs into regional American foods. open.substack.com/pub/american...

In our latest episode of the Dish podcast, @amycavanaugh.bsky.social‬ and @jdkess.bsky.social‬ discuss their favorite Chicago patios, which restaurants nail seasonal cooking, and the dishes and drinks they look forward to each summer.

Bill Oakley made his name as a showrunner on “The Simpsons,” and now he’s digging into regional American food. We talk regional favorites (like Ohio Valley pizza), his dinner series, and why food has always been part of his comedy. americanweekender.substack.com/p/bill-oakle...

Went to Paducah, Kentucky to dine at Sara Bradley’s Freight House and found so much more. A great town. open.substack.com/pub/american...

I can’t get over this Beard livestream

Philadelphia has one of the best bar scenes in the country - we named our 8 favorite spots. americanweekender.substack.com/p/8-great-ba...

Almost any dish — dips, fries, pizza — can benefit from a little pickled heat. These are our nine favorite ways to enjoy giardiniera. buff.ly/JN4UXX9

"So I have to admit something, which is that I grew up in like the most un-Italian place in the entire East Coast. I did not know Chicago-style giardiniera very well before I moved here." Our latest episode of Dish From Chicago Magazine talks giard:

How to spend 3 great days in Oregon wine country. open.substack.com/pub/american...

Have you planned your summer vacation? This week’s issue of American Weekender will help you do just that, with trip ideas, a playlist, and 30% off a newsletter subscription! open.substack.com/pub/american...

We've launched a podcast! 🎧️ Dish is a biweekly pod from our critic @jdkess.bsky.social & dining editor @amycavanaugh.bsky.social This episode they dive into The Best New Restaurants list, discuss what didn't make the cut, and describe the best thing each ate this week.

Seahorse in Charleston, South Carolina is a must-visit new bar - it’s definitely going to be on our list of the best openings of the year. Get the story on it - and all the details about the smoked olive martini - in today’s issue. americanweekender.substack.com/p/seahorse-b...

Taquizas Valdez in Albany Park is raising the bar for Chicago's already-strong Mexican sandwich scene.

In our latest Store vs. Store, we take a look at two shops that combine retail and café culture

Everywhere and everything you should eat and drink in Charleston, South Carolina, organized into a six-day itinerary! americanweekender.substack.com/p/charleston...

Lots of good stuff in the new issue including my story on Gus’ Sip & Dip, a look at a must-try taqueria, a recipe from Mexican-Indian mashup Mirra, and more.

The fancy take on Jollibee spaghetti at Kultura in Charleston is a dish I’m going to be thinking about for a long time. More in this week’s newsletter! open.substack.com/pub/american...

We’re off to the Mississippi Delta in today’s newsletter! You’ll find beautiful scenery, blues music, hot tamales, barbecue, and much more. open.substack.com/pub/american...

The menu at Gus’ Sip & Dip in River North offers 30 cocktails, and each is perfectly dialed in, writes dining editor @amycavanaugh.bsky.social buff.ly/MzTX3L7

On our road trips, we always seek out great lunch stops. In Elkhart, Indiana, there are two. americanweekender.substack.com/p/elkhart-in...

Charlottesville has an underrated food scene and we’ve put together a three-day dining guide featuring tacos, bakeries, breweries, and much more. americanweekender.substack.com/p/charlottes...

We have a fresh destination guide for you today! Let’s go explore one of America's original college towns through country ham biscuits, choripollo tacos, and modern Turkish dining. americanweekender.substack.com/p/charlottes...

Why our dining editor @amycavanaugh.bsky.social is obsessed with Great Lakes Tinned Fish

There's no more exciting place than Chicago's culinary scene. These 11 Best New Restaurants are making their mark on Chicago’s dining scene with unexpected flavors and bold concepts. buff.ly/IPktZha

In the latest issue of @chicagomag.com I wrote about the drink program at Erick Williams’ latest spot, Cantina Rosa. www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...

This week, we’re off to Kingston, New York and are sharing our freshly updated Hudson Valley guide! open.substack.com/pub/american...

Deviled eggs seem to be on every Chicago menu these days, and what’s being served up is a far cry from the wan versions you find sweating on summer picnic tables.

In our latest issue of @americanweekender.bsky.social we’re exploring regional chili dogs from cheese Coneys in Cincy to mini chili dogs in New York’s Capital Region. open.substack.com/pub/american...

Our latest travel itinerary takes us to Charleston, West Virginia for coffee beers, paw paw ice cream, and Appalachian fare americanweekender.substack.com/p/charleston...

Sarah Grueneberg spoke with us about Monteverde's 10-year anniversary and what comes next for the beloved restaurant.

At Buffalo’s Southern Junction, Ryan Fernandez draws on his Indian background to add unexpected flavors to classic Texas barbecue. americanweekender.substack.com/p/southern-j...

Salted caramel cruller and eggnog latte. 📍 Public Espresso, Buffalo, New York

Head to Buffalo for beef on weck, toasted coconut croissants, Texas barbecue, and so much more. americanweekender.substack.com/p/buffalo-ne...

We put together some of our tried and true road trip advice. americanweekender.substack.com/p/road-trip-...

French President Emmanuel Macron laid out an ambitious plan for a "reimagined, restored and expanded" Louvre. An art critic says Macron is aiming for another success after restoration of Notre Dame.

In the current issue of @chicagomag.com, @karlklockars.bsky.social and I named the 10 best new bars in Chicago. They include an elegant spot for forward-thinking martinis, a brewery all about saisons, a new hotel bar, and more. www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...