Racking up the best baked goods, both savory and sweet; from a homestyle fried chicken biscuit sandwich and German chocolate cinnamon rolls to seafood lasagna and s'mores cupcakes, these baked creations are to die for.
Everything old is new again as classic comfort food favorites become unique mashups, like spaghetti grilled cheese, crab Rangoon french fries, barbacoa stroganoff, chicken and waffle doughnuts, and even a meatball burrito.
Taking a deep dive through dynamic dishes that have layers and layers of flavor to dig into, including a deep-fried ice-cream burger, a scary spicy hot dog, a lobster-laden pizza, meaty tortas, and a seven-layer unicorn cake.
Digging into pit-roasted chicken, blackened catfish, smoked brisket, grilled paella and Santa Maria-style ribs; beefy burgers and tantalizing tacos get kissed with flames.
Next-level backyard cookout classics include a loaded picnic dog, truffle beer can chicken, a whole lobster Cajun seafood boil, superstacked barbecue sandwiches, burgers, wings and more.
Coastal hotspots combine comfort foods with epic views; indulging in lobster mac 'n' cheese, cheese-stuffed burgers, saucy seafood pasta, Key lime pie and more.
An extra-crispy menu piled high with pork rind brisket nachos, spicy Korean double-fried chicken, authentic British fish and chips, inventive egg rolls, country-fried Wagyu burgers, fried soft-shell crab and some creative cookies.
Great grub gets even better when it's dipped, drenched or dunked; the picks include elevated grilled cheeses and super sauces, a flaming hot burger, breakfast corn dogs, a super sundae, a French dip and queso-drenched everything.
The evolving food scene in Charleston, S.C.; country classics like smothered catfish share the table with notable newcomers, like a grilled BBQ brisket and pimento cheese sandwich and a breakfast pizza.
The search for eateries across America that offer the most bang for one's burger buck begins with a beefy, back-to-basics bargain in Las Vegas for only $7; wasabi mashed potato burger; Texas-sized backyard barbecue masterpiece on a bun.
The very best barbecue smokin' across America includes down-home dishes like spareribs and sausages, as well as new mindblowers like brisket mac and cheese and a smoky sandwich so big it's called the Leaning Tower of Texas.
Parlor-perfect pizzas from some favorite pizzerias; a hot chicken pie in Nashville; BBQ brisket-topped pizza in Texas; a meatball-stuffed, star-shaped showstopper in Las Vegas.
In Phoenix, a new contender in the chicken sandwich wars is topped with cheesy macaroni and spicy cheese puffs; Lollipop wings in Atlanta get smothered in gravy.
Some of America's tastiest twists on the beloved mealtime mashup include breakfast spaghetti, fried chicken and churros, boozy pancakes drunk with flaming Cherries Jubilee and a BBQ beef breakfast bun named The Beast.
Giant cheesesteaks; a nearly foot-tall burger with twin patties and gyro meat; a meatloaf cupcake topped with mashed potato frosting and veggie sprinkles.
Diners ditch their home digs to catch the culinary excitement of day-trip dining, from a pound of perfect barbecue on a bun in Fort Worth, Texas, to a sofrito-slathered, super-sized burrito in Arlington, Va.
New dining experiences and classic comforts are brought together, from spicy fried chicken paired with the most decadent macaroni and cheese at Atlanta's Krog Street Market to an intensely delicious pierogi melt at Cleveland's West Side Market.
From spicy Chilean pork ribs in the Pacific Northwest to a Puerto Rican pork-tacular down in Georgia, diners are finding south-of-the-border flavor without ever leaving the United States.
From a half-pound kielbasa smothered in Swiss cheese to an all-beef dog stuffed with smoked brisket, these restaurants are all about delicious dogs and sizzling sausages.
From authentic tacos and first-class pizza to succulent seafood paella and beer-can chicken, these dishes all come with a side of great weather, breathtaking scenery and the laid-back vibes of the Golden State.
Above-average nachos, from filet mignon and parmesan fondue to Thai chicken and Hawaiian pork, these restaurants dish up mouthwatering mounds of meat and cheese.
From an entire Thanksgiving dinner stuffed into a pie to the Texas-sized Pumpecapple, these friendly shops across the United States are finding many ways to fill a pie crust.
From a triple-wide Cajun country pork chop to a sky-high stack of piggy perfection, there's almost too much pork to fit on a fork at these dining destinations.
From a spiked milkshake topped with a campfire's worth of s'mores to a sushi-stacked burger on fried rice buns, Sin City's most over-the-top eats are explored.
Chicago is a meat-and-potatoes paradise, where diners find a classic overloaded Chicago dog at Wrigley Field alongside former MLB pitcher Ryan Dempster, the South Side's most delicious deep-dish pizza, big beefy burgers, and beautiful barbeque.
From a 14-pound mountain of nachos and a barbecue sandwich as mighty as the Mississippi to a two-pork punch of a breakfast burrito, these citywide franchises have gone off the chain.
Former MLB baseball players Iván "Pudge" RodrÃguez and Kevin Millar highlight unforgettable eats, from brisket nachos to an award-winning rack of ribs.
Restaurants prove that good food is even greater when it comes in a tasty package, featuring ice cream and cereal stuffed burritos in Los Angeles and a deep-dish pizza wrapped in a whole other pizza in Chicago.
Diners featuring massive meat loaves, garlic fries, candied bacon, and chocolate waffle lava cake; former MLB baseball players Eric Byrnes and Jeremy Affeldt highlight food from San Francisco's AT&T Park, including the Crazy Crab Sandwich.
Big and bold flavors at hot spots across the Lone Star State, from an Austin beer garden serving up the best of the "wurst" to sizzling fajitas topped with garlic butter at a Houston Tex-Mex joint.
From double-decibel fried beef ribs in Atlanta to a loud-and-proud peanut butter burger in Las Vegas, these joints are making delicious noise with some of the crunchiest eats across the country.
Joints that have upped the Happy Hour ante with outrageous, tummy-tantalizing appetizers, from a Bloody Mary topped with spaghetti and meatballs to lamb chop fondue and chicken wing confit.
Restaurants go hog wild, serving up German-style pork shanks in Philadelphia, pork-powered pizzas in Boston, bourbon-glazed pork chops in St. Rose, La., and the skyscraper-sized Hogzilla in Ridgefield, Conn.
All across America, folks cook up red, white and blue meals, from classics to contemporary updates, that pay tribute to tradition and tempt the taste buds.
From seriously saucy barbecue sandwiches to nachos on a pizza and the perfect burger for "Dirty Dancing," these restaurants serve up some of the best dishes in America's heartland.
From bacon-wrapped meatloaf and a double-decker pizza burger to boozy French toast and smothered biscuit sandwiches, restaurants across the country offer up a warm, comforting hug of flavor.
A burger joint puts heat to its meat with a sauce made from guava and habanero peppers; a Charleston barbecue pit turns low-and-slow brisket into a fiesta of flavors; a Los Angeles restaurant torches everything it touches.
It's Chicago deep dish vs. Detroit pan and New York vs. St. Louis thin crust as pizzerias across the country roll out the dough for the pizza playoffs.
From monster sushi rolls and a five-layer pizza cake to Texas-sized cinnamon rolls and a towering pancake sundae, dining hot spots burst at the seams with titanic treats.
From burgers bursting with chili and cheese to a whole backyard barbecue in one messy mega dish, entrees overload in stickiness, sauciness and all sorts of awesomeness that's finger-licking good.
From a lobster and filet mignon taco donut to a classic Japanese noodle dish done as juicy burger, chefs serve up some of the country's most mouthwatering mashups.
Diners are pulling up for a taste of Americana and a sidecar of nostalgia at these drive-ins across the country; crispy, juicy fried chicken; hearty chili cheese fries; zesty taco burgers; deep-fried hot dogs.
Food halls for gourmet eats on the go; there's gravy-smothered fried chicken biscuits and Vietnamese-Cajun cuisine in New Orleans; both New-York-style pizza and ice cream.
A French-trained chef is slinging quality Mexican fare; big beer and bold burgers; burgers get smothered and shakes get spiked in a New York tavern; a pizza joint reveals its secret.
Grub on the Go
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Top picks featuring a New Jersey drive-in slinging sky-high burgers, a New Orleans doughnut shop turning diner dinner classics into quick-bite hand-helds, and a Southern California spot serving decadent seafood fries.
A food paradise in Miami; a papita-topped Cuban street food favorite; a pepper-packed burger that brings the heat; bold burritos; decadent macaroni and cheese.
A spot in Maine, is making dreams come true with a dish called the Meat Coma, which is packed with smoked beef brisket, pork ribs, pork shoulder and house-made chili; classic po'boys into sky-high meaty masterpieces; meat madness in Milwaukee.
The craziest mash-ups; the Pizzarito in New York; nachos with macaroni and cheese in Wisconsin; Mexican and Asian food in Arizona; low-country boils with pizza in Chicago.
A doughnut burger brings both sweet and savory to California; a restaurant in Arizona offers a Bloody Mary with more options than a new car; cookie pancakes in New Jersey.
A colossal prosciutto calzone in Philly; perfect pasta in Michigan; an Italian hot dog in Las Vegas; a can't-miss steak-and-fondue stromboli; Italian deli sandwiches in San Francisco.
At Saltwater Cowboys, shrimp boats come in while people chow down on BBQ pork trashcan nachos; sky-high chimichangas with rooftop views; al pastor fries on the lawn of Golden Road Brewing.
In Portland, a food cart serves up burgers stacked with mozzarella sticks and fried fish; a gravy-smothered doughnut sandwich; a 24-layer chocolate cake; seafood pot pie; meat-and-cheese-covered curly fries.
People love sausage, whether they're long links, plump patties or spicy little slices; sampling the best the United States has to offer, including a chorizo burger, a sausage sampler, a Cajun sausage po' boy, and wood-fired venison hot dog.
Succulent, savory and spectacular seafood, including lobster at a Jersey Shore eatery where fishing boats tie up next to the tables, legendary seafood stew in San Diego and deep-fried stuffed crab in Baltimore.
Diners check out bucket-list dishes, including Philadelphia's life-changing roast pork sandwiches, the best burger in New York City and a cavalcade of Cajun flavors at the best bayou brunch around.
Pubs serve up great grub, including monstrous pulled pork sandwiches in Galveston, Texas, beer-infused mussels in Maine and the hottest barbecue in Miami.
Putting on the freshmen 15 never looked so good as diners eat their way through college towns; from an entire Thanksgiving feast on a roll to mac 'n' cheese doughnuts, these dishes will fuel any cram session.
Because great food calls for great entertainment, these places offer spectacles as well as incredible meals, from Tex-Mex meatballs fueling music fans in Dallas to a comedy show featuring fresh Atlantic seafood in Maine.
Pizzerias share their most delicious spins on America's favorite pie, from a family-run institution in Chicago specializing in stuffed pizzas to a one-of-a-kind pizza palace slinging outrageous dessert pizzas.
Diners get a fresh take on fast food at these unique fast-casual restaurants across the country, from a New Jersey sandwich shop specializing in gourmet hoagies to a Los Angeles hot dog joint serving up bacon-wrapped dogs and fully-loaded fries.
Pumped-up portions from across the country that deliver on decadence, from a colossal 30-pound taco pizza in Atlantic City, N.J., to a towering mountain of meat in Seattle.
Diners make mouthwatering memories at monumental sites, from sandwiches stacked with international flavors across the street from the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to silky, sweet ice cream sundaes near Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
Diners cozy up to some of the most feel-good foods around the country, including fully loaded tater tots, outrageous shakes and mouthwatering Australian meat pies.
These A-plus eateries serve up delicious food and awesome service near U.S. colleges and universities, from an iconic burger shop steps away from Harvard University to a beloved breakfast joint just off the University of Minnesota campus.
Diners pull over and fill up on gourmet delights at these road-food hot spots across the country, from classic burgers and frosty root beer floats right off of Route 61 in Louisiana to fish and chips on the Pacific Coast Highway.
Restaurants serve up dishes that have stood the test of time and provide soul-satisfying experiences, from chocolate egg creams at a 1950s soda fountain in New York City to a San Francisco bakery re-imagining Old World confections.
A Route 66 road trip from Chicago to Southern California; authentic St. Louis barbecue ribs in Missouri; the iconic Oklahoma Onion Burger; custom-built milk shakes in Albuquerque, N.M.
The tastiest spots under the Golden State's sun, including beach bites on the central coast, authentic Italian in Mammoth and some of the juiciest burgers in Southern California.
Blue Plate Special
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From gourmet Texas chili in Austin, TX, to a revamped patty melt in Los Angeles, diner menus across the country have been upgraded and elevated with fresh ingredients and new flavors.
The best local hideaways and tourist-friendly spots on the Hawaiian islands of Oahu and Kauai; delicacies include pineapple fried rice, Hawaiian-style dogs, lau lau pork and Spam musubi.
The best steaks, sandwiches, burgers and briskets that America has to offer; from meatloaf and pot roast nachos in Chicago to a 3-pound pork chop in Denver, it's a carnivore's carnival as we go looking for the biggest and best meat dishes in the US.
Hometown favorites are found in unexpected places, including classic Southern comfort food in Philly, Chicago deep-dish pizza in the Big Apple and meaty Texas-style chili in Seattle.
A terrifying tour of some of the most haunted, or just plain haunting, restaurants in the country from kitschy kitchens that celebrate All Hallows' Eve year-round, to dining in dungeons or grabbing drinks with your monster squad in an old jailhouse.
Combing the coast to find some of the best foods from the country's beachside communities; Hawaiian fare in Washington to mouthwatering seafood in Georgia.
A Hangover Burger at Austin's 1886 Cafe and Bakery; magical sea fare at The Surf Lodge in Montauk, N.Y.; a Key lime pie margarita at Southernmost Beach Cafe in Key West, Fla.
Scouting the country to find the spiciest hot spots; a ghost pepper burger in Texas to a Chicago pizza pie with the name Dance With El Diablo and legendary curry in New York City.
A country-style breakfast as the sun rises over Charleston, S.C.; lunch break with Asian-inspired dishes in Chicago; limoncello cake for dessert in San Francisco; a midnight snack and a nightcap in Las Vegas.
Tropical tranquility meets Southern hospitality on a food-fueled getaway all along the Gulf Coast; the coastal eats include grilled Gulf shrimp tacos, beignet sundaes, monster burritos, bacon-loaded burgers, and gator Creole.
A walk along the beach and a day at the fair come together for the best edible experiences that boardwalks have to offer, from stuffed-crust pizza and crabby pretzels to saltwater taffy and Key lime pie shakes.
Sampling the most creative concession stand fare at America's minor league stadiums; family-friendly joints serve pulled pork and shrimp nachos and a grilled Nutella, cream-cheese and banana sandwich with bacon.
Beef gets amplified with tantalizing toppings at burger joints across the country, from truffled foie gras and spicy chorizo to deep-fried mac and cheese buns.
Culinary treasures on scenic islands in the United States; from Hilton Head Island, S.C., to Hawaii, these island destinations feature a welcoming ambiance and cuisine worthy of the journey from the mainland.
From make-your-own lobster tacos in Brooklyn, N.Y., to hickory-kissed brisket sandwiches in San Francisco, these culinary hot spots keep the fires stoked as grill masters show off their skills over smoking-hot grills.
Many restaurants don't make it past year one, but there are some that have defied the odds; from a former Chicago speakeasy to a historic Oregon steakhouse, eateries that have stayed open for half a century or more are explored.
From a 69-year-old hot dog joint in Chicago to a father-son noodle shop in New York City, these restaurants have been passed down from generation to generation, proving that big flavor runs in the family.
The country's choicest chicken dishes are highlighted; whether it's fried to golden perfection, smothered in gravy, stuffed in a taco, or topping a mound of crispy fries, chicken is one of the most versatile meats on the planet.
The nation's most crave-worthy combinations are highlighted, from hearty biscuits and gravy and deliciously sinful macaroni and cheese to carb-happy spaghetti and meatballs and crispy fish and chips.
The most indulgent meals at some of the best family-owned restaurants across the country are highlighted, from mole-smothered enchiladas in Los Angeles to cheesesteak-stuffed stromboli in Philadelphia.
The best eats along the banks of the Mississippi River, from jazz-inspired barbecue and mouthwatering meatloaf to seafood-smothered fried green tomatoes and garden-fresh ratatouille.
From the world's most luxurious steaks to the season's most vibrant veggies, diners across the country go wild for the homegrown goodness available at farm-to-table restaurants.
The most artful and indulgent Asian cuisines across the country are highlighted, from authentic hand-tossed noodles and colorful arcade-inspired dumplings to monster-sized sushi and creative curries.
From fantastical French toast and flannel-busting flapjacks to a big-city egg sandwich and Sicilian omelets, diners across the country wake up to unbeatable breakfasts.
Diners get down and dirty with the best street food in the United States, from chicken wings and pizza-topped burgers to fiery hot shrimp and salmon tacos.
Frugal foodies across the country savor the savings while indulging in high-quality meals without the high prices, from $4 fried chicken tacos and $1 shucks to half-priced rib eyes and bargain breakfast bites.
From lobster smothered in melted Monterey Jack cheese to s'mores with gooey handmade marshmallows drenched in chocolate, this coast-to-coast tour finds the most indulgent, thickly coated culinary creations ever made.
Checking out eateries for handheld food, with no bowls, plates or utensils to get in the way; with bags of seafood in Chicago, arepas stuffed with meat in Minneapolis, chicken fingers in New York City, and breakfast tacos in Austin, Texas.
Over-the-top foods satisfy a craving for carbohydrates, including a pizza topped with pasta, a grilled cheese sandwich filled with spaghetti and mashed potato fritters.
A bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich made on a sweet glazed doughnut; doughnuts loaded with barbecue brisket; doughnut burgers and doughnut French onion soup.
A pair of period pharmacies on both coasts, a Jewish deli in Texas, a hot dog temple in Tennessee and a classic, chrome-clad diner in Minnesota; from massive old-fashioned sundaes and skyscraper sandwiches to towering patty melts and doughnuts.
Hot lobster rolls and blue crab spaghetti get dressed in robes of butter at restaurants in Boston and New York; bakeries in San Francisco, Washington, DC and Atlanta bring butter to new heights in their flaky pastries.
From a chili pepper-topped pizza in Atlanta, to European-style porchetta flame-roasted on a food truck in San Francisco, Food Paradise goes coast to coast on the hunt for sweat-inducing fiery food.
From seriously seismic shakes in Hawaii to super-size sundaes in New Orleans, Food Paradise gets a taste of the sweet life with some of the coolest frozen treats around.
From Japanese-flavored breakfast egg skillets in Hawaii to an update on Eggs Benedict in New Orleans, the egg comes first as Food Paradise cracks open an array of egg-cellent creations.
From slow-smoked bison ribs in Colorado to chicken wings topped with cinnamon sugar and icing in Rhode Island, hunting down proteins that satisfy every carnivorous craving.
From an Arizona joint's chicken fried steak smothered in gravy to sweet, fluffy doughnuts in Rhode Island, getting in line to find dishes that diners don't mind waiting hours to sink their teeth into.
From an omelet made with 15 eggs and six meats in Rhode Island to a two pound, softball-size meatball served on top of a mountain of spaghetti in Missouri; looking for dishes served in gargantuan portions.
Restaurants that combine beautiful scenery with mouthwatering food; from the desert views of Sedona, Ariz., to the majestic beauty of the Teton Mountain Range.
A global grub-down adventure across the United States; traveling the states for some delicious cultural cuisine from an authentic taste of Germany in Wisconsin to a Danish adventure in California.
Road trip across America to discover the best stuffed foods in the nation; from a wrestling-themed restaurant in Chicago to a baked potato factory in Houston, there's nothing quite like these restaurants serving up flavorful stuffed bites.
Favorite local hot spots serve up their city's most famous foods; from chicken wings in Buffalo, NY, to spicy chili in Houston, Texas, find out which restaurants do their city's iconic dishes proud.
A stateside hunt to find the best versions of classic American dishes; from hot dogs in Ohio to burgers in Oklahoma, these restaurants serve up nostalgic food with some innovative modern twists.
Sausage works for breakfast, lunch, dinner -- and even a late-night snack; Milwaukee-style brats in Wisconsin to fried chicken sausage in Austin, Texas.
Local favorites feature comfort food that evokes home-cooked meals; warm, cozy and nostalgic foods from mac 'n' cheese in Detroit and chicken pot pie in Portland, Ore., to fried chicken in Atlanta and classic meatloaf in Kansas City.
Restaurants across the country prove that bacon makes everything better, from Bacon Grenades in Chicago and the I Bacon Your Pardon Roll in San Diego to bacon-wrapped wings in Vegas and an all-you-can-eat bacon buffet in Milwaukee.
A flaky, tender fish taco covered in salsa and ranch in San Diego; rib-stickin' Cincinnati chili piled high with cheddar; crisp and juicy fried chicken with cheesy mac on the side in Atlanta.
Burger Bliss
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The nation's juiciest burgers, featuring beefy patties filled with hot gooey cheddar cheese in Minnesota; a tear-inducing, habanero and ghost chili pepper covered burger in California; a tender duck and pork Dork in Seattle.
Sandwichtopia
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A fried green tomato and shrimp po' boy in New Orleans; a pork-trifecta known as Hogzilla in North Carolina; an Italian dream of sliced prosciutto and fresh mozzarella in NYC.
Deep Fried Frenzy
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America's tastiest deep-fried treats, featuring a sauced-up rack of baby backs in San Diego, duck fat fried french fries in Boise, and a mystical corn dog smothered in spicy cream cheese in Seattle.
Nosh the Night Away
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America's hottest late night eats, starring sweet chicken sausage doused in spicy cheese in Atlanta, a giant pizza covered in crispy bacon and savory sauce in Las Vegas, and the juiciest, crunchiest fried chicken in Texas.
Sandwich-Craft
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The nation's craziest sandwiches; a deep-fried crab topped with thick bacon in San Francisco; fresh shrimp and alligator sausage in New Orleans; boozy BBQ mac n' cheese in Florida.