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Whether you're traveling for business, on vacation, or heading out on a weekend road trip, getting a taste of local eateries, restaurants and food vendors is part of the fun. Tag along with us as we globe-trot in search of destination must-eats.
Chicken and Lamb KebabsThin crust, deep dish. Square, round. Red, white. Cheese-filled, meat-topped. When it comes to pizza, everyone has got a favorite—favorite city, favorite restaurant, favorite topping(s), favorite style. And though it’s a meal that originated in Naples, Italy, Americans have claimed it as our unofficial national dish. In fact, we’ve even dedicated an entire month to honoring pizza in its many forms and preparations. This month, in fact. In celebration of National Pizza Month, Relish is taking a photo tour of pizza across America—a cross-country culinary expedition to uncover long-loved pies and legends in the (brick-oven) making. Plus, get some tips on how to make the perfect pizza at home! —By Jennifer M. WoodBrookvilleOysters in Traps
Tequila, tacos… and tiramisu? From coast to coast, Mexican cuisine is getting an over-the-top makeover, with south of the border-themed eateries cooking up some seriously innovative takes on the spicy staples we’ve come to love and devour. In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we’ve tracked down 10 of the most inventive Mexican dishes you can eat today—from a taco full of sautéed grasshoppers to a bacon-wrapped hot dog (yes, really). Buen provecho! —By Jennifer M. Wood

10 Best Mexican Dishes that are a Little Loco

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some innovative eating from restaurants across the country.

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Going green. It’s an admirable endeavor—though sometimes easier said than done. Particularly if you’re the proprietor of a busy restaurant, tasked with serving hundreds of patrons each and every day. But eco-consciousness is more than just a PR ploy for many restaurateurs. Just in time for Earth Day, we spoke with the eco-conscious masterminds behind 10 Green Restaurants That Care About Our Earth to get to the bottom of their commendable commitment to the planet. —by Jennifer M. Wood

10 Green Restaurants That Care About Our Earth

It's Earth Day every day at these eateries where “Eco-conscious” and “delicious” are the themes.

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If America had a national sandwich, it would undoubtedly be the grilled cheese. Salty and sweet, crispy and gooey, what’s not to love about the melted goodness of your favorite fromage crammed between two (or more) slices of bread, then grilled into a puddle of pure culinary nostalgia? From potato chips to piquillo peppers, everyone has his or her own favorite sandwich stuffer. To celebrate National Grilled Cheese Month (all of April) and National Grilled Cheese Day (April 12th), we’ve asked the creators of America’s 10 Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches to share their secrets. —By Jennifer M. Wood

America’s 10 Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Say cheese. And bread. It's National Grilled Cheese Month! Here are 10 must-eat grilled cheeses.

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Utter the word “coffeehouse” and the first image that comes to mind is likely to be the dark wood interiors and white and green cups of a certain mega-chain that rhymes with “Shmarbucks.” But coffee existed long before that omnipotent Seattle-based corporation was blending up venti Frappuccinos. And coffeehouses—those (hopefully) comfy and casual cafes where you can plug in, rock out, socialize or simply kick back with a cup of joe—have been around for more than 450 years. (The first, Kiva Han, opened in Constantinople in 1554...you know, in case it ever comes up on Jeopardy or something.) From the historic to the totally nerdy, here are 10 Must-Visit Coffee Shops to get your next caffeine fix.

America’s Best Coffee Shops

From the historic to the totally nerdy, here are 10 Must-Visit Coffee Shops.

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Wine and cheese? That’s so last year. Today’s forward-thinking tipplers know that it’s all about pilsner and pizza, stout and sweets and Chimay and cheese. At least if you believe the chefs and proprietors at some of the country’s top gastropubs—pubs that place as heavy an emphasis on cuisine as they do on drinks. We certainly do. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, we’re drinking our way from coast to coast—from New York City to Seattle and eight cities in between—to discover 10 Must-Visit Gastropubs that are redefining the way we look at bar food. —By Jennifer M. Wood

10 Must-Visit Gastropubs

10 top restaurants across the country that are redefining the way we look at bar food.

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The Loveless

The Loveless Cafe Visits the James Beard House

This Valentine's Day the Loveless Cafe is bringing their Southern charm to New York

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Southern food is red hot right now. Diners and home cooks all over the country are enjoying dishes reminiscent of the meals that Southern grandmas have been cooking for generations. In my book The Southern Foodie: 100 Places to Eat in the South and the Dishes That Made Them Famous I profile some of the region’s favorite chefs and share recipes from their restaurants that you can prepare in your own kitchen. Here are some of my favorite chefs from my travels around the region. —By Chris Chamberlin

12 Southern Chefs We Love

Chris Chamberlain offers up 12 amazing chefs of the South and 12 of their top recipes.

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Ying Chinese

Chinese New Year with Ying Compestine

Celebrate the year of the snake with author Ying Compestine's festive Chinese menu.

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Ni Hao. (Hello, in Chinese) Travel along with Editor-in-Chief Jill Melton as she explores the streets and alleys in Shanghai and its fascinating street food.

Shanghai Street Food

Ni Hao. (Hello, in Chinese) Relish travels to Shanghai, China.

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Winter Root Vegetables

Root Vegetables and Norwegian Tradition

Parsnips, rutabagas and carrots—Norway's abundant roots—get their day in the sun.

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Making Thanksgiving Dinner

Making Thanksgiving Dinner

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Inspired Food from Jerusalem

Fresh and innovative food brings together a city of immigrants and ancient traditions.

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