Clara Whitmore

How much barbecue can one state handle before you officially need to loosen your belt? Michigan has clearly…

By Clara Whitmore · Sep 8

They say the apple does not fall far from the tree. Around here, it may not even make…

By Clara Whitmore · Sep 7

A good schnitzel does not need much explaining once it reaches the table. Missouri’s German food story does…

By Clara Whitmore · Sep 7

Looking for a true diamond in the rough? Then let me introduce you to the place in Ohio…

By Clara Whitmore · Sep 6

A buffet road trip starts with one tempting little thought: maybe one plate will be enough. In Texas,…

By Clara Whitmore · Sep 6

Six a.m. has a bad PR, and biscuits are doing their best to fix it. This North Carolina…

By Clara Whitmore · Sep 5

Retirement sounds a lot better when Tuesday does not need an itinerary. That is the appeal of this…

By Clara Whitmore · Sep 5

Michigan lunch comes with an occasional side of “Wait, how do you say that?” Some food names look…

By Clara Whitmore · Sep 4

Post oak is doing overtime, and the ribs seem very pleased about it. This Temple stop keeps Central…

By Clara Whitmore · Sep 4

Comfort food does not need fancy rules. It just needs to hit the spot. That is easy to…

By Clara Whitmore · Sep 3

Chicago barbecue has a fish tank problem. Thankfully, it is full of ribs. Those aquarium-style pits are only…

By Clara Whitmore · Sep 3

Park food should earn its place in the day. That’s what makes these California stops worth noticing. A…

By Clara Whitmore · Sep 2

Hot seafood, and no table required? This is carryout with serious temptation. These Maryland spots keep the meal…

By Clara Whitmore · Sep 2

Three friends from Jalisco turned years of shared food traditions into one restaurant. Their Plain City kitchen brings…

By Clara Whitmore · Sep 1

This northern Michigan lake looks like someone turned the color settings all the way up. It has become…

By Clara Whitmore · Sep 1

Reservation first. Country road second. Steak after that. This Missouri restaurant makes dinner feel like a little mission…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 31

Bargain shelves, but make the trip a little unpredictable. This Indiana store has been around since 2002, starting…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 31

Chicken fried steak is basically confidence served with gravy. You order it thinking, “Easy.” Then the plate shows…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 30

Vermont is the kind of place where breakfast can happen in a vintage dining car, and dinner might…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 30

Getting the table might be the first course. Virginia has restaurants where getting a seat is part of…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 29

Steak night has more than one New York address. Beyond Manhattan, restaurants around the state take the steakhouse…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 29

Ever followed a country road mostly because dinner sounded worth it? That is the kind of thinking these…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 28

Texas has a habit of hiding great meals behind very ordinary doors. The best road-trip stops are not…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 28

A coastal town does not need a famous name to make a strong impression. This Washington spot offers…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 27

Nobody looks intimidating in a tiny kart, until the race starts. This North Carolina track turns a simple…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 27

Hungry yet? Michigan has a counter for that. Old-school diners, burger joints, bakeries, and family restaurants still give…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 26

Gas station food just got a serious promotion. At one Georgia fuel stop, filling the tank can come…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 26

If pie can improve a road trip, this Oregon stop has been proving it since 1926. The historic…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 25

Prime rib after four? I would be watching the clock. This Indiana steakhouse has been locally owned since…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 25

The best beach meals are not always the ones with a view. Sometimes they are the ones that…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 24

I like my dinner with a little seasoning, music, and just enough mystery to keep things interesting. This…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 24

A prime rib this serious probably deserves its own introduction. In this Ohio steakhouse, dinner comes with more…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 23

Barbecue takes its time, but your lunch window does not. This North Carolina smokehouse cooks fresh for the…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 23

Tiny diner, big following, and barely enough room to hide the line. On Mackinac Island, this Michigan favorite…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 22

I don’t know about you, but lobster at a buffet gets my attention fast. This Virginia spot takes…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 22

School’s out, but dinner is definitely in session. This old Wisconsin schoolhouse traded lessons for homemade meals, turning…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 21

Florida road trip rule: never let lunch hear you say “quick stop.” Some restaurants have been feeding the…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 21

Why choose between the grill and the buffet when Wisconsin lets you play both sides? Here, steak can…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 20

Buffet day? Better bring an appetite with options. This Kentucky diner keeps the week moving with a country…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 20