Clara Whitmore

Deep dish gets the fame, but Illinois has more tricks on the menu. Some local favorites started as…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 19

Some roads get darker after sunset. These seem to collect stories with the shadows. Around Halloween, certain California…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 18

One plate? That is adorable. Hot dishes, cold selections, and desserts all compete for attention at this buffet.…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 18

Beach town rule number one: the slower the schedule, the better the weekend. This tiny Maryland town makes…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 17

What if I told you a bike could take you almost anywhere in this town? At the far…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 17

Ever pulled off for gas and accidentally found barbecue instead? That is the kind of detour waiting off…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 16

Who gave the ribs permission to take over the whole table? This North Carolina barbecue stop knows exactly…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 16

Comfort food just booked a California road trip. The state may be famous for beaches and movie stars,…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 15

Sandwich lovers, your road trip just found its main course. Cheesesteaks may get the headlines, but Pennsylvania has…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 15

Trade the hotel hallway for a saddle and 725 acres. This Texas ranch has welcomed overnight guests since…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 14

Turn up the heat because hot chicken has officially left the neighborhood. What began as part of Nashville’s…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 14

Oklahoma fried chicken went sweet and never looked back. This longtime favorite built its reputation on Southern soul…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 13

Gatekeeping this Virginia Italian spot would be seriously unfair. House-made pasta does most of the convincing. The menu…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 13

This Ohio amusement park likes to play hard to get. It has been part of the local scene…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 12

Grocery plans have a short attention span here. This 18-acre market in Texas has been feeding Houston since…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 12

Set a reminder and alert the group chat because North Carolina steak night comes with homework. Reservations open…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 11

Getting a seat here is basically dinner’s opening act. This Georgia sushi counter has just 15 seats, and…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 11

Dinner indecision just met its match on Main Street. This North Carolina favorite has kept local tables busy…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 10

This Georgia beach town becomes “Where’s Waldo?” with umbrellas every summer. Only 18 miles east of Savannah, the…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 10

Some lunch stops make you work for the reward. This Colorado counter keeps things simple: show up hungry…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 9

What sounds better than a platter arriving with its own sizzle? This Maine restaurant has been energizing Bangor…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 9

Three dollars should buy a donut, not start a full debate at the pastry case. At this Pennsylvania…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 8

Cancel the modest plate, because this Virginia buffet has other plans. One lap around this buffet can turn…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 8

Watch a grocery list lose control before the cart reaches aisle two. That happens fast at this Georgia…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 7

How fast can one warm tortilla ruin every chain restaurant for you? At this Texas kitchen, the answer…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 7

The wait may test your patience. The burger usually wins it back. At this small North Carolina roadside…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 5

Can a modest storefront deliver a serious steak dinner without the usual steakhouse price tag? One Georgia dining…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 5

This is the Tennessee escape I would recommend when every weekend getaway starts feeling like traffic and a…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 4

This Maryland escape begins by leaving your car, your hurry, and most of your usual travel habits on…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 4

What if your beach trip came without traffic hassles, arcade noise, or a parking meter quietly chipping away…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 2

Trail miles, scenic drives, and a slice of huckleberry pie make a very convincing Oregon itinerary. Near Mount…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 2

Parlez-vous French toast? This San Francisco favorite answers with thick slices, fresh fruit, and a breakfast worth building…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 1

Milwaukee has changed plenty since the 1940s. This steakhouse still knows better than to mess with a winning…

By Clara Whitmore · Aug 1

Some menus make choosing easy. These Michigan Chinese restaurants make you wish dinner came with a second stomach.…

By Clara Whitmore · Jul 30

A roadside grocery can look ordinary right up until the deli counter changes the entire trip. This low-key…

By Clara Whitmore · Jul 30

What happens when a garden stops asking children to look quietly and starts inviting them to investigate everything?…

By Clara Whitmore · Jul 29

What would you expect to find at the end of a quiet Texas country road? Probably not a…

By Clara Whitmore · Jul 29

Your fork has just been adopted by an Italian family. Do not worry. Tennessee will make room at…

By Clara Whitmore · Jul 28

Your breakfast plan is about to lose an argument with a stack of pancakes. In North Carolina, this…

By Clara Whitmore · Jul 28