Lenora Winslow

Route 66 has its share of roadside legends, but not all of them can back up the reputation…

By Lenora Winslow · May 1

Picture a long beach day finally winding down, sun still on your shoulders, and a genuine all-you-can-eat seafood…

By Lenora Winslow · May 1

Maine does not pretend when it comes to seafood. Right on the Portland waterfront, where the catch comes…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 30

Driving past a bigger city to eat in a small town takes conviction, or a very good tip.…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 30

Crab feasts always sound fun, but unlimited blue crabs take the whole idea up a notch. In Delaware,…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 29

Looking for Amish-style food stops that make a Kansas drive feel a little more rewarding? The best stops…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 29

Seafood tastes even better when the plates keep coming. Florida knows how to turn a casual meal into…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 28

Pancakes worth every mile? Tennessee makes a pretty convincing case here. Think warm stacks, scratch-made batter, sweet syrups,…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 28

Mississippi has plenty of restaurants with old signs, loyal regulars, and plates that never needed a trend to…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 28

What if Maine’s best-kept lobster secret was hiding on a riverbank the whole time? Cracked shells, river views,…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 27

A perfect pie crust is one of those things that sounds simple right up until you try to…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 27

Old-fashioned country cooking still wins, and Kentucky has the proof. At a beloved cafe sitting quietly along Casey…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 26

Most visitors to Utah follow the same well-worn route between five famous parks and never look sideways. The…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 26

Big comfort-food energy shows up fast here. One look at the buffet, the bakery, and the plates coming…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 26

Somewhere along Highway 101, right where most drivers keep their eyes on the road, Oregon is hiding something…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 25

What if your favorite stop turned out to be the one you almost drove right past? Not flashy,…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 25

Seafood in April already sounds like a good idea. This place makes it feel even better. Crab cakes,…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 24

A hidden creekside restaurant that actually lives up to the hype? Yes, please. The second a spot has…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 24

What keeps Indiana diners lining up before the doors even open? A no-frills, cash-only counter on the Eastside…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 23

Ever wondered what it feels like to walk into a fairytale without leaving Virginia? The answer is hiding…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 23

This New Jersey farm is a true standout, offering more than just fresh produce. It’s a place with…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 23

What does it take to make people skip the famous spots and drive out to the middle of…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 22

There are places in New Mexico that locals quietly agree not to talk about too much. Not out…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 22

What does it take to get Louisiana locals out of the house before the rest of the neighborhood…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 21

Have you ever waited in line in a Minnesota winter just for pancakes, and left thinking it was…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 21

Vermont has been keeping secrets for centuries, and this one smells like aged cheddar and country air. Deep…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 20

There is a grocery store in Pennsylvania where shoppers are driving in from other states just to fill…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 20

What if the most affordable town in South Dakota was also the most livable? Not on paper. In…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 19

Have you ever pulled over for a beach that had no sign, no crowd, and no warning for…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 19

Montana has a secret and it is hiding in plain sight along a painted main street in a…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 19

Your appetite will open when you think about this place. Montana is full of scenic stops, but every…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 18

Forget the fancy dining room. The real magic kicks in when warm lobster meets buttery bread, the breeze…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 18

This is the kind of place where one quick stop turns into a full basket before you even…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 18

What does it feel like to drink coffee steps away from the tree it grew on? Hawaii has…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 17

Wyoming does not hand out its best-kept secrets easily. The state is vast, the roads are long, and…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 17

Breakfast loyalty says a lot about a place. People do not keep coming back to the same diner…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 16

New Orleans takes beignets seriously. That is what makes a place like this stand out. In Louisiana, big…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 16

Big comfort food energy hits fast here, and the full plates back it up right away. This is…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 15

You know that feeling when a trail sounds almost too easy to impress you, and then it completely…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 15