Serious Eats
This Week in Eating Out
Back to the 1950s: In Eagle Rock, California, Damon Gambuto stumbled on The Oinkster, a retro fitted slow, fast food joint with hearty burgers and peanut butter and jelly cupcakes.
Detroit Soda Sighting in Chicago: Michael Nagrant relives his Motor City childhood at Steve's Deli in Chicago, where they carry the trademark Detroit soda, Vernor's Ginger Ale.
A Slice to Bring Home to Mama: New Yorkers know pizza and the line around Sal's Pizzeria is a good sign you won't be disappointed.
Tried and True: Like Hollywood, Cassell's is a classic, and Nick Solares immortalizes their burgers—especially the buns.
Inaugurate This Pizza: When the Obamas move permanently to Washington D.C., they will surely miss the Hyde Park haunt Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, responsible for our new President-Elect's favorite pie.
Go West, Young Eater: Ed Levine hit up The West Branch in the Upper East Side, where comfort food takes on new meaning.