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This Week in Eating Out

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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.

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