Serious Eats
This Week in Eating Out

The Canoli War: On the streets of Boston Carey Jones polices the Modern Pastry Shop and Mike's Pastry to determine who indeed is the canoli king.
British Burger Not That Bad, Sometimes: Nick Solares can't make up his mind about the UK burger chain, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, and he shares his trials in the search for a good patty.
Peace in a Piece: Through thick and thin crust, Piece Brewery & Pizzeria in Chicago keeps their celebrity status going by continually dishing out quality pies.
Arepa Who?: Take a stay-cation at El Cocotero, a little hole in the wall in Chelsea serving up authentic Venezuelan cuisine.
A Pocket of Argentina: Empanadas everywhere and not a drop to spare. Check out a few places to get this South American treat.
Forget the Loaf, We Got Meat Cakes: In in effort to trump the gastronomy of New York, Chicago brings you Meatloaf Bakery in Lakeview. Put a candle in that meat-cupcake.