[Photograph: Elizabeth Bomze]

Banh Mi in Boston: The grilled pork sandwich from Pho Viet in Allston's Super 88 food court is one of the best banh mi in the Boston area.

Maialino's Happy Hour: One of our favorite New York restaurants launches a happy hour with $2-5 bites, like meatballs and pizza squares, we love.

Beyond Beef: Not all burgers are made of meat (though we tend to prefer them that way); check out this noteworthy veggie burger at Burger Lounge.

Napa Pizza: Napa County's known more for fine dining than great pizza, which is why the "strikingly good Neopolitan pies" at Oenotri are so exciting.

Shakes on the Lake: Milkshakes at Northpoint Custard in Milwaukee come with a view as good as they are tasty.