Dining Out

Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Serious Eats brings you tried and true recommendations for what to eat and drink next in restaurants and bars across America.

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Chicago

Chicago

A Chefs' Guide to Eating Out in Chicago

Six of Chicago's top chefs weigh in on where to eat and drink in the Windy City.

The Serious Eats Team
Chicago

The Best Deep-Dish Pizza in Chicago

Love it or hate it, deep-dish pizza is a Chicago fixture. Here's where to find the best.

Dennis Lee
Chicago

Where to Eat and Drink in Chicago: A Local's Guide

Whether you're a visitor to Chicago or a lifelong resident, these are the restaurants and bars that can't be missed.

Karla Zimmerman
Chicago

Chicago's Harold's is the Best Bad Fried Chicken on Earth

Why Chicago's Harold's is the best bad fried chicken on Earth

Max Falkowitz
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Boston

Boston

A Chefs' Guide to Eating Out in Boston

We talked to six of Boston's most noteworthy hospitality insiders to get their takes on the city's best spots to eat and drink.

The Serious Eats Team
Boston

The Best New England Clam Chowder in Boston

Where to find the very best New England clam chowder, traditional or not, that Boston has to offer.

Terrence Doyle
Boston

Where to Eat and Drink in Boston: A Local's Guide

Boston-based food writer Amy Traverso on 10 can't-miss restaurants and bars in Boston, MA.

Amy Traverso
Boston

How to Eat Dorchester: A One-Day Tour of Boston's Best Vietnamese Food

Walk the 1-mile stretch of Boston's amazing Vietnamese food scene

Max Falkowitz
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Photo: Jose L. Stephens/Shutterstock

New York

New York City

A Chefs' Guide to Eating Out in New York City

Three of New York's top female chefs weigh in on where to eat and drink in the city that never sleeps.

The Serious Eats Team
Queens

Where to Eat and Drink in Queens: A Local's Guide

The can't-miss restaurants, markets, and vendors in the borough, according to a lifelong local.

Max Falkowitz
New York City

The Best Pizza Slices in New York City

The New York pizza slice has entered a new golden age, and these are the 26 slices that prove it.

Ed Levine
Brooklyn

Where to Eat and Drink in Brooklyn: A Local's Guide

An old-school Brooklynite's list of destinations for a truly old-school Brooklyn eating experience.

Daniel Gritzer
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Portland, OR

Portland, OR

A Chefs' Guide to Eating Out in Portland, Oregon

Seven of Portland, Oregon's top chefs weigh in on the best places to grab a bite (or a drink) in the Rose City.

The Serious Eats Team
Portland, OR

The Best Breweries in Portland, Oregon

Our favorite breweries in a city justifiably famous for breweries.

Dayna Crozier
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Gabriel Rucker's Portland
Portland, OR

Where to Eat and Drink In Portland, Oregon: A Local's Guide

The can't-miss restaurants, markets, and vendors in PDX according to a local.

Danielle Centoni
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San Francisco

San Francisco

The Best Burritos in San Francisco

Five great places to get San Francisco's iconic Mission burrito.

Rachel Levin
San Francisco

San Francisco's Best Bagels

The bagel-obsessed @thefoodlab reveals who makes the best in San Francisco and East Bay

J. Kenji LĂłpez-Alt
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Nite Yun's Bay Area: Where to Eat and Drink in SF and Beyond
San Francisco

The Best Tortas in San Francisco and the Bay Area

Every sandwich on this list is worth a drive.

J. Kenji LĂłpez-Alt
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Washington, DC

Washington, DC

How to Eat Annandale, DC's Ultimate Koreatown

DC's best Korean food isn't in DC

Brian Oh
Washington, DC

The Best Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken in Washington, DC

The best Peruvian roast chicken DC has to offer

Brian Oh
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Kwame Onwuachi's DC
Washington, DC

How to Eat Falls Church, VA: The DC Area's Southeast Asian Food Mecca

How to pig out on the best Southeast Asian food near DC

Brian Oh
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New Orleans

Leah Chase (1923–2019), in Her Own Words

A brief glimpse into the remarkable life and work ethic of the legendary chef/owner of Dooky Chase's in New Orleans.
Dining Out

Elazar's Sunday Stories: End Your Weekend With an Eating Adventure

Elazar's favorite spots to eat alone on Sundays.
New York City

State of the Slice, Part 1: A Slice of New York Pizza History

How the New York slice evolved over the years.
Philadelphia

The Philly Pretzel: One Twisted Jawn

A little history of the Philly soft pretzel.
New York City

15 Under $15: Great Bites in NYC That Won't Break the Bank

Our favorite NYC meals that won't break the bank.
New York City

Finding Jamaica in Upstate New York

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New York City

Why New York Is the Best Beer City in the USA

New York may not always look like America's best beer city, but it is.
New Orleans

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New York City

The Best Chocolate Pastries and Desserts in NYC
New Orleans

Bourbon Street: An Appreciation

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New York City

Ed Schoenfeld's Chinese Food History of New York

Ed Schoenfeld holds court on 65 years of Chinese food history in New York