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7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill

Brisbane, CA

Established around 1858 as a stagecoach stop exactly seven miles from the San Francisco Ferry Building — the Bay Area’s last mile house still standing in its original location. Owner Vanessa Garcia also plays percussion in the house band, The Hookahs, who do acoustic pop covers on first Fridays. The $7 happy hour runs daily from 3 to 6: $7 shots, cocktails, drafts, wine, and appetizers. Voted SF Weekly’s Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant five years running — they do dog birthday ‘pawties’ and serve dog beer and dog ice cream. Featured on Discovery Channel’s United States of Bacon. At 2800 Bayshore Blvd.

Bicicletta

Peachtree City, GA

‘Bicicletta’ means bicycle in Italian, and cycling meetups are part of the programming at this Northern Italian spot in the Kedron Village Shopping Center. Chef Andrea Montobbio runs the kitchen. House-made pasta, 72-hour pizza dough, Italian wines and spritzes, and house-made gelato. They also have a cigar menu, bocce tournaments, and wine dinners on the events calendar. Part of the ITL Group alongside Enzo Steakhouse in Fayetteville. Open seven days, reservations through OpenTable.

Biscuits Country Café

Tucson, AZ

Veteran-owned and operated since 2007 on East Broadway in Tucson. Breakfast and lunch only — open 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day. The biscuits and gravy, chicken fried steak, and fish sandwich get the most love in reviews. Huevos rancheros, breakfast burritos, omelets, and grits round it out. Two private rooms seat 25 and 16 respectively. Military discounts. Portions are big and prices are low — regulars are emphatic about both.

Capricho Colombian Steakhouse

Brookline, MA

Husband-and-wife team Vanessa Dorta (Venezuelan) and Chef Andres Gomez (from Medellin) ran Christo’s Pizza in West Roxbury for five years before opening Capricho on Beacon Street in Washington Square. ‘Capricho’ means a special craving. The 28-oz Tomahawk is $130. Bone-In Ribeye is $65. Charred Octopus with chimichurri is $20. Papas Rellenas — crisp potato croquettes with shredded chicken — are $12. Won Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston 2026. Dinner Tuesday through Sunday, weekend brunch 11 to 3.

Celestine

Brooklyn, NY

Eastern Mediterranean on the DUMBO waterfront, right under the Manhattan Bridge at One John Street. Executive Chef Garett McMahan. Wine list curated by Joe Campanale with a focus on small coastal Mediterranean producers. Mezze Hour runs daily from 3 to 5. Terrace seating is first-come, first-serve with last seating at 9 p.m. Weekday lunch, weekend brunch, dinner every night. The building is LEED Gold Certified, if that matters to you.

Dear Pasta

New York, NY

Fresh pasta made daily by an Italian chef on 8th Avenue in Midtown. The menu is short and the prices are low: Alfredo $10, Arrabbiata $10, Marinara $10, Vodka $13, Bolognese $14. Add chicken or meatballs for $4, burrata for $4. Espresso drinks are $3 across the board. Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. No frills, just good pasta at honest prices.

Dozo Sushi

Dayton, OH

Chef Jake Montanye runs this seasonal sushi spot inside the back room of Tender Mercy, an award-winning cocktail lounge in downtown Dayton. You walk through the bar to reach it. A la carte or ‘The Tour’ — a $114-per-person prix-fixe tasting. Club Pearl Double Snow Crab is $18 off the regular menu. Wednesday through Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m. Reservations through Tock.

Eataly

ON (2 locations)

Oscar Farinetti opened the first Eataly in Turin in 2007. The Toronto locations — Yorkville at 55 Bloor Street West and Sherway Gardens — combine restaurants, fresh counters for pasta and pizza, an Italian grocery market, coffee bars pouring Caffe Vergnano, cooking classes, and private dining under one roof. They also do nationwide shipping across Canada. Market hours run as late as 11 p.m. on weekends.

Einstein Bros. Bagels

AZ

Twenty-plus bagel varieties baked fresh before sunrise — classics, signatures like Asiago Cheese, and gourmet hole-less options like Cheesy Hash Brown and Six-Cheese. The Farmhouse egg sandwich is the top seller. Shmear is their word for double-whipped cream cheese; the Jalapeño Salsa version is the one to try. The $8 Breakfast & Brew combo pairs any sandwich with coffee. New this fall: the $3 Pull-Apart Bagel & Shmear.

Emerald Rose

Billerica, MA

Irish pub on Boston Road in Billerica, going strong for over 25 years. New England Clam Chowder, Irish Egg Rolls, Galway Nachos, and an Irish Whiskey Burger. Baked Scallops and Steak Frites on the dinner side. Private dining room, fireplace, outdoor seating. Open for lunch Friday and Saturday, dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Mondays.

Firehouse Subs

CO/PA (2 locations)

Brothers Robin and Chris Sorensen — both former firefighters — founded this in Jacksonville in 1994 with less than $100 in their checking account. Over 1,250 locations now. The Hook & Ladder is the flagship: smoked turkey, Virginia honey ham, Monterey Jack on their private-recipe toasted roll. Every location has a hot sauce bar. Their Public Safety Foundation has donated over $80 million to first-responder organizations since 2005. You can also buy their used pickle buckets for about $3.

Folks Folly Prime Steak

Memphis, TN

Humphrey Folk Jr. converted a small house on Mendenhall Road into a restaurant in 1977. Still Memphis’s original prime steakhouse, 49 years later. Executive Chef Tom Hughes sources USDA Prime beef from Chicago’s century-old Stock Yards. The 14-oz Filet is $65. The 16-oz Ribeye is $60. The Fried Lobster is the one order regulars make without opening the menu. Humphrey’s Prime Cut Shoppe next door ships menu favorites anywhere in the country.

G Pub

MA/RI (2 locations)

Gastro pub and arcade in one — Providence at 61 Orange Street, Plymouth at 101A Carver Road. Fifty-plus craft beers, billiards, shuffleboard, basketball shootout, air hockey, 30-plus TVs. The Plymouth location has a Speakeasy bar, a High Limb Cider Taproom, and a Doggy Menu. They run a ‘Fame or Shame Challenge’ — finish a challenge meal in 30 minutes. OpenTable Diners’ Choice 2024 at both spots. Part of G Hospitality Group.

Grand Army

Brooklyn, NY (3 locations)

Neighborhood bar and restaurant at 336 State Street in Boerum Hill, with two additional outposts at Threes Brewing in Greenpoint and Gowanus. Cocktails and seasonal, sustainable seafood-forward food. Happy hour Monday through Thursday 5 to 7, Friday 4 to 6, weekends 2 to 4. Reservations through Resy. Private events at the original location.

Graze Craze

FL/GA/TX (3 locations)

Handcrafted charcuterie boards, boxes, and grazing tables built by staff they call ‘Grazologists.’ Locations across the U.S., Canada, France, and Australia. The lineup runs from Char-Cutie-Cups for individual servings to Large Boards feeding up to 20. Sandwich trays are new to the menu. Charcuterie Carts come hand-served. No cooking, no cleanup — everything arrives styled and ready. Good for corporate meetings, team lunches, or gifting.

Jimmy’s Egg

KS (3 locations)

Loc Le founded this breakfast chain in Oklahoma City in 1980. Three Kansas locations: El Dorado, Wichita, and Pittsburg, all open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. They crack nearly 10 million eggs a year across the chain and brew almost a million pots of coffee. Forty thousand possible omelette combinations. Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are the sleeper hit. Entire menu served all day — breakfast for lunch, lunch for breakfast. Chicken and Waffles come with a Belgian waffle, fried chicken breast, and sweet peppered bacon.

Luigi’s Famiglia Cucina

Carmel, NY

Luigi Rukaj started his career in Rome in 1978 at the Original Alfredo’s — the restaurant that invented fettuccine alfredo. He moved to the U.S. in 1980. In 2016, he and his sons Anton and Simon opened this place at 62 Gleneida Ave in Carmel Hamlet. The wood-fired brick oven hits 800 degrees and cooks a pizza in two minutes. Penne alla Vodka ($19.99) is the best-selling pasta. Zuppa di Pesce is $34.99. Luigi’s wife makes a pistachio cake that reviewers won’t stop talking about.

Micha’s Restaurant

South Tucson, AZ

The Mariscal family has been running this on South 4th Avenue since 1976 — fifty years. The Machaca Burrito ($12.75) is the house specialty. Shrimp Fajitas are $21 and come with six jumbo shrimp. Nachos Deluxe ($14.50) pile on chorizo, carne asada, jalapenos, pico, sour cream, and guacamole. Menudo is served Friday through Sunday only. They also do catering buffets starting at $13.50 a person, and the cantina seats 45 for private events.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza

CA/UT (3 locations)

Founded in Palo Alto in 1978. 330-plus locations across 12 states now. The Legendary Crispy Curly Pepperoni is the signature — it’s trademarked. 100% whole milk mozzarella. Dough made fresh daily. Toppings go all the way to the edge. Garlic Not-Knots are dough folded around garlic, butter, and cheese. Mini Churrs are bite-size churros, 16 per order. Big-screen TVs, arcade games, and party rooms at most locations.

MozzaPi

Louisville, KY

Thomas Edwards left consulting in 2011 to start with a single mobile wood-fired oven. Now he mills his own flour using ancient grains, roasts his own coffee, and bakes naturally leavened sourdough pizza at 12102 LaGrange Road. All pizzas are 9-inch individuals. The Thai Pizza ($14) has Mongolian fire oil, bean sprouts, cashews, and sweet chili sauce. Wood Fired S’Mores use house-made vanilla bean marshmallows. He also runs baking workshops and sourdough bread camps. Carries Ale-8, the Kentucky-exclusive ginger soda.

Mozzarella Di Bufala

San Francisco, CA

Italian AND Brazilian in the West Portal neighborhood since 1996. Owner Pedro Galletti runs the kitchen. NYC-style pizza on one side of the menu — the Di Bufala’s Special is $27/$33/$41 for 12/14/16 inches. Brazilian on the other: Feijoada Completa ($25.99), Moqueca de Camarao ($26.99), Coxinha ($14), and Pao de Queijo ($12). Detroit-style pizza also available. Guarana soda on the drinks list. Open every day 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 69 West Portal Avenue.

Pizza Hut

NC

The chain that trademarked ‘No One OutPizzas The Hut.’ Pizza, Melts, wings, pasta, and a Party of One personal-size menu for solo diners. Delivery and carryout nationwide. Melts are a newer addition — flatbread-style, built for one. One of the most recognized pizza brands in the world, with thousands of locations.

Pizzeria Paradiso

DC/MD/VA (4 locations)

Ruth Gresser opened the first one on P Street in Dupont Circle in November 1991. She’s a two-time James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurateur and literally wrote the book — ‘Kitchen Workshop: Pizza.’ Neapolitan pies in a wood-burning stone oven at 650-plus degrees. The Margherita is $18/$25 for 9/12 inches with buffalo mozzarella. Managing Partner Carlos Delgado Gonzalez started as a dishwasher in 2000. Four locations now: Dupont Circle, Hyattsville, Spring Valley, and a fast-casual Pronto in Crystal City. Kids eat free Mondays at two locations.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

FL/OK/TX (5 locations)

Started in 1977 when Peter Hastings made toasted sandwiches in his Chicago antique shop using a potbelly stove. 425-plus locations now. A Wreck — turkey, ham, roast beef, salami, Swiss — is the signature. All sandwiches toasted at 500 degrees on bread from the same Turano bakery since day one. Hand-dipped milkshakes, fresh-baked cookies, and a secret Underground Menu on the app for loyalty members.

Rooftop at the Providence G

Providence, RI

Downtown Providence’s rooftop restaurant and lounge at 100 Dorrance Street — open year-round with weatherized indoor-outdoor seating and reservable private fire pits. Raw bar: local oysters $3.75 each, Tuna Tartare $20, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail $15. The Rooftop Double Smash Burger ($21) uses a brisket, chuck, and short rib blend. Lobster Roll is $40. 8-oz Filet is $50. Coffee-Milk Espresso-tini ($17) is a nod to Rhode Island’s state drink. DJs on weekend nights. Part of G Hospitality Group.

Round Table Pizza

CA (5 locations)

Bill Larson started this in Menlo Park in 1959. 366 locations across nine states now, all franchised under the FAT Brands family. Medieval theming throughout — King Arthur’s Supreme, Guinevere’s Garden Delight, Maui Zaui. Three-cheese blend: 80% whole milk mozzarella, 10% aged cheddar, 10% provolone. Dough rolled fresh daily, toppings go to the edge. Linguica — Portuguese sausage — is a topping you don’t see at most chains.

Saahil

Sterling, VA

Founded by Dr. Qaisar Shah, a neurointervention specialist — a brain surgeon — who applied surgical precision to the culinary side. ‘Saahil’ means shore in Urdu. Chef Nadeem has 35 years of global culinary experience. Authentic clay tandoor oven on-site. 100% halal, no alcohol — the mocktail list is serious though. Akbari Beef Nihari is slow-braised. Tandoori Lamb Chops headline the grill. Tuesday kids eat free. Wednesday is date night with a three-course fixed menu. Weekend brunch.

Sarto

Providence, RI

‘Sarto’ means tailor in Italian — named for the haberdasher that occupied this 1860 brownstone before the restaurant. Chef Phillip Dushkewich runs the kitchen. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence three years running: 2022, 2023, 2024. Forbes named it an upscale Italian standout in their Providence food weekend piece. Porchetta, Agnolotti di Arrabbiata, Smoked Mushroom Cacio e Pepe. Live jazz every Saturday 6:30 to 8:30. Part of G Hospitality Group. Dinner Wednesday through Saturday, Sunday brunch and dinner.

Smoke Woodfire Grill

OK (2 locations)

Chef Erik Reynolds cooks every protein over an open woodfire grill or slow-smokes it. Two locations: Cherry Street in Tulsa and the Redbud District in Owasso. They fry exclusively in beef tallow and baste steaks with smoked garlic butter and smoked salt. The 16-oz Ribeye is $62. The Chefs’ Butcher Block ($125) feeds two: NY strip, salmon, andouille, bone-in pork chop. Weekend brunch — SMOKE Benedict $17, Peaches & Cream French Toast $15. Happy hour burger is $12. All proteins hand-cut in house daily.

Stubbys

MA (2 locations)

Started serving fries out of a fish market on Nantucket’s Broad Street in 2000. Two locations now: the Nantucket original at 8 Steamboat Wharf and Boston Seaport at 43 Northern Avenue. Classic American and Jamaican food — the Jerk Chicken Sandwich ($16.95) is a standout. The CBD (Cheeseburger Deluxe, double patty) is the bestseller at $14.95. Entire menu available all day: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night. Seaport stays open until 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Sueno

Dayton, OH

Executive Chef Jorge Guzman — three-time James Beard finalist for Best Chef Midwest, Culinary Institute of America graduate, born in Mexico City, raised in Merida. Open kitchen with a live fire hearth. Heirloom corn imported from Oaxaca for house-ground masa. Sikil P’ak ($14) is a thousand-year-old Mayan pumpkin seed dip. Taco de Cochinita ($15) is the house favorite. NY Strip al Norteno is $45. Wine Director Lauren Gay is CMS Certified and did a stint in the Peace Corps. AIA award-winning interior design. Monday through Saturday, 5 to 10.

Sugar’s Hot Pizza

Boston, MA

Seaport pizza spot at 29 Northern Avenue, open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. All specialty pies are 18 inches. Cheese is $25.95. The Vodka Chicken Parm Pie is $32.95. Hot Honey Pepperoni is $31.95. Meatlovers is $32.95. All subs run $16.95 — Chicken Parm, Monte Cristo, Vodka Parm, The Rachel. They also do softserve ice cream. 12-inch gluten-free personal pie available for $20.

Surquillo Bar & Grill

Hartford, CT

Named after the Surquillo district of Lima. Authentic Peruvian on Main Street in Hartford — Lomo Saltado, Ceviche Mixto, Papa a la Huancaina, Anticuchos, Chaufa de Pollo. Chicken a la Brasa (Peruvian rotisserie chicken) is on the menu. Open as early as 9 a.m., which is unusual for Peruvian. Reviews call out enormous portions and good prices. 20% off orders over $50 with the right code. Free Tiramisu on orders over $80.

Tender Mercy

Dayton, OH

Underground cocktail bar beneath Sueno in downtown Dayton — find the ‘Stay Tender’ sign and follow the stairs down. Named to Esquire’s Best Bars in America in 2021. Garbage Sangria ($14) uses red wine, rum, cognac, amari, and yesterday’s cut garnishes. The Clarified Milk Punch ($15) involves rum, bourbon, cognac, absinthe, and actual milk. Walk-in only, no reservations. They card everyone regardless of age. Tuesday through Saturday. Part of The Idea Collective alongside Sueno, Dozo, and Three Birds.

The French Bakery

WA (3 locations)

Artisan French patisserie founded in 2008 with three locations in Bellevue and Redmond. Everything hand-rolled and hand-cut by their bakers. Twice Baked Almond Croissant and Pistachio Croissant are $10. Paninis run $9.50 to $12.95 — the Parma Prosciutto & Fig is $12.50. Sweet and savory crepes, Mille Feuille, eclairs in pistachio and chocolate. Italian coffee from Attibassi. Tea from Harney & Sons. They donate food seven days a week through their community program.

The Scottish Arms

St. Louis, MO

Victorian-style pub at 8 South Sarah Street in St. Louis. Walk-in only, no reservations. Scotch Egg ($10), Shepherd’s Pie with lamb ($16), Bangers & Mash ($18) with applewurst and garlic sausage. Fish & Chips is $24 — batter-fried haddock. Rarebit Fries ($11) come with bacon and chives. The Smash Burger ($19) has rarebit and beer onion jam. Sunday brunch starting at 11:30. Bread Pudding ($9) rotates seasonally. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

The Tenth Kitchen

Jacksonville/St. Augustine, FL

Restaurant inside Holey Ballz, an indoor pickleball and events center with locations in Jacksonville and St. Augustine. CEO Toby Luttropp moved from Colorado in 2016. Court-side food delivery for members via the app. Breakfast sandwiches and burritos from $6. Wings are $12 for six, $18 for twelve. Burgers, flatbreads, chicken tenders, loaded fries. Four beers on tap plus wine and seltzers. Milkshakes $8, protein shakes $6.

Three Birds

Dayton, OH

‘Dayton’s Neighborhood Dinner Diner’ — inside a renovated mid-century modern Parkmoor Drive-In originally designed by local architect Rollin L. Rosser in the 1950s. The Oklahoma Smashburger and Corndog Shrimp are the signatures — they claim ‘most likely the greatest corndog shrimp on planet earth.’ Rotisserie chicken, wings, pastas, and a proper kids menu. Part of The Idea Collective (Sueno, Tender Mercy, Dozo). Tuesday through Saturday 11 to 9, weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday 10 to 2.

Titan

Brooklyn, NY

Northern Mexican-inspired restaurant at 5 Front Street in DUMBO, opened June 2026. Chef Alan Delgado on food. Bar Director Ivy Mix — previously of Leyenda, one of Brooklyn’s most celebrated bartenders — on drinks. Covered by the New York Times, Eater, Grubstreet, The Infatuation, and New York Magazine in its first month. Brunch Saturday and Sunday, dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Reservations through Resy.

Togo’s

CA (7 locations)

West Coast sandwich chain since 1971, started in San Jose. Over 100 California locations. The #9 Hot Pastrami is the signature — famous West Coast pastrami with yellow mustard. The #24 Turkey & Avocado is the other bestseller. Meats sliced daily. Avocados hand-scooped. Bread baked fresh. Sizes run Mini (3 inches), Regular (6), and Large (9). The Triple Dip (#33) stacks roast beef, turkey, and pastrami with provolone — 70 grams of protein in a regular.

Waterway Cafe

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Family-owned since 1986 on the Intracoastal Waterway at 2300 PGA Boulevard. Recently finished a 16-month renovation. Florida’s only floating bar — the ‘Boat Bar.’ Over 150 feet of dock space; boats welcome first-come, first-serve. You can order ahead from your boat and pick up when you arrive. Pistachio Crusted Grouper is $45. Lobster Roll $34. The 14-oz USDA Prime NY Strip is $54. Smoked Mahi-Mahi Fish Dip is $19. Four distinct areas: Tiki Bar, Boat Bar, Main Bar, and Outdoor Terraces.