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After Chicago

Chicago, IL

Michelin-starred Chef Curtis Duffy and Mr Lyan Studio’s Ryan Chetiyawardana joined forces to build this West Fulton Market cocktail bar, where an A5 Wagyu Vesper runs $31 and the caviar flight hits $425. The kitchen doesn’t coast either — Hamachi Crudo, Wagyu Short Rib with morel jus, and the cult-favorite Rêve Burger for $18. Happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday, 5 to 7 p.m., with $12 Old Fashioneds and Dirty Martinis at 1338 W Fulton Street.

Anixi

New York, NY

The name means ‘spring’ in Greek, and Chef Guy Vaknin’s entirely vegan, kosher-certified menu backs it up with housemade za’atar pita, seven rotating dip mezzes at $12 each, and a $120 Mixed Grill of steak, kofta, merguez, mushroom, and chicken kabobs. Studio RB designed the Chelsea dining room around 18th-century marble and crystal chandeliers. Open daily at 290 8th Avenue starting at 4:30 p.m., with weekend brunch from 11:30 a.m.

Batbox

Dallas, TX

Proprietary hitting technology meets a full bar and kitchen at this Belt Line Road flagship, where guests step into high-tech batting bays and compete on a global leaderboard between rounds of food and drinks. Part sports venue, part social club — built for corporate events, birthday parties, and drop-ins who want to swing for the fences without leaving Dallas. Located at 5100 Belt Line Rd, Suite 612.

Bella Mia Pizza

Ellicott City, MD

Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini, Manicotti with Marinara, Four Cheese Ravioli — the Italian specialties here go well beyond the pizza counter. Bella Mia also covers wings, subs, sandwiches, and wraps, all available for carryout and delivery through online ordering. Situated near Worthington Park and Long Gate Shopping Center in Ellicott City.

Beyond Sushi

New York, NY

Chef Guy Vaknin built this into NYC’s most recognized vegan sushi brand, now running two Manhattan locations at 134 W 37th Street and 62 W 56th Street. The $19 weekday lunch combo pairs any two sushi rolls, dumplings, or sides. Dinner gets ambitious — Korean BBQ Brisket at $42, Shoyu Ramen with braised brisket and sunny-side egg for $28, and 11 signature sake cocktails from $17 to $21. Everything’s kosher certified and open daily from 11:30 a.m.

Bloom Carneros

Sonoma, CA

An open-air wine garden on Sonoma’s Broadway, Bloom pours Kivelstadt Cellars wines by the glass, 500mL carafe, or full liter alongside a seasonal kitchen sourcing from local farms. The $22 KC Burger uses grass-fed beef; the $29 Halibut Tacos are a lunch staple. Dogs get their own menu — rice and chicken for $13 — and weekend brunch brings chilaquiles, a Monte Cristo, and French toast with vanilla chantilly at 22910 Broadway.

Chachi’s Next Door

Kingwood, TX

Tucked into Town Center Kingwood, this family-owned spot serves scratch-made tacos de calle, sizzling fajitas, and stacked enchiladas alongside a full bar of craft margaritas and specialty cocktails. Brunch runs weekends with its own dedicated menu. First-time dine-in guests get 15% off.

Clucker’s Charcoal Chicken

Highwood, IL

Forty years of live-fire cooking. Clucker’s has been slow-roasting hormone-free, antibiotic-free birds over real charcoal since 1985, and the whole rotisserie chicken platters and Cajun Crispy Sandwich prove it. They’ve also got a Reuben piled with house slaw and remoulade on marble rye, plus the Cluck Truck for events and markets around the North Shore. Located at 405 North Sheridan Road in Highwood.

Coletta

New York, NY

NYC artist Lia Ali painted custom floral murals across the walls, and Chef Guy Vaknin fills the Gramercy dining room with brick-oven pizzas, handmade pastas, and a $68 Truffle Cacio e Pepe finished with freshly shaved truffle. It’s all vegan and kosher-certified — the Short Rib Agnolotti ($29) and Steak Filet ($38) included. Thursdays drop every pizza and pasta to $15 at 365 3rd Avenue.

Dindigul Thalappakatti

Milpitas, CA

Mr. Nagasamy Naidu started this as a four-seat hotel in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, in 1957. Nearly seven decades later, it’s a 100+ location chain famous for biryani built on Seeraga Samba rice, hand-ground spices, Agmark cow ghee, and top-grade meat from the cattle markets of Kannivadi and Paramathi. The Milpitas outpost brings the same halal-certified recipe to the Bay Area.

eggdaddy

Dallas, TX

Dallas’s self-proclaimed ‘Eggsthetic Diner’ runs on cage-free eggs, tortillas from local tortillerias, and Ascension coffee at 15250 Dallas Parkway. Benedict Bowls, a B.L.E.T., and SoCal Tacos with green rice anchor the all-day menu. Open weekdays 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and weekends 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Einstein Bros. Bagels

4 locations

Fresh-baked bagels come out of the oven every morning across more than 700 locations nationwide. The $8 Breakfast & Brew combo pairs a build-your-own egg sandwich with a large coffee, and the rewards program kicks off with a free bagel and shmear on sign-up. Catering trays and baker’s dozen boxes handle the group orders, plus there’s $1.99 iced coffee in four flavors.

Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant

Rogers, MN

The Alexander’s Molcajete at $49.99 feeds two from a stone grinding bowl loaded with pork, chicken, steak, shrimp, chorizo, nopales, and zucchini in green sauce. It’s a neighborhood fixture at 21305 John Milless Drive, open seven days a week with daily lunch specials starting at $9.99 and house-made margaritas the regulars won’t stop talking about. Patio seating, a dedicated seafood menu featuring Caldo 7 Mares ($24.99), and private party hosting keep the place packed through Saturday’s 10pm close.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

Multiple Locations, TX

Four friends opened the first location on South Congress in Austin back in 2010. Now there are 40-plus spots across 8 states, all grinding beef in-house daily and baking buns from scratch. The Cadillac Wagyu stacks a half-pound Wagyu patty under steakhouse bacon and truffle aioli with swiss, while the Buffalo Bill swaps in grass-fed bison and blue cheese. Full bar plus hand-spun shakes and hand-cut parmesan truffle fries at every location.

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches

Minnesota

Bread gets baked in-house every single day, and the subs arrive fast — that’s the whole pitch. Sliced meats and hand-slapped lettuce go on fresh-baked French bread at more than 2,700 locations nationwide. The menu stays tight: 8-inch originals and giant clubs alongside wraps and sides, with free delivery on qualifying orders.

Jon Smith Subs

Harrogate, TN

Sub rolls — both Italian-style and whole wheat — come out of the oven fresh daily at this Harrogate spot. Farm-fresh vegetables get hand-cut each morning, and the headliner is the sirloin steak sub built with grilled-to-order beef. Combo it up with fries and a drink, then grab a warm gourmet cookie on your way out.

Le Basque

New York, NY

Every dish is plant-based at this Union Square spot, but you wouldn’t guess it from the $41 Mojo Flank Steak or the Truffle Shrimp Ravioli at $28. Le Basque is part of City Roots Hospitality’s seven-restaurant NYC empire, and it’s kosher certified to boot. The bar program runs deep — 14 signature cocktails from $19 to $24, Veuve Clicquot by the bottle at $190 — with weekend brunch starting at 11:30am and weeknight dinner from 4:30pm.

M Hansik

Durham, NC

The Jjajiang here isn’t your standard noodle bowl — it’s a two-sheet lasagna built with Korean black bean sauce, minced pork, bechamel, and parmesan. Opened at 501 Washington Street in Durham, M Hansik is part of the M Restaurants group and puts a modern spin on Korean classics like Seoul Bulgogi with Wagyu NY strip and Gujeolpan, a platter of nine delicacies. Open Wednesday through Sunday with reservations on OpenTable.

M Izakaya

Cary, NC

Dim lights and matte stone-gray walls meet low-backed black chairs at 4 Fenton Main Street in Cary. The menu hits tapas-style — charcoal-grilled A5 Wagyu Ishiyaki cooked tableside on Japanese river stone, Iberico pork jowl char siu with steamed buns, miso sea bass smoked right at your table. It’s the izakaya concept in the M Restaurants group, open nightly with reservations on OpenTable.

M Kokko

Durham, NC

Ramen’s $19, KFC wings are $18, Hainan chicken is $18 — that’s the price range at this cozy Korean-Japanese chicken-and-noodle spot on Holland Street in Durham. The M Restaurants team experiments constantly here, turning out soy garlic wings and Biang Biang noodles with smoked tofu and chili oil ($16) alongside Jia Jiang Mian with Shanxi knife-cut noodles. Lunch runs Tuesday through Friday starting at 11:30am.

M Sushi

Durham & Cary, NC

The $145 Grand Omakase includes A5 Wagyu strip in dashi shabu-shabu, Chilean seabass with yuzu-miso and champagne reduction, scallop duo topped with Kaluga caviar, and a chef’s seasonal dessert. For something lighter, the Lite Omakase runs $69. Two locations serve the Triangle — 311 Holland Street in Durham and a second in Cary — both built around the same minimalist design that keeps the focus squarely on the fish.

M Tempura

Durham, NC

Kaiseki here requires 24 hours’ notice and arrives as a multi-course procession: Hokkaido scallop with Kaluga caviar, then pink prawn and lobster shabu in dashi butter, followed by A5 Wagyu pave and brie cheese tempura finished with truffle and honey. The kitchen follows traditional Japanese technique — ultra-thin batter, salt service, tentsuyu dipping sauce with grated daikon. M Tempura sits at 111 Orange Street in Durham, open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm.

Mi Carino

Charlotte, NC

Beverage Director Henry Schmulling has assembled more than 400 agave spirits behind the bar — rare mezcals, raicillas, bacanoras — all sourced from family-run distilleries across Mexico. Chef Hector Gonzalez-Mora runs the kitchen with a Left Coast Latin menu built around ceviches, aguachiles, pork belly pibil, and inventive taco builds at 1440 S Tryon St in South End. The space shifts from vibrant and colorful early on to a glowing, intimate mezcaleria after dark. Open Tuesday through Saturday starting at 5 p.m.

Nirvana by Chef Lindsay

Laguna Beach, CA

Chef Lindsay, a Laguna Beach native and 1998 LBHS grad, recently rebranded the 16-year-old Nirvana Grille into a broader concept with a kitchen, pantry, and product line. Everything’s built around clean, organic ingredients — grass-fed beef, free-range poultry, non-GMO produce — from local vendors. The stuffed poblano chile with spinach, artichoke hearts, and parmesan has regulars claiming they’d eat it three meals a day. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday at 303 Broadway St #101.

Pakka Local

San Ramon, CA

The Hyderabadi dum biryani arrives sealed in a handi, layered with hand-ground spices and halal meat, slow-cooked the old way. Pakka Local’s kitchen covers serious ground — Kerala dosas in the morning, Andhra curries at dinner, Hyderabadi specialties all day — and a full bar with craft cocktails is a genuine rarity for an Indian restaurant. Weekday lunch buffet runs $16.99, weekends $24.99, both served 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd.

Pizza Hut

5 locations

Five new Pizza Hut locations join the Dinova network, giving business diners a reliable go-to for group orders on the road. The menu covers hand-tossed and pan pizzas, bone-out and bone-in wings, melts, pasta, and desserts with delivery and carryout available at all five spots.

Poppy’s Pit & Grill

Elk City, OK

Jon and Trina built this family-run smokehouse at 108 Blue Ridge Dr. from scratch — Jon smokes every cut himself, from tender brisket and ribs to pulled pork and seasoned sausage. Doors open at 6 a.m. for breakfast and run through dinner most days, closed Tuesdays. Regulars swear by the chicken thighs, the house-made ranch dressing, and baked beans that actually taste homemade. A 4.7-star average across 117 reviews in a town of 12,000 tells the story.

Porterhouse Grill

Athens & Buford, GA

Goat cheese butter on a porterhouse steak. That’s the kind of detail that keeps regulars coming back to this casual fine-dining steakhouse with two Georgia locations — 459 East Broad St in downtown Athens and 3217 Buford Dr near Mall of Georgia. Beyond the steaks, there’s teriyaki barbecued salmon, chicken saltimbocca, and a crab cake that’s prompted return visits the very next night. Lunch runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., dinner from 5 p.m.

Reverie

Brooklyn, NY

Every dish here is 100% vegan and kosher certified, but you’d never guess it from the $36 miso-glazed short ribs or the crispy lamb pockets with cinnamon, cumin, and creamy tahini. Chef Guy Vaknin’s Williamsburg spot at 135 Metropolitan Ave is part of City Roots Hospitality, and the globally inspired menu bounces from lamb tagine over couscous to beef potstickers with sweet and sour sauce. Signature cocktails run $18-$22, with happy hour Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 50% off.

Rockdale Bar & Grill

Cambridge, WI

The biggest deck in town sits right next to CamRock Park, overlooking Koshkonong Creek — there’s even a horseshoe court out back. This family-owned spot at 222 Water Street has been a community anchor for decades, serving hand-pattied 1/3 lb. burgers for $12, duck wontons for $9.50, and a Reuben on marble rye that regulars won’t stop raving about. Friday means a $13.50 fish fry with beer-battered cod and jumbo shrimp, and Wednesday nights bring bingo.

Safi Wine Bar

Cincinnati, OH

Safi is the kind of place where you pop in for one glass and stay for three. Tucked into Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood at 1401 Republic St, it’s the latest from Chef Jose Salazar’s team, pairing a rotating global wine list with $16 cocktails like the Safi Manhattan (Elijah Craig, Cynar, PX sherry) and a snack menu anchored by the $12 Goose & Elder burger and $15 confit chicken wings. Open Wednesday through Saturday 4-11 p.m. and Sunday 2-9 p.m.

Salazar Restaurant & Bar

Cincinnati, OH

James Beard-nominated Chef Jose Salazar’s downtown Cincinnati flagship at 101 W 5th St has built its reputation on seasonally driven plates that change with the market. Current highlights include prime wagyu beef tartare on sourdough toast ($22), king salmon with hazelnut-panko crust ($39), and a $59 prime New York strip with lacinato kale and bordelaise. The raw bar doesn’t hold back either — Kaluga caviar at $85 an ounce and a $90 seafood tower with a dozen oysters, shrimp cocktail, and snow crab.

Sentir

New York, NY

Custom murals and Mexican folk art installations line the walls of this Flatiron vegan spot at 37 W 19th St, where Chef Guy Vaknin and the City Roots Hospitality team turn plant-based ingredients into scratch-made salsas, heirloom grain tortillas, and ceviches. It’s kosher certified and entirely vegan, with a bar featuring premium tequilas and mezcals sourced from across Mexico. Dinner Monday through Friday starting at 4:30 p.m., weekend brunch from 11:30 a.m.

Taco Town

Milton, FL

Two tacos for $1.29 every single day. That’s the hook at this Emerald Coast mini-chain, where fresh ingredients and fast counter service have built a fiercely loyal following across Northwest Florida. The Milton outpost recently moved to 5382 Steward St to keep up with demand.

Temple Hill Tavern and Catering

New Windsor, NY

Owners Mark Mallia and Paul Aceti designed a full-service tavern and craft cocktail bar up front, plus a 150-seat catering hall with its own entrance and a parking lot for over 100 cars out back. The tavern side runs wings, flatbreads, burgers, and dinner plates alongside artisanal wines and local beers, with daily specials Monday through Friday. On- and off-premise catering handles weddings and corporate events at 171 Temple Hill Rd.

The Meaner Wiener

Harrogate, TN

Quarter-pound 50/50 beef-and-pork hot dogs arrive on fresh-baked 6-inch toasted sub rolls — more than twice the size of a standard dog. The Bomb Diggity comes loaded with bacon, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, and provolone for $6, while the Railsplitter Plate ($9.50) piles a patty or giant dog on fries and macaroni salad under chili and mustard. It’s a ghost kitchen inside Jon Smith Subs at 6327 Cumberland Gap Pkwy, open daily 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Trattoria Sei

Mahopac, NY

This family-owned spot on Route 6 turns out handmade pasta, Nonna-style pan pizza, and a dry-aged SEI Burger alongside housemade desserts. Weekday prix fixe lunches and happy hour keep the bar busy, and the private dining room books birthdays and business dinners alike. Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, plus Sunday Supper.

Uno Pizzeria & Grill

2 locations

Ike Sewell invented Chicago deep dish pizza in 1943 at the corner of Ohio and Wabash, and Uno’s kitchens still make that buttery, tall-edge dough fresh every morning. The menu’s grown well past deep dish — Chicago Thin Crust, burgers, steaks, and a rotating craft beer lineup — but the original recipe hasn’t budged. Now over 100 locations across 20 states and four countries.

Urban Meyer’s Pint House

Dublin, OH

An 8,000-square-foot sports bar in Dublin’s Bridge Park, anchored by a horseshoe-shaped bar modeled after Ohio State’s stadium. Saucy Brew Works pours on tap alongside pepperoni chips, short rib tacos, and the $10 Burger + Fries Monday deal. The 7-0 Room — named for Meyer’s undefeated record against Michigan — seats 45 for private events and watch parties.

Vince’s Ristorante

West Sacramento, CA

Vince and Pauline Frugoli opened this brick building on Harbor Blvd in July 1964, and Pauline’s recipes still anchor the menu. The Rossi family — father Peter and son Robert — took over in 2009 and added live music; that’s Peter you’ll hear singing between courses. Hand-made ravioli, gnocchi, and cannelloni come out of the kitchen daily. The steak list tops out at an 18 oz extra-thick sirloin and a 16 oz bacon-wrapped filet mignon, with over 20 beers on the bar at 840 Harbor Blvd.

Vinyl

Charlotte, NC

A David Bowie mural and Biggie Smalls wallpaper set the tone at this South End bar where resident DJs spin nightly starting at 8 p.m. Culinary Director Vince Giancarlo — a Beat Bobby Flay alum who trained under Michelin-starred chefs in L.A. — runs the kitchen’s elevated Americana plates. It’s a USBG Founding Guildhouse, open seven days a week until 2 a.m.

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches

KY

Grab a bag, pick up a marker, check off your toppings — that’s the Which Wich ordering ritual across 10-plus sandwich categories from Italian grinders to seafood. Catering platters scale to any office lunch or event, and the Vibe Club Rewards program stacks points toward free sandwiches. Wicked Wednesday drops a featured wich starting at $7.

Willow

New York, NY

Chef Guy Vaknin competed on Hell’s Kitchen Season 10 and later landed one of the biggest deals in Shark Tank history. Now he runs Willow, a kosher-certified vegan bistro at 199 8th Ave in Chelsea where every dish is plant-based: Double Smash Burger for $24, Whiskey BBQ Brisket Frites for $43, Ponzu Glazed Salmon for $32. Weekend brunch adds Eggs Florentine and a $32 Big Boy Brunch plate, with cocktails from $16 to $19.