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Eight Great Sandwiches in Philadelphia
From bánh mì to pork and greens — and of course a couple cheesesteaks — these sammies are worth the trip.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Bar Crawl: Charleston, South Carolina
Where to drink orange spritzes, daiquiris, wine, and more in the Holy City.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: San Jose, California
The Silicon Valley city features a diverse food scene — we share our picks for burritos, bánh mì, coffee, and more.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
American Weekender's Top Stories of 2025
From road trip tips to wine country itineraries, here are your favorite stories of the year.
 • American Weekender
Top Trips of 2025 from 20 Food and Travel Writers
Some of our favorite writers share their best American trips of the year, featuring picks for Tennessee barbecue, Michigan wineries, New Orleans…
 • American Weekender
The travel newsletter for food people. Expert recommendations, dining guides, and more.

Weekend Getaways

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Weekend Getaway: San Jose, California
The Silicon Valley city features a diverse food scene — we share our picks for burritos, bánh mì, coffee, and more.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: Cincinnati, Ohio
Let's explore the Queen City's food scene, with our picks for chili, goetta, and much more.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: Mystic, Connecticut
The coastal town, a quintessential New England escape, makes for a beautiful fall long weekend.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: San Francisco, California
On the long weekend agenda: Burritos, baked goods, pasta, and lots of tropical drinks.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: Summer Favorites in Saugatuck, Michigan
New places to eat and drink this season in and around Saugatuck, Douglas, and more
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: Savannah, Georgia
The Southern city makes for a beautiful and leisurely long weekend.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: The Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts
The bucolic area tucked between the Berkshires and Central Massachusetts is filled with colleges, farms, and great places to eat.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: McMinnville & Oregon Wine Country
Spend a few days soaking up Oregon's wine scene, eating local food, and taking in the beautiful mountains.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: Return to Charleston, South Carolina
The Southern coastal city is one of our favorite places to visit. That's largely thanks to a superb food scene that includes stellar options for…
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: Charlottesville, Virginia
Explore one of America's original college towns through country ham biscuits, choripollo tacos, and modern Turkish dining.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hoagies, Citywides, and Sicilian favorites await in the City of Brotherly Love.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: Buffalo, New York
Head to the beautiful city on Lake Erie for beef on weck, toasted coconut croissants, Texas barbecue, and so much more.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
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The Landmark List: Bar Edition 2025
Our annual awards highlight the places we return to again and again. Today we spotlight bars in Oregon, Wisconsin, Ohio, New York, and Massachusetts.
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The Landmark List: Restaurant Edition 2025
Our annual awards highlight the places we return to again and again. This year's class includes spots in New Orleans, Napa, and Maine.
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Overnight Stay: Sonoma, California
Visit this former Mission town in Wine Country for seasonal breakfast plates, great Mexican food, world-class wines, and more.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Exploring Regional Culinary Delights with Bill Oakley and Dan Jacobs
A dispatch from Bill Oakley's American Culinary Curiosity Dinner at Milwaukee's EsterEv, plus more favorite spots around town.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Hospitality Comes First at Cincinnati's Longfellow and Mid City
We catch up with Mike Stankovich, the owner of both popular spots, to talk about their role in the city's food and drink scene.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
Weekend Getaway: Cincinnati, Ohio
Let's explore the Queen City's food scene, with our picks for chili, goetta, and much more.
 • Amy Cavanaugh
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