Original ChopShop
Read moreThis healthy chain with about twenty locations spread between Arizona and Texas is very popular for its bowls, especially in the morning and at lunchtime. Here, everything is fresh and thought for the dietary balance of everyone. Thus, there are several gluten-free, dairy-free, lactose-free, soy-free, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. A long list of fresh fruit juices and protein shakes with original recipes will delight customers who are still asleep. Finally, although a little noisy, the outdoor terrace is pleasant.
NEWPORT LANDING RESTAURANT
Read moreThis beautiful fish restaurant is located on the harbor where you can take the ferry to Balboa Island. If weather permits (almost always the case) ask for a table outside, on the deck all in length, which allows to admire sailboats and the quiet wave in the sunset or through a beautiful day of blue sky. The kitchen is simple and tasty (vegetarian and meat dishes also available) and the atmosphere is family.
BEAR FLAG FISH CO
Read moreOrange County's best fish taco! This is one of the trophies attributed to Bear Flag Fich Co. Created in 2007 by fishing enthusiasts, this fish store welcomes a restaurant with a very relaxed atmosphere, with extremely fresh products.
HOG ISLAND OYSTER CO
Read moreIt's located in the Ferry Building Market, but retains a casual, vintage, seaside feel. This oyster bar and seafood restaurant also exists in other cities around San Francisco Bay; it's a quality local brand. The grilled sardines are delicious, as is the clam soup, and so are the seafood platters. But don't miss the house specialty, oysters, beautifully served with a parsley vinegar, all accompanied by a small white wine, just like at home.
BIG JOHN'S TEXAS BARBEQUE
Read moreIn this former gas station transformed into a restaurant by a Texan, you can enjoy sandwiches, nachos and, above all, barbecued ribs served in cardboard plates full of beans and coleslaw. A delight! Some evenings, cowboys come with their guitars and sing in front of the guests seated on long tables covered with checkered tablecloths. An address where authenticity and good atmosphere reign.
GIBSON'S BAR & STEAKHOUSE
Gibson's is known throughout Chicago for its old school atmosphere and the ...Read more
MONAHAN'S CLAM SHACK
Read moreMonahan's Clam Shack is a popular spot to queue up, and for good reason. The famousclamchowder, clam cakes, fried calamari, lobster rolls... Everything is freshly made to order and tasty, without being too greasy. Special mention for the fish and pesto tacos . A real treat. The wait is quickly forgotten. We sit outside in the sun on tables to share, overlooking the ocean. The ice cream corner is also a hit. A quality address, family-friendly and affordable.
SHAWS CRAB HOUSE
Read moreA very convivial place, where time seems to have stood still. While we wait to be served, we revisit the history of fishing and its techniques on walls worthy of a museum. Fish and seafood in a variety of forms: platters, soups, sushi. Spicy Louisiana specialties! The small white wine suggested by the house goes perfectly with the dishes. Between jambalaya, oysters, lobster... And if you're coming alone, the central zinc bar will put you right in the mood! As for dessert, mmhhh this rhubarb-raspberry tart...
CATCH
Read moreLocated in the Aria hotel-casino, the Catch restaurant will appeal to those who appreciate fish, seafood and meat with an Asian influence. The menu is varied, with a few nuggets including the famous Mac and Cheese with lobster. The cocktail list will also delight mixology enthusiasts. Frequented by American celebrities from all over the U.S., Catch offers a magnificent setting with a highly successful floral interior design. The corridor leading to the restaurant alone is worth the detour. Reservations are recommended.
ACME OYSTER HOUSE
Read moreThe restaurant originally was founded in New Orleans 90 years ago. Today there are five, including Baton Rouge. If each restaurant has its own menu, the taste of New Orleans is always found on the plates. Test, first of all, oysters, of course, raw or braisées. Salads and po complement the meal.
DIRT CANDY
Vegetables in a multitude of interesting and surprising forms, to be ...Read more
PILOT
Read moreIf you're craving seafood during your New York City stay, there's nothing better than booking a table at Pilot. This excellent fish restaurant is located on the deck of a boat, which is anchored right in front of the Manhattan skyline. Faced with this breathtaking panorama day and night, you can enjoy New York State (or other) oysters with a good cocktail at the bar, or sit down to a crab dish, scallops or lobster. The food is as exquisite as the view!
Stout Burgers & Beers
Read moreThis friendly little chain specializes in pub-style burger joints, with a fine selection of local and international craft beers, both draught and bottled. Comprising just a dozen meat burgers, the menu also offers a number of carefully thought-out vegetarian alternatives. Special mention goes to the Goombash, with smoked mozzarella, parmesan flakes, crispy prosciutto and basil-lemon aioli. A real delight!
MO' BETTER BREWS
Read moreA real treat! With a special brunch menu featuring pancakes and waffles that blend sweet and savory, a typically American culinary tradition infused with southern flavors. Shrimp & grits, Gumbo, Fried Chicken, and "Cajun Croissants", it's here that you can experience the tastes and colors unique to East Texas, on the border of Cajun country and Louisiana. These are very different from the flavors of the west, which are more inspired by Hispanic and Mexican flavors than those of old France.
HOUSTON SAUCE PIT
Read moreVegan Barbecue is unheard of... and yet it's so good! All the proteins are there, with burgers and sandwiches, and even burritos and tacos. Mac and cheese, nachos, baked beans, and Ribs à la carte... how? Made with a variety of plant-based proteins! A food truck that proudly serves vegan barbecue, but welcomes all kinds of customers
not just those who have adopted this diet, esteemed fans of traditional barbecue and carnivores... You can also order online and pick up your meal on site.
GOTT'S ROADSIDE
Read moreThis benchmark burger restaurant in San Francisco has opened a table in the Ferry Building, on the first floor, allowing it to spread out a very pleasant outdoor terrace. The menu features delicious, affordable burgers, which we recommend you accompany with crunchy sweet potato fries. On the menu: the classic double cheese burger, the impossible burger with a vegetarian steak, the Korean kimchi burger, the california burger with egg, cheese, arugula and brioche bun, the Texas burger with avocado and pico de gallo.
WILDSEED
Read moreThis vegan restaurant right on Union Street in Cow Hollow isn't cheap, but the flavors are well matched and the compositions original. The classic San Francisco veggie "impossible" burger sits alongside the signature burger with spinach and mushroom steak, onions, lettuce, tomato chutney and black bean aioli. Equally recommendable are pizzas, salads, and bowls like the "probiotic" with rice, tamari-marinated mushrooms, yams, chard, black beans, kimchi, hemp seeds and green godless avocado sauce.
DIALOG CAFE
Read moreWhile strolling along the Sunset Strip, west of West Hollywood, don't miss Dialog Cafe. This family-run business is part of the Third Wave Coffee movement, and it shows: the hot beverages are delicious. If there's a queue, the best thing to do is ask for a takeaway and get on with your walk. Otherwise, take the time to sit down and order one of the delicious sweet dishes, such as the healthy acai bowl with oatmeal, or the gourmet mini waffles.
Cup Cafe
Read moreIn the Hotel Congress, between Downtown and North4th Street, this restaurant serves delicious breakfasts. A special mention goes to the Brioche French Toast, a French toast revisited with an orange and vanilla-scented brioche, accompanied by maple syrup and mascarpone. In the U.S., you'll also find a fine selection of eggs on the menu, from omelettes to "two eggs and toast any style " to eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and huevos rancheros - a Mexican dish. All served in a pretty, bright room.
Howlin' Ray's
Read morePoultry, poultry, and... poultry. That's what Howlin' Ray's offers. After tasting "hot chicken" - fried chicken - the specialty of Nashville, Tennessee, chef Johnny Ray Zone had a brainwave: even though he had worked alongside such greats as Thomas Keller, Gordon Ramsay and Nobu Matsuhisa, it was this dish that he wanted to cook and adapt in all its forms. A wish that he first fulfilled through a food-truck, before settling in Chinatown in 2015. An excellent address, not to be missed!
THE GOODS
Read moreSandwiches, salads, bowls, wraps, pizzas, bagels, soups, smoothies, pastries... everything here is fresh daily and made to order. Ingredients are sourced from local farms and artisans. Some of their products are also available for sale on site. Gluten-free and dairy-free options are also available. The flavors are surprising and the recipes vary. All healthy and at very reasonable prices. Enough to make you want to come back every day to try everything. A good address for those morning cravings.
Pacific City
Read moreIn addition to its stores, the mall is home to a food hall, Lot 579, which hosts a dozen bars and restaurants. From The American Dream's burgers to Frosted Cupcakery's sweet treats, Hans Homemade Ice Cream, Phans55's Vietnamese specialties, vomFass's refined cocktails and Four Sons Brewing's local craft beer, Pacific City is home to a significant portion of Huntington Beach's nightlife, all within walking distance of the beach. It's also a daytime hangout between surf sessions.
CHEEKY'S
Read moreCheeky's is the most popular breakfast and brunch spot in Palms Springs... So much so that it's rare to get there without being on the waiting list. If you come alone or with a friend, you may be lucky enough to get in front of the line, in case a spot opens up at the bar. The setting is not incredible, the room is quite noisy and the terrace is rather crowded, but the food is really good. On the menu: melting pancakes, mango waffles, huevos ranchos, quesadillas, salads, burgers, sandwiches, or fresh juices.
FREDERICKS
Read moreOne of the city's most designer addresses. Black and white lines cross and uncross endlessly in this 1920s-style brasserie on the first floor of the Clift Royal Sonesta, named after the hotel's creator Frederick C. Clift. You can eat there at any time, but we recommend breakfast or brunch. Special mention for the cinnamon rolls, the Union Square sandwich, the California omelette and the eggs Benedict. A stylish way to start your day!
BREAD & ROSES BOOKSHOP & CAFE
Read moreOne of the best vegan breakfasts ever, according to some! Followers of the 100% vegan diet will be delighted. For newcomers, it's the perfect opportunity to try vegan eggs! Not only will you find no ingredients of animal origin, but you may well be surprised by the flavor of everything on the menu. Everything is fresh and of the highest quality. In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, surrounded by plants and shelves of books.
THE LIBRARY RESTAURANT
Read moreAn upscale steakhouse in an unusual location. Set in the grand and historic Rockingham House, just a stone's throw from central Portsmouth, the Library Restaurant is well worth the experience. You'll dine in a converted former library, featuring a vaulted mahogany panelled ceiling in neo-colonial style, three fireplaces, a lounge bar, a drawing room and several dining rooms. This is one of the region's most popular restaurants, renowned for its first-rate meats, award-winning cocktails and attentive staff.
OAK TO EMBER
Read moreOak to Ember invites you on a gastronomic journey that celebrates the flavors of premium local produce and the savoir-faire of wood-fired cooking. The carefully crafted menu features contemporary American fusion cuisine, with a few nods to traditional recipes. Each dish is crafted to delight the most discerning palate. The expertly crafted cocktails are a joy to behold. The kitchen opens onto a room with a refined design and a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
SCRATCH FARM KITCHEN
Read moreAs its name indicates, this small gourmet table works with local farmers and producers to offer a healthy, seasonal and local menu. In fact, the house lists the producers of the day's menu in order to pay tribute to them. On the plate, dishes inspired by world cuisine, always fresh, colorful and tasty, such as the grits bowl with pastured beef, tomatoes, okra, gruyère, parsley and farm egg. Mention should be made of the pretty decor and the artwork that adorns the walls.
Ollie Vaughn's
Read moreSynonymous with a successful breakfast or brunch, Ollie Vaughn's is one of our favorite Phoenix addresses. From pancakes and bagels to quiches and sandwiches, the preparations are fresh and tasty. It's hard to choose between the cakes on display, but we recommend the cheesecake and the Nutella mousse tart. You can enjoy all this to the accompaniment of discreet music either indoors or in the lovely shady garden, with its plants and superb mural.
Little Miss BBQ
Read moreLittle Miss BBQ is one of Phoenix's must-try restaurants for grilled meat or meat in sauce, Texas-style. Located in an industrial district, the restaurant has built a solid reputation that has been maintained over the years. On the menu: sausage, turkey, ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket from every angle. Smaller budgets will prefer sandwiches. Note that another address has opened in the Sunnyslope district, to the north of the city.
CRAB STATION AT FISHERMANS WHARF
Read moreIn this tourist district, this street food restaurant on the pedestrian waterfront is delicious and reasonably priced. The family behind the stoves has mastered California seafood specialties: the famous clam chowder, crab cake, fish & chips, shrip'n'chips, lobster, fried oysters, seafood combos and shrimp popcorn. You'll want to try it all, it's all delicious! The star of the sandwiches is the lobster roll, expensive but delicious.
TAQUERIA LA VENGANZA
Read moreThis Mexican taqueria is a true delight, as it handles the art of tacos, burritos and other Mexican delights... but only with vegetables: it's entirely vegan. Specialties include "impossible" vegetarian steak, which imitates meat very well, as well as black bean, potato and chickpea compositions. You'd expect bland dishes, but everything is tasty and perfectly balanced. Reasonably priced, with fast service, this is a great place to stop for lunch in Oakland.
Mr. Mamas Breakfast And Lunch
Read moreIf it's not easy to find, Mr. Mamas Breakfast and Lunch is worth looking for. People have been flocking to the door of this little Greek and Californian-influenced canteen since 2012 for brunch. On the menu: pancakes, omelettes, French toast, sandwiches, wraps and burritos. Finally, the restaurant is particularly renowned for its cinnamon rolls, which are big enough for two, as the menu proudly states.
OTHER MAMA
Read moreOysters, cocktails and sushi are the three watchwords of this refined, Japanese-influenced neighborhood eatery. It's the freshness of good seafood that Other Mama aims to lavish on its loyal customers. An address praised by the press - from GQ Magazine to the L.A. Times to Las Vegas Weekly - where the atmosphere is as relaxed and pleasant as the ceviches and sashimi are fine. In this raw bar, it's hard not to want to try everything, so come in pairs and share your plates. Satisfaction guaranteed.
NAPA VALLEY BURGER CO
Read moreWe're not in Napa Valley yet, but this address already sets the tone for this wine and food region. Located in the center of Sausalito, an upscale town where restaurants are expensive, this small, unpretentious address offers affordable burgers. What makes them special is that they are prepared with ingredients from the Napa Valley. The wood-and-brick interior is very recent, but the best part is the sunny terrace. We regret, however, that it is not open for dinner.
SAM'S GRILL & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
FAIR OAKS PHARMACY & SODA FOUNTAIN
PEACEFOOD CAFE
Sandwiches and dishes made with fresh produce in a vegetarian ...Read more