American Weekender
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Travel and road trip inspiration + Restaurant recommendations + Great cocktails, bars and more!
From seasonal dinners at Pennyroyal to autumnal beers at local breweries, here are six reasons why we love visiting Saugatuck, Michigan in the fall. americanweekender.substack.com/p/saugatuck-...
Why We Love Fall in Saugatuck, Michigan
Cider doughnuts, winery visits, and seasonal produce abound in the charming Michigan town.
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This weekend, we’re back in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where we hit a few classic lunch spots, check out two new fine dining restaurants, and stop in at some of the city's most unique neighborhood taverns. Milwaukee is the best. americanweekender.substack.com/p/milwaukee-...
Weekend Getaway: Return to Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Featuring breakfast favorites, classic lunch spots, fine dining, plus some of the city's unique neighborhood taverns
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In this weekend’s newsletter, we’re getting hurricanes in Indy and ham biscuits in C’Ville. Who’s in? americanweekender.substack.com/p/magdalena-...
Charlottesville’s Superlative Ham Biscuit
Plus: Why you should make a last-minute trip to Indianapolis to dine at Magdalena.
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Who’s ready for a Martini? In today’s newsletter, cocktail expert @robertsimonson.bsky.social shares eight favorite Martinis from around the country. Robert will be hosting the second ever Martini Expo from September 13-20. We’ll see you there! 🍸 americanweekender.substack.com/p/robert-sim...
8 Great Martinis with cocktail expert Robert Simonson
The author of "The Martini Cocktail" shares his eight favorites ahead of Chicago’s Martini Expo in September.
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Our first horseshoe was on a drive through Illinois many years ago. But there is more to love in Springfield beyond its signature dish. This week, we’re having sackfuls of smashburgers, modern cocktails, and a cozy dinner at classic red sauce joint. americanweekender.substack.com/p/springfiel...
Overnight Stay: Springfield, Illinois
Let's explore Illinois' state capital, home to horseshoes, Route 66, custard, Abraham Lincoln, and much more.
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Upstate New York is full of regional specialties when it comes to food. This week we wrote about a few of those dishes, from beef on weck and Buffalo wings to coneys and chicken riggies. Let’s go! americanweekender.substack.com/p/upstate-ne...
7 Great Regional Specialties in Upstate New York
The area is packed with fun local bites, from beef on weck and Buffalo wings to coneys and chicken riggies.
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Kansas City is one of America’s top barbecue cities, but there’s a lot more to explore. Get all our recommendations in this week’s newsletter. open.substack.com/pub/american...
Weekend Getaway: Kansas City
Where the Midwest meets the Great Plains, this city's food scene goes way beyond smoked meat.
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This week: Three standout spots in Kentucky for sausage biscuits, burgers and barbecue. open.substack.com/pub/american...
On the Road: Bourbon Trail Pit Stops
On Kentucky's backroads, we hit three spots for standout sausage biscuits, iconic cheeseburgers, and Texas-style barbecue.
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One of our favorite cocktail bars anywhere is Lone Wolf Lounge in Savannah, Georgia. Read about it and a few other great spots to grab a drink in Savannah in this week’s newsletter. open.substack.com/pub/american...
This week, we have a special giveaway from our friends at American Spoon, plus we have 8 great road trip ideas for your next getaway. Let’s go! open.substack.com/pub/american...
Eight Great 10-Hour Road Trips
Plus: We're celebrating our 3-year anniversary with a giveaway from American Spoon!
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This week we’re sharing some of our go-to spots in Brooklyn, including a classic steakhouse, new-school bakeries, coffee shops, and one of our favorite cocktail bars anywhere. Let’s go! open.substack.com/pub/american...
Weekend Getaway: Brooklyn, New York
Our guide to the borough features classic steakhouses, new-school bakeries, cocktail bars, coffee shops, and much more.
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We had a great dinner at Charlie’s on a recent visit to St Helena, California, and for this week’s newsletter we talked to the chef about his inspiration for his menu. open.substack.com/pub/american...
Charlie's Taps Fun and Nostalgia in California Wine Country
Elliot Bell serves memorable dishes using the best ingredients of the region at his St. Helena restaurant.
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This week, we are talking about some of our favorite places for bagels, steaks, cocktails, and more in Midtown Manhattan. (And if you’ve never been to the Grand Central Oyster Bar, you’ve been missing out.) open.substack.com/pub/american...
Overnight Stay: Midtown Manhattan
Our favorite places to eat and drink, including bagels, steaks, cocktails, oysters, and more.
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Seafood tastes better by the sea, so this week we have a few fantastic shacks for hot, buttered lobster rolls and fried clams along the Connecticut coast. open.substack.com/pub/american...
On The Road: Seafood Shacks of Southern Connecticut
Seafood tastes better by the sea, so here are a few fantastic spots for hot, buttered lobster rolls and fried clams along the coast.
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This weekend we’re rolling out a five-day eating and drinking guide for Napa and Sonoma, one of the most beautiful wine regions in the country. Read more in this week’s Weekend Getaway newsletter. open.substack.com/pub/american...
This weekend, we talked with the folks behind Ricky’s, a fantastic new neighborhood bar in Knoxville with an excellent smash burger, Seattle style hot dogs, ice-cold Black Manhattans, and more. open.substack.com/pub/american...
For Memorial Day weekend, a book excerpt from “Eaterland” that dives into some of the most beloved burgers in the Midwest. open.substack.com/pub/american...
Eaterland, a new cookbook from the folks at @eater.bsky.social, is out next week. The book does a deep dive into beloved regional dishes from around the country. This weekend, we talk with the editors to explore what it says about eating in America today. open.substack.com/pub/american...
“Eaterland” Digs into Regional American Food
The new cookbook from Eater is out next week. We talk with editors Missy Frederick and Sarah Zorn to explore what it says about eating in America today.
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This week we are sharing a few favorite spots in Lexington, Kentucky for southern dishes and plenty of bourbon. open.substack.com/pub/american...
Overnight Stay: Lexington, Kentucky
Our perfect day in Lexington features grilled country ham and pimento cheese sandwiches, dinner at a classy new Italian joint, and plenty of bourbon.
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This weekend we’re in Knoxville, Tennessee for some southern farm-to-table dinners, great bakeries, hot chicken, and laid back bars. Let’s go! #rockytop open.substack.com/pub/american...
If you haven’t planned a spring getaway yet, can we offer you some options? We’ve got lively college towns, vacation spots to hit before the summer rush, and some off-the-beaten-path places that you need to put on your radar. open.substack.com/pub/american...
8 Great Spring Getaways
When that first warm breeze blows, it's time to hit the road. Here's where we suggest going this season.
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This weekend we’re in Cincinnati sharing 8 great places to get a drink, from a cozy Over-The-Rhine wine bar to a world-class brewery inside an old church. Let’s go! open.substack.com/pub/american...
This week, we take you on a beach getaway to Sullivan’s Island in South Carolina and share our favorite spots for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks. open.substack.com/pub/american...
Mardi Gras is next week and if you are headed down to New Orleans to join the celebration we have some fresh restaurant recommendations for you in this week’s newsletter, including this outstanding roast beef debris po’boy. open.substack.com/pub/american...
The 49ers are hosting the Super Bowl but their stadium is actually just across the river from San Jose. We are sharing some of our favorite places to eat there, including Goodtime Bar, a fantastic spot pairing California wines with dishes like tom yum bucatini. open.substack.com/pub/american...
This weekend we take you to three great burger joints in northwestern Indiana — “The Region” as the locals say — including a classic spot that has been open since 1932, a beloved local chain, and a newcomer that’s become a local favorite. open.substack.com/pub/american...
New this week: 8 Great Sandwiches in Philadelphia. open.substack.com/pub/american...
Eight Great Sandwiches in Philadelphia
From bánh mì to pork and greens — and of course a couple cheesesteaks — these sammies are worth the trip.
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The Landmark List honors the best restaurants and bars across America. In 2025, we celebrate a Cuban-influenced spot in Oregon; a cozy Wisconsin tavern; a tropical staple in Ohio; a restaurant with killer drinks in New York; and a tiny Massachusetts bar. Cheers! open.substack.com/pub/american...
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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