Amy Cavanaugh
@amycavanaugh.bsky.social
Dining editor at Chicago mag Editor @americanweekender.bsky.social
“Eaterland: Recipes and Stories from Across the United States” is out today! americanweekender.substack.com/p/eaterland-...
“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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Our latest newsletter - how to spend a perfect day on Sullivan’s Island. americanweekender.substack.com/p/sullivans-...
Sandwiches are my favorite food and Philadelphia’s sandwich scene is superb. We picked out 8 of our favorites for this week’s American Weekender newsletter. americanweekender.substack.com/p/eight-grea...
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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As we close out 2025, we’re taking a look back at our top stories of the year. This year’s top stories include our guides like Philadelphia, Charleston, San Francisco, and Saugatuck, as well as our most-read post, with our tips for better road trips. americanweekender.substack.com/p/american-w...
American Weekender's Top Stories of 2025
From road trip tips to wine country itineraries, here are your favorite stories of the year.
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If you need a last-minute gift for that friend who travels to eat, American Weekender subscriptions are 40% off through the end of the year! That’s $45 for expert intel on where to eat + drink as you travel the country, from Portland, Maine to Napa. americanweekender.substack.com/p/top-trips-...
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 po'boys, and more.
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Our critic @jdkess.bsky.social loves the excellent offerings at Omakase Box, the affordable new spot in Logan Square. www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...
Review: Great Sushi for a Steal at Omakase Box
Our critic loves the excellent offerings at the affordable new spot in Logan Square.
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We started the Landmark List to honor places we love that aren’t the newest on the scene. These places draw us back repeatedly and are the top of their class. Today, we add 8 to the list, from a tasting menu spot in Philly to a hot dog joint in Maine. americanweekender.substack.com/p/landmark-l...
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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Today’s newsletter offers our picks for how to spend a perfect day in Sonoma, California. We have wineries! Tacos! Ice cream! And much more. americanweekender.substack.com/p/sonoma-cal...
Overnight Stay: Sonoma, California
Visit this former Mission town in Wine Country for seasonal breakfast plates, great Mexican food, world-class wines, and more.
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Where are you headed for Thanksgiving? There’s probably a good chance you’re going to a city we’ve covered. We have 26 Field Guides with eating and drinking itineraries to places like New Orleans, San Francisco, Charlottesville, Cleveland, and Ann Arbor. www.americanweekender.com/fieldguides
Field Guides — American Weekender
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If you’re traveling for the Thanksgiving holidays, we have some road trip advice for you. americanweekender.substack.com/p/road-trip-...
8 Tips for Better Road Trips
Lower your stress and see more of the country by following a few easy guidelines.
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Are you familiar with Virginia’s peanut soup, Atlanta’s lemon-pepper wings, or Rochester’s chicken Francese? We got schooled in these dishes and more at a recent dinner. americanweekender.substack.com/p/exploring-...
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.
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Wrote about what makes a good bar and my two favorite spots in Cincinnati in this week’s newsletter americanweekender.substack.com/p/longfellow...
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.
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Delighted that American Weekender was named to Inside Hook’s list of the 85 Newsletters to Subscribe to Right Now! We’re in some very fine company here. www.insidehook.com/culture/best...
85 Newsletters to Subscribe to Right Now
From business and tech to politics and culture, the best content on the internet can be found in your inbox
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Jamaica means a lot to us so all month we’re donating proceeds from American Weekender subscriptions to charities on the ground in Jamaica helping the people who need it most. americanweekender.substack.com/p/join-us-to...
Join Us to Help Jamaica
This month, we're donating all proceeds from new annual and Explorer subscriptions to three charities offering direct aid to Jamaicans in need
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Bar George is on our Best Bars in a Strip Mall list, which also includes Lei Low in Houston, Texas; Strange Bird in Indianapolis, Indiana; and the Muskellounge in Madison, Wisconsin. americanweekender.substack.com/p/charleston...
Good Neighbors: South Carolina Lowcountry
A visit to Lost Isle and Bar George, two fun nearby spots on the islands outside Charleston
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In the new American Weekender we’re going on a bar crawl in the great city of Portland, Oregon 🌹 americanweekender.substack.com/p/eight-grea...
Bar Crawl: Portland, Oregon
Eight great spots for top-tier cocktails, cold beers, local wines, and craft ciders in the City of Roses
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Something new to chew on from @jdkess.bsky.social & @amycavanaugh.bsky.social: These are some of the best restaurants visited and meals they've eaten lately.
Ep. 12: A Few of Our Favorite Meals Lately
John and Amy discuss some of the best places I've eaten recently, and chat about what they're looking forward to eating and drinking this fall.
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October is a beautiful time to visit Mystic, Connecticut americanweekender.substack.com/p/mystic-con...
Weekend Getaway: Mystic, Connecticut
The coastal town, a quintessential New England escape, makes for a beautiful fall long weekend.
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Where does our dining editor @amycavanaugh.bsky.social find her favorite birthday cakes, which are beautifully decorated with well-balanced frosting? Find out here:
Where to Find Cheap Group Dinners
Plus our recommendation for ordering a delicious birthday cake.
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For our latest neighborhood guide, we’re off to the Marigny in New Orleans americanweekender.substack.com/p/the-marign...
Good Neighbors: The Marigny in New Orleans
A few favorite spots in the vibrant neighborhood just beyond the French Quarter.
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There’s still time to plan a fall weekend getaway before the holiday rush - here are 8 of our favorite autumn trips. americanweekender.substack.com/p/8-great-au...
8 Great Autumn Getaways
Want to plan an easy fall trip? Here are some of our top picks for soaking up the season.
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Wisconsin old-fashioneds are having a moment here. Try these four fresh local takes.
Wisconsin Old-Fashioneds Are Taking Over Chicago
Wisconsin old-fashioneds are having a moment here. Try these four fresh local takes.
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Our Saugatuck guide is our most popular every year - here’s a fresh update! Also: This lakeside town makes for a fantastic fall getaway. americanweekender.substack.com/p/saugatuck-...
Weekend Getaway: Summer Favorites in Saugatuck, Michigan
New places to eat and drink this season in and around Saugatuck, Douglas, and more
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We’re off to the San Francisco Ferry Building in today’s newsletter americanweekender.substack.com/p/san-franci...
