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Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York: Dine at the bar at New American eatery, The Dapper Goose — if you’re lucky enough to snag a seat. While the cocktails are top-notch, the wine-by-the-glass options are thoughtful and pair well with the changing menu.Buffalo, New York: At Dobutsu in thriving Larkin Square, Japanese favorites are served in a spacious, gastropub setting. The ramen, pictured here, rivals any big city’s rendition.Buffalo, New York: Looking for a little taste of the South? At Toutant in downtown Buffalo, Nashville hot chicken has an eye-watering kick — equally good as a brunch dish to get your day going or for dinner before a night out on the town.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota: Restaurant-savvy folks who’ve never even been to the Midwestern state have likely heard of Spoon and Stable, created by James Beard award-winning chef/owner Gavin Kaysen.Spoon and Stable: Housed in an old horse stable, the menu reflects Midwestern seasonality mixed with French influence. The results are sublime.Minneapolis, Minnesota: Young Joni is award-winning Ann Kim’s wood-fired restaurant. Pizza, vegetables — and sometimes a whole fish — are great for sharing.
Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado: Chef/owner Caroline Glover has burst onto the Denver and national food landscapes with Annette, a culinary tribute to her great-aunt Netsie.Annette: Since Annette’s opening in 2016, Glover and her team have wowed local diners with seasonal wood-fired plates like the bone-in pork chop, grilled ramp toast, and sunchoke gratin.Denver, Colorado: The 17-seat chef’s counter at Beckon invites diners to watch staff prepare Scandinavian-influenced plates that are kept secret until the night you pull up a chair.Beckon: The menu is constantly changing, but fromage blanc with compressed rhubarb is a particularly beautiful dish.Denver, Colorado: Just blocks from the Denver Zoo, The Plimoth serves wildly delicious plates inspired by traditional Italian and French cuisine.
Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky: Steak is what’s on the menu at Le Moo — except when it’s a huge bowl of cereal during the Le Moo Le Femme drag brunch.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Israeli restaurant Zahav has a menu meant for sharing.Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Vientiane Bistro, run by the affable Sunny Phanthavong, brings Lao food to the masses in Philly.
