Indianapolis has many draws, but we are particularly fond of the food scene, which includes institutions like St. Elmo Steak House as well as newcomers pushing the dining scene forward. We’ll visit classic restaurants, great bakeries, breweries, and one of our favorite tropical bars in the country.

Knoxville, home to the University of Tennessee, has a strong food scene that speaks to the region. Our dining picks feature several restaurants from alums of Blackberry Farm, including Potchke and J.C. Holdway. We’ll also visit some can’t-miss bars, a great bakery, a delicious pizza spot, and more.

There are many reasons to visit to the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon, but no matter the reason, you’re going to eat super well. We love the vibrant food cart pods, the deep international influences, and the devotion that many chefs have to using local Pacific Northwest ingredients.

We’re always game for a trip to New Orleans. The perfect visit includes a mix of classic places along with forward-thinking hotspots. Stay in the Quarter, but make sure to venture out — many of the city’s top finds are a quick cab or streetcar ride away.

San Jose’s diverse population leads to a fascinating food scene. There’s Little Saigon and Japantown, where we suggest a tour of neighborhood favorites. You’ll also find Mexican, Ethiopian, Portuguese, and other cuisines that speak to the area’s many immigrant communities.

​​Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Cincinnati is a fun town year-round. We’re going to take you to try classic Cincy dishes like goetta and chili, grab drinks at breweries and cocktail bars, get ice cream (our favorite anywhere), and dine at some top newcomers on the scene. Let’s go explore.

A beautiful, quintessential coastal New England town, Mystic has turned into a culinary destination in recent years. One this trip, we’ll be seeking seafood — from raw oysters to fried clams, locally caught fish to lobster rolls. Menus here are teeming with treats from the sea.

​​San Francisco, one of America’s best food cities, is where you’ll find a diverse mix of Italian, Mexican, and Asian residents leading a dining scene that is robustly international but proudly Californian. It’s also one of America’s best cocktail cities, with more great spots than you can hit on one trip.

The port city of Savannah makes for a beautiful getaway. The historic city is filled with squares and dripping with Spanish moss. Visit the haunting Bonaventure Cemetery and a tour of the Mercer Williams House, then explore the city’s excellent restaurants, dive bars and honky tonks.

The Pioneer Valley in Western Massachusetts is known for its colleges as well as its beautiful farmland. Both contribute to a thriving food scene filled with restaurants that serve local produce and international flavors. This month, we check out spots in Northampton, Holyoke, Easthampton, and beyond.

Oregon is known for producing outstanding pinot noirs. But we were impressed by the wide range of wines that vintners are making these days. The food scene, also impressive, foregrounds local ingredients, and many restaurants use products from their own farms.

Charleston has become one of the top destinations in the country for eating and drinking, and it’s a particular favorite of ours. You’ll find plenty of standout Southern eats, along with a number of spots that reflect Charleston’s growing diverse population. Bring your appetite.

At the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville makes for a beautiful long weekend getaway. The historic town has plenty to keep you busy, from visiting nearby wineries to touring presidential homes, while the food scene offers a mix of enduring classics and modern hotspots.

Philadelphia’s food scene is among the best in America right now. On our visits to the City of Brotherly Love, we constantly find ourselves impressed with everything Philadelphia has to offer — from beloved classic sandwich joints to innovative neighborhood cocktail bars.

It’s not hard to pack a long weekend in Buffalo with activities. Buffalo’s robust local food scene is packed with regional favorite dishes that go beyond wings. We’ll introduces you to some Buffalo classics as well as restaurants that take a fresh approach, such as a Texas-Indian barbecue joint.

Located along beautiful Lake Erie, Cleveland is a worthy destination for sports and culture, though we visit as often as we can for the food. The city’s most exciting restaurants offer everything from towering pastrami sandwiches to wood-fired pizzas inspired by Sunday gravy.

Fall is the perfect time to explore the coast of Maine. The tourists have gone, there’s a chill in the air, and the lobsters are plentiful. Join us this month as we revisit Portland and the surrounding coastal towns of Maine.

Just outside Detroit, Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan, which gives it a vibrant downtown and great restaurant scene. Between meals, take some time to see the lovely campus and the University of Michigan Museum of Art, catch a game, or visit a few college haunts.

Why Oxford? The town has several James Beard Award winners and nominees, along with a mix of beloved local spots. We go to eat fried catfish and Indian chaat. To drink Pimm’s Cups and homegrown gins. If you stay near the Square you can walk nearly anywhere. Let's go!

Boston’s food scene has a fresh energy these days, as both established chefs and newcomers to the city are pushing out high quality plates and adding new cuisines to the city’s roster. Many of our picks highlight seafood, but there's also terrific regional Italian, Peruvian, Greek, Mediterranean, Chinese, and Thai fare.