13 Pennsylvania Restaurants That Refuse to Let Old-School Dining Disappear
One restaurant on this list has shown up in more than 25 movies. It still serves fried fish sandwiches under a tin ceiling, next…
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This Cozy Small-Town Illinois Diner Serves Biscuits and Gravy by 5 AM and Pies That Never See a Freezer
The griddle at this little diner gets going at 5 AM, six days a week. That means biscuits and gravy are ready before most alarm clocks even think about ringing. The pies tell their own story. They're handmade, and nobody pulls them…
Tennessee
Celebrate Thanksgiving With A Memorable Meal At These 12 Tennessee Restaurants
One Tennessee Thanksgiving spot sits beside a gristmill from 1830, and the meal comes with corn fritters and maple butter. I love that detail. It makes turkey day feel like a field trip with gravy. Other tables on this list get…
Texas
This Magical Texas Christmas Light Trail Is A Holiday Wonderland You Can’t Miss
More than two million lights glow along one winding path, and a giant tree nearby is made from a historic moonlight tower. That combo alone had me hooked. Who builds a Christmas tree out of a street light? The celebration has roots…
Massachusetts
A Little Irish Pub Charm Goes A Long Way At This Massachusetts Favorite
Real lamb in the shepherd’s pie, Irish curry fries on the side, and live trad music on Sundays are enough to make this Massachusetts pub sound like more than a casual neighborhood stop. Tucked along a quiet side street in a leafy…
New Jersey
10 New Jersey Towns Where Free Attractions Make a Weekend Surprisingly Affordable
A zebra is a pretty good way to start a weekend without opening your wallet. So is a world-class art museum, a walk beside the Delaware River, or a stretch of sand that doesn’t ask for a beach badge. New Jersey has…
Washington
Forget Fancy Brunch Spots Because This Washington Mom and Pop Diner Nails Breakfast
“Best biscuits and gravy in town” is a bold claim to put in your window. Serve them inside a historic train car, though, and you’ve already given breakfast a promising start. This little diner has the kind of setup that makes choosing…
Illinois
7 Illinois Italian Bakeries Serving Fresh Cannoli Worth the Drive
A cannoli shake is a real thing you can order in Illinois, and I can't stop thinking about it. It comes from a tiny shop built almost entirely around cannoli, right down to the cake and the bite-size versions. That shop isn't…
Pennsylvania
From Good to Glorious: We Ranked 12 Pennsylvania Apple Cider Donut Spots
One farm stand here layers a cider slushy with vanilla soft serve, then plops a whole apple cider donut on top. I read that menu description twice just to make sure it was real. Another spot blends the donut right…