Abigail Cox

Forget white tablecloths and complicated menus—sometimes all you need is a seriously good burger and a pile of…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 22

Hearing a wolf howl across the Indiana countryside is an experience most visitors never expect to have. At…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 22

Crispy shrimp and Cajun seasoning bring a taste of the Gulf Coast to an unexpected corner of Colorado…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 22

Sunlight pours through Summer House Santa Monica in Lincoln Park, giving brunch the breezy feeling of a California…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 22

Golden batter, flaky fish, and a pile of hot fries are all Big Eyed Fish needs to make…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 22

Crab can change the entire strategy of a buffet visit, and at Royal Buffet in Hoffman Estates, it…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 22

Fried chicken tastes even better when the recipe comes with decades of tradition behind it. Across Indiana, longtime…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 22

Thirty flavors of fresh-baked pie can make even the most determined road tripper reconsider driving straight through. At…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 21

Rain, heat, or cold weather doesn’t have to ruin an active family day in Brownsburg. Slick City Action…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 21

Perfectly fried fish is worth traveling for, no matter how far the nearest coastline may be. Across Colorado,…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 21

Italian beef may own the spotlight at Mr. Beef, but skipping dessert would mean missing one of the…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 21

Sunday dinner doesn’t have to wait until the weekend. Across Indiana, soul food restaurants are filling tables with…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 21

Walking into Brass Armadillo Antique Mall in Wheat Ridge can make any sense of time disappear. The enormous…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 21

Some of Illinois’ most unforgettable meals are hiding in the places you’d never expect to find them. Tucked…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 21

Fresh seafood feels like an unexpected discovery in the heart of Fort Wayne, and Paula’s On Main has…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 21

Some prehistoric discoveries are best experienced where they were actually made. At Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison, visitors can…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 20

The whistle, the vintage railcars, and the steady rhythm of the tracks make it easy to imagine travel…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 20

The best Italian restaurants don’t just serve memorable meals—they become part of family traditions. Across Illinois, family-owned eateries…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 20

Some neighborhood restaurants become traditions without ever trying to chase the spotlight. Chili Verde on Denver’s Federal Boulevard…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 20

There’s something timeless about a cheeseburger sizzling on a well-seasoned griddle. Across Indiana, old-school diners, taverns, and neighborhood…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 20

Not every unforgettable state park comes with crowded trails and overflowing parking lots. Mississippi Palisades State Park, perched…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 20

Every great road trip deserves at least one unforgettable burger stop. Across Colorado, classic drive-ins, roadside burger shacks,…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 20

Stepping into the right neighborhood restaurant can feel like revisiting a simpler time. Syd’s Fine Food and Spirits…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 20

Few hiking destinations in the Midwest pack as much scenery into a single day as Starved Rock State…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 19

A great steak doesn’t need a famous name or a flashy address to leave a lasting impression. Across…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 19

Colorado may not be the first place that comes to mind for a world-class water park, but Water…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 19

Ask an Illinois local where to find great pizza, and chances are you’ll hear the same handful of…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 19

A great cheesesteak is all about getting the details right, and that’s exactly what Hoagies and Hops has…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 19

Colorado’s landscapes don’t just inspire outdoor adventures—they also shape some of the state’s most memorable meals. Across the…

By Abigail Cox · Aug 19