Visit Mount Pleasant, SC: Shem Creek seafood, a Michelin Key inn, the USS Yorktown’s 50th year, sweetgrass baskets and the harbor-side Ravenel Bridge walk.

Lake Placid or Saranac Lake? We compare things to do, dining, outdoors, shopping and art, with a clear verdict for every kind of Adirondack traveler.

Visit Portsmouth, NH: Strawbery Banke, America’s 250th history, seafood on the Piscataqua, tax-free shopping, The Music Hall and Isles of Shoals cruises.

Visit Park City, Utah after Sundance: Deer Valley’s huge expansion, Olympic venues, historic Main Street dining, 400+ miles of trails and a real art scene.

Visit Jacksonville, Florida: Michelin picks in San Marco, America’s largest urban park system, wild beaches, Five Points shops and a thriving art scene.

Visit Sleepy Hollow, NY: Washington Irving’s grave, Philipsburg Manor, Halloween events, Matisse and Chagall windows and river trails, an hour from NYC.

We sat down with Executive Chef Elliot Beaudoin of Restaurant Légende in Québec City. The cuisine you will discover will stimulate all your senses. A menu inspired by the culinary heritage and the imprint left by time on cuisine.An authentic cuisine where each dish is the result of visual, olfactory and taste research. An experience that highlights the terroir of Québec. Live the experience.

We sat down with Executive Chef Stephen Ashley of The Firehouse Restaurant in Sacramento, California. You'll experience an inventive approach to intimate dining that fuses sophistication with everyday excellence in the heart of Old Sacramento.

We sat down with Executive Chef Justin Forstmann of Casita Berkshires in North Adams, Massachusetts — on the MASS MoCA campus. Casita serves Mexican cuisine inspired by deep culinary training, travels abroad, and traditional Mexican fare. Fresh, local and sustainable ingredients showcase the bounty of the Berkshires and the hard work of the local growers and farmers.

We sat down with Executive Chef Gerti Memeti of Mia Bella Restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio. Little Italy’s Mia Bella sources the highest-quality ingredients (think foraged truffles and live-caught Branzino) and provides guests with exceptional service for a dining experience unlike any other in Cleveland. Mia Bella's main focus is on Italy; but presents cuisine from around the Mediterranean.

For the best Mexican food in Oregon, head over to Amelia's Rustic Mexican Restaurant In Hillsboro, Oregon. Rooted in Mexican heritage, Amelia's is a family and they are committed to authenticity and community. The menu is a celebration of generational Mexican recipes. The Fish Tacos showcase the freshness of the sea, while the Asabache Burrito, a local favorite, adds a fiery twist.

We sat down with Executive Chef Michael Goessman of Café Mamo. Café Mamo in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a cozy, farm-to-table restaurant known for its commitment to locally-sourced ingredients and sustainability. This intimate café focuses on seasonal dishes that showcase the best of the region's produce. Café Mamo’s dedication to quality makes it a standout dining destination in Grand Rapids.

We sat down with Executive Chef Dov Sims of Cali Alley in Berkeley, California. Cali Alley is a delightful culinary experience featuring a fully outdoor artisan food window. Tucked away in West Berkeley, down an alley, the shabby chic gem can sometimes be a bit challenging to spot. Stop by, say hello, and discover what they have to offer.

We sat down with Executive Chef Dwayne Macleod of Pazzo Ristorante in the heart of downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. Inspired by a love affair with Italian cuisine, with a focus on fresh handmade pasta and wines that flow as freely as laughter around a family dinner table. Experience a beautiful bi-level space in a century-old Barrington Street building with a cozy bar and gorgeous dining room.

We sat down with Executive Chef Jason Townes of CUT Steakhouse in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Since opening in 2006, CUT has received the 4-Diamond AAA/CAA Award and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence each year. Come see what makes CUT Steakhouse one of Halifax's top fine dining destinations and elevate your experience from everyday to extraordinary.

Ugly Duckling Dining in Victoria, BC offers a creative farm-to-table menu and an intimate dining experience you won’t forget.

We sat down with Executive Chef Mitch Lacombe of Gitanes in Ottawa, Ontario. On “Canada's 100 Best Restaurants” list in 2023, Gitanes serves French cuisine using local ingredients and sustainably-sourced seafood, and is an Ottawa favorite known for its fine dining, chef-driven menu, and romantic ambiance.

We sat down with Executive Chef Matthew Bugarin of Freemason Abbey Restaurant in Norfolk, Virginia. Housed in a 150 year-old renovated church, Freemason Abbey Restaurant has been a local’s favorite in the heart of downtown Norfolk for 35 years. The menu at Freemason Abbey Restaurant features fresh seafood, steaks, pasta dishes, and their award-winning She Crab Soup.

We sat down with Executive Chef Jon Webb of Blue Surf Cafe and Blue Surf Arboretum West in Wilmington, North Carolina. Blue Surf Cafe is a casual, surf-themed cafe serving Californian-inspired modern American cuisine and Blue Surf Arboretum West offers a New American menu and sophisticated ambiance with an alfresco dining environment that includes a large fire pit and indoor-outdoor wrap-around bar that creates the perfect spot for an elevated evening out.

We sat down with Executive Bartender and Co-Owner Philippe Veilleux of Vieux Carré in Québec City. In the Place de Paris district — is a tribute to the French-speaking neighborhood of Louisiana where this iconic cocktail was born. A stone's throw from Place-Royale and Petit Champlain — stop into Vieux Carré tp enjoy handcrafted, vintage cocktails and small bites in an intimate and warm atmosphere.