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.

We sat down with Executive Chef Sabrina Lemay of Restaurant L’Orygine in Québec City. Chef Sabrina has a thirst for new taste adventures that she continues to create gourmet and harmonious menus. L’Orygine exudes fresh and simple cuisine in a warm, authentic setting.The creative and organic dishes inspired by a modern lifestyle are intended to be balanced and gourmet for your greatest pleasure!

We sat down with Executive Chef François-Emmanuel Nicol of Restaurant Tanière³, Relais & Châteaux, in Québec City, Québec. Since 1977, Restaurant Tanière3 has always strived to push the boundaries of true Québec cuisine. Now with a contemporary Canadian style in the heart of Old Québec, the chef proposes two distinct experiences, the chef’s counter and the dining room cellar.

We sat down with Executive Chef Hugues Rhéaume of Ophelia in Québec City. Experience an incomparable culinary journey amid stunning décor — never before seen in Old Québec. Discover the best of the sea: lobster, scallops, clams, shrimp, Alaskan crab, sea urchin, and much more. Enjoy some of their most sophisticated dishes, like the 55-day dry aged Angus beef or delicious grilled octopus.

Zin American Bistro in Palm Springs is a top dining destination known for its menu, wine list, and lively atmosphere.

We sat down with Executive Chef Michael Uptagraw of The Del-Bar in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. In Wisconsin travel circles, there is one abiding principle: Tradition never goes out of style. And so it goes with The Del-Bar, where tradition is defined by more than time-honored recipes. It is defined by family.

Borrowed Time in Saugatuck, Michigan is a unique dining experience with creative dishes and a relaxed atmosphere. Here’s why it’s worth visiting.

We sat down with Pastry Chef Clement Loubeyre of Benoit by Alain Ducasse in Midtown Manhattan, New York. Benoit NYC is a contemporary French bistro by Alain Ducasse. Clement loves classic French desserts, but above all revisiting them with new techniques or additional flavors. One of his favorite desserts at Benoit since his arrival is the chocolate soufflé, as comforting as it is mouthwatering.

We sat down with Executive Chef Bill Heckler of STIR and Massey’s Kitchen in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Located in the historical Chattanooga Choo Choo, STIR has a raw bar, so guests can enjoy a variety of fresh seafood as well as chicken and premium steak entrées. For artisanal flatbreads, Massey's Kitchen is the ultimate hangout spot on Lookout Mountain.

We sat down with Executive Chef Ricardo Jarquin Americana Kitchen at Loews Coral Gables Hotel, Florida. The urban meeting point in Coral Gables — American is a place to eat, drink and socialize. Enjoy the dining room with its open kitchen, the intimate lounge, and the lively circle bar.

We sat down with Daniel and Cyndie Goss of Point B in Knoxville, Tennessee. Point B focuses on local and seasonal inspirations for food dishes, craft cocktails, and refreshing mocktails.

We sat down with Executive Chef Gladis Lizarraga of TRIO in Palm Springs, California. Centrally located in the Uptown Design District, along North Palm Canyon Drive — TRIO offers modern California cuisine that is both seasonally-inspired and handcrafted.