North America

A Cornish pasty served with gravy and peas at Tina's Traditional Tea Room & Tavern

Tina’s Traditional Tea Room & Tavern in Carmel, Indiana

One would expect to find authentic Queen’s Royal High Tea at Tina’s Traditional Tea Room & Tavern; but the heartier fare was a surprise. Yes, Tina’s Traditional Tea Room has English high tea, but she also serves meaty sausage rolls, ploughman’s platters, and Cornish pasties. Location: Tina’s Traditional Tea Room & Tavern is at 30 …

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The pot roast at The Lighthouse Cafe & Deli in San Pedro, California, slathered with rich brown gravy and accompanied by mashed potatoes and steamed fresh vegetables

Eat Like a Local: The Lighthouse Café & Deli–San Pedro, California

When the prime rib is tender and tasty, the chicken fried steak is obviously made from scratch, the whiteboard specials include Cajun snapper with a fresh tomato spinach salsa, the room is full of locals, and the staff laughs a lot… well, you know you’re where you ought to be eating. Add in an oceanside …

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Unexpected Elegance at The Dining Room at Chico Hot Springs, Montana

Tucked away on southern Montana ranch lands, surrounded by the Absaroka Mountains, in a little town named Pray, is the historic Chico Hot Springs Resort. Charm, history, and views abound.  Unexpectedly, amid the terry cloth robed clientele who are either staying at the lodging or dropping in for the day, The Dining Room has gained …

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A big bowl of fresh chili topped with grated cheddar cheese and chopped onion

The Red Kettle, Idyllwild, California—Mountain-Fresh and Down-Home

Idyllwild, California, a mile high up in the San Jacinto Mountains above Palm Springs, is one of those pretty little mountain towns you always hope to find and seldom do. It’s artsy, quiet, cozy. It has no ski-lifts, no lake, no factory outlet stores. Just pine-fresh air, a clutch of hiking trails, a burbling creek …

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The greens and apple starter salad at Logan Tavern in Washington, DC is fresh and crisp.

Logan Tavern: Farm Fresh Dining in Washington, D.C.

Whether you’re planning a pre-theater dinner, a cocktail on the patio people-watching, or a casual weekend brunch, Logan Tavern is the perfect destination. Location: Logan Tavern located at 1423 P Street NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Menu: The menu highlighted American cuisine with a modern twist. For example, the chef added …

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Enjoy filet mignon at The English Inn in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.

The English Inn: Fine Dining in Eaton Rapids, Michigan

The English Inn sits on the banks of the Grand River, with 16 acres of beautifully manicured gardens and groomed walking trails. Photographers delight in making images in the garden, antique buffs enjoy sneaking a peek at the sleeping rooms at inn, and foodies appreciate the fine dining. All of this makes the experience one …

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Warm Foccacia at Peasant Cookery in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Peasant Cookery in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Stepping into Peasant Cookery’s dining room was like going back to a twentieth-century French farmhouse. Quart-sized home-canned jars of pickled vegetables lined the window sills, added to the farmhouse feel. A wine barrel transformed into a table held their signature wheat bundle, while a vintage four-panel etched-glass screen divided the host stand from the rest …

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