The unexpected pop of mint green from the bottom of the bar adds major cool points.
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons, Philadelphia, PA
Photo: Matthew Williams
Looks like Havana, actually downtown Manhattan.
Blacktail, New York, NY
Undoubtedly the sexiest restaurant of the year in New York City
Le Coucou, New York, NY
Photo: Ditte Isager
Chandelier dreams.
Gwen, Los Angeles, CA
Retro meets modern, with some very sleek lines and shiny surfaces.
Departure Restaurant + Lounge, Denver, CO
Photo: Adam Larkey
#foodtripping road trip memories: Throw-net fishing, oystering, and attending a Luau in Oahu, Hawaii
We made it to all 50 states. Can you believe it? We can’t quite either. We finished our journey with a bang, taking on three different adventures in Hawaii. There was throw-net fishing, which means standing calf deep in water and tossing a 20-pound net over any fish you see. Not quite as successful as salmon fishing in Alaska, but just as relaxing. There was also oystering on an 800 year old pond at Kualoa Ranch aka Jurassic Park, and then pulling a pig from an underground oven known as an imi. It was quite the adventure, and the tiki drinks in pineapples were certainly well-earned on the last night. Read the full report here.
Hot-tip: Trying to do all 50 states in just over 50 days is a little…erm…intense. We recommend taking your own foodtripping adventure at a more leisurely pace.
#foodtripping road trip memories: Salmon fishing on the Kenai River in Soldotna, Alaska
If we’re going to start ranking our #foodtripping experiences, this is definitely right up there. Salmon fishing at sunrise on the famous Kenai River. While we didn’t get to eat out catch, our guide Mindy assured us that we caught some winners. Frankly, we felt like the winners getting this experience. Read the full report here.
Hot-tip: If you’re in Anchorage, you should try a reindeer hot dog. We can assure you that it’s a delicious, spicy kielbasa-like fresh meat.
#foodtripping road trip memories: Burger and Beer Joint in Miami, Florida
Miami is all about healthy living and bikini bodies, right? Yes, except when you’re eating a 10lb burger. Actually, the patty is 10lb, so once you add the custom made bun and the toppings it’s more like…well…the manager proudly crowed that it was the “size of a manhole cover.” Did we eat it all? (spoiler alert: no) Read the full report here.
Hot-tip: There are 16 burgers on the menu, many of them decked out with high-end ingredients like foie gras and black truffle. Go for one of those instead.
#foodtripping road trip memories: Jim’s Drive-In in Lewisburg, West Virginia
We were looking for local food made by a local family, and Jim’s Drive-In delivered - this old school burger joint hasn’t changed much since it opened in the early 50′s. The family are all on the kitchen, doing their bit to serve local favorites like its ranch burger (with ham and sweet pickles), the fried green tomato sandwich and amazing milkshakes. We put Molly to work, and she fit right in. Read the full report here.
Hot-tip: Fried pickles with their amazing homemade ranch. Trust us.