American Weekender
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Travel and road trip inspiration + Restaurant recommendations + Great cocktails, bars and more!
One of our favorite cocktail bars anywhere is Lone Wolf Lounge in Savannah, Georgia. Read about it and a few other great spots to grab a drink in Savannah in this week’s newsletter. open.substack.com/pub/american...
July 22, 2026 at 3:54 PM
One of our favorite cocktail bars anywhere is Lone Wolf Lounge in Savannah, Georgia. Read about it and a few other great spots to grab a drink in Savannah in this week’s newsletter. open.substack.com/pub/american...
This weekend we’re rolling out a five-day eating and drinking guide for Napa and Sonoma, one of the most beautiful wine regions in the country. Read more in this week’s Weekend Getaway newsletter.
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June 6, 2026 at 5:26 PM
This weekend we’re rolling out a five-day eating and drinking guide for Napa and Sonoma, one of the most beautiful wine regions in the country. Read more in this week’s Weekend Getaway newsletter.
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This weekend, we talked with the folks behind Ricky’s, a fantastic new neighborhood bar in Knoxville with an excellent smash burger, Seattle style hot dogs, ice-cold Black Manhattans, and more.
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June 2, 2026 at 4:25 PM
This weekend, we talked with the folks behind Ricky’s, a fantastic new neighborhood bar in Knoxville with an excellent smash burger, Seattle style hot dogs, ice-cold Black Manhattans, and more.
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For Memorial Day weekend, a book excerpt from “Eaterland” that dives into some of the most beloved burgers in the Midwest.
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May 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM
For Memorial Day weekend, a book excerpt from “Eaterland” that dives into some of the most beloved burgers in the Midwest.
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This weekend we’re in Knoxville, Tennessee for some southern farm-to-table dinners, great bakeries, hot chicken, and laid back bars. Let’s go! #rockytop
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April 3, 2026 at 4:51 PM
This weekend we’re in Knoxville, Tennessee for some southern farm-to-table dinners, great bakeries, hot chicken, and laid back bars. Let’s go! #rockytop
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This weekend we’re in Cincinnati sharing 8 great places to get a drink, from a cozy Over-The-Rhine wine bar to a world-class brewery inside an old church. Let’s go!
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February 27, 2026 at 7:11 PM
This weekend we’re in Cincinnati sharing 8 great places to get a drink, from a cozy Over-The-Rhine wine bar to a world-class brewery inside an old church. Let’s go!
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This week, we take you on a beach getaway to Sullivan’s Island in South Carolina and share our favorite spots for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks.
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February 22, 2026 at 11:13 PM
This week, we take you on a beach getaway to Sullivan’s Island in South Carolina and share our favorite spots for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks.
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Mardi Gras is next week and if you are headed down to New Orleans to join the celebration we have some fresh restaurant recommendations for you in this week’s newsletter, including this outstanding roast beef debris po’boy.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Mardi Gras is next week and if you are headed down to New Orleans to join the celebration we have some fresh restaurant recommendations for you in this week’s newsletter, including this outstanding roast beef debris po’boy.
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The 49ers are hosting the Super Bowl but their stadium is actually just across the river from San Jose. We are sharing some of our favorite places to eat there, including Goodtime Bar, a fantastic spot pairing California wines with dishes like tom yum bucatini. open.substack.com/pub/american...
January 31, 2026 at 4:35 PM
The 49ers are hosting the Super Bowl but their stadium is actually just across the river from San Jose. We are sharing some of our favorite places to eat there, including Goodtime Bar, a fantastic spot pairing California wines with dishes like tom yum bucatini. open.substack.com/pub/american...
This weekend we take you to three great burger joints in northwestern Indiana — “The Region” as the locals say — including a classic spot that has been open since 1932, a beloved local chain, and a newcomer that’s become a local favorite.
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January 25, 2026 at 5:44 PM
This weekend we take you to three great burger joints in northwestern Indiana — “The Region” as the locals say — including a classic spot that has been open since 1932, a beloved local chain, and a newcomer that’s become a local favorite.
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New this weekend: We’ve got our updated restaurant recommendations for Michigan Harbor Country, including a new cafe and market, a great wine bar, plus some favorite dishes at PostBoy — the new hotspot from chef James Galbraith.
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September 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
New this weekend: We’ve got our updated restaurant recommendations for Michigan Harbor Country, including a new cafe and market, a great wine bar, plus some favorite dishes at PostBoy — the new hotspot from chef James Galbraith.
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This week: 8 great autumn getaways from New England to the Pacific Northwest.
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September 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This week: 8 great autumn getaways from New England to the Pacific Northwest.
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This month we are sharing our new San Francisco Field Guide. SF is where you’ll find some of the country’s top restaurants along with fantastic street food. It’s where you’ll see a food scene that is robustly international and yet distinctly Californian. Let’s go!
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September 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This month we are sharing our new San Francisco Field Guide. SF is where you’ll find some of the country’s top restaurants along with fantastic street food. It’s where you’ll see a food scene that is robustly international and yet distinctly Californian. Let’s go!
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Andrew Brochu’s signature dish is unforgettable. Chamomile-seasoned fried chicken thighs. Charred chicken breasts. Chicken salad. Biscuits, gravy, honey butter. An exceptional sunchoke hot sauce. Read more about his Savannah restaurant, Brochu’s Family Tradition: open.substack.com/pub/american...
August 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Andrew Brochu’s signature dish is unforgettable. Chamomile-seasoned fried chicken thighs. Charred chicken breasts. Chicken salad. Biscuits, gravy, honey butter. An exceptional sunchoke hot sauce. Read more about his Savannah restaurant, Brochu’s Family Tradition: open.substack.com/pub/american...
This weekend we have a fresh update from Saugatuck, Michigan with a couple newly opened spots. Plus, if you want to stay at Lake Shore Resort this season, we have a small scoop. More details in this week’s issue.
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August 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This weekend we have a fresh update from Saugatuck, Michigan with a couple newly opened spots. Plus, if you want to stay at Lake Shore Resort this season, we have a small scoop. More details in this week’s issue.
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This weekend, we’re sharing three of our favorite wineries in Oregon’s North Willamette Valley. Each winery offers a different kind of experience, from a collective featuring multiple producers to a leisurely lunchtime wine tasting. Let’s go!
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August 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
This weekend, we’re sharing three of our favorite wineries in Oregon’s North Willamette Valley. Each winery offers a different kind of experience, from a collective featuring multiple producers to a leisurely lunchtime wine tasting. Let’s go!
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Come with us this weekend to San Francisco’s Ferry Building, where we hit up the farmers’ market and share a couple Ferry Building favorites for homemade Jamaican patties, fresh shucked local oysters, and decadent scoops of ice cream.
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August 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Come with us this weekend to San Francisco’s Ferry Building, where we hit up the farmers’ market and share a couple Ferry Building favorites for homemade Jamaican patties, fresh shucked local oysters, and decadent scoops of ice cream.
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This week we are headed to Savannah, where we’ll visit walk-up windows for fried fish sandwiches, sip beers in dive bars, and eat burgers in honky tonks. We’ll also hit Mashama Bailey’s The Grey and seek out a fancy cocktail or two. Let’s go!
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August 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This week we are headed to Savannah, where we’ll visit walk-up windows for fried fish sandwiches, sip beers in dive bars, and eat burgers in honky tonks. We’ll also hit Mashama Bailey’s The Grey and seek out a fancy cocktail or two. Let’s go!
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A quick bonus dispatch from the Tales of the Cocktail convention in New Orleans, featuring new spirits to look out for and new restaurants to explore. #totc
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July 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A quick bonus dispatch from the Tales of the Cocktail convention in New Orleans, featuring new spirits to look out for and new restaurants to explore. #totc
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Take a retro road trip with roadside Americana expert @rolandopujol.bsky.social as we talk about his new book, exploring the country, and some nostalgic roadside pit stops. open.substack.com/pub/american...
July 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Take a retro road trip with roadside Americana expert @rolandopujol.bsky.social as we talk about his new book, exploring the country, and some nostalgic roadside pit stops. open.substack.com/pub/american...
This weekend, we’re headed up to Racine, Wisconsin for a little beach time. We’ll pick up a kringle, get some cracker-thin pizza, grab a beer at a beloved tavern, and stop in at one of our favorite Wisconsin supper clubs. Let’s go!
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July 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This weekend, we’re headed up to Racine, Wisconsin for a little beach time. We’ll pick up a kringle, get some cracker-thin pizza, grab a beer at a beloved tavern, and stop in at one of our favorite Wisconsin supper clubs. Let’s go!
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Also in the newsletter this week: 3 great places to get a drink in Asheville, North Carolina.
June 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Also in the newsletter this week: 3 great places to get a drink in Asheville, North Carolina.
This week, we hit up some Portland food trucks with comedy legend @thatbilloakley.com. Bill is a food fanatic with a passion for regional dishes and snacks. We talk to him about his unusual food finds and his new traveling dinner series you won’t want to miss. 🍔
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June 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
This week, we hit up some Portland food trucks with comedy legend @thatbilloakley.com. Bill is a food fanatic with a passion for regional dishes and snacks. We talk to him about his unusual food finds and his new traveling dinner series you won’t want to miss. 🍔
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This week’s newsletter also includes a report from three new spots we loved in Portland, Oregon: Pacific Standard, Too Soon, and Kann.
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June 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
This week’s newsletter also includes a report from three new spots we loved in Portland, Oregon: Pacific Standard, Too Soon, and Kann.
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We were just in Oregon to explore the Willamette Valley and stayed in McMinnville, which was named one of the best small towns for food and drink by Food & Wine. We stopped in at local wineries and went to some excellent restaurants. We share our favorites in this week’s newsletter.
June 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We were just in Oregon to explore the Willamette Valley and stayed in McMinnville, which was named one of the best small towns for food and drink by Food & Wine. We stopped in at local wineries and went to some excellent restaurants. We share our favorites in this week’s newsletter.