A restaurant that celebrates Nevada culture and the spirit of the gold rush of the Old West has made national news: Along with 46 other restaurants, Louis’ Basque Corner was included in the 2024 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year list. General Manager Craig Benson said he and the Louis’ team were honored to be…

Odd Duck is a popular small plates restaurant in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point neighborhood and this week, it has made national news: Along with 46 other restaurants, it was included in the 2024 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year list.  What makes Odd Duck stand out  When Odd Duck opened its Bay View location more than…

Heirloom Kitchen is a decade-old restaurant and cooking school in Old Bridge with a James Beard Award-nominated chef at its helm. This week, it made national news: Along with 46 other restaurants across the country, Heirloom Kitchen was included in the 2024 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year list.  “Whenever you receive recognition it’s a…

In 2015, Selden Standard was named the Detroit Free Press Restaurant of the Year. This week, the New American restaurant has made national news, cementing its decade-long reputation as one of the most impressive establishments on Detroit’s culinary scene. Along with 46 other restaurants, Selden Standard was included in the 2024 USA TODAY Restaurants of…

At first glance, the little red restaurant at the corner of a remarkably unbusy intersection in rural Rhode Island doesn’t seem like it would necessarily be home to some of the best food you’ll find anywhere.   But that’s why your mother told you to never judge a book by its cover.   Sly Fox…

Glai Baan opened in Phoenix in 2017 and has been packed ever since. The beloved Thai restaurant made national news this week: Along with 46 other restaurants, Glai Baan was included in the 2024 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year list.  Chef and owner Pornsupak “Cat” Bunnag Bunnag was totally taken by surprise. “Oh really?…

Chef Sebastian La Rocca brought his international reputation to Columbus in 2022 to open Fyr at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. This week, his restaurant has made national news: Along with 46 others, Fyr was included in the 2024 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year list. “We never thought so soon we would be achieving this,”…

One of the best restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton has earned national honors. Among 47 dining destinations from across the country, with only three others from Florida, Star Fish Company has earned a spot on the 2024 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year list. Promoted as a place for “ultra-casual outdoor dining,” Star Fish is…

One of the best restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton has earned national honors. Among 47 dining destinations from across the country, with only three others from Florida, Star Fish Company has earned a spot on the 2024 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year list. Promoted as a place for “ultra-casual outdoor dining,” Star Fish is…

Nestled in the Elm Heights neighborhood in Bloomington, The Elm restaurant is just as special as the 70-plus-foot American elm that stands beside its patio. The tree is one of the oldest and largest American elms in Indiana after most elms were killed by Dutch elm disease. “We like to say we borrowed our name…