Tartine Manufactory in the Mission is a huge operation with excellent pastries, breads, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee served through midday.

Ariete in Coconut Grove is one of Miami’s best restaurants. And the diverse, creative menu is always exciting.

Boia De is a little Italian restaurant in Buena Vista that serves one of the most exciting dinners in Miami. You’ll need reservations.

A warehouse spot in Bushwick making seasonal American food with a focus on pasta. If you live in the neighborhood, bring your family or a nice date.

Q Sushi is a traditional, fancy, and extremely expensive place for omakase sushi in DTLA.

Dim Sum Go Go is a low-key spot in Manhattan’s Chinatown serving reliable dum sum all day.

L’Industrie in Williamsburg makes NYC’s best slice of pizza, fusing Italian ingredients with classic New York-style crust.

Roberta’s is a pizza place in Bushwick that kick-started the new Neapolitan pie movement in NYC.

Downtown’s Jaguar Sun is an excellent cocktail bar that’s also a very good restaurant. Come here for pasta and cocktails with a date or some friends.

Cofax is still one of the best breakfast burritos in LA.

El Coyote is an LA institution and one of the most objectively fun places to eat in the city - even if the food leaves a bit to be desired.

27 Restaurant in Mid-Beach does both dinner and drinks incredibly well in a laid back, tropical space.

Kyu is a great Wynwood restaurant that serves dishes with Japanese, Korean, and Thai influences. It’s always crowded, and never disappoints.

Same Same in Silver Lake has combined two cornerstones of human happiness (wine and Thai food), and dinner here will inevitably make you happier.

Fishing With Dynamite has proven to be one of LA’s best restaurants for consistently great seafood.

Cafe Luxembourg on the UWS is a classic French bistro from the same team as The Odeon in Tribeca.