food travel

From Texas brisket to Maine lobster rolls, some states simply have culinary swagger baked right into their soil (and deep fryers). Here’s how foodies rank the top 20 states with the best local cuisine—from smoky Midwest barbecue to coastal shellfish dreams.

Once upon a time, vegan dining meant settling for a side salad and maybe—if you were lucky—a baked potato. Fast forward to today, and America’s cities are bursting with plant-based innovation, from soul food without the soul (literally) to tacos that could trick even the most carnivorous uncle. Grab your oat milk latte and let’s dig in.

Love the kind of food that makes your eyes water and your nose run? You're in the right place. This list is for heat seekers and chili chompers who see “extra spicy” as a challenge, not a warning.

The food has been eaten, the service has been enjoyed and the ambiance has been taken in—and it is now time to reveal the 50 best restaurants in the world.

You know what they say—There's no such thing as bad pizza—because even the worst pizza is still good. We aren't sure we completely agree with that statement. But one thing we do know, is that if you visit any of the 50 pizzerias on this list, you will be having some of the best pizza you've ever had in your life.

Have you ever been so hungry you ate 21 raw oysters on the half shell? How about 421? Welcome to the world of amazingly-crazy-jaw-dropping food challenges—that you could (should you want), try to conquer.