
A Nationwide Fry Tour: The Best French Fries in Every State
A state-by-state roundup of the best French fries in the U.S., drawing on local media, awards, and tasting notes to showcase 50 distinct takes from coast to coast.
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A state-by-state roundup of the best French fries in the U.S., drawing on local media, awards, and tasting notes to showcase 50 distinct takes from coast to coast.

The article highlights the top new restaurants of 2025, showcasing diverse culinary stories and influences from chefs across the U.S., emphasizing personal heritage, regional ingredients, and innovative concepts, with each restaurant offering a unique, authentic experience.
Hotel breakfast buffets offer a wide variety of food choices, but not all options are equally healthy or safe. Omelets from the omelet station are a good choice as they allow for customization and use fresh ingredients. Bananas and oranges are nutritious and hydrating options, while sliced cantaloupe may pose a food safety risk. Trying regional breakfast foods can provide a unique dining experience. On the other hand, sausages and bacon are high in sodium and saturated fat, and processed meats can have negative health effects. Croissants are a popular but not the healthiest choice.

This article explores some lesser-known and quirky pizza styles found in different regions of the United States. From the Altoona Hotel Pizza in Pennsylvania with its thick crust and yellow American cheese topping, to the Buffalo-style pizza in New York known for its sturdy crust, generous cheese, and cup-and-char pepperonis, and the Salisbury Beach Pizza in Massachusetts with its thin, crispy crust and nostalgic flavors, each style has its own unique characteristics and local following. The article also highlights the Old Forge pizza in Pennsylvania, the D.C. Jumbo Slice, the Quad City pizza in Iowa and Illinois with its malt-infused dough and unique cut, and the St. Louis pizza with its distinctive Provel cheese and thin, cracker-like crust.

Bakers across the US are taking bagels seriously, creating their own regional twists on the beloved NYC staple. Bagels are going the way of pizza, with shops creating their own regional twists on the beloved NYC staple. Bon Appétit has put together a list of the finest ones outside of New York and the tristate area. The rise in quality bagels in cities like Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Philly, New Orleans, Phoenix, Indianapolis, Hawaii, and both Portlands is drawing intense obsession and very long lines.