Stan Mikita's Donuts

In the world of Aurora, Illinois, there's a hangout even cooler than Mötley Crüe's and Motörhead's Rainbow Room. What is that, you ask? Stan Mikita's Donuts. This isn't just a donut shop; it's a communal hub where plans are hatched, dreams are dreamt, and the jelly is always filled.

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Supper at Six Unveiled 'Lessons in Chemistry'

If you ever ask a chemist-turned-chef for a recipe, don't expect a "just wing it" kind of answer. Instead, brace yourself for a breakdown so thorough, you could whip up a PhD thesis on the perfect pie crust. That's the level of detail we're talking about with the creations coming out of Supper at Six's kitchen. It’s like each dish went through boot camp and came out on the other side with honors.

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The Bluebird Cafe

In the heart of Music City, tucked away in a corner that only those with a heart for true storytelling and songwriting know, lies the Bluebird Cafe - a place more legend than mere venue, a crucible where Nashville's soul is both forged and revealed.

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The Bear

In the ever-shifting landscape of the culinary world, there's one constant—change. It seems like just yesterday we were raving about the genius of "The Original Beef of Chicagoland," River North's temple to elevated beef sandwiches. But in the blink of an eye, that nostalgic, linoleum-floored haven has undergone a dramatic metamorphosis. Welcome to "The Bear."

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The Lucky Cafe

Though life is not all sunshine, rainbows, and lollipops especially when running any kind of small business, when it comes to The Lucky Cafe and their beautiful machine, there’s always helluva lotta love, especially in their espresso. 

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Miesha

Is Miesha the best restaurant in Georgia? Is it the nicest? Is it the prime place to show off and impress? Tomayto, tomato. But if you want something a wee bit different than your shrimp and grits and need a safe haven where no one can ever make a scene, Miesha might be the place.

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Mr. Zhu's Home Cooking

A Taiwanese chef who used to manage banquet hall restaurants serving thousands a day brings a style of home cooking that is more austere than flexible, and in this day and age we say hipster or fusion. And that’s actually high praise. 

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Tampopo

The most remarkable thing about small Japanese restaurants is the seemingly absurd level of specialization for each ingredient. For example, the newly renovated ramen shop, Tampopo, Dandelion in Japanese. Located in a low-rise industrial prefecture of Japan, the angelic welcoming white trim exterior and interior gives off the immediate vibe that the people who eat here, and the person who cooks here, are ramen purists at heart. And when a highly skilled purist makes your ramen bowl, you'll get something close to poetry.

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