Food Paradise

Chowing down in the Land of Enchantment; old favorites in New England; treats in Oklahoma.

From a high-end steak house in Manhattan to a rib joint in Oklahoma, taking a trip to the most sizzling hotspots for beef in the U.S.

The eight greatest places for BBQ bliss.

Counting down the top eight places serving up the extra-cheesiest delights in the nation.

Counting down eight great restaurants serving up hometown heroes in America.

Finding eight great places for midnight munchies since bar food has made great leaps forward in recent years.

Sampling the best of the Midwest at the Minnesota State Fair.

Pizza that goes beyond pepperoni; great eight pizzerias from all over the country with pies that defy expectations.

Counting down eight great places that put a creative spin on this classic combo.

Finding the eight greatest chicken dishes from California to Virginia.

Eating your way through the Wisconsin Sate Fair and the State Fair of Texas.

Before the entrees arrive, there's an entire world of food to explore; from a tower of tater tots in Atlanta to cheese curds in Milwaukee.

Restaurants across the country prove that bacon makes everything better, from Bacon Grenades in Chicago and the I Bacon Your Pardon Roll in San Diego to bacon-wrapped wings in Vegas and an all-you-can-eat bacon buffet in Milwaukee.

The nation's most crave-worthy combinations are highlighted, from hearty biscuits and gravy and deliciously sinful macaroni and cheese to carb-happy spaghetti and meatballs and crispy fish and chips.

From the world's most luxurious steaks to the season's most vibrant veggies, diners across the country go wild for the homegrown goodness available at farm-to-table restaurants.

A seven-pound stuffed lobster in Baltimore; mammoth Mexican burritos in San Jose; a three-pound burger in Coronado.

Succulent, savory and spectacular seafood, including lobster at a Jersey Shore eatery where fishing boats tie up next to the tables, legendary seafood stew in San Diego and deep-fried stuffed crab in Baltimore.

Putting on the freshmen 15 never looked so good as diners eat their way through college towns; from an entire Thanksgiving feast on a roll to mac 'n' cheese doughnuts, these dishes will fuel any cram session.

Sausage works for breakfast, lunch, dinner -- and even a late-night snack; Milwaukee-style brats in Wisconsin to fried chicken sausage in Austin, Texas.

A bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich made on a sweet glazed doughnut; doughnuts loaded with barbecue brisket; doughnut burgers and doughnut French onion soup.

Hot lobster rolls and blue crab spaghetti get dressed in robes of butter at restaurants in Boston and New York; bakeries in San Francisco, Washington, DC and Atlanta bring butter to new heights in their flaky pastries.

A Hangover Burger at Austin's 1886 Cafe and Bakery; magical sea fare at The Surf Lodge in Montauk, N.Y.; a Key lime pie margarita at Southernmost Beach Cafe in Key West, Fla.

Extra-crispy fried chicken and clam chowder.

Diners dig into super-stacked bowls, including bowls of macaroni and cheese, comforting pasta creations, bold beef stew, and a chili with soul.

Coke marinated carnitas burrito; hot and cheesy lobster burrito; hot-sauce drenched and deep-fried catfish burrito.

Deep-dish pizza in Denver; a five-ham pig-out in Pittsburgh; a massive ice cream sundae in Massachusetts.

The best eats along the banks of the Mississippi River, from jazz-inspired barbecue and mouthwatering meatloaf to seafood-smothered fried green tomatoes and garden-fresh ratatouille.

Lovely lakeshores and the most memorable lakeside dining spots in the United States.

Named for the average Joe, the country's best diners are highlighted, from a liquor store-turned-restaurant serving up burgers to an authentic Mexican kitchen laying down the law with its arresting dishes.

A beef, duck, pork dork; spicy beef patty between two mac and cheese buns; short rib burger topped with an egg and bacon.

Beer-soaked pulled pork with mac n' cheese; fried chicken; sweet chicken sausage in a spicy cheese sauce.

Sharp cheddar mac with meaty chili; five-cheese mac with lobster and truffles; a BBQ mac with pulled pork.

Sampling the most creative concession stand fare at America's minor league stadiums; family-friendly joints serve pulled pork and shrimp nachos and a grilled Nutella, cream-cheese and banana sandwich with bacon.

Cheesy charbroiled oysters dipped in butter; fresh beer-battered grouper; lobsters marinated in sweet garlic and white wine.

Diners check out bucket-list dishes, including Philadelphia's life-changing roast pork sandwiches, the best burger in New York City and a cavalcade of Cajun flavors at the best bayou brunch around.

Beef gets amplified with tantalizing toppings at burger joints across the country, from truffled foie gras and spicy chorizo to deep-fried mac and cheese buns.

New dining experiences and classic comforts are brought together, from spicy fried chicken paired with the most decadent macaroni and cheese at Atlanta's Krog Street Market to an intensely delicious pierogi melt at Cleveland's West Side Market.

Pumped-up portions from across the country that deliver on decadence, from a colossal 30-pound taco pizza in Atlantic City, N.J., to a towering mountain of meat in Seattle.

Diners get down and dirty with the best street food in the United States, from chicken wings and pizza-topped burgers to fiery hot shrimp and salmon tacos.

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