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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · 5d

Our picks for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks in Indianapolis.

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Overnight Stay: Indianapolis, Indiana

The Hoosier capital makes for a delicious getaway featuring bagels, tropical drinks, and a tasting menu dinner spot.

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · 11d

This weekend, we are sharing some of our favorite places to get a drink in Portland, Oregon. 🥃

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Bar Crawl: Portland, Oregon

Eight great spots for top-tier cocktails, cold beers, local wines, and craft ciders in the City of Roses

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · 18d

This weekend we’re headed to Mystic, Connecticut for hot buttered lobster rolls, fresh shucked oysters, locally caught tuna, and more. Get all our restaurant recommendations along with a couple good bars for happy hour in this week’s newsletter. 🦞

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Weekend Getaway: Mystic, Connecticut

The coastal town, a quintessential New England escape, makes for a beautiful fall long weekend.

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · 26d

This weekend we are in New Orleans sharing 3 great spots near Frenchmen Street!

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Good Neighbors: The Marigny in New Orleans

A few favorite spots in the vibrant neighborhood just beyond the French Quarter.

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Sep 19

New this weekend: We’ve got our updated restaurant recommendations for Michigan Harbor Country, including a new cafe and market, a great wine bar, plus some favorite dishes at PostBoy — the new hotspot from chef James Galbraith.

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Sep 14

This week: 8 great autumn getaways from New England to the Pacific Northwest.

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Sep 11

This month we are sharing our new San Francisco Field Guide. SF is where you’ll find some of the country’s top restaurants along with fantastic street food. It’s where you’ll see a food scene that is robustly international and yet distinctly Californian. Let’s go!

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Aug 30

Andrew Brochu’s signature dish is unforgettable. Chamomile-seasoned fried chicken thighs. Charred chicken breasts. Chicken salad. Biscuits, gravy, honey butter. An exceptional sunchoke hot sauce. Read more about his Savannah restaurant, Brochu’s Family Tradition: open.substack.com/pub/american...

American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Aug 23

This weekend we have a fresh update from Saugatuck, Michigan with a couple newly opened spots. Plus, if you want to stay at Lake Shore Resort this season, we have a small scoop. More details in this week’s issue.

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Aug 16

This weekend, we’re sharing three of our favorite wineries in Oregon’s North Willamette Valley. Each winery offers a different kind of experience, from a collective featuring multiple producers to a leisurely lunchtime wine tasting. Let’s go!

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Aug 8

Come with us this weekend to San Francisco’s Ferry Building, where we hit up the farmers’ market and share a couple Ferry Building favorites for homemade Jamaican patties, fresh shucked local oysters, and decadent scoops of ice cream.

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Aug 1

This week we are headed to Savannah, where we’ll visit walk-up windows for fried fish sandwiches, sip beers in dive bars, and eat burgers in honky tonks. We’ll also hit Mashama Bailey’s The Grey and seek out a fancy cocktail or two. Let’s go!

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Jul 30

A quick bonus dispatch from the Tales of the Cocktail convention in New Orleans, featuring new spirits to look out for and new restaurants to explore. #totc

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Jul 25

Take a retro road trip with roadside Americana expert @rolandopujol.bsky.social as we talk about his new book, exploring the country, and some nostalgic roadside pit stops. open.substack.com/pub/american...

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Jul 19

This weekend, we’re headed up to Racine, Wisconsin for a little beach time. We’ll pick up a kringle, get some cracker-thin pizza, grab a beer at a beloved tavern, and stop in at one of our favorite Wisconsin supper clubs. Let’s go!

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Jul 13

This week, we’re headed to Charleston, SC to hit up some BBQ joints. Along with classic Carolina ‘que purveyors, you’ll find pitmasters drawing inspiration from places like Puerto Rico, Texas, and China who are turning out superlative smoked meat. Let’s go!

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Our Favorite Barbecue in Charleston, South Carolina

These five places, including a Chinese-influenced spot and a classic Carolina joint, serve superb smoked meats and sides. Plus: It's our second birthday!

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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · Jul 7

The Pioneer Valley, a bucolic area tucked between the Berkshires and Central Massachusetts, is filled with colleges, farms, and great places to eat.

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Weekend Getaway: The Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts

The bucolic area tucked between the Berkshires and Central Massachusetts is filled with colleges, farms, and great places to eat.

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Jul 4

Happy Fourth! For the holiday weekend, we’re writing about The Pioneer Valley in Western Massachusetts. We’ll check in on some favorites, including a hot dog stand we never miss, a classic hibachi spot, and one of our favorite cocktail bars anywhere.

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Weekend Getaway: The Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts

The bucolic area tucked between the Berkshires and Central Massachusetts is filled with colleges, farms, and great places to eat.

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BILL OAKLEY @thatbilloakley.com · Jun 28

Very fun interview with American Weekender! @americanweekender.bsky.social If you don't already subscribe to this awesome food and travel newsletter SIGN UP NOW! americanweekender.substack.com/p/bill-oakle...

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Jun 29

Also in the newsletter this week: 3 great places to get a drink in Asheville, North Carolina.

American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Jun 27

This week, we hit up some Portland food trucks with comedy legend @thatbilloakley.com. Bill is a food fanatic with a passion for regional dishes and snacks. We talk to him about his unusual food finds and his new traveling dinner series you won’t want to miss. 🍔

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Jun 21

Paducah, Kentucky is at the crossroads of the Midwest and the South. This week, we bounce around the river town, grabbing old-fashioned doughnuts, eating BBQ sandwiches, and dining on shrimp with pimento cheese grits from a Top Chef All-Star. Let’s go!

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Overnight Stay: Paducah, Kentucky

Head to this Midwest river town for barbecue, bourbon, and a terrific dinner spot from a world-class chef.

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Jun 18

This week’s newsletter also includes a report from three new spots we loved in Portland, Oregon: Pacific Standard, Too Soon, and Kann.

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Jun 13

Today’s newsletter takes us to Philly for our newest Bar Crawl issue. Philadelphia is a serious drinking city and we’ve put together eight great spots, where you can get everything from Japanese-influenced cocktails to citywide specials. Cheers!

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Bar Crawl: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The City of Brotherly Love has one of the country's best bar scenes — here are 8 of our favorite places to get a drink.

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American Weekender @americanweekender.bsky.social · Jun 8

Here’s all our recommended spots, plus a couple suggestions for places to stay while you are there.

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Weekend Getaway: McMinnville & Oregon Wine Country

Spend a few days soaking up Oregon's wine scene, eating local food, and taking in the beautiful mountains.

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