Roadfood: The Coast-to-Coast Guide to 700 of the Best Barbecue Joints, Lobster Shacks, Ice Cream Parlors, Highway Diners, and Much, Much More

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For road warriors and armchair epicures alike, the seventh edition of Roadfood is the key to finding some of the tastiest treasures in the United States. The indispensable companion for savvy travelers nationwide, Roadfood is now bigger and better than ever. Totally revised and updated, the seventh edition covers over 700 of the country’s best local eateries, including more than 200 brand new listings along with up-to-date descriptions of old favorites.

An extended tour of the most affordable, most enjoyable dining options along America’s highways and back roads, Roadfood offers enticing, satisfying meal-time alternatives for chain restaurant–weary travelers. The Sterns provide vivid descriptions and clear regional maps that direct people to the best lobster shacks on the East Coast; the ultimate barbecue joints in the South; the most sizzling steakhouses in the Midwest; and dozens of top-notch diners, hotdog stands, ice cream parlors, and other terrific spots to stop for a bite countrywide.

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a 'delicious' book

Review Date: April 8, 2008

Reviewer: wogan, U.S.A.

As usual the Sterns have published another delicious book. They list eating places all over the 48 states. These are those road food diners and joints where you might not stop, sometimes because you wonder what might lie in wait for you behind that door. This even includes new ideas for places you might not have known about in your own area. With this book you can have confidence that here is real food, not that processed, frozen brought to the building and warmed up stuff that passes for most food you get when traveling or even eating locally; but food like your mother - if she was a fantastic cook would have made you. It is true you can get this information and more on their web site, but this is so wonderful to carry in the car. I have never been to a place that they recommended and been sorry. In fact sometimes the places we have stopped have led to the highlights of a trip. We have met locals, gone down roads and stopped at spots we would not have traveled to. It has been our experience that when we enter these mostly beloved local eateries, we are welcomed and we know we are visiting the real America.
With this edition some much needed corrections have been done; there were a couple eating places that had been closed for a long time before their previous edition.
I do wish that more of an effort was made to review and include places that are nearer well traveled tourist sites, so we can avoid the chains and the same restaurants we could eat at while at home. There is a huge lack of information for central Florida and that would have been very welcome. There is almost nothing for traveling along the east coastline in ocean areas and the Outer Banks area with the exception of along the Maine coast; and some western states especially have very little listed. I know it would add to the effort and bulk of the book, but some more directions from interstates would really be nice.

The Bible for those who hate chain restaurants!

Review Date: June 21, 2006

Reviewer: Three Guys from Miami,

Whenever we travel, we consult Jane and Michael Stern's excellent "Road Food" a guide to some great eats. They have steered us to some wonderful barbecue in the South, incredible lobster rolls in Maine, outstanding burgers in the Midwest, and some of the best desserts we have ever had. Over the years their tips and insights have helped keep many small, mom-and-pop operations alive.

If you are sick of the mainstreamed, homogenized, corporate food of the national chains, this guide will help you find the true dining gems.

Long live slow food!

Three Guys From Miami -- authors of "Three Guys From Miami Cook Cuban," and Three Guys From Miami Celebrate Cuban."

great find - both the book and the restaurants listed in it

Review Date: February 14, 2007

Reviewer: D. Besemer, Boston, MA

I'm travelling the US by car and this book has made the trip a lot of fun. We have eaten at restaurants that we never would have tried based on the "look" from the outside. We have had fabulous regional fare based on the write-ups in the book. Not only does it help you find great local restaurants but it recommends what to try at each. Only one warning for readers - do call the restaurant first - we have been disappointed by one that decided to close and another that happened to be closed on Sundays when we arrived. Thank you to the authors for a great and fun book!

roadfood-tested

Review Date: July 10, 2006

Reviewer: Terri DeCoux, New Braunfels,Texas

I tested the roadfood book by Jane Stern on my last trip to Oregon and I was not disapointed! The razor clams (for breakfast)as recommended at Camp 18 in Elsie were delicious,and the cinnamon roll that we got to go was humungous.The little seafood restaurant Dan and Louies tucked away in the heart of Portland is not to be missed! Roadfood will not lead you down the wrong road, Enjoy!

Proud user for 3 years

Review Date: April 13, 2007

Reviewer: Gregory J. Parsons, boston, ma

I've been using the Roadfood guides (and their website, which is much more comprehensive) for 3 years now. I've tried probably about 20 of their recommendations (including Nicks Roast Beef in MA, Ted Drewes in MO, Maine Diner in ME, Clam Box in MA, White Hut in MA, The Frontier Restaurant in NM, & the Capital Reef Inn in UT. All were VERY good recommendations.

The tragedy is that many of these local places close down every year for various reasons. You have to check the road food website or call the actual restaurant to make sure they are still in business and in fact open on the day you want to visit.

A great food research guide when planning a trip!!

Review Date: August 2, 2007

Reviewer: Maximiliano Martinez Jr.,

How many times have you gone on vacation and you end up at some tourist trap (Hardrock Cafe,Planet Hollywood,ect...) eating the WORST food on earth? Well help is here people! My girl and I LOVE to travel and LOVE good food. That's why when planning a trip we do all the research for: attractions, museums, night life, bars, and our favorite... FOOD! Best fried chicken? Loveless Cafe in Nasville!! Later i found out that Loveless Cafe is Martha Stewart's favorite for breakfast!! I'm telling you... :)

Roadfood

Review Date: February 19, 2009

Reviewer: Bonita W. Agan, St. Petersburg, FL

Do not take a road trip without this book if you enjoy local favorites, rather than chain food. It makes me want to travel more.