With 82 seats, Kappo Masa is a comfortable space that also looks to be making its mark in the field of industrial design. Aside from the decor the food is second to none. Be sure to try the truffles. En savoir plus .
For those looking to treat themselves, there is a lunch omakase created by the chef for $175, which includes three appetizers, five flights of sushi, dessert and tea. En savoir plus .
This is the city’s indoor-outdoor farmers market. Brows giant bins of dried beans, fresh produce, Mason jars of jalapeno-pickled eggs & a regional relish called chow-chow, made with cabbage & onions. En savoir plus .
Enjoy a locally grown green salad topped with plump tomatoes that taste fresh off the vine, and a fat, juicy burger, made from locally raised, grass-fed beef and embellished with avocado. En savoir plus .
White walls and chocolate-brown plank floors give the place an airy, laid-back feel, while neon signs and—for youngsters—metal bunk beds are quirky touches. En savoir plus .
La Petite Grocery has the feel of a local bistro but food that would do justice to a destination eatery—blue crab-filled beignets make their way to seemingly every table. En savoir plus .
While the bartender pulls you a Grain Belt Nordeast, read over the Hall of Shame—a board cataloging the offenses of dozens of now-banned patrons. En savoir plus .
Grab a candlelit table and see if you can hear the ghost of Carl, a dearly departed bartender, rattling around upstairs. En savoir plus .
Might be the best pho (an aromatic noodle soup) this side of Hanoi. Make sure to get a side of bone marrow broth. En savoir plus .
Tis romantic stop has a great wine selection and a terrific jukebox (Cowboy Junkies and Houston's own Archie Bell & the Drells? Heaven). En savoir plus .
With everything from Texas-map-embroidered pillows to picnic tables, this is your hometown's best boutique (several of them, actually) blown up to Texas-size proportions. En savoir plus .
Faulkner's stately but spare house. Faulkner's boots are still standing by his bedroom chair. The highlight is Faulkner's writing room, where he outlined his novel "A Fable" on the walls. En savoir plus .
The cheerful, folk-art-bedecked Bottletree Bakery serves fresh soups, flaky scones and homemade shortbread with fresh fruit baked into the middle. En savoir plus .
From here you can see where the twin rivers empty into the Atlantic Ocean, and Fort Sumter, site of the first battle of the Civil War (more on that later). En savoir plus .
The draft horse will keep a leisurely pace while your guide points out churches and homes, and explains the local single houses whose porches face away from the street to keep out prying eyes. En savoir plus .
My still-warm croissant had an alluringly brittle, shell-like crust, but it was the interior that was so good—fluffy but elastic, it tore apart in fine layers and was redolent of high-quality butter. En savoir plus .
t was completed in 1930 and is a stunning example of craftsmanship and architectural detail—there's really nothing else like it in Vancouver. It's one of the landmarks in this city. En savoir plus .
This small, independent cafe exemplifies Vancouver. It's not overly decorated. There's a roughness to the design. They make simple and precise coffee that hipsters love. En savoir plus .
Interesting fact: The bridge was built by the Guinness family [of the Irish beer fame]. En savoir plus .
A traditional restaurant in Chinatown. You can go with your friends and get dumplings, and it's just amazing. En savoir plus .
One of the favorite local dining rooms, housed in an exquisite old mansion, it serves coastal Southern dishes with Continental twists. Garnishes come from the yard garden. En savoir plus .
Savannah is known for its historic architecture, but this 2006-opened exhibition space is the exception. The glass-façade lobby and striking staircase transport visitors into the 22nd century. En savoir plus .
Have to stop here for a medianoche, which is a ham, pork, cheese, mustard and pickle sandwich. It's like a Cuban sandwich but with a sweeter, softer bread. En savoir plus .
A restored château where the views extend past the Willamette River to the Cascades. En savoir plus .
This Vietnamese joint is a secret spot hidden among the strip malls. All the foodies and restaurateurs breakfast there. The pho is the best. They open at 8 a.m., and run out around noon. En savoir plus .
My favorite stand is Ayers Creek Farm. Their newsletter reads like a scientific bulletin, telling you the history behind the food. En savoir plus .
This is a beautiful example of 19th-century architect Frank Furness's work. His buildings are among my favorites. They fit together with the same articulation as machines. En savoir plus .
They have not only books, but interesting things that can be good souvenirs. Last time I was there, I found cute, colorful kitchen tools. En savoir plus .
They've just reopened in a bigger space: three generations of artisanal butcher experience. And there's a gourmet market with prepared foods for take-home. En savoir plus .
Enjoy some stone crab claws and a martini, while gazing out at the ocean. And its aquarium bar is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. En savoir plus .
