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NEWSLETTER
This is the travel newsletter for food people, featuring profiles and vetted recommendations from America’s smaller cities, college towns, and vacation destinations. You’ll also find stories and interviews with the people that bring those places to life. The newsletter publishes on Fridays and subscriptions are available at americanweekender.substack.com. Paid subscribers receive a complimentary featured Field Guide each month along with discounts on additional guides. Subscribe now!
Exploring Southern Maine During the Off Season
Fall is the perfect time to explore the coast of Maine. The tourists have gone, there’s a chill in the air, and the lobsters are plentiful. Join us this month as we revisit Portland and the surrounding coastal towns of Maine.
Bakeries, Breweries, and More in Ann Arbor
Just outside Detroit, Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan, which gives it a vibrant downtown and great restaurant scene. Between meals, take some time to see the lovely campus and the University of Michigan Museum of Art, catch a game, or visit a few college haunts.
A College Town Escape to Oxford, Mississippi
Why Oxford? The town has several James Beard Award winners and nominees, along with a mix of beloved local spots. We go to eat fried catfish and Indian chaat. To drink Pimm’s Cups and homegrown gins. If you stay near the Square you can walk nearly anywhere. Let's go!
Boston’s Food Scene Brings a Fresh Energy
Boston’s food scene has a fresh energy these days, as both established chefs and newcomers to the city are pushing out high quality plates and adding new cuisines to the city’s roster. Many of our picks highlight seafood, but there's also terrific regional Italian, Peruvian, Greek, Mediterranean, Chinese, and Thai fare.
Michigan Harbor Country: A Great Lakes Getaway
Southwest Michigan’s Harbor Country is a classic summer destination known for its beaches and breweries. You’ll also find great pizza, tacos, fish fries, and a standout liverwurst sandwich. No matter where you stay on the lake, you’re not far from great food.
Why the Southern Maine Coast is ‘Vacationland’
Beach towns can be hard to navigate from a culinary standpoint, but this area is filled with gems. You can start your day with maple crullers, have a life-changing tuna melt for lunch, and finish with seasonal pizzas at an elegant, tucked away restaurant.
Madison: A Getaway to the Heart of Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s state capital is filled with forward-thinking chefs and bartenders. The city’s location, smack in the middle of farmland and dairies, gives chefs have easy access to excellent ingredients. It’s no wonder that visitors return again and again.
Nashville: Exploring Music City’s Food Scene
Nashville has long been know for its amazing music scene, but the exploding food and drink culture is making people take notice as well. Big name chefs like Sean Brock have moved into Nashville in recent years, bringing exciting new restaurants that complement long-time must-visits spots.
Milwaukee: Classic spots and modern tastes
For our March newsletters, we’ll be exploring the best of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a city that embraces its culinary traditions. You’ll find plenty of bratwurst, beer and fish fries while you’re in town, but you’ll also find chefs pushing these food traditions in new directions.
New Orleans: One of America’s Top Food Cities
In February, we are taking a deep dive into everything we love about New Orleans. From po-boys to muffulettas, century-old restaurants to modern hotspots, chicory coffee, cocktails, King Cakes and everything in between, you’re sure to love New Orleans as much as we do.
Touring California wine country in Napa Valley
In January, we’ll explore wine country in Napa Valley, California. We’ll also grab some standout sandwiches in Philadelphia, share our eating and drinking itinerary for a great night in Memphis, and more.
A Cozy Getaway to New York’s Hudson Valley
Our December newsletters spotlight the Hudson Valley. Whether you’re seeking a cup of coffee to start the day or a cozy farm-to-table dinner, there’s lots to try. We’ll also talk with chef Eric Ripert, visit a beloved New England seafood purveyor, and more!
Bridging Culinary Cultures in Minneapolis
Our November newsletters spotlight Minneapolis’ food and drink scene, which has been on the rise the past decade and stands out for its international flair.
Escaping up to Door County, Wisconsin
October takes us up to Door County, Wisconsin. Our newsletters will highlight beloved classic spots like Al Johnsons, but also some new places you will not want to miss.
Modern New England Cuisine in Portland
In September, our weekly newsletter highlights the exploding food scene in Portland, Maine, and features a standout burrito in Nashville, our favorite spots in Grand Rapids and more!
Charleston: Eating Well in The Holy City
Our August newsletters feature our favorite restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina. We also check in on spots in Oregon, Iowa and Massachusetts.
Exploring Saugatuck
July’s newsletters feature Saugatuck, Michigan and also make a stop in the Mississippi Delta.