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Eight Great Sandwiches in Philadelphia From bánh mì to pork and greens — and of course a couple cheesesteaks — these sammies are worth the trip.

Sandwiches are my favorite food and Philadelphia’s sandwich scene is superb. We picked out 8 of our favorites for this week’s American Weekender newsletter.

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Bar Crawl: Charleston, South Carolina Where to drink orange spritzes, daiquiris, wine, and more in the Holy City.

Charleston is such a good drinking city.

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American Weekender's Top Stories of 2025 From road trip tips to wine country itineraries, here are your favorite stories of the year.

As we close out 2025, we’re taking a look back at our top stories of the year. This year’s top stories include our guides like Philadelphia, Charleston, San Francisco, and Saugatuck, as well as our most-read post, with our tips for better road trips.

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Top Trips of 2025 from 20 Food and Travel Writers Some of our favorite writers share their best American trips of the year, featuring picks for Tennessee barbecue, Michigan wineries, New Orleans po'boys, and more.

If you need a last-minute gift for that friend who travels to eat, American Weekender subscriptions are 40% off through the end of the year! That’s $45 for expert intel on where to eat + drink as you travel the country, from Portland, Maine to Napa.

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The Landmark List: Bar Edition 2025 Our annual awards highlight the places we return to again and again. Today we spotlight bars in Oregon, Wisconsin, Ohio, New York, and Massachusetts.

The bar Landmark List is here!

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Review: Great Sushi for a Steal at Omakase Box Our critic loves the excellent offerings at the affordable new spot in Logan Square.

Our critic @jdkess.bsky.social loves the excellent offerings at Omakase Box, the affordable new spot in Logan Square. www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...

The Landmark List: Restaurant Edition 2025 Our annual awards highlight the places we return to again and again. This year's class includes spots in New Orleans, Napa, and Maine.

We started the Landmark List to honor places we love that aren’t the newest on the scene. These places draw us back repeatedly and are the top of their class. Today, we add 8 to the list, from a tasting menu spot in Philly to a hot dog joint in Maine.

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Overnight Stay: Sonoma, California Visit this former Mission town in Wine Country for seasonal breakfast plates, great Mexican food, world-class wines, and more.

Today’s newsletter offers our picks for how to spend a perfect day in Sonoma, California. We have wineries! Tacos! Ice cream! And much more.

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Where are you headed for Thanksgiving? There’s probably a good chance you’re going to a city we’ve covered.

We have 26 Field Guides with eating and drinking itineraries to places like New Orleans, San Francisco, Charlottesville, Cleveland, and Ann Arbor.

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8 Tips for Better Road Trips Lower your stress and see more of the country by following a few easy guidelines.

If you’re traveling for the Thanksgiving holidays, we have some road trip advice for you.

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Exploring Regional Culinary Delights with Bill Oakley and Dan Jacobs A dispatch from Bill Oakley's American Culinary Curiosity Dinner at Milwaukee's EsterEv, plus more favorite spots around town.

Are you familiar with Virginia’s peanut soup, Atlanta’s lemon-pepper wings, or Rochester’s chicken Francese? We got schooled in these dishes and more at a recent dinner.

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Hospitality Comes First at Cincinnati's Longfellow and Mid City We catch up with Mike Stankovich, the owner of both popular spots, to talk about their role in the city's food and drink scene.

Wrote about what makes a good bar and my two favorite spots in Cincinnati in this week’s newsletter

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Weekend Getaway: Cincinnati, Ohio Let's explore the Queen City's food scene, with our picks for chili, goetta, and much more.

Let’s go eat our way through Cincinnati

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85 Newsletters to Subscribe to Right Now From business and tech to politics and culture, the best content on the internet can be found in your inbox

Delighted that American Weekender was named to Inside Hook’s list of the 85 Newsletters to Subscribe to Right Now! We’re in some very fine company here.

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Join Us to Help Jamaica This month, we're donating all proceeds from new annual and Explorer subscriptions to three charities offering direct aid to Jamaicans in need

Jamaica means a lot to us so all month we’re donating proceeds from American Weekender subscriptions to charities on the ground in Jamaica helping the people who need it most.

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Happy Friday. It’s time for pizza.

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Good Neighbors: South Carolina Lowcountry A visit to Lost Isle and Bar George, two fun nearby spots on the islands outside Charleston

Bar George is on our Best Bars in a Strip Mall list, which also includes Lei Low in Houston, Texas; Strange Bird in Indianapolis, Indiana; and the Muskellounge in Madison, Wisconsin.

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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.

Here’s how to spend a perfect day in Indianapolis

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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

In the new American Weekender we’re going on a bar crawl in the great city of Portland, Oregon 🌹

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Ep. 12: A Few of Our Favorite Meals Lately John and Amy discuss some of the best places I've eaten recently, and chat about what they're looking forward to eating and drinking this fall.

Something new to chew on from @jdkess.bsky.social & @amycavanaugh.bsky.social: These are some of the best restaurants visited and meals they've eaten lately.

Weekend Getaway: Mystic, Connecticut The coastal town, a quintessential New England escape, makes for a beautiful fall long weekend.

October is a beautiful time to visit Mystic, Connecticut

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Where to Find Cheap Group Dinners Plus our recommendation for ordering a delicious birthday cake.

Where does our dining editor @amycavanaugh.bsky.social find her favorite birthday cakes, which are beautifully decorated with well-balanced frosting? Find out here:

Good Neighbors: The Marigny in New Orleans A few favorite spots in the vibrant neighborhood just beyond the French Quarter.

For our latest neighborhood guide, we’re off to the Marigny in New Orleans

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8 Great Autumn Getaways Want to plan an easy fall trip? Here are some of our top picks for soaking up the season.

There’s still time to plan a fall weekend getaway before the holiday rush - here are 8 of our favorite autumn trips.

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Wisconsin Old-Fashioneds Are Taking Over Chicago Wisconsin old-fashioneds are having a moment here. Try these four fresh local takes.

Wisconsin old-fashioneds are having a moment here. Try these four fresh local takes.

Weekend Getaway: Summer Favorites in Saugatuck, Michigan New places to eat and drink this season in and around Saugatuck, Douglas, and more

Our Saugatuck guide is our most popular every year - here’s a fresh update! Also: This lakeside town makes for a fantastic fall getaway.

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We’re off to the San Francisco Ferry Building in today’s newsletter

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Wish You Were Here: A Bonus Dispatch from Tales of the Cocktail A quick postcard from our latest trip to New Orleans for their annual gathering of the world's leading bar professionals.

Dropped a bonus newsletter this morning with a recap of our trip to Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.

Inside: Brand-new spirits you’ll want to seek out! New favorite New Orleans restaurants to add to your list! And more.

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Known Traveler: Rolando Pujol, The Retrologist We chat with the roadside Americana expert about his new book, "The Great American Retro Road Trip," exploring the country, and some nostalgic road stops.

“I love those places that give you the ability to transport back in time.”
I talked with Rolando Pujol of the Retrologist about roadside Americana and why there’s a resurgence of interest in places that provide an authentic experience.

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