This week, we check out a Portland izakaya, the renaissance of a legendary Raleigh diner, and a two-star lion in Lyon.

(RALEIGH, NC) - Poole’s was once a diner of the Linoleum Counter School. Now it’s that, and more.

This week’s roundup features Chicago pies (not the kind you’re thinking of), a North Carolina deli with a pedigree, and three great deals in New York City....

(CARRBORO, N.C.) - The Neals spice their own pastrami. They mix olive salad in-house for muffulettas. But breakfast is when they toss down the gauntlet.

Lovers of roast-beef sandwiches seek out Chicago’s Italian beef and Philadelphia’s cheesesteak. Least appreciated (outside Louisiana) but best of all is the roast-beef po’ boy....

When the homesick give and get the flavor of home, they start to figure out who their friends are.

In the years I spent touring with the British rock band Electrelane, I sampled quite a few venue menus. Here are eight of my favorites.

A country boy from Madisonville, TN, ascends to the porcine firmament.

When we started asking about our staff’s favorite Easter memories, we were surprised to learn of such far-reaching traditions as crawfish boils, Mexican chorizo, and … matzos?

Our editors' top picks this month—a collection of hearty, satisfying dishes and fresh, market-driven fare—reflect the transition from winter into spring.