Roadfood, 10th Edition: An Eater's Guide to More Than 1,000 of the Best Local Hot Spots and Hidden Gems Across America

First published in 1977, the original <i>Roadfood</i> became an instant classic. James Beard said, &quot;This is a book that you should carry with you, no matter where you are going in these United States. It's a treasure house of information.&quot;<br><br>The 40th anniversary edition of <i>Roadfood </i>includes 1,000 of America's best local eateries along highways and back roads, with nearly 200 new listings, as well as a brand new design.<br><br> Filled with enticing alternatives for chain-weary-travelers, <i>Roadfood</i> provides descriptions of and directions to (complete with regional maps) the best lobster shacks on the East Coast; the ultimate barbecue joints down South; the most indulgent steak houses in the Midwest; and dozens of top-notch diners, hotdog stands, ice-cream parlors, and uniquely regional finds in between. Each entry delves into the folkways of a restaurant's locale as well as the dining experience itself, and each is written in the Sterns' entertaining and colorful style. A cornucopia for road warriors and armchair epicures alike, <i>Roadfood</i> is a road map to some of the tastiest treasures in the United States.