Tried-and-true diner staples (waffles, bacon, burgers, and more) get the good treatment with options like turkey, tofu, and build-your-own plate.
Photo: Courtesy of Thumbs Up Diner
Co-chef couple Joe Truex and Mihoko Obunai blend East and West into real-life New American fusion. Crab cakes, octopus carpaccio, sweet potato turnip gratin, and more leave happy diners patting their bellies.
Global pub grub with the charm of an English football bar. Across-the-pond owners know how to pour a pint, host weekly DJ sessions, and whip out satisfying fare from Angus burgers to Thai grilled chicken wings.
Photo: Courtesy of P’cheen International Bistro
New Orleans charmers (Texas toast with crabmeat and chipotle aioli) and simmered comfort food (braised short ribs) keep the bar hopping and the valet line full.
Photo: Courtesy of Serpas True Food
One inviting entrance. Two tasty eateries. Rush the cupcake counter for muffins, cakes, and party trays, or breeze past to the hopping lunch cafe for huevos rancheros, curried chicken sandwiches, and iced tea.
Photo: Courtesy of Highland Bakery
Grab a table at this woody urban bistro and prepare for a Caribbean-tinged plate of yum. Cuban gumbo, mango mimosas, and a new brunch menu (try the sofrito grits!) go great with impromptu live jam sessions.
Super-casual Mex food takes a playful approach. Aside from a patio overlooking Freedom Park, goat cheese and sweet potato enchiladas, heaping rice-and-bean bowls, and fried jalepenos with chilled dipping sauce are reasons to skip over for a try.
If the Chiquita banana lady had a clue, she’d go into business with the adorable Ecuadorian/Mexican fam behind this sandwich bungalow. Iced fruit pops, chocolate nibs, and pet-friendly snacks make it a neighborhood must.