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Roadfood: The Coast-to-Coast Guide to 900 of the Best Barbecue Joints, Lobster Shacks, Ice Cream Parlors, Highway Diners, and Much, Much More, now in its 9th edition Paperback – March 4, 2014
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"America's leading authorities on the culinary delights to be found while driving"
-- Newsweek magazine
-- Newsweek magazine
About the Author
JANE AND MICHAEL STERN, winners of three James Beard awards, have written more than 40 books. They are weekly guests on public radio's award-winning The Splendid Table, and contribute regularly to Saveur and Parade. Since 2005, they have hosted gastronomic tours of Chicago, Austin, Nashville, New England, New York, and New Mexico, and annually sponsor the FoodFest in New Orleans. They live in Connecticut and on the open road.
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Michelle L. Hankes
on July 23, 2014
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I was recently asked to join Random House's Blogging for Books program and much to my surprise, this was the first book I chose! A great read about the joys of eating all across our great country in everything from dives to diners to truckstops and more. Roadfood.com is the lovechild of Jane and Michael Stern (assisted by a whole lot of eaters, support writers, and forum chatters) who created the concept of eating great local/regional cuisine that you find out on the open road. Most everything is going to be cheap ($), relatively cheap ($$), or basically inexpensive ($$$), but good food and a great experience. Each quintessential place on the blog is featured with details about what was eaten and the great thing about it. There's price point offerings, ratings, and pictures to make your mouth water (and sometimes, not). Roadfood the book, now in it's ninth edition, features the same great diatribe with a Top 100 list, a cross-section of the United States breakdown by region, a cross-reference section in the back for easy dining, and a little bit about how to use the book (which ends up being pretty self-explanatory - Where am I? What's great to eat around here?). All around, a pretty great book concept with some interesting detailed observations and eating experiences. One slight miff (and I might be biased here), nothing in Colorado made their Top 100 list, but two in Seattle did. Apparently, they haven't spent enough time in either place. Happy reading and then, eating!
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on May 19, 2014
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I've had this book since the first edition was printed. I'm not a constant traveler but a yearly traveler. This guide has always been helpful to locate local restaurants where locals know and frequently eat at. This latest edition not only has websites listed but also maps that pinpoint where each restaurant is from major interstates and state roads. They are all within 15 minutes from a major highway. By using common sense it's always easy to order something that is healthy from the menu and avoiding the high calorie, high cholesterol items on the menu that each restaurant may be most known for. Including the phone numbers in the listings is also a big plus to call ahead to be sure they are open when in the area. I'm so glad the Sterns continue to update this guide after so many years. It's a great reference to seek out alternatives to chain eateries and discover a part of Americana.
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Crystal C
on August 20, 2014
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My family and I literally have wheels up our butts - we just can't sit home. We are constantly taking little day trips and looking for new and exciting places, so when I came across the book, Roadfood by Jane Stern and Michael Stern, I knew I had to check it out.
Roadfood features 900 of the nation's best BBQ joints, ice cream parlors, highway diners and much more!
When I received my copy of Roadhouse, I couldn't wait to look through it. Split up into sections by location in the U.S.A., this book features restaurants from each of the 50 U.S. states and is extremely thick. Since I live on the border of 3 different states, I loved that it had restaurants from each state. My only disappointment, though, was the lack of restaurants in my area. I have been to a lot of AWESOME food joints, even some that were mentioned on the Travel Channel, so when those places weren't in the book, I was a little disappointed.
My favorite thing about this book was how each restaurant told you whether or not it was a more expensive restaurant or not. With 3 kids that ALWAYS tag along with us, this was a handy feature. One thing I do wish this book had more of was pictures, since I am more prone to check out a restaurant with pictures then without.
Since I am from a smaller area, I haven't got much use from this book - but I will be taking it with me on vacation from now on. This book is great for readers who live in larger areas and are looking for new food joints to try.
*I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review
Roadfood features 900 of the nation's best BBQ joints, ice cream parlors, highway diners and much more!
When I received my copy of Roadhouse, I couldn't wait to look through it. Split up into sections by location in the U.S.A., this book features restaurants from each of the 50 U.S. states and is extremely thick. Since I live on the border of 3 different states, I loved that it had restaurants from each state. My only disappointment, though, was the lack of restaurants in my area. I have been to a lot of AWESOME food joints, even some that were mentioned on the Travel Channel, so when those places weren't in the book, I was a little disappointed.
My favorite thing about this book was how each restaurant told you whether or not it was a more expensive restaurant or not. With 3 kids that ALWAYS tag along with us, this was a handy feature. One thing I do wish this book had more of was pictures, since I am more prone to check out a restaurant with pictures then without.
Since I am from a smaller area, I haven't got much use from this book - but I will be taking it with me on vacation from now on. This book is great for readers who live in larger areas and are looking for new food joints to try.
*I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review
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on September 15, 2014
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So excited about this book! Being a military family we travel frequently so this guide will come in handy for a long time! I recently moved to Kentucky and had no idea what regional foods came from here (aside from the obvious KFC and bourbon). I have been trying to stay away from all the chain establishments I'm accustomed to and venture out into more local places. This book has truly enlightened me and has made me more appreciative of my current location. When reading descriptions such as 'pulled up to sturdy old brick-façade building that is Bell's Drug store" or" Bon-Ton Mini Mart has the best fried chicken" my interest was peaked. I would have never gone into either places for food. Now I drive with my windows down and stop at little places that have aromas pouring out that are too good to pass up, regardless of if its a large or well known looking place.
Roadfoods is divided by regions; New England, Mid-Atlantic, Mid-South (which is where I'm located, wouldn't have guessed that!), Deep South, Midwest, Southwest, Great Plains, and West Coast. Not sure what region you live in? All the states are listed so its easy to find the best food joints close to you! There are handy maps at the beginning of each section for quick reference as well. I love this idea, so easy to find out if one of these great eateries are nearby or on your way when planning a road trip.
Roadfoods also lists a Top 100 Honor Roll which is nice since there are over 900 restaurants reviewed. The top 100 are extra special because of a unique expression of something wonderful about American food. The authors include notes about using Roadfoods like approximate cost guide using dollar signs ($$). Each restaurant listed has the name, address, phone number, website, whether open breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner and cost along with the brief review.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a review.
Roadfoods is divided by regions; New England, Mid-Atlantic, Mid-South (which is where I'm located, wouldn't have guessed that!), Deep South, Midwest, Southwest, Great Plains, and West Coast. Not sure what region you live in? All the states are listed so its easy to find the best food joints close to you! There are handy maps at the beginning of each section for quick reference as well. I love this idea, so easy to find out if one of these great eateries are nearby or on your way when planning a road trip.
Roadfoods also lists a Top 100 Honor Roll which is nice since there are over 900 restaurants reviewed. The top 100 are extra special because of a unique expression of something wonderful about American food. The authors include notes about using Roadfoods like approximate cost guide using dollar signs ($$). Each restaurant listed has the name, address, phone number, website, whether open breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner and cost along with the brief review.
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