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This year’s honorees feature a Los Angeles diner, a Philadelphia seafood restaurant, an Omaha steakhouse, and more
























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This crowd-ready appetizer from Brooklyn’s Strange Delight is inspired by the chain restaurants of Ham El-Waylly’s childhood

This crowd-ready appetizer from Brooklyn’s Strange Delight is inspired by the chain restaurants of Ham El-Waylly’s childhood



















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Eater’s local expert shares where to eat in Paris right now, including bistros, cafes, and fine dining spots

























