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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
“Eaterland: Recipes and Stories from Across the United States” is out today! americanweekender.substack.com/p/eaterland-...
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“Eaterland” Digs into Regional American Food
The new cookbook from Eater is out next week. We talk with editors Missy Frederick and Sarah Zorn to explore what it says about eating in America today.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Our latest newsletter - how to spend a perfect day on Sullivan’s Island. americanweekender.substack.com/p/sullivans-...
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Sandwiches are my favorite food and Philadelphia’s sandwich scene is superb. We picked out 8 of our favorites for this week’s American Weekender newsletter. americanweekender.substack.com/p/eight-grea...
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Eight Great Sandwiches in Philadelphia
From bánh mì to pork and greens — and of course a couple cheesesteaks — these sammies are worth the trip.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Charleston is such a good drinking city. americanweekender.substack.com/p/charleston...
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Bar Crawl: Charleston, South Carolina
Where to drink orange spritzes, daiquiris, wine, and more in the Holy City.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
As we close out 2025, we’re taking a look back at our top stories of the year. This year’s top stories include our guides like Philadelphia, Charleston, San Francisco, and Saugatuck, as well as our most-read post, with our tips for better road trips. americanweekender.substack.com/p/american-w...
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American Weekender's Top Stories of 2025
From road trip tips to wine country itineraries, here are your favorite stories of the year.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
If you need a last-minute gift for that friend who travels to eat, American Weekender subscriptions are 40% off through the end of the year! That’s $45 for expert intel on where to eat + drink as you travel the country, from Portland, Maine to Napa. americanweekender.substack.com/p/top-trips-...
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Top Trips of 2025 from 20 Food and Travel Writers
Some of our favorite writers share their best American trips of the year, featuring picks for Tennessee barbecue, Michigan wineries, New Orleans po'boys, and more.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
The bar Landmark List is here! americanweekender.substack.com/p/2025-landm...
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The Landmark List: Bar Edition 2025
Our annual awards highlight the places we return to again and again. Today we spotlight bars in Oregon, Wisconsin, Ohio, New York, and Massachusetts.
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Chicago magazine @chicagomagazine.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Our critic @jdkess.bsky.social loves the excellent offerings at Omakase Box, the affordable new spot in Logan Square. www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...
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Review: Great Sushi for a Steal at Omakase Box
Our critic loves the excellent offerings at the affordable new spot in Logan Square.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
We started the Landmark List to honor places we love that aren’t the newest on the scene. These places draw us back repeatedly and are the top of their class. Today, we add 8 to the list, from a tasting menu spot in Philly to a hot dog joint in Maine. americanweekender.substack.com/p/landmark-l...
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The Landmark List: Restaurant Edition 2025
Our annual awards highlight the places we return to again and again. This year's class includes spots in New Orleans, Napa, and Maine.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Today’s newsletter offers our picks for how to spend a perfect day in Sonoma, California. We have wineries! Tacos! Ice cream! And much more. americanweekender.substack.com/p/sonoma-cal...
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Overnight Stay: Sonoma, California
Visit this former Mission town in Wine Country for seasonal breakfast plates, great Mexican food, world-class wines, and more.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Where are you headed for Thanksgiving? There’s probably a good chance you’re going to a city we’ve covered. We have 26 Field Guides with eating and drinking itineraries to places like New Orleans, San Francisco, Charlottesville, Cleveland, and Ann Arbor. www.americanweekender.com/fieldguides
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Field Guides — American Weekender
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
If you’re traveling for the Thanksgiving holidays, we have some road trip advice for you. americanweekender.substack.com/p/road-trip-...
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8 Tips for Better Road Trips
Lower your stress and see more of the country by following a few easy guidelines.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Are you familiar with Virginia’s peanut soup, Atlanta’s lemon-pepper wings, or Rochester’s chicken Francese? We got schooled in these dishes and more at a recent dinner. americanweekender.substack.com/p/exploring-...
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Exploring Regional Culinary Delights with Bill Oakley and Dan Jacobs
A dispatch from Bill Oakley's American Culinary Curiosity Dinner at Milwaukee's EsterEv, plus more favorite spots around town.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Wrote about what makes a good bar and my two favorite spots in Cincinnati in this week’s newsletter americanweekender.substack.com/p/longfellow...
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Hospitality Comes First at Cincinnati's Longfellow and Mid City
We catch up with Mike Stankovich, the owner of both popular spots, to talk about their role in the city's food and drink scene.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Let’s go eat our way through Cincinnati americanweekender.substack.com/p/cincinnati...
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Weekend Getaway: Cincinnati, Ohio
Let's explore the Queen City's food scene, with our picks for chili, goetta, and much more.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Delighted that American Weekender was named to Inside Hook’s list of the 85 Newsletters to Subscribe to Right Now! We’re in some very fine company here. www.insidehook.com/culture/best...
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85 Newsletters to Subscribe to Right Now
From business and tech to politics and culture, the best content on the internet can be found in your inbox
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Jamaica means a lot to us so all month we’re donating proceeds from American Weekender subscriptions to charities on the ground in Jamaica helping the people who need it most. americanweekender.substack.com/p/join-us-to...
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Join Us to Help Jamaica
This month, we're donating all proceeds from new annual and Explorer subscriptions to three charities offering direct aid to Jamaicans in need
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Happy Friday. It’s time for pizza. americanweekender.substack.com/p/new-haven-...
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Bar George is on our Best Bars in a Strip Mall list, which also includes Lei Low in Houston, Texas; Strange Bird in Indianapolis, Indiana; and the Muskellounge in Madison, Wisconsin. americanweekender.substack.com/p/charleston...
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Good Neighbors: South Carolina Lowcountry
A visit to Lost Isle and Bar George, two fun nearby spots on the islands outside Charleston
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Here’s how to spend a perfect day in Indianapolis americanweekender.substack.com/p/overnight-...
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Overnight Stay: Indianapolis, Indiana
The Hoosier capital makes for a delicious getaway featuring bagels, tropical drinks, and a tasting menu dinner spot.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
In the new American Weekender we’re going on a bar crawl in the great city of Portland, Oregon 🌹 americanweekender.substack.com/p/eight-grea...
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Bar Crawl: Portland, Oregon
Eight great spots for top-tier cocktails, cold beers, local wines, and craft ciders in the City of Roses
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Chicago magazine @chicagomagazine.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Something new to chew on from @jdkess.bsky.social & @amycavanaugh.bsky.social: These are some of the best restaurants visited and meals they've eaten lately.
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Ep. 12: A Few of Our Favorite Meals Lately
John and Amy discuss some of the best places I've eaten recently, and chat about what they're looking forward to eating and drinking this fall.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
October is a beautiful time to visit Mystic, Connecticut americanweekender.substack.com/p/mystic-con...
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Weekend Getaway: Mystic, Connecticut
The coastal town, a quintessential New England escape, makes for a beautiful fall long weekend.
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Chicago magazine @chicagomagazine.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Where does our dining editor @amycavanaugh.bsky.social find her favorite birthday cakes, which are beautifully decorated with well-balanced frosting? Find out here:
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Where to Find Cheap Group Dinners
Plus our recommendation for ordering a delicious birthday cake.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
For our latest neighborhood guide, we’re off to the Marigny in New Orleans americanweekender.substack.com/p/the-marign...
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Good Neighbors: The Marigny in New Orleans
A few favorite spots in the vibrant neighborhood just beyond the French Quarter.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
There’s still time to plan a fall weekend getaway before the holiday rush - here are 8 of our favorite autumn trips. americanweekender.substack.com/p/8-great-au...
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8 Great Autumn Getaways
Want to plan an easy fall trip? Here are some of our top picks for soaking up the season.
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Chicago magazine @chicagomagazine.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Wisconsin old-fashioneds are having a moment here. Try these four fresh local takes.
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Wisconsin Old-Fashioneds Are Taking Over Chicago
Wisconsin old-fashioneds are having a moment here. Try these four fresh local takes.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Our Saugatuck guide is our most popular every year - here’s a fresh update! Also: This lakeside town makes for a fantastic fall getaway. americanweekender.substack.com/p/saugatuck-...
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Weekend Getaway: Summer Favorites in Saugatuck, Michigan
New places to eat and drink this season in and around Saugatuck, Douglas, and more
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
We’re off to the San Francisco Ferry Building in today’s newsletter americanweekender.substack.com/p/san-franci...
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Love this dish
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Dropped a bonus newsletter this morning with a recap of our trip to Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. Inside: Brand-new spirits you’ll want to seek out! New favorite New Orleans restaurants to add to your list! And more. americanweekender.substack.com/p/tales-of-t...
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Wish You Were Here: A Bonus Dispatch from Tales of the Cocktail
A quick postcard from our latest trip to New Orleans for their annual gathering of the world's leading bar professionals.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
“I love those places that give you the ability to transport back in time.” I talked with Rolando Pujol of the Retrologist about roadside Americana and why there’s a resurgence of interest in places that provide an authentic experience. americanweekender.substack.com/p/rolando-pu...
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Known Traveler: Rolando Pujol, The Retrologist
We chat with the roadside Americana expert about his new book, "The Great American Retro Road Trip," exploring the country, and some nostalgic road stops.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
If you want to explore Wisconsin’s food culture, Racine is a great place to start. Our latest itinerary takes you to supper clubs, taverns, bakeries, and more. open.substack.com/pub/american...
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Overnight Stay: Racine, Wisconsin
Supper clubs, kringles, taverns, and more await in this Lake Michigan city.
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Chicago magazine @chicagomagazine.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Out now on newsstands: 'The Chicago Cookbook, Vol. 2'. Our special edition publication includes 50 signature recipes from our favorite restaurants. Head to a retailer or purchase a print or digital copy here: buff.ly/prZlhjK
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
If you’re attending Tales of the Cocktail in NOLA next week, think about coming to my panel, “Small Cities, Big Cocktail Programs.” I’ll be talking with three bar owners who run great programs in smaller locales about the challenges - and opportunities - that working in a smaller market can provide.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Our latest newsletter digs into Charleston, South Carolina’s terrific barbecue scene. americanweekender.substack.com/p/charleston...
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Our Favorite Barbecue in Charleston, South Carolina
These five places, including a Chinese-influenced spot and a classic Carolina joint, serve superb smoked meats and sides. Plus: It's our second birthday!
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Tim Carman @timcarman.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
You have a week to eat at the original Ben’s Chili Bowl before it closes for months for renovations. The family wants to retain the diner’s original character but they don’t yet know the extent of the repairs. wapo.st/40ItCXN
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As Ben’s Chili Bowl closes for repairs, owners hope to keep its spirit
The family that owns Ben’s Chili Bowl wants to make sure the much-needed renovations don’t damage the diner’s nostalgic character.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
The Pioneer Valley, a bucolic area tucked between the Berkshires and Central Massachusetts, is filled with colleges, farms, and great places to eat. americanweekender.substack.com/p/pioneer-va...
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Weekend Getaway: The Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts
The bucolic area tucked between the Berkshires and Central Massachusetts is filled with colleges, farms, and great places to eat.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Sauerkraut balls, Cincinnati chili, Altoona pizza - our latest newsletter digs into regional American foods. open.substack.com/pub/american...
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Known Traveler: Bill Oakley, Comedy Writer and Food Lover
The former Simpsons showrunner on favorite regional dishes, his new dinner series, and eating adventures.
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Chicago magazine @chicagomagazine.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
In our latest episode of the Dish podcast, @amycavanaugh.bsky.social‬ and @jdkess.bsky.social‬ discuss their favorite Chicago patios, which restaurants nail seasonal cooking, and the dishes and drinks they look forward to each summer.
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Ep. 4: Summer Patios and Seasonal Dining
John and Amy discuss their favorite spots for outdoor dining in Chicago, the dishes and drinks they look forward to each summer, and the best places for seasonal cooking.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Bill Oakley made his name as a showrunner on “The Simpsons,” and now he’s digging into regional American food. We talk regional favorites (like Ohio Valley pizza), his dinner series, and why food has always been part of his comedy. americanweekender.substack.com/p/bill-oakle...
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Known Traveler: Bill Oakley, Comedy Writer and Food Lover
The former Simpsons showrunner on favorite regional dishes, his new dinner series, and eating adventures.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Went to Paducah, Kentucky to dine at Sara Bradley’s Freight House and found so much more. A great town. open.substack.com/pub/american...
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Overnight Stay: Paducah, Kentucky
Head to this Midwest river town for barbecue, bourbon, and a terrific dinner spot from a world-class chef.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
I can’t get over this Beard livestream
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Philadelphia has one of the best bar scenes in the country - we named our 8 favorite spots. americanweekender.substack.com/p/8-great-ba...
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Bar Crawl: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The City of Brotherly Love has one of the country's best bar scenes — here are 8 of our favorite places to get a drink.
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Chicago magazine @chicagomagazine.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Almost any dish — dips, fries, pizza — can benefit from a little pickled heat. These are our nine favorite ways to enjoy giardiniera. buff.ly/JN4UXX9
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Chicago magazine @chicagomagazine.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
"So I have to admit something, which is that I grew up in like the most un-Italian place in the entire East Coast. I did not know Chicago-style giardiniera very well before I moved here." Our latest episode of Dish From Chicago Magazine talks giard:
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Ep. 3: Why We Love Giardiniera
John and Amy talk about the best ways to enjoy the classic Chicago condiment, how to pronounce it, John's rankings of the best jarred versions, and whether the hosts are true Chicagoans.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
How to spend 3 great days in Oregon wine country. open.substack.com/pub/american...
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Weekend Getaway: McMinnville & Oregon Wine Country
Spend a few days soaking up Oregon's wine scene, eating local food, and taking in the beautiful mountains.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Have you planned your summer vacation? This week’s issue of American Weekender will help you do just that, with trip ideas, a playlist, and 30% off a newsletter subscription! open.substack.com/pub/american...
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What's Your Summer Getaway?
To kick off the summer season, we're getting travel inspiration from some favorite writers, sharing a roadtrip-ready playlist, and offering a discount on an annual subscription.
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Chicago magazine @chicagomagazine.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
We've launched a podcast! 🎧️ Dish is a biweekly pod from our critic @jdkess.bsky.social & dining editor @amycavanaugh.bsky.social This episode they dive into The Best New Restaurants list, discuss what didn't make the cut, and describe the best thing each ate this week.
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Episode 1: Chicago’s Best New Restaurants
Hosts John Kessler and Amy Cavanaugh dive into <em>The Best New Restaurants</em> list, discuss what didn't make the cut, and describe the best thing each ate this week.
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Amy Cavanaugh @amycavanaugh.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Seahorse in Charleston, South Carolina is a must-visit new bar - it’s definitely going to be on our list of the best openings of the year. Get the story on it - and all the details about the smoked olive martini - in today’s issue. americanweekender.substack.com/p/seahorse-b...
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Seahorse Offers a Tour of Coastal Drinking Traditions
The new Charleston bar, headed up by Christian Favier, is the sister spot to the lauded restaurant Chubby Fish.
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