Food & Drink

Enjoy cuisine from award-winning chefs in vibrant downtown districts and stop in at landmark spots that have been open for generations. Visit craft breweries that are making creative and delicious beers and sample wines made using grapes grown throughout the region. Explore Kentucky’s Bourbon Country and sample other locally made spirits across the region.  

Barbecue dish with sauces and beer at Mabel's BBQ in Cleveland, Ohio (photo by Dustin Johnson)

James Beard Award winner Michael Symon features signature flavors of his hometown in the offerings at this downtown Cleveland, Ohio, favorite. 

Neapolitan pizza at Hawkins Family Farm in North Manchester, Indiana (photo courtesy of Hawkins Family Farm)

Dine on an Italian specialty al fresco in North Manchester, Indiana, at this family-owned spot that hosts seasonal Friday pizza nights on the farm. 

Plate of Korean pork ribs at NAMI Modern Korean Steakhouse in Louisville, Kentucky (photo by Sara Babcock)

Dig into new takes on classic Korean dishes at this Louisville, Kentucky, spot from James Beard Award nominee and “Top Chef” alum Edward Lee. 

Rustic tables and wine glasses at Restaurant Pearl Morissette in Jordan Station, Ontario (photo courtesy of Restaurant Pearl Morissette)

Enjoy fine dining with a pastoral setting in Jordan Station, Ontario, where chef Daniel Hadida prepares 10-course prix fixe meals using farm-to-table ingredients. 

Interior of The Church Brew Works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of The Church Brew Works)

Housed inside a deconsecrated church that opened its doors to worshippers around the turn of the 20th century, this Pittsburgh brewery has become a destination for craft beer fans.

Box of pastries and exterior of Warda Patisserie in Detroit, Michigan (photo courtesy of Warda Patisserie)

This James Beard Award-winning destination in Detroit, Michigan, is where Warda Bouguettaya creates savories and sweets reflective of her background and travels. 

Two men eating wings at Nine-Eleven Tavern bar in Buffalo, New York (photo by Drew Brown)

Choose from more than a dozen restaurants on this self-guided culinary tour in Buffalo, New York, where hungry travelers can sample the city's most famous food export. 

The Hot Brown at The Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky (photo by Chris Witzke)

This deceptively simple creation has become a staple of Kentucky cuisine, and it was created at this hotel in Louisville where you can still order it today

Friends enjoying wine on the Traverse Wine Coast in Traverse City, Michigan (photo courtesy of Traverse City Tourism)

Explore the shore near Traverse City, Michigan, for waterfront views and a variety of wines from estate-grown grapes. 

Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee (photo courtesy of Jack Daniel's)

Explore the birthplace of one of the world’s most well-known whiskey brands in Lynchburg, Tennessee, and learn how the famous spirit is made.