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@americabites.bsky.social Oct 16, 2026, 1:05 AM

Seattle dinner 🌲 Communion in the Central District — James Beard–nominated chef Kristi Brown's Southern-rooted PNW soul. Stuffed trout w/ shrimp, catfish & oyster dressing, berbere chicken over lentils, black-eyed pea hummus fr. Thu 4-9pm, 2350 E Union St #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #SeattleEats

Communion's stuffed trout: crispy fried rainbow trout filled with shrimp, catfish and oyster dressing over béarnaise, topped with confit leeks.

Grilled chicken coated in smoky berbere sauce served over lemon-herbed lentils with fresh greens in a blue bowl.

Black-eyed pea hummus and relish tray with roasted collard green dip, colorful pickled vegetables and toasted focaccia.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 16, 2026, 12:18 AM

Pizza night in Fishtown 🍕 Pizzeria Beddia — Joe Beddia's 16" pies on organic, slow-fermented dough. Go No.3 arrabbiata "angry" or the greens w/ Calabrian cream, plus Joe's pretty good meatballs & soft serve fr. Walk-ins welcome, Thu 5-9:30pm, 1313 N Lee St #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #PhillyEats

Friends sharing a table at Pizzeria Beddia: a blistered round pizza in the center surrounded by small plates, salads, meatballs and glasses of wine.

Four Pizzeria Beddia pies from above: a cheese pizza, one with herbs, a greens pizza, and a red tomato pie.

Overhead spread of Pizzeria Beddia small plates: a square of tomato pie, Cantabrian anchovies in olive oil, sliced salami, burrata, beans, a chicory salad and sautéed greens.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 11:27 PM

Lunchtime in Waikiki rn 🌺 Marugame Udon on Kuhio Ave — Sanuki-style udon made to order in an open theater kitchen. Nikutama (simmered beef + soft egg) is the must-try, or the creamy tonkotsu-style broth w/ chashu fr. Grab tempura. Daily 10am-11pm #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #HawaiiEats

A bowl of Nikutama udon: thick udon noodles in broth topped with savory simmered beef, sweet onions, green onion and a soft-boiled egg.

Creamy Broth udon with a creamy tonkotsu-style chicken broth, slices of pork chashu, two halves of a jammy seasoned egg and green onions.

A simple bowl of Kake udon: coiled handmade udon noodles in clear dashi broth with green onion and ginger.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 11:27 PM

Mission District legend, no debate 🌯 La Taqueria on Mission St — get the burrito "dorado style" (crispy golden tortilla), carnitas if you know you know. Huge tacos dorados + quesadillas too fr. Open from 11am Thursday, closed Mon-Tue. 2889 Mission St #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #SFEats

A carnitas super burrito, dorado style with a crisped golden tortilla, half-wrapped in foil in a red plastic basket at La Taqueria.

A soft taco from La Taqueria folded in paper, loaded with fresh pico de gallo and guacamole.

Cooks in blue aprons working the grill line at La Taqueria in San Francisco's Mission District.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 11:27 PM

Afternoon sandwich break on The Hill 🥪 Gioia's Deli has been slinging since 1918 — the Original Hot Salami sliced fresh to order, or the Italian Trio (mortadella, Genoa + hot salami) on garlic cheese bread fr. James Beard classic. 10am-4pm, 1934 Macklind Ave #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #STLEats

A Gioia's Deli worker in a red apron holding out both halves of a sliced salami sandwich with lettuce outside the deli.

An Italian sub from Gioia's cut in half, stacked with cured meats, lettuce, tomato and pepperoncini on a crusty roll.

A hot Italian-style roast beef sandwich with melted cheese on a toasted roll from Gioia's Deli.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 11:26 PM

Little Havana lunch run 🇨🇺 Sanguich on Calle Ocho — Michelin Bib Gourmand again in '26. House-made ham + garlic confit pork Cubano, pan con lechón, and a Timba batido (guava & cream cheese shake) fr. Open daily 10am-6pm, 2057 SW 8th St #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #MiamiEats

Sanguich's award-winning Cubano, a pressed Cuban sandwich with house-made ham, pork, Swiss and pickles, cut in half in a branded paper-lined basket.

Pan con lechón: shredded garlic confit pork with pickled red onions on pressed Cuban bread, served in a paper-lined basket.

The Timba batido, a guava and cream cheese milkshake with guava swirl, whipped cream, guava drizzle and a Maria cookie.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 11:26 PM

Lunch in Memphis, no debate 🍖 Cozy Corner BBQ has been smoking since 1977 — the barbecued Cornish hen is the move, plus rib tips, BBQ bologna & BBQ spaghetti. Get banana pudding too fr. Open 11am-8pm Thursday, 735 N Parkway #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #MemphisBBQ

Sean Robinson, grandson of Cozy Corner's founder, smiling and holding a red tray with a sauced barbecued Cornish game hen and white bread.

A takeout tray of saucy smoked rib tips with a cup of coleslaw and barbecue sauce at Cozy Corner in Memphis.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 11:25 PM

Thursday tapas in the Blue Ridge 🇪🇸 Cúrate in downtown Asheville — chef Katie Button's Spanish spot since 2011. Pan con tomate, Cinco Jotas jamón ibérico, gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas + a vermouth fr. Open til 9:30pm, 13 Biltmore Ave #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #AshevilleEats

Slices of toasted bread rubbed with fresh tomato and olive oil (pan con tomate) lined up on a slate board at Cúrate.

A Cúrate charcuterie board on wood: house-cured Spanish sausages and sliced cured meats with cheese, preserves and toasted crostini.

Overhead view of a Cúrate tapas spread on a dark table: a colorful plated tomato dish over golden sauce, fried croquetas and shared small plates.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 8:05 PM

Late lunch in H-Town 🤠 Gatlin's BBQ — Greg Gatlin's family spot since 2010. Hickory-smoked brisket plate, spare ribs, and that dirty rice is non-negotiable fr. Kitchen Sink sandwich if you're starving lol. Open til 6pm, 3510 Ella Blvd #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #HoustonEats

Gatlin's BBQ brisket plate on a metal tray: sliced smoked brisket with bark, white bread, raw onions, pickles, jalapeños, barbecue sauce and a side.

Glazed smoked pork spare ribs on a tray with white bread, onions, pickles, a cup of barbecue sauce and a side of potato salad.

A paper boat of Gatlin's Louisiana-style dirty rice topped with sliced green onions.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 4:28 PM

Wine country mornings hit different 🥐 Bouchon Bakery in Yountville is Thomas Keller's French boulangerie — almond croissants, viennoiserie, tarts, and the TKO (his chocolate shortbread + white choc ganache Oreo) fr. Open 7am-3pm Thursday, 6528 Washington St #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #NapaValley

Rows of pastel macarons in shades of pink, blue, cream and brown in the pastry case at Bouchon Bakery in Yountville.

Bouchon Bakery's pale green storefront with a yellow awning in Yountville, with people sitting on benches out front under bare trees.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 4:28 PM

East Austin breakfast that's been undefeated since 1962 🌮 Joe's Bakery & Coffee Shop — huevos rancheros, the Joey Rocha w/ pork carne guisada, and pan dulce til it sells out fr. Breakfast all day, 6am-2pm. 2305 E 7th St (no Apple Pay lol) #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #AustinEats

Huevos rancheros plate at Joe's Bakery: eggs under ranchero sauce with refried beans, crispy potatoes and strips of bacon.

The Joey Rocha Breakfast: eggs with pork carne guisada, refried beans, fried potatoes, sausage patty and bacon.

Bakery case at Joe's Bakery packed with pan dulce: pink and white conchas, sugar cookies, and orange-frosted pastries.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 4:27 PM

Midweek lunch move in Nolita 🇹🇭 Thai Diner — Thai disco fries w/ massaman curry, a lobster omelette in chu chee curry, khao soi, and breakfast til 4pm (Thai tea elephant ear French toast fr). Open til 11:30pm Thursday, 186 Mott St #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #NYCEats

Thai Disco Fries at Thai Diner: crinkle fries topped with spicy massaman curry, peanuts, red onion and herbs on a patterned plate, with a Thai iced drink.

Lobster Omelette Chu Chee: a Thai-style omelette with lobster in orange chu chee curry swirled with coconut cream, with a side of jasmine rice.

Phat Thai at Thai Diner: tamarind rice noodles topped with grilled shrimp, bean sprouts and a lime wedge on a floral plate.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 1:05 PM

Thursday breakfast plans bro 🧇 Luella's Southern Kitchen in Albany Park — chef Darnell Reed fries every chicken & waffles to order fr (Nashville hot too). Crab-stuffed shrimp & grits, buttermilk pancakes. Doors 9am, 4114 N Kedzie #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #ChicagoEats

Collage: chef Darnell Reed smiling in a blue apron, a stack of buttermilk pancakes topped with blueberry compote, and a sticky doughnut drizzled with caramel.

Chef Darnell Reed standing behind a plate of buttermilk pancakes with whipped brown butter and blueberry compote.

Chef Darnell Reed in front of Luella's Southern Kitchen at 4114 N Kedzie, a white building with a blue brick column spelling LUELLA'S.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 1:05 AM

North Charleston soul stop 🍲 Bertha's Kitchen on Meeting Street Rd — Grant family turquoise legend, James Beard America's Classics. Okra soup, fried pork chops, lima beans over rice, seafood rice fr. Open Wed-Sat 11-5. 2332 Meeting Street Rd #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #CharlestonEats

Bertha's Kitchen North Charleston turquoise building exterior.

Soul food plates at Bertha's Kitchen North Charleston.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 12:05 AM

Carroll Gardens pizza night 🧀 Lucali on Henry St — cash-only legend, candlelit, Mark Iacono's thin pies + calzones. Cheese-garlic, pepperoni, basil. No reservations; doors 5pm Wed (closed Tue) fr. 575 Henry St #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #BrooklynEats

Cheese and garlic pie at Lucali Brooklyn.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 11:05 PM

Soulsville dinner classic 💚 The Four Way on Mississippi Blvd since 1946 — turkey & dressing, fried chicken, neckbones, greens, cornbread. Civil Rights-era table still feedin Memphis. Open Wed-Sun 11-5. 998 Mississippi Blvd #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #MemphisEats

Soul food plate at The Four Way Memphis.

Dishes at The Four Way Memphis restaurant.

The Four Way Memphis dining room or food service.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 10:51 PM

Buckhead Greek afternoon 🇬🇷 Kyma on Piedmont — wood-grilled whole fish, lamb chops, saganaki, meze w/ pita. Dinner starts 5pm Tue-Sun so plan the evening hit fr. 3085 Piedmont Rd #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #ATLEats

Fresh whole fish on ice at Kyma Atlanta.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 10:05 PM

Uptown birria o'clock 🐐 Birrieria Zaragoza on Broadway — goat birria by the pound, goat tacos, consommé, quesadillas. Michelin-guide classic. Wed til 7pm so don't sleep. 4800 N Broadway #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #ChiEats

Goat birria and consommé at Birrieria Zaragoza Chicago.

Birrieria Zaragoza Chicago restaurant photo.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 9:08 PM

Midtown noodle crash 🍜 Xi'an Famous Foods on W 45th — spicy cumin lamb hand-ripped noodles, stewed pork burger, liang pi cold skin. Family Shaanxi recipes, open daily ~11-9 fr. 60 W 45th St #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #NYCEats

Stir-fried hand-ripped noodles from Xi'an Famous Foods.

Xi'an Famous Foods signature dish cover image.

@americabites.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 7:13 PM

Jackson Heights arepa hour 🇨🇴 Arepa Lady on 37th Ave — María Piedad Cano brought Medellín flavor from a Roosevelt Ave cart since 1990. Arepa de queso stuffed w/ mozzarella + carne, arepa de choclo, patacones fr. Noon open. 77-17 37th Ave #FoodSky #FoodieBlueSky #QueensEats