Amy Cavanaugh
@amycavanaugh.bsky.social
Dining editor @chicagomag.com
Editor @americanweekender.bsky.social
Editor @americanweekender.bsky.social
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.
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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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November 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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.
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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.
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We have 26 Field Guides with eating and drinking itineraries to places like New Orleans, San Francisco, Charlottesville, Cleveland, and Ann Arbor.
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Field Guides — American Weekender
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November 25, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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
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
If you’re traveling for the Thanksgiving holidays, we have some road trip advice for you.
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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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November 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
If you’re traveling for the Thanksgiving holidays, we have some road trip advice for you.
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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.
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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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November 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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.
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Wrote about what makes a good bar and my two favorite spots in Cincinnati in this week’s newsletter
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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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November 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Wrote about what makes a good bar and my two favorite spots in Cincinnati in this week’s newsletter
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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.
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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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November 7, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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.
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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.
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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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November 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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.
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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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October 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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.
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In the new American Weekender we’re going on a bar crawl in the great city of Portland, Oregon 🌹
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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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October 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
In the new American Weekender we’re going on a bar crawl in the great city of Portland, Oregon 🌹
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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.
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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October 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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.
October is a beautiful time to visit Mystic, Connecticut
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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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October 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
October is a beautiful time to visit Mystic, Connecticut
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Where does our dining editor @amycavanaugh.bsky.social find her favorite birthday cakes, which are beautifully decorated with well-balanced frosting? Find out here:
Where to Find Cheap Group Dinners
Plus our recommendation for ordering a delicious birthday cake.
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October 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Where does our dining editor @amycavanaugh.bsky.social find her favorite birthday cakes, which are beautifully decorated with well-balanced frosting? Find out here:
For our latest neighborhood guide, we’re off to the Marigny in New Orleans
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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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September 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
For our latest neighborhood guide, we’re off to the Marigny in New Orleans
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There’s still time to plan a fall weekend getaway before the holiday rush - here are 8 of our favorite autumn trips.
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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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September 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
There’s still time to plan a fall weekend getaway before the holiday rush - here are 8 of our favorite autumn trips.
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Wisconsin old-fashioneds are having a moment here. Try these four fresh local takes.
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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August 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Wisconsin old-fashioneds are having a moment here. Try these four fresh local takes.
Our Saugatuck guide is our most popular every year - here’s a fresh update! Also: This lakeside town makes for a fantastic fall getaway.
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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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August 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Our Saugatuck guide is our most popular every year - here’s a fresh update! Also: This lakeside town makes for a fantastic fall getaway.
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We’re off to the San Francisco Ferry Building in today’s newsletter
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August 8, 2025 at 11:47 AM
We’re off to the San Francisco Ferry Building in today’s newsletter
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Love this dish
The flavors of the stuffed plantain, like many at the Hyde Park restaurant Mahari, represent the whole African diaspora yet are of a piece. buff.ly/uzdProj
We're Obsessed With the Stuffed Plantain at Mahari
The flavors, like many at the Hyde Park restaurant, represent the whole African diaspora yet are of a piece.
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July 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Love this dish
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.
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Inside: Brand-new spirits you’ll want to seek out! New favorite New Orleans restaurants to add to your list! And more.
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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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July 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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.
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Inside: Brand-new spirits you’ll want to seek out! New favorite New Orleans restaurants to add to your list! And more.
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“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.
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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.
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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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July 27, 2025 at 11:59 AM
“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.
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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.
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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.
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Overnight Stay: Racine, Wisconsin
Supper clubs, kringles, taverns, and more await in this Lake Michigan city.
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July 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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.
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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
June 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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