What’s Your Favorite Eatery? Let’s Swap Stories (and Maybe Film Yours)!
There’s something magical about a favorite eatery. It’s not just the food—it’s the story. Maybe it’s the taco truck you stumbled upon after a late-night concert. Or the tiny diner where the pancakes are bigger than your head (and somehow still only $4.99). Or maybe it’s the upscale restaurant where the waiter treated you like royalty even though you showed up in sweatpants.
Everyone has “their spot.” The one they brag about to out-of-town friends. The one they secretly hope never gets too popular because it feels like yours.

Take me, for example. I once drove two hours out of my way just to grab a slice of pizza from a hole-in-the-wall place in New Jersey because a buddy swore it was “life-changing.” He wasn’t wrong. The crust had this magical crunch—like it was forged in some ancient pizza oven blessed by carb gods. Did I regret eating three slices and then falling asleep in the car while my friend drove home? Not one bit.
Or the time I visited a BBQ joint in Texas where the line wrapped around the block. I thought, no food is worth this wait. Forty-five minutes later, with brisket literally melting on my tongue like smoky butter, I realized I had been very, very wrong.
But here’s the thing: your story might be even better. And we want to hear it.
At FavoriteEateries.com, we’re on a mission to spotlight the best local eats across the country—not just the famous ones, but the hidden gems, mom-and-pop shops, food trucks, diners, noodle houses, bakeries, and beyond. And who better to guide us than you?
Here’s what we need from you:
Reply to this message (or drop a comment) with your favorite eatery’s name, city, state, and ZIP code. That way, we can hunt it down, check it out, and maybe even send a team to do a video review so the whole world can see why you love it.
So don’t hold back. Tell us about the sushi spot that ruined you for grocery store sushi forever. The burger joint that smells like heaven and grease in equal parts. The bakery that makes you consider dessert a valid breakfast option.
We’ll wait. But please hurry. My stomach is already growling.
Your turn: What’s your favorite eatery?