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.  

Schmidt’s Sausage Haus in Columbus, Ohio (photo by Brian Kaiser)

Established in 1886, this Columbus, Ohio, eatery is situated on the charming brick streets of the city’s well-known German Village neighborhood.

Sandwich from Secret Sandwich Society in Fayetteville, West Virginia (photo by J. Young of Iron Arch Photo)

This inventive restaurant in Fayetteville, West Virginia, pays tribute to former U.S. presidents through sandwiches bearing their names.

St. Lawrence Market Food Tours in Toronto, Ontario (photo by Culinary Adventure Co.)

Visit this Toronto, Ontario, destination dishing out generous tastings and artful storytelling about the city’s rich foodie culture.

Pepperoni roll from the Marion County Pepperoni Roll Tour in Marion County, West Virginia (photo courtesy of Marion County Visitors Bureau)

Take a bite out of this Marion County, West Virginia, road trip celebrating an Italy-meets-Appalachia speciality, which originated as lunch fare for 1920s coal miners.

Man bartending at The Ideal Bartender Experience in Louisville, Kentucky (photo by Crystal Ludwick Photo)

Explore the life and legacy of Tom Bullock, the first Black American to write and publish a cocktail recipe book, at this interactive re-enactment in Louisville, Kentucky.

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse in Chicago Illinois (photo by Marcin Cymmer)

Once a jazz club, this Chicago, Illinois, spot elevates the steakhouse experience with prime beef, great cocktails and shareable desserts. 

Virtue Cider in Fennville, Michigan (photo courtesy of Virtue Cider)

Enjoy award-winning craft cider at this Fennville, Michigan, spot that was opened by a former brewer at Goose Island Beer Co. in Chicago. 

The Last Refuge in Louisville, Kentucky (photo courtesy of The Last Refuge)

Have a drink at the Louisville, Kentucky, restaurant and bar that showcases Bob Dylan’s whiskey brand in a beautifully appointed former church.

Big Bad Breakfast in South Pittsburg, Tennessee (photo by Tom Adkinson)

Located at the Lodge Museum of Cast Iron in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, this restaurant is elevates everyday breakfast favorites.

The Arcade Restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee (photo courtesy of The Arcade Restaurant)

Dine at this Memphis, Tennessee, spot that was a favorite of Elvis Presley. You can even order The King’s favorite, a fried peanut butter and banana sandwich.