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2 weeks ago | 
americanweekender.substack.com | Amy Cavanaugh
Welcome to the weekend!If you’ve read our Charleston coverage so far, you know that we loved our visits to the brand-new bar Seahorse. We stopped in on a couple different nights, and on each visit we found new favorite drinks. In today’s Cover Story, we catch up with beverage director Christian Favier to chat about the bar and some favorite drinks (you’re going to want the smoked olive martini!).
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3 weeks ago | 
americanweekender.substack.com | Amy Cavanaugh
Welcome to the weekend!In today’s newsletter, we’re off to Des Moines, Iowa, the capital and largest city in the state. There’s a fun dining scene brewing here, with restaurants serving Aussie dishes and beloved local classics like breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches (if you’ve never had one, let us induct you into the club!). Plus, there are cocktail bars serving smoked painkillers and curry Negronis.
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1 month ago | 
americanweekender.substack.com | Amy Cavanaugh
Welcome to the weekend! Have you ever had a kringle? If you live in Wisconsin, that answer is most likely yes, but the oblong Danish pastry, which features fillings ranging from almond to chocolate and beyond, can be had all across the country, thanks to the efforts of Racine’s O&H Danish Bakery, which offers national delivery.
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1 month ago | 
americanweekender.substack.com | Amy Cavanaugh
Welcome to the weekend!Do you have a place that you feel particularly in sync with? We love many places around the country, of course, but Charleston really speaks to us both. We’ve visited numerous times — we love the food scene, which includes our favorite barbecue joint (anywhere!), a beloved seafood restaurant with stellar cocktails, and so much more.
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1 month ago | 
americanweekender.substack.com | Amy Cavanaugh
Welcome to the weekend!Today we’re taking you into the heart of the Mississippi Delta, a region many of us first associate with blues music. We’ll hit a great blues club, of course, but we’ll also share our picks for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner, along with a nice hotel and food shop to round out your visit.
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2 months ago | 
americanweekender.substack.com | Amy Cavanaugh
Welcome to the weekend! Spring is here and for April’s Weekend Getaway newsletter, we’re headed toCharlottesville, Virginia. The college town in the Blue Ridge Mountains is home to the University of Virginia and makes for a great getaway for folks in D.C. It’s also a short drive from other cities and towns in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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2 months ago | 
americanweekender.substack.com | Amy Cavanaugh |Wayne Curtis
Welcome to the weekend! Here’s what you’ll find in this week’s newsletter:Cover Story: Paul MacDonald uses the Fibonacci sequence as the basis for his new cocktail menu at Philadelphia’s Lovers Bar. We dig into how it all works. March’s Featured Field Guide: Our featured guide this month is our brand-new Philadelphia Field Guide, which is a three-day itinerary to the city that includes recommendations for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, and more.
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2 months ago | 
americanweekender.substack.com | Amy Cavanaugh
Welcome to the weekend! Here’s what you’ll find in this week’s newsletter:Overnight Stay: Today, we head to Kingston, New York in the Hudson Valley to check in on some spots for coffee, pizza, wine, and more. Plus, as a special bonus this month, we’ve revised and updated our Field Guide to Hudson Valley, which is free for paid subscribers! Our Overnight Stay itineraries give you recommendations for a single great day in a destination and are available exclusively for our paid subscribers.
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2 months ago | 
americanweekender.substack.com | Amy Cavanaugh
Welcome to the weekend! Here’s what you’ll find in this week’s newsletter:Cover Story: Philadelphia’sFriday, Saturday, Sunday manages to be both a special occasion restaurant and a neighborhood bar. Here’s how the crew behind this spot does it. March’s Featured Field Guide: Our featured guide this month is our brand-new Philadelphia Field Guide, which is a three-day itinerary to the city that includes recommendations for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, and more.
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Mar 7, 2025 | 
americanweekender.substack.com | Amy Cavanaugh
Welcome to the weekend! Here’s what you’ll find in this week’s newsletter:Weekend Getaway: Philadelphia’s food scene is among the best in America right now. We’ll take you through our favorite spots to eat and drink in town. Our Weekend Getaway newsletters feature dining itineraries for some of our favorite places to visit in America. They run on the first Friday of every month and are available exclusively for paid subscribers. March’s Featured Field Guide: Ready to plan your trip to Philadelphia?