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Comprising city-centers filled with establishments, these small towns are known for "constantly putting their own twist on things for an elevated dish and dining experience." One will find what their heart and belly crave and a scenic respite surrounding the concentrated food scenes inspired by the nation's top chefs.

Healdsburg, California

Set in the heart of California's wine country and other great food towns in the vicinity, the idyllic and fancy Healdsburg deserves special recognition. There's excellent dining around every corner with a concentrated food scene that can easily rival Sonoma. The city plaza-adjacent听Dry Creek Kitchen听is known for an incredible high-end fare at a fair price, including duck confit and a perfect filet.听叠谤补惫补蝉听is a favorite for small-plated servings and high variety on the menu. The听Bear Republic听comes with award-winning beers and the best burgers, while the听Jimtown Store听is a local legend for sandwiches. For beer or to pick up a bottle of wine for an idyllic picnic in the scenic vicinity, the听Russian River听is the spot.

Covington, Louisiana

The suburb of the mega-food-lopolis New Orleans with 10,000 residents boasts an impressive culinary scene. Its nation-renowned听Del Porto Ristorante听is run by David Solazzo and his wife Torre, who was in the James Beard semi-finals three times for Best Chef in the South. Located at the Southern Hotel,听Oxlot 9听is popular for its classy-bistro set-up, Sothern dishes, and seafood cuisine. Known for steakhouse fare, the听Gallagher's Grill听is a beloved spot amongst the meat-lovers and those celebrating a special occasion.听Lola听is an exciting historic train depot set-up with lunch options including delicious salads and sandwiches and elevated Southern dishes for dinner.听The Shack听is a casual establishment with homey Southern dishes like shrimp and grits, while the听Bear's Restaurant听is renowned for its roast beef po'boys. Dessert-lovers should go to the听Cafe du Monde听for the best beignets around with a cup of chicory coffee.

Driftwood, Texas

The small town outside of Austin is considered one of the best foodie locales in the nation's South Central region, visited by thousands of hungry tourists annually. Boasting 12 thriving restaurants, it is no surprise that the lucky 100 residents seldom cook at home. The town's impressive restaurant scene features 85% of establishments with five stars and many incredible barbeque places. One of the state's top, the听Salt Lick,听has been a reward-winning restaurant for over half a century and was voted "Best Barbeque" by the Austin Chronicle in 2016.

Greenport, New York

Set in the vicinity of the North Fork's 30-mile stretch of wineries and farm stands along Long Island's north-eastern peninsula, the old fishing village of Greenport reigns as the region's food hub. The charming downtown, a block away from water acts, is the gathering scene for the town's 2,000 residents and countless visitors from the N.Y.C. metro area. Those looking for a sophisticated experience come to听Noah's听for a small-plated meal, or the听Frisky Oyster听for fine dining. The casual听1943 Pizza Bar听and听Lucharitos听serving tacos with margaritas are surprisingly cheap for the amount of quality food.听Claudio's听is a locally popular seafood joint featuring a laid-back atmosphere overlooking the waters. Upon grabbing the best coffee in town at听Aldo's, one can head to the slick and new听Industry Standard Bar听for fantastic cocktails and "impossible" burgers. The听Halyard听is run by the acclaimed chef Stephan Bogardus, while听Barba Bianca听is a new and in-demand seasonal Italian restaurant headed by the esteemed N.Y.C. chef Frank DeCarlo.

Hilton Head, South Carolina

Hilton Head ups the game as an island located off South Carolina's coast whose delectable food options taste even better during sunset over waters. The remote setting is a popular getaway for the food addicts seeking to enjoy their favorite pastime, if not in complete solitude, then away from the usual megalopolis fare. With over 40 five-star restaurants, the town signals serious business in eating, featuring fine dining establishments that combine southern elegance with new age fusions. There are the听Jazz Corner听and the听Charlie's L'Etoile Verte听while visiting in March means catching one of the nation's biggest culinary festivities, the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival.

Los Alamos, California

The tiny Old West town with 2,000 residents is set within reach of Santa Ynez Valley's 100 wineries as an emerging mecca for food in the region. The new听Bodega听comes with an adorable wine and beer garden, bocce ball court, fire pit, and lodging at a renovated farmhouse to make the atmospheric experience last for days. The听Skyview Los Alamos听is a recently converted iconic motel into an upscale property with a light and airy restaurant,听Dine at Norman,听serving regional options paired with great wines.听Bell's听is a new French bistro opened by Per Se alums, while the new听Lo-Fi Wines听is known for natural wines and the tasting room. Still, many believe that it is the true and tried听Bob's Well Bread Bakery, the听Full of Life Flatbread, the听Plenty on Bell, and听Pico听that helped elevate the town to the national level.听

Mystic, Connecticut

The long-standing hotspot and nation's darling since the听Mystic Pizza听token movie of 1988, the hype around the town's food scene has called it the "eccentric amalgamation," "innovative," and "best products." Boasting a rich organic and sustainable farming history, Mystic is also home to the sugar kelp harvesting industry and an operational commercial fishing fleet. The local pop-shop in the Olde Mistick Village,听Deviant Doughnuts,听creates small batches of gourmet "holes" with weekly-changing flavors, including peach bourbon and "GOAT," a goat and cream-cheese concoction. Owned by Mystic native Melody Pere,听Rise听offers elevated lunch options such as provolone-filled grilled sandwiches and Buddha bowls. There is the听Bank + Bridge Brewing, the听Barley Head Brewe,听Jonathan Edwards Winery, and听Saltwater Farm Vineyards听for great drinks. The听Oyster Club听features a five-course daily-curated menu for a fantastic dinner party and a walk-in bar with tables in a treehouse. The local Italian favorite听Bravo Bravo听is renowned for house-made pasta, while the听Red 36 Bar + Grill听is a water-bound locale.

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Well-versed in B.B.Q., it is a delicious challenge to find a favorite among the different types and ways of grilling meat at one of Ocean Spring's award-winning restaurants. With 17 restaurants per ten thousand residents,听The Shed听is particularly renowned as the winner of the Grand 麻豆AV Championship at the Memphis in May 麻豆AV Championship. Its B.B.Q. Sauce is claimed to be a favorite by President Joe Biden and has won over 20 awards at the National B.B.Q. Association Convention. Other must-visit establishments include听Woody's Roadside听and听Aunt Jenny's Catfish.

Oxford, Mississippi

The college town with a population of 19,000 is littered with "holes in the walls" that comprise a fantastic food scene. The Southern soul food includes delicacies like pig's ears and oxtails and comes with a side of American history. Home to the James Beard-winning chef John Currence and his five restaurants, one can get the model Southern comfort experience at听City Grocery,听Snackbar, and听Big Bad Breakfast. There is also the听Ajax Diner听for burgers, soul, and mac,听and听Taylor Grocery's听for Catfish and fried oysters. Moreover, the town features a fancy square and a gigantic stadium with nearly 40,000 seats for varied pastimes among the endless food options.

Tupelo, Mississippi

The famed birthplace and childhood home of Elvis Presley, Tupelo, features a royal and evolving food scene that keeps bringing old and new visitors each year. The听DownUnder Tupelo听and听Blue听Canoe serve great cocktails and beer with a local vibe, while the听Amsterdam Deli听is the spot for late-night snacking, including Greek classics like gyro nachos. Mississippi's first and only meadery,听Queens Reward, is run by Jeri and Geoff Carter, who serve mead-and-frozen slushie made with Mississippi honey from a local beekeeper in a family-style atmosphere.听Connie's听offers a great day's start with chicken biscuits and fresh blueberry doughnuts to go with a coffee from听Lost + Found Coffee. One can also grab a latte to go for the scenic drive along the famed 444-mile route through three states, the Natchez Trace Parkway. For best lunch, there's the traditional听Romie's Grocery听and the听Neon Pig听for the Smash Burger with bacon bits and hoisin.听C.H.O.P.听is a famous barbecue joint in a bait-and-tackle shop known for its delectable rack of ribs.

Park City, Utah

Known for skiing and the annual Sundance Film Festival, Park City is also home to a burgeoning food scene. The newer establishments include the听Old Town Cellars听winery, the on-trend New American cuisine at the听Twisted Fern, and the听renovated听Mid-Mountain Lodge听for great dining with views. There is also the farm-to-table听Harvest's听and听the new听Five5eeds听with acai bowls and coffee from Down Under, owned by the Australians. Many enjoy the higher-priced seasonal menu at听The Farm, while others go for the dramatic upscale dining room experience at the premier听Riverhorse on Main.听One can spend a good portion of a summer's day browsing the market with a cafe at the听Park City Provisions听by Riverhorse. During winter, the ski-in, ski-out听Campfire whiskey听at High West Saloon is the only one of its kind in the 麻豆AV. For an unforgettable experience, the听Viking Yurt听offers a sleigh ride up to 1,800 feet pulled by a snow-cat for a four-hour Norwegian-style meal.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Comprising a food scene at Phillips Avenue, there's the听C.H. Patisserie听with fresh grab-and-go pastries from the听Top Chef: Just Desserts winner, Chris Hanmer, who also opens a summertime ice cream shop, the听Parlour. The听Play Ball听is renowned for popcorn gelato, caramel, chocolate, nuts concoctions, and artisan cookies-and-cream and vintage vanilla bean flavors. The听Sanaa's Gourmet听Mediterranean is run by Sanaa Abourezk, alumni of Food Network's听Beat Bobby Flay.听Fatayer听is a vegan and vegetarian eatery with specialties like the Mediterranean calzone and gluten-free baklava. There is also the听Retro Diner听for comfort foods with a twist, including poutine, and the Elvis Waffle with peanut butter fluff. There is the听Parker's Bistro听serving Wagyu beef, scallops, and lobsters for upscale dining, while听PAve听features a rooftop bar setting for drinks. Overlooking the city's iconic clock tower, The听Harvester Kitchen by Bryan听serves Dakota specialty cubes of meat known as chislic, among other exquisite small plates. The听Bread & Circus Sandwich Kitchen听is beloved for its pork belly gyro, curry cauliflower sandwich, and the naughty fries with pork chile verde. One can also obtain an immersive culinary experience at听Plum's Cooking Company听by Simply Perfect.听

These towns comprise a true paradise hit-list of renowned and constantly evolving food scenes. Spread throughout the nation, one is guaranteed an unforgettable small-town culinary experience any time of year, just a short drive away.