| Rio Cobre, Jamaican - Philadelphia, PA |
| Rum Boogie Cafe - Memphis, TN |
| John Q's Steakhouse - Cleveland, OH |
| Ma Soba - Boston, MA |
| JJ Chinese - Denver, CO |
| Geraldine's Counter - Seattle, WA |
| Yanni's - Albuquerque, NM |
| Starkers - Kansas City, MO |
| Rose Angelis - Chicago, IL |
| Manny's - Chicago, IL |
| Pho 79 - Minneapolis, MN |
| Best Hong Kong Dining - Mesa, AZ |
| Niko Nikos - Houston, TX |
| Jelly Cafe - Denver, CO |
| Betty's - Columbus, OH |
| South Bay Fish & Grill - Chula Vista, CA |
| Dave's Burgers - Long Beach, CA |
| Palace Cafe - New Orleans, LA |
| Souper Jenny - Atlanta, GA |
| Surly Girl Saloon - Columbus, OH |
| Africana Cafe - Denver, CO |
| Ludlow Garage - New York, NY |
| Zza's - Oakland, CA |
| Havana Jax Cafe - Jacksonville, FL |
| R.G. Burgers - Monterey, CA |
| Yellow Porch - Nashville, TN |
| Ale Mary's - Baltimore, MD |
| St Clouds - Seattle, WA |
| Webster House - Kansas City, MO |
| Pho Ao Sen - Oakland, CA |