First published in 1977, the original <i>Roadfood</i> became an instant classic. James Beard said, "This is a book that you should carry with you, no matter where you are going in these United States. It&apos;s a treasure house of information."<br /> <br />Now this indispensable guide is back, in an even bigger and better edition, covering 500 of the country&apos;s best local eateries from Maine to California. With more than 250 completely new listings and thorough updates of old favorites, the new <i>Roadfood </i>offers an extended tour of the most affordable, most enjoyable dining options along America&apos;s highways and back roads.<br /><br />Filled with enticing alternatives for chain-weary-travelers, <i>Roadfood</i> provides descriptions of and directions to (complete with regional maps) the best lobster shacks on the East Coast; the ultimate barbecue joints down South; the most indulgent steak houses in the Midwest; and dozens of top-notch diners, hotdog stands, ice-cream parlors, and uniquely regional finds in between. Each entry delves into the folkways of a restaurant&apos;s locale as well as the dining experience itself, and each is written in the Sterns&apos; entertaining and colorful style. A cornucopia for road warriors and armchair epicures alike, <i>Roadfood</i> is a road map to some of the tastiest treasures in the United States.