Some restaurants are worth traveling for, worth rearranging plans for, worth telling stories about. Checkered Pig is that rare trifecta – a hole-in-the-wall with food so magnificent it draws pilgrims ...

The pecan pie at Eric’s Family Barbecue is a revelation – a perfect balance of sweet and nutty, with a filling that’s rich without being cloying and a crust that’s flaky and buttery. The pecans on top ...