America's Classics
Although the awards tend to focus on upscale dining in large cities, since 1998 there has been an "America's Classics" category which honors legendary family-owned restaurants across the country. The "America's Classics" winners routinely draw the biggest applause of the night at the awards ceremony. Past winners are:
Durgin-Park, Boston, MA
The Berghoff, Chicago, IL (was closed, but re-opened)
Camp Washington Chili, in Camp Washington, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Versailles, Miami, FL
Ray's Boathouse, Seattle, WA
Duarte's Tavern, Pescadero, CA
Sam Choy's Kaloko, Kailua-Kona, HI |
Yuca’s, Los Angeles, CA
Barney Greengrass, New York, NY
Primanti Brothers, Pittsburgh, PA
Bagaduce Lunch, Brooksville, ME
Breitbach's Country Dining, Sherrill, IA
Al's French Frys, South Burlington, VT
Chef Vola's, Atlantic City, NJ
The Fry Bread House, Phoenix, AZ |
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