| Saca's Mediterranean - Claremont, CA |
| Pioneer - Arlington, TX |
| Sidewok Cafe - Denver, CO |
| S and D Oyster Co - Dallas, TX |
| Cherry Tomato - Denver, CO |
| Pita House - Bakersfield, CA |
| Haruno - Tulsa, OK |
| Vans - San Antonio, TX |
| Market Cafe - New Orleans, LA |
| Tokyo Bowl, Clear Lake - Houston, TX |
| Sally's on the Water - San Diego, CA |
| Spice Monkey - Oakland, CA |
| La Crepe Nanou - New Orleans, LA |
| Twelve Restaurant - Denver, CO |
| Chapter One: the modern local - Santa Ana, CA |
| Doner G - Anaheim, CA |
| Toledo's E. Shaw - Fresno, CA |
| Johns Roast Pork - Philadelphia, PA |
| Galaxy Cafe South - Austin, TX |
| Mac's Cafe - Columbus, OH |
| Zio's Midtown - Omaha, NE |
| Urban Solace - San Diego, CA |
| Chiyo Sushi - Baltimore, MD |
| Joe's Stone Crab - Miami Beach, FL |
| Oasis - San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Tana Ethiopian Cuisine - Pittsburgh, PA |
| Sakura - Miami, FL |
| Peace China - Raleigh, NC |
| Nam Phuong - Philadelphia, PA |
| Hogie House Speedway - Tucson, AZ |