First published in 1977, the original Roadfood 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’s a treasure house of information.

The 40th anniversary edition of Roadfood includes 1,000 of America’s best local eateries along highways and back roads, with nearly 200 new listings, as well as a brand new design.

Filled with enticing alternatives for chain-weary-travelers, Roadfood 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’s locale as well as the dining experience itself, and each is written
in the Sterns’ entertaining and colorful style. A cornucopia for road warriors and
armchair epicures alike, Roadfood is a road map to some of the tastiest treasures
in the United States.