Jess Dawson

Jess Dawson

Los Angeles, CA

A native Californian who grew up in Ohio and has been a Winnebago-traveling nomad since 2018, Jess Dawson has been writing and editing for almost two decades. She's had the honor of collaborating with all kinds of awesome humans from Lyft and Slack to GitHub, Square, BetterUp, Squarespace, The Regenerates, and, of course, Roadfood. She (clearly) loves to travel, is obsessed with dogs, and loves a good condiment. Regardless of where she's at, her happy place is staying in and watching a movie with her husband and pup Scarlet.

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Charlotte’s Legendary Lobster Pound

Charlotte’s Legendary Lobster Pound welcomes post-hike travelers for bacon-wrapped scallops with Maine maple syrup, hot chowder, and, of course, lobster. Continue reading Charlotte’s Legendary Lobster Pound | Roadfood Restaurants

Safe Harbor Restaurant

At Safe Harbor, the fish is as freshly-caught as you’d expect in a fish market next to the water. The menu’s must-eat: spicy blackened shrimp. Continue reading Safe Harbor Restaurant | Roadfood Restaurants

Los Tacos No. 1

Look past the less-than-ideal location and be rewarded with Los Tacos No. 1’s mouthwatering adobada pork, fresh tortillas, and mini calzone–like quesadilla. Continue reading Los Tacos No. 1 | Roadfood Restaurants

The Root Cafe

The Root Cafe is an inviting Little Rock gem that sources local ingredients for such dishes as chunky sweet potato fries with ‘Hickory Chip’ mayo. Continue reading The Root Cafe | Roadfood Restaurants

The Pantry

The Pantry is a homey Little Rock gem serving such German and Czech dishes as béchamel spaetzle, mushrooms & shallots, and a snappy house-made brat. Continue reading The Pantry | Roadfood Restaurants

Sisters and Brothers

Nashville-style hot fried chicken rules at Seattle’s Sisters and Brothers, where spice levels go all the way to “insane.” Good sandwiches & side dishes, too. Continue reading Sisters and Brothers | Roadfood Restaurants

Poogan’s Porch

A fried pork chop to feed a family, pimento cheese fritters with tomato jam, & ham-dusted (!) ribs are a few Lowcountry favorites at Charleston’s Poogan’s Porch. Continue reading Poogan’s Porch | Roadfood Restaurants

Stock & Barrel

Stock & Barrel is home to honeyed-feta, crispy ‘shrooms and the juiciest burger in Knoxville: The Hurt Locker with pimento, a fried green tomato and bourbon onions. Continue reading Stock & Barrel | Roadfood Restaurants

Bagelsaurus

Bagelsaurus’ slow-fermented bagels are great with unique spreads. Try an everything bagel with honey-rosemary cream cheese. Continue reading Bagelsaurus | Roadfood Restaurants

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