A triple-layered twist on regional dry-rub ribs; a succulent corned beef that's a 30-day labor of love; classic mac and cheese gets a boozy boost from a special in-house brew; classic favorites like pizza and PB&J into the city's best burgers.

Chef Michael Symon sinks his teeth into a burger in Memphis, Tenn.; pizza gets a brunch makeover in Atlanta with creamy scrambled eggs and crispy pancetta; Thai-style fried chicken; Caribbean jerk smoked ribs.