"Normally, you don’t go to a museum for stomach-related reasons. But Eleven at Crystal Bridges’s American food is just as exciting as its collection of iconic American art. Unless, of course, you’re not interested in eating grilled cheese in the wood-vaulted entrance hall, with bowed glass walls overlooking the forest and courtyard ponds. Plan on stopping by for lunch, when they have a good wine selection and solid salads and sandwiches. They also host more upscale prix fixe dinners Thursday and Friday, but you’ll need to make a reservation at least 48 hours in advance for those." - ryan bernsten