Restaurants Across US Preserve Old-School Dining

The articles highlight distinctive dining and hospitality destinations whose historic or character-rich settings are central to their appeal. In downtown Indianapolis, Prime 47 pairs classic steakhouse fare and live piano with an imposing building near major sports venues. Spokane’s historic Davenport Hotel draws visitors with its preserved architecture, grand public spaces and convenient downtown location, while Wausau’s Back When Cafe combines farm-to-table American food, piano nights and a relaxed, rustic atmosphere. Baltimore’s Werner’s is presented as a longtime diner rooted in local history and scratch-made comfort food. A separate Worcester article describes a diner notable for its sticker-covered ceiling and National Register of Historic Places status.