Around 2 a.m., noisy revelers emerging from clubs and bars packed the sidewalks of U Street in Washington, many of them seeking a late-night slice or falafel. A robust but not unusual contingent of ...

That’s what happens the first time you try the clam strips at Splash Café in Pismo Beach. This coastal gem has quietly been serving up what might be California’s most addictive seafood, drawing locals ...