Jane and Michael Stern: In our book, the best custard is in Milwaukee, at one of two places, either Leon's or Kopp's. There's none better! Not only is the custard itself excellent; if you get a sundae with nuts on it, the nuts are crisp, salted walnuts that add immeasurable goodness to the sweet ice cream (and fudge sauce, too, I hope).

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New York, NY: My husband and I are planning a week-long scenic road trip in Eastern Wisconsin, including the Door Peninsula area. Any secret gems you can tell us about, particularly local seafood? -Thanks, Suzanne

Jane and Michael Stern: As you may know, the ritual meal in Door County is an Icelandic Fish Boil, a summertime outdoor custom that involves flames, butter, potatoes and fish. The best place to enjoy that is the White Gull Inn of Fish Creek. But if you are planning to go any time soon, make your reservation NOW. They get really popular this time of year.

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Ames, Iowa: What's the the best (and worst) part about traveling with your husband/wife for a living? Do you ever get on eachother's nerves? -Charlie

Jane and Michael Stern: The best part is that we have developed a terrific shorthand and almost never need to explain anything to one another. We know each other so well that sometimes merely a grunt is all that's necessary to communicate. It makes work easy. However, all that closeness can get a little claustrophobic sometimes! And communication by grunting is not necessarily the most romantic kind of interaction!

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New York, NY: I'll be traveling in North Carolina next month, driving I-85 for part of the trip. Where's the best barbecue between Greensboro and Charlotte? Thank you!

Jane and Michael Stern: Oh, you lucky traveler! You are some seriously good eating territory. A couple of essential suggestions are Price's Chicken Coop in Charlotte and Stamey's Barbecue in Greensboro--both in the top echelon of chicken and BBQ places, respectively. Many barbecue connoisseurs consider Stamey's the daddy of 'em all. Also in Charlotte, you don't want to miss The Coffee Cup for excellent soul food.

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Haleyville, Al: My wife and I will be spending our 40th Anniversary on the road in late Sept. thru the first nine days of Oct. doing the Pacific Coast Highway from Ontario, Ca. to Napa. We will spend nites in Buelton/Solvang, Cambria, two nites in Monterey/Carmel, 3 nites in San Francisco, and 2 nites in Napa before we return to fly home from Ontario. My question is are there any special restaurants or food stops we might consider on our journey? Thanks for any suggestions. H & A from Alabama