Author: Larry Olmsted, Special to USA TODAY

The Knife Burger locations in Dallas, Plano and Fort Worth all serve what has been called one of America’s best hamburgers.

Oath delivers tasty pizza in an amazing array of variations for a reasonable price, does it quickly and with a smile, and in a way that is guilt-free.

Canada’s Whistler Blackcomb resort is stunningly large, with the most skiable terrain and highest vertical rise in North America.

Here’s where to enjoy a mufuletta, Montreal-style smoked meat, pork tenderloin, Italian roast pork or lobster roll sandwich.

If you have not had Peking duck, Hakkassan is an excellent place to try it.

Working Man’s Friend serves real honest-to-goodness bar food, including burgers and tenderloin sandwiches, and does a great job of it.

In addition to games, Topgolf offers an extensive full-service menu and beverage program, and this is a key to its success.