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Central GrocerySee Central Grocery Video ($$)
(1811 ratings)

923 Decatur St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 523-1620
www.centralgrocerynola.co...
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Meat Lover Mania"
  • Muffuletta Sandwich
    2-lb sandwich w/ salami, mortadella, capicola, ham, provolone, Swiss cheese & signature olive salad; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1811 ratings		 founded in 1906; old-fashioned Italian grocery store in The French Quarter famous for creating the muffuletta sandwich
Chef Vola'sSee Chef Vola's Video ($$$)
(848 ratings)

111 S Albion Pl Map It!
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 345-2022
www.chefvolas.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Sweet and Savory Confessions"
  • Veal Parmigiana
    bone-in veal chop, flattened, breaded, deep-fried & topped w/ housemade marinara sauce & cheese; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
848 ratings		 since 1921; NOTE: reservations only & no credit cards
Di Palo's ($$)
(339 ratings)

200 Grand St Map It!
New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-1033
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Terrific Italian"
  • Lasagna Al Forno
    Pecorino-Romano, aged provolone, house mozzarella & house ricotta, layered w/ sauce & dry noodles, then baked
 4.5 out of 5
339 ratings		 est 1925; Italian specialty shop w/ cured meats, artisanal cheeses, pasta & more
Etats Unis Restaurant [CLOSED] ($$$$)
(11 ratings)

242 E 81st St Map It!
New York, NY 10028
(212) 517-8826
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chocolate"
  • Chocolate Souffle
 4.5 out of 5
11 ratings		 [CLOSED]
FIGSee FIG Video ($$$)
(1494 ratings)

232 Meeting St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 805-5900
www.eatatfig.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sauced"
  • Hanger Steak w/ Agrodolce Sauce
    looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1494 ratings
Mama Toscano's Ravioli [CLOSED]See Mama Toscano's Ravioli Video ($)
(120 ratings)

2201 Macklind Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-2926
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Finger Food"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Fried Fabulous Fun"
  • Toasted Ravioli
    meat-filled, rolled in bread crumbs and pan-fried or deep-fried; takes 3 days to make; NOTE: not served on location, sold unprepared in boxed packages; they can ship to you
 4.5 out of 5
120 ratings		 [CLOSED]; not a restaurant, but serve some food like sandwiches
MiyakeSee Miyake Video ($$$)
(424 ratings)

468 Fore St Map It!
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-9170
restaurantmiyake.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "In a Bowl"
  • Mushroom Miso Soup
 4.5 out of 5
424 ratings
Odd DuckSee Odd Duck Video ($$$)
(2219 ratings)

1201 S Lamar Blvd Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 433-6521
oddduckaustin.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Street Food"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Sweet Tooth"
  • Pork Belly Slider
    pork belly brined overnight, spiced and let sit for 12 hours, then charred and grilled; prepared in mini buns w/ mayo, tomato, arugula and a speared pickle; looks good
  • Lamb Meatloaf Sandwich
    topped w/ homemade potato salad, chile mayo, greens & potato chips in the sandwich; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
2219 ratings		 est. 2009; started in a trailer; formerly Odd Duck Farm To Trailer (at airing)...moved from 1219 S Lamar Blvd location
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop ($)
(1633 ratings)

727 Manhattan Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 389-3676
www.peterpandonuts.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Decadent Donuts"
  • Apple Crumb Donut
    homemade diced apple pie filling, topped w/ streusel crumbs; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1633 ratings		 est. 1953; family-owned & operated bakery known for pastries, donuts, shakes & egg creams
Rennick Meat MarketSee Rennick Meat Market Video ($$)
(206 ratings)

1104 Bridge St Map It!
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 964-6328
www.rennickmeatmarket.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Pig Out!"
  • Short Rib Hash
    sous vide (slow-cooked in vacuumed bag in low-heat water) short rib, cubed, pan-fried w/ potatoes, herbs; topped w/ paprika hollandaise & poached eggs; looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
206 ratings		 "butcher inspired American food" (from its website); off-beaten path & near scenic harbor
Richardson's Candy KitchenSee Richardson's Candy Kitchen Video ($$)
(40 ratings)

500 Greenfield Rd Map It!
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 772-0443
www.richardsonscandy.com/...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Nutty"
  • Dark Chocolate Dixies
    "turtles"
 4.5 out of 5
40 ratings
SabaSee Saba Video ($$$)
(486 ratings)

5757 Magazine St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 324-7770
eatwithsaba.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Feast of the Middle East"
  • Hummus & Pita
    pureed chickpeas w/ tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt & olive oil, topped w/ Aleppo pepper & parsley, served w/ house pita; "it's magical!" -Alex Guarnaschelli
 4.5 out of 5
486 ratings		 est. 2018; features platters of family-style Middle Eastern cuisine
Turkey and the Wolf ($$)
(845 ratings)

739 Jackson Ave Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 218-7428
www.turkeyandthewolf.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Extra Crispy"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Piling On the Pork"
  • Fried Pot Pie
    slow cooked chicken, tarragon buttermilk
  • Collard Green Melt
    slow-cooked collards, swiss cheese, pickled cherry pepper dressing, cole slaw, on rye bread; looks good
  • Tacos Inauthenticos (Hog's Head Tacos)
    hog's headcheese, jalapenos, shrettuce, sour cream, valentina, american cheese on Migdalia's handmade corn tortillas; "they're going to flock-o for this taco" -Guy Fieri; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
845 ratings		 est. 2016; sandwich shop known for inventive creations & cocktails w/ a twist of "fun"
AgnantiSee Agnanti Video ($$)
(556 ratings)

19-06 Ditmars Blvd Map It!
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 545-4554
agnantiastoria.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Under Wraps"
  • Dolmades Yialantzi (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
    looks good
 4.0 out of 5
556 ratings
Al Forno RestaurantSee Al Forno Restaurant Video ($$$)
(691 ratings)

577 S Water St Map It!
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-9760
www.alforno.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pizza and Burgers"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sugar Rush"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Voted 'Most Popular'"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Italian"
  • Corn Grilled Pizza
    thin cruse w/ pomodoro, fresh herbs, 2 cheeses & spicy olive oil; looks good
  • Golden Delicious Apple Tart
  • Baked Pasta w/ Five Cheeses
    Pecorino Romano, Fontina, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, ricotta in tomato-cream sauce in pasta & baked; looks good!
 4.0 out of 5
691 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Italian); opened in 1980; dishes are re-crafted to reflect the products of New England's farms & waters cooked in wood-burning ovens & on grills over hardwood charcoal fires; opened for dinner only & closed on Sundays & Mondays
AOCSee AOC Video ($$$)
(2543 ratings)

8700 W 3rd St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 859-9859
www.aocwinebar.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Snack Attack"
  • Grilled Lamb Skewers
    skewered marinated cubed lamb, seared & topped w/ lamb sauce & salsa verde; check for availability; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2543 ratings		 wine bar & restaurant founded by 3-time James Beard Award winning chef Suzanne Goin & James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year 2018 Caroline Styne
Bakery La Brioche CafeSee Bakery La Brioche Cafe Video ($)
(45 ratings)

1073 Brighton Beach Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 934-0731
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sliced"
  • Smetannik (Sour Cream Cake)
    multi-layer cake; you can choose the size of your slice (pay by weight); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
45 ratings
Beach BakerySee Beach Bakery Video ($$)
(188 ratings)

112 Main St Map It!
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
(631) 288-6552
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crunchy"
  • Peach Pie
 4.0 out of 5
188 ratings
Bern's Steak HouseSee Bern's Steak House Video ($$$$)
(3553 ratings)

1208 S Howard Ave Map It!
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 251-2421
www.bernssteakhouse.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Old School"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Chocolate Obsessions"
Steak Paradise 2-A Second Helping
  • 22 oz. Strip Sirloin
    aged for 5 weeks; looks good
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle
    peanut butter mouse and dark chocolate mouse layered in deep-dish oreo crust; looks good
  • Chocolate Macadamia Decadence Cake
    one of signature sample-sized dessert from the sampler platter "Taste of Bern's" (other sampler items include King Midas, Banana Cheese Pie, Chocolate Cheese Pie & Vanilla Cheesecake)
  • Steaks
 4.0 out of 5
3553 ratings		 extravagant interior (small statues embedded in walls); the largest restaurant wine collection in the world (over 500,000 bottles); "dessert room" on second floor
Caffe Dante ($$)
(662 ratings)

79-81 Macdougal St Map It!
New York, NY 10012
(212) 982-5275
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Personal Favorites"
  • Cannoli
 4.0 out of 5
662 ratings
Craigie On Main [CLOSED]See Craigie On Main Video ($$$$)
(1330 ratings)

853 Main St Map It!
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 497-5511
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New England"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Simply Irresistible"
  • Whole Roasted Chicken
    roasted three-day brined-then-bagged-in-chicken-fat chicken; spiced yogurt, broccoli rabe, green garbanzo hummus, raisin chermoula; looks good (drippingly delicious)
 4.0 out of 5
1330 ratings		 [CLOSED]; combines French-inspired "refined rusticity" with an unyielding passion for the best local, seasonal, and organic ingredients
Diane's Bakery Cafe ($$)
(179 ratings)

23 Bryant Ave Map It!
Roslyn, NY 11576
(516) 621-2522
www.dianesroslyn.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Brilliantly Baked"
  • Lemon Bar
    pressed dough & lemon curd; "so beautifully balanced" -Alex Guarnaschelli
 4.0 out of 5
179 ratings		 opened in 1982; small batch scratch-made cookies, pies, muffins & tarts; also features a panini cafe w/ salads, pasta & more
Domilise Po-Boys & BarSee Domilise Po-Boys & Bar Video ($$)
(662 ratings)

5240 Annunciation St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-9126
www.domilisespoboys.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Gulf Coast"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Regional Favorites"
Food Wars, Episode: "New Orleans: Po-Boy"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Lunch"
  • Shrimp Po' Boy
    fan favorite; suggested by Anthony Bourdain; winner of Best Sandwich (Gulf Coast); double-dredged fried gulf shrimp w/ hot sauce & shredded lettuce on sub roll
  • The Peacemaker Po' Boy
    po' boy sandwich w/ half shrimp & half oysters
 4.0 out of 5
662 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Lunch); #91 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); Food War: Domilise's vs. Parkway... Domilise's won (3-votes-to-2)
Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen [CLOSED] ($$)
(2175 ratings)

1317 14th St Map It!
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 595-4255
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Feats of Meat"
  • Sausage Tasting
    all 4 of their hand-cranked sausages served w/ mustard; includes smoked beef short rib kielbasa, plus 3 additional house-made varieties; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2175 ratings		 [CLOSED]; opened in 2010; "crafted, not cranked out" (from its website); sister restaurants include Rioja, Bistro Vendome, Stoic & Genuine, Ultreia
Frank Pepe Pizzeria NapoletanaSee Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana Video ($$)
(3381 ratings)

157 Wooster St Map It!
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 865-5762
www.pepespizzeria.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pizza and Burgers"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Life Changers"
Pizza ParadiseTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Pizza"
  • Pizza
    thin crust pizza; Thin crust; looks good
  • Original Tomato Pie
    crispy pizza w/ crushed Italian tomatoes, grated pecorino Romano & olive oil on house dough; coal-fired at 600 degrees; looks good
  • White Clam Pizza
    thin crust pizza topped w/ fresh clams, grated cheese, olive oil, fresh garlic & oregano; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
3381 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Pizza); Tie for #73 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown): Pepe's vs. Sally's; est. 1925; Bill Clinton made his own pie here
Alex Guarnaschelli (bio)   (63 restaurants)    
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