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Geoffrey Zakarian (bio)

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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
12 BonesSee 12 Bones Video ($$)
(1144 ratings)

5 Foundy St Map It!
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 253-4499
www.12bones.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Ribs"
  • Blueberry Chipotle Ribs
    pork ribs smoked in oak for 3 hrs & then grilled & glazed w/ homemade blueberry Chipotle sauce; sauce available online; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1144 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ribs); serves lunch only
21 Club [CLOSED] ($$$)
(634 ratings)

21 W 52nd St Map It!
New York, NY 10019
(212) 582-7200
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Genuine Legends"
  • '21' Caesar Salad
    mixed greens, aged parmesan, garlic croutons; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
634 ratings		 [CLOSED]; former speakeasy "where wining and dining meets pure theater...it's an adventure into the imagination. And, most of all, it's about sheer entertainment and sophisticated fun"
24 DinerSee 24 Diner Video ($$)
(2117 ratings)

600 N Lamar Blvd Map It!
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 472-5400
24diner.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Diners"
  • Meat Loaf
    30-ingredient meat loaf served w/ whipped potatoes, bacon-braised collard greens, sweet onion gravy; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
2117 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Diners); classic '50s-inspired diner serving chef-inspired comfort food
abcV ($$$)
(676 ratings)

38 E 19th St Map It!
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-5829
www.abchome.com/content/d...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Buttered Up"
  • Tropical Sundae
    vegan specialty dessert featuring a variety of tropical fruits atop non-dairy ice cream; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
676 ratings		 est. 2017; award-winning vegan restaurant w/ seasonal dishes & drinks
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
Al's BeefSee Al's Beef Video ($)
(603 ratings)

1079 W Taylor St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 226-4017
www.alsbeef.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Midwest"
Food Wars, Episode: "Chicago: Italian Beef"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Chicago"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Sandwiches"
  • Italian Beef Sandwich
    have it dipped Italian beef gravy w/ Italian relish; looks good; winner of Best Sandwich (Midwest); topped w/ spicy gardinaire (Italian relish) and dipped in beef gravy; have it dipped Italian beef gravy; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
603 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Sandwiches); #11 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
Food War: Al's #1 vs. Mr. Beef... Mr. Beef won (4-votes-to-1); opened in 1938; in Little Italy
Area FourSee Area Four Video ($$)
(1081 ratings)

500 Technology Sq Map It!
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 758-4444
areafour.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Bacon Bites"
  • Clam & Bacon Pizza
    thin crust pizza w/ clam sauce, pecorino, hot pepper & parsley; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1081 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bacon Bites); "fueled by creativity, fearlessness and an unrelenting commitment to quality" (from its website)
Arnaud's RestaurantSee Arnaud's Restaurant Video ($$$)
(955 ratings)

813 Bienville St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70112
(866) 230-8895
www.arnaudsrestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Made Table Side"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Romantic Foods"
  • Crêpes Suzette
    brunch menu; house crêpes sautéed in butter, orange & lemon juice w/ orange & lemon zest, flambéed tableside w/ orange liqueur & brandy
  • Bananas Foster
    bananas sauteed in butter w/ cinnamon & brown sugar, flamed rum & served over French vanilla ice cream
 4.0 out of 5
955 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Romantic Foods); since 1918; classic Creole Cuisine & exemplary service in beautifully restored turn of the century dining rooms
Au ChevalSee Au Cheval Video ($$)
(8774 ratings)

800 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
auchevalchicago.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Worth the Wait"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Burgers"
  • Double Cheeseburger
    3-patties (yes, that's three) seared on 500-degree flat top layered w/ American cheese topped w/ house-made Dijonnaise, red onions & homemade pickles; options include bacon & fried egg (Zakarian recommends both); looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
8774 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Burgers); est. 2012; "sexy, loud, crazy-music pumping & overall-fun atmosphere" (co-owner); potential long lines (up to 3 hrs); location also in NYC
Balthazar RestaurantSee Balthazar Restaurant Video ($$$)
(3642 ratings)

80 Spring St Map It!
New York, NY 10012
(212) 965-1414
www.balthazarny.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New York"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Fried"
Iron Chef Eats, Episode: "Best Breakfasts"
  • French Fries
    Idaho russet potatoes pressed through cutter, blanched in peanut oil, & double-fried right before serving; seasoned w/ salt; looks good
  • Roasted Pepper and Caramelized Onion Quiche
    w/ gruyere cheese & mixed greens; "to die for" -Geoffrey Zakarian
  • Sour Cream-Hazelnut Waffles
    w/ warm berries & creme fraiche
 4.0 out of 5
3642 ratings		 opened in 1997; old Parisian-style bistro serving traditional bistro fare from breakfast through late-night supper
Bernie's Burger Bus [CLOSED] ($$)
(343 ratings)

2643 Commercial Center Blvd Map It!
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 394-9006
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Lunch"
  • Detention Burger
    two crispy bacon grilled cheeses used as a bun for two cheddar cheeseburger patties, "tipsy" onions & all "the principal's" fixings; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
343 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Lunch); since 2010; started as a food "truck" (actually a school bus); brick-and-mortar has school cafeteria atmosphere
Best Pizza ($)
(738 ratings)

33 Havemeyer St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 599-2210
www.best.piz.za.com/#menu...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Cheap Eats"
  • White & Veggie Pies
    large slice is under $4
 4.0 out of 5
738 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheap Eats); opened in 2010
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-QSee Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q Video ($$)
(519 ratings)

1715 6th Ave SE Map It!
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 350-6969
www.bigbobgibson.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Smoky"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best BBQ"
  • BBQ Ribs
  • Smoked Bar-B-Q Turkey
    turkey is brined, covered with wet "smear" and dry-rubbed; juicy; looks good
  • BBQ Chicken
    smoked in hickory, bathed in chicken fat, smoked again & finally dipped in signature tangy white sauce; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
519 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best BBQ); since 1925; won many awards including 2014 World BBQ Champion in Memphis
BLVD Bistro ($$)
(1457 ratings)

2149 Frederick Douglass Blvd Map It!
New York, NY 10026
(212) 678-6200
blvdbistrony.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Soul Food"
  • Double Cut Pork Chop
    topped w/ caramelized apples, onions, on bed of black-eyed peas w/ andouille sausage; "grandma's pork chops meets classic French training"; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1457 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Soul Food); family owned & operated
Brown Sugar Kitchen [CLOSED] ($$)
(3009 ratings)

2534 Mandela Pkwy Map It!
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 839-7685
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Soul Food"
  • Smoked Chicken & Shrimp Gumbo
    served w/ steamed basmati rice; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
3009 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Soul Food); new style, down home soul food, community & a welcoming vibe in West Oakland
Buckley's On Queen AnneSee Buckley's On Queen Anne Video ($$)
(396 ratings)

232 1st Ave W Map It!
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 691-0232
www.buckleysseattle.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Bar Food"
  • Baby Back Ribs
    dry rubbed, oven-cooked in plastic wrap & foil, deep-fried & coated in sweet Thai sesame sauce; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
396 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bar Food); friendly neighborhood sports pub
Cafe China ($$)
(1953 ratings)

59 W 37th St Map It!
New York, NY 10018
(212) 213-2810
www.cafechinanyc.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Fried Fabulous Fun"
  • Kung Pao Chicken
    stir fried w/ peanuts, peppercorn & chili peppers; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1953 ratings
Cafe MartoranoSee Cafe Martorano Video ($$$)
(701 ratings)

3343 E Oakland Park Blvd Map It!
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 561-2554
www.cafemartorano.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "I'll Have What They're Having"
  • Famous Meatball & Salad
    simmered in Sunday gravy; served w/ Martorano salad & ricotta cheese; "best meatball I have ever eaten" -Geoffrey Zakarian; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
701 ratings		 est. 1990; Italian restaurant combining food, music & movies; 2 more locations in Atlantic City, NJ & Las Vegas, NV
Canter's DeliSee Canter's Deli Video ($$)
(4417 ratings)

419 N Fairfax Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 651-2030
www.cantersdeli.com
As Seen On:
Deli ParadiseTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Late Night Eats"
  • Canter's Fairfax Sandwich
    hot corned beef & pastrami piled high on rye; served w/ side of cole slaw & potato salad; looks good
  • Potato Pancakes
    appetizer; ground potatoes, onions, cornmeal, spices, pattied, flat top-seared & deep-fried; served w/ apple sauce or sour cream
  • Brooklyn Ave Sandwich
    choice of corned beef or pastrami (corned beef is recommended), cole slaw & homemade Russian dressing served on rye; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
4417 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Late Night Eats); since 1931; Art Deco decor & trademark autumn leaves ceiling; open 24 hours & only closed on Jewish holidays; Marilyn Monroe, Jack Benny, Elizabeth Taylor, Sydney Poitier, Mel Brooks, Wilt Chamberlain, Brooke Shields, Bill Cosby have eaten here; adjacent Kibitz Room features a full bar and small stage where Guns 'n' Roses played when starting out
Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Times Square ($$)
(4771 ratings)

200 W 44th St Map It!
New York, NY 10036
(212) 221-3800
www.carminesnyc.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Livin' Large"
  • Chocolate Bread Pudding
    toasted Italian bread w/ golden raisins, chocolate chips, soaked in custard w/ cinnamon, eggs, vanilla, & heavy cream, baked & served warm w/ whipped cream & strawberries
 4.0 out of 5
4771 ratings		 est. 1990; family style Southern Italian cuisine; multiple locations
Cascina SpinasseSee Cascina Spinasse Video ($$$)
(1364 ratings)

1531 14th Ave Map It!
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 251-7673
www.spinasse.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Italian"
  • Tajarin al Ragu
    fine hand cut egg pasta w/ beef/pork-based ragu & topped w/ Parmesan; looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
1364 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Italian); since 2008; simple, refined handmade pastas dishes grounded in authentic techniques from Piedmont region of Italy
Charlie the ButcherSee Charlie the Butcher Video ($)
(519 ratings)

1065 Wehrle Dr Map It!
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 633-8330
www.charliethebutcher.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "At a Deli"
 4.5 out of 5
519 ratings
Cheesetique [CLOSED]See Cheesetique Video ($$)
(458 ratings)

4024 Campbell Ave Map It!
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 933-8787
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Thanksgiving"
  • Mac & Cheesetique
    mac & cheese w/ goat Gouda, Asiago & Cacio de Roma topped w/ truffle-infused bread crumbs; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
458 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Thanksgiving); since 2004; specialty cheese shop, restaurant & "all things to all cheese lovers" (from its website)
Daily CatchSee Daily Catch Video ($$)
(1868 ratings)

323 Hanover St Map It!
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 523-8567
thedailycatch.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best for the Holidays"
  • Lobster Fra Diavolo
    1 1/4-lb lobster, littleneck clams, shrimp, mussels & calamari simmered in a 'spicy as you like' seafood tomato sauce over imported linguine fini pasta served al'dente
  • Feast of Seven Fishes
    lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, stewed in tomato-base sauce w/ crab, served on linguine & served w/ "side" of broiled haddock, monkfish marsala
 4.0 out of 5
1868 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best for the Holidays); #77 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1973; so small (only 10 tables), you can watch them cook in open kitchen
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)
Geoffrey Zakarian (bio)   (93 restaurants)    
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