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As Seen On: 101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Off the Hook Specials"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Pizza Party"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: Layered, Stuffed and Stacked"Man v. Food, Episode: "Kansas City, MO" |
- Famous Chili Bomb Pie (Pizza)
cheese pizza w/ tots, chili-cheese, and scallions located in the center of the pie; looks good - Bengal Tiger Pizza
a crowd favorite; inspired by the flavors of Northwest India; pizza w/ rich green sauce topped w/ tandori chicken, real crab meat, hearts of palm, cheese and cilantro - Chicken Paprikash
cooked by George Detsios (self-proclaimed "Hungarian Delight") who comes once per week (on Monday's?) to cook Hungarian dishes; looks good - Stretch Philly
homemade pastrami & sliced rib eye, provolone, grilled onions & banana peppers - "Le Hog" Pizza
"serious flesh feast"; creamy white sauce, 5 cheese blend, bacon, Canadian bacon, ham & meatballs; Casey got it "bombed" (w/ tots, chili-cheese & scallions topped in the center of the pie)
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4.0 out of 5
722 ratings |
est 2004; #101 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); formerly an auto parts store...eclectic atmosphere; owner/cook (and scupter) makes scuptures in back; American eatery known for NY style pizza, Philly cheesesteaks, world-famous Death wings & award-winning BBQ |
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- "The Bruiser"
best seller; 12-oz angus-based burger topped w/ grilled onions, blue cheese; looks good - Cheeseburger Soup
"cheeseburger in a bowl"; looks good - Garlic Parmesan Buffalo Wings
looks good
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4.0 out of 5
418 ratings |
19th century hunting lodge for President Grover Cleveland; voted best burgers 3 years in a row (at airing) |
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- Chilaquiles
layers of corn tortilla crisps, southwest black beans, Barbacoa chicken, cheddar cheese, ranchero sauce, *two fried eggs; looks good - Sweet Lou's BBQ
50/50 regular & sweet potato waffle fries topped w/ BBQ braised beef, applewood bacon, coleslaw; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
428 ratings |
[CLOSED]; serving "stacked" cuisine where foods are stacked on top of each other; Beau MacMillan made guest appearance |
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- Gomes
hash-like Portuguese dish w/ cod, potatoes & olives; looks good - Kale Soup
w/ slices of Portuguese sausage - Pork Chop
seasoned & pan-fried; served w/ fries
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3.5 out of 5
1198 ratings |
est. 1927; Portuguese cuisine; there is a rail car that houses half of The Grubstake that originally served the Key Line that provided transportation between Berkeley and Oakland & San Francisco |
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- Arepa Machilla
vegetarian specialty w/ black beans, sweet plantains, red peppers, caramelized onions, roasted mushrooms & fresco cheese; "nice & tender, soft & pillowy!" -Guy Fieri - Pernil Sandwich
lechon pork, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, garlic mayo, Cuban-style bread; looks good!
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4.5 out of 5
415 ratings |
opened in 2010; menu centered around Latin-Miami-style street food |
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- Ahogada Torta
pork shoulder carnitas, habanero slaw & cilantro on grilled bolillo; topped w/ spicy tomato sauce; "that lights up!" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Masa y Papa Torta
vegetarian w/ fried masa & potato pancake, roasted tamarind tomato, avocado, onion, cilantro, lime, queso botanero, cabbage, pickled onion, chile lime mayonesa, on toasted telera; "I'd order that every day" -Guy Fieri
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4.5 out of 5
689 ratings |
est 2013; casual spot for Mexican sandwiches & vegetarian bowls; "no. 1 tortas, bowls, drinks & more" (from its website) |
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- Filipino Blue Crab Ceviche
Filipino blue crab, chilis, black sesame, cilantro, palm sugar & atchara, served over sliced watermelon; eat w/ watermelon to balance sweet, salty & spicy; looks good - One Inch Punch
drink made of pineapple juice, black currant juice, honey, sugar, coconut milk & fresh mint; served on ice; looks good - Veggie Pancit
pan-fried homemade noodles w/ baby bok choy, carrots, onions, garlic & black sesame; Guy adds fish sauce & Sriracha sauce
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4.0 out of 5
77 ratings |
[CLOSED]; food truck at airing, now multiple brick-and-mortar joints serving Filipino-inspired cuisine w/ a focus on local, seasonal & fresh ingredients; everything made from scratch; check website to find daily truck location |
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- Gumbo
- Turkey-Lettuce-Tomato Sandwich
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3.0 out of 5
82 ratings |
[CLOSED]; favorite local bar/shack; free crawfish every Saturday during crawfish season |
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- French Toast
caramelized "pan de mie" (sweet bread) in house "special" batter, topped w/ fresh strawberries & bananas; drizzled w/ maple syrup & homemade blueberry reduction; vegetarian; "one of the best French toasts I've ever had" -Guy Fieri; so good, Guy had his son Hunter come down from the hotel room to try it (Hunter loved it); looks good! - Pollo Borachon (Drunken Chicken)
twist on chicken pot pie; chicken on-the-bone, red wine, onion, carrots, green beans, peas, mushroom, roasted red bell pepper & a touch of bacon; covered w/ a thin pastry shell, sprinkled w/ cheese, baked until golden brown; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
279 ratings |
since 2004; founded by Chef Eduardo Gutierrez who was born in Spain and raised in France & using both cultures to create menu; in 2010 Gutierrez sold to two of his employees & kept the prep cook (Gaby Garcia) who became the head chef mastering the recipes |
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- Bacon Mac-n-Cheese Burger
top seller; award-winning burger (NYC Wine + Food Festival Burger Bash); burger topped w/ crispy applewood bacon, six-cheese mac-n-cheese, LTOP (lettuce, tomato, onion + pickle), SMC (supermelty-cheese) & "donkey sauce" on a garlic-buttered brioche bun; looks good! - Guy's Bloody Mary
served in huge glass finished w/ speared candied bacon, apple sausage, Italian-imported pepperoni & celery stick - Motley Que Sandwich
2nd top seller; pulled pork shoulder smothered in Guy's bourbon brown sugar BBQ sauce, stacked w/ citrus slaw, pickle chips, aged cheddar cheese, onion straws + donkey sauce on a toasted pretzel hoagie; looks good - Vegas Fries
a throwback to Guy's UNLV days; crispy sidewinder fries tossed in spicy buffalo seasoning + topped w/ blue cheese crumbles, served w/ house-made buffalo sauce + blue-sabi (blue cheese + wasabi) dipping sauce
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3.5 out of 5
4761 ratings |
serving Fieri's signature cuisine, featuring bold flavors and unique twists on traditional dishes; high-energy experience in a comfortable atmosphere w/ large outdoor patio ideal for people watching; in The LINQ Casino |
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- "The Disco Biscuit"
open faced brined & fried chicken breast, spicy honey butter & green onion, on a cheddar biscuit; looks good! - "The Guyute"
signature dish; braised pork belly topped w/ spicy honey butter, finished w/ basil whipped cream, on a fried wonton; served atop sauteed spinach & Yukon gold mashed potatoes; "it's tender & umptuous" -Guy Fieri
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4.0 out of 5
399 ratings |
Phish (the band)-themed rooftop bar & modern eatery serving "elevated street food" (from its website) |
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- Bleu Cheeseburger
half pound of premium ground beef w/ fresh bleu cheese kneaded throughout and topped w/ even more melted bleu cheese - Famous Hackneyburger
top seller; half pound of premium beef ground shaped in an oblong patty served on homemade dark rye bread - Hackney's Original French Fried Onions
"loaf" of onion rings - Inside Out Burger
Hackneyburger stuffed with melted cheddar cheese and crisp bacon; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
277 ratings |
started as selling hamburgers and beer in porch during Prohibition in the 1920s (burgers were free then) |
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- Cousteau Taco
soft tacos w/ sauteed seasoned fresh local catch, organic cabbage slaw, organic cumin-lime crema, organic mango salsa cruda & cilantro; "rock star fish taco!"-Guy Fieri
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4.5 out of 5
568 ratings |
opened in 2011; beachtown taco shack (couple of blocks from beach) |
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- Samosa
topped w/ chole, yogurt, green chutney, tamarind chutney, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, chaat masala; "one of the best samosas I've ever had" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Tandoori Chicken
looks good
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4.5 out of 5
177 ratings |
opened in 2016; serving authentic Indian cuisine; "next level" -Guy Fieri |
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- Hanalei Special Poke Bowl
cubed sashimi-grade ahi & ono, avocado, mango, seaweed, ground kukui nuts, onion, chile oil, soy dressing; served over rice - Kealia Poke Plate
cubed sashimi-grade ahi, avocado, mango, watermelon, seaweed, mint, chopped nuts, onion, sesame Sriracha mix; served over rice; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
367 ratings |
food truck popular w/ locals |
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- Cinamon Waltnut French Toast
- Corned Beef Hash
one of Guy's regular orders; looks good - Eggs Benedict
choice of traditional, Florentine w/ spinach, w/ smoked salmon, w/ crab cake or California-style (w/ avocado & tomato) - Pancakes
they grind their own whole wheat
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4.0 out of 5
540 ratings |
one of Guy's favorite spots; no reservations (long lines esp. weekends) |
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- Chicago Dog
w/ mustard, raw onion, imported relish, pickle, tomato, sport peppers - Fat Boy
hot dog wrapped in bacon, deep fried served with mayo, tomato and lettuce...HDBLT - Lobster Dog
available only on certain days; most popular special hot dog; grounded fish, shrimp, lobster tail - Big Hawaiian
foot-long all beef sausage topped w/ poi BBQ sauce, pickled onions, pineapple relish, Kalua pulled pork and shredded cabbage; looks good - Chicago Italian Beef
traditional Italian beef sandwich (w/ sauteed peppers and giardiniera) but topped w/ truffle cheese sauce for a twist; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1154 ratings |
opened in 2007; hot dogs; bun shipped from Chicago |
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- Bibim-Bop
beef rice bowl w/ veggies; $6 at airtime - Bulgogi Kimchi Fries
fries topped w/ marinated rib-eye, kimchi, Queso sauce, gochujang (hot sauce), scallions; looks good - Tongdak Fried Chicken Tacos
w/ chipotle aioli, sesame salad (vinaigrette & onions, cilantro, lime), Jack cheese; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
1046 ratings |
Korean/Mexican fusion |
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- Marinated Flank Steak Sandwich
marinaded for 2 days in mixture that includes garlic, red wine & coca-cola; seared, braised & pulled; w/ horseradish cream spread - Posole Verde
Mexican green chili chicken soup; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
562 ratings |
specialize in breakfast & sandwiches; goal is to provide "an atmosphere that is comfortable and relaxed with fantastic service and an ever changing array of fresh, high quality and seasonal menu selections" |
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- Ayam Kalasan
ginger fried chicken; marinated in a blend of spices, then fried w/ ginger paste for extra flakes; served w/ rice & shrimp paste hot sauce - Tempeh Goreng
vegetarian fritter; house-fermented tempeh battered & fried, served w/ spicy pickled vegetables
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4.5 out of 5
419 ratings |
est 2001; serving authentic Indonesian from family recipes |
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- Chicken Vindaloo
Portuguese potato dish cooked in vinegar w/ tomato, green chiles, ginger & garlic - Lamb Korma
seasoned lamb chunks & spices in creamy cashew gravy; "rich & fulfilling" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
74 ratings |
opened in 2017; authentic Indian cuisine, utilizing traditional spices, flavors & textures |
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- File Gumbo
dark roux, ground sassafras, shrimp, sausage, ham, blue crab & chicken; served w/ side of rice - Shrimp & Crawfish Etouffee
crawfish tails smothered in rich & spicy crawfish gravy, served w/ choice of rice or pasta; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
1261 ratings |
since 1969; "New Orleans in Los Angeles" |
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- Chili Burger
meatball-sized "burgers" stewed in chili sauce; served in bun w/ mustard & chopped onions; looks good - Chili Dog
hot dog w/ mustard, chopped onion, chili sauce (w/o meatball) - Pinto Beans & Fatback
fatback is pork fat that's been salted & cured, sliced & braised; served w/ side of "chow-chow" relish & cornbread
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2.5 out of 5
69 ratings |
est. 1932; everything made & cooked from scratch |
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4.0 out of 5
738 ratings |
Gene Hackman eats there |
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- Chicken and Dumplings
looks good
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2.5 out of 5
7 ratings |
[CLOSED]; old-school hot dog joint; local hangout |
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