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What to Get
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- Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast
house cheesecake inside griddled French toast, topped w/ strawberry glaze & graham cracker crumbles; looks good! - Chicken Trifongo
sous-vide chicken stuffed w/ trifongo (mashed plantains & cassava w/ garlic), served on rice & beans, topped w/ garlic sauce & cilantro; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 216 ratings |
est. 2018; restaurant, cafe & bar featuring local products & tapas; guest appearance: chef Antonia Lofaso |
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- Picadillo
housemade tortillas topped with ground beef cooked w/ jalapenos, tomatoes, green beans, & spices, served w/ chile queso, beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes; "this is the fast food taco chain killer right here" –Guy Fieri; looks good - Tamales
steamed masa mixed w/ spices, ground pork, & red chili sauce wrapped w/ corn husks; can be served w/ chile queso or plain; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 24 ratings |
family-run business since 1973; making 1000 tortillas a day sold to customers & restaurants that buy right from the factory; serving Mexican food w/ the housemade tortillas |
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- Chicken Empanadas
- Mofongo a la Cosinita
stuffed w/ lobster & shrimps; "this is one of the best ways I've ever had it...this is outstanding!" -Guy Fieri
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4.5 out of 5 194 ratings |
serving authentic Puerto Rican cuisine |
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- Papa Rellena
mashed potato stuffed w/ ground meat & deep-fried crispy outside & soft inside; served w/ side of salsa Ranchera (a spicy Creole sauce); looks good - Tasajo Con Boniato
braised dry-cured shredded beef served w/ Cuban sweet potato & rice - Stuffed French Toast
stuffed w/ strawberry-guava cream cheese & breaded w/ chopped cornflakes & almonds; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 958 ratings |
Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost [recipe];
opened in 1996; owned & operated by a traditional Cuban family whose belief is in fresh, tasty food in good portions & served in a local neighborhood atmosphere by friendly people |
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- Chicken Milanesa Torta
cilantro mayo, chicken milanesa, queso Asadero/Chihuahua, pickled jalapenos, guacamole lime - Mexican Sourdough Bread
looks good - Tequila Almond Croissant
top seller; looks good!
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4.5 out of 5 1419 ratings |
Mexican artisan bakery & cafe |
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- Chicken Cacciatore
- Italian Stallion Pizza
San Marzano tomatoes D.O.P. housemade mozzarella, Schreiners sausage, pepperoni, Prosciutto di Parma (Cotto), sopressata - Mediterranean Pizza
housemade pesto cream sauce, housemade mozarella, extra virgin olive oil, Prosciutto di Parma (Crudo) & arugula w/ shaved parmesean
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4.0 out of 5 747 ratings |
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- Carne Guisada Burger
slow-roasted beef "burger", slaw/mayo, greens, chipotle sauce; served w/ fries - Chicharron Pupusa
pupusa stuffed w/ cheese & pork; comes w/ side of Curtido (Salvadorian cabbage slaw) that should be added on pupusa; "I've had a lot of pupusas...that has got to be one of the best I've had" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.5 out of 5 420 ratings |
serving "traditional Salvadorian cuisine with our added Los Angeles modern twist" (from its website) |
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- Frenchie Sandwich
sub w/ French salami & Brie cheese; order w/ the "magic" sauce - Napoli Sandwich
sub w/ prosciutto & fresh mozzarella; ask w/ the "magic" sauce - SOBE Club
turkey, brie & avocado; order w/ the "magic" sauce
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4.5 out of 5 3191 ratings |
since 1988; walk-up joint that captures the best of French savoir-faire in the simplest of settings; one of Guy Fieri's personal favorites |
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- Nagada Tacos
soft tacos w/ ground beef, ground pork w/ fruit mix, green pepper, creamy sauce, pomegranate; colors of white, red & green to symbolize the Mexican flag; "like Mexican Thanksgiving in a taco" -Guy Fieri - Oaxaca Black Mole Chicken Shark Taco
Oaxacan specialty; legendary blend of spices, chiles, nuts & chocolate made into a rich & flavorful sauce, mixed w/ shredded chicken; served on soft taco shells; "one of the best [moles] ever...that's like Mexican mole Disneyland" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 2520 ratings |
authentic cuisine inspired by the heart of Mexico; Other Recipes: Smoked Marlin Tacos |
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- Pasta & Fagioli Soup
signature soup; Cannellini beans, pasta & cheese finished w/ basil & wine; looks good - Pasta Lorenzo
bow tie pasta topped w/ shrimp, chicken strips & sundried tomatoes in a light chipotle sauce; looks good - Veal Chop alla Gabe
this is what Guy Fieri gets each time he comes; 10oz. Veal chop pounded paper thin, breaded & pan fried finished w/ garlic, parsley, lemon & extra virgin olive oil & set over diced Italian potatoes; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 1487 ratings |
since 2001; old school Italian joint including edge-to-edge pictures extending to the ceiling; Guy Fieri's go-to Italian joint when he's in Chicago |
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- Paella
Valencian-style rice dish w/ mussels, shrimp, clams, chicken; looks good - Pernil Al Horno
sliced slow-cooked braised pork leg served w/ Spanish rice & plantains; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 110 ratings |
serving Venezuelan cuisine w/ Spanish, French, Italian influence w/ terrace seating available |
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- Huarache
meat, cream, salsa, lechuga, pico de gallo, aguacate, cheese and jalapeno - Pozole Soup
Mexican soup made with pork and hominy; one of Guy's favorites - Tacos
get Carne Asada (grilled steak); hand-made tortillas
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4.0 out of 5 386 ratings |
started as a taco truck; one of Guy Fieri's favorites...where he brings his family and friends; everything made from scratch |
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- Octopus Tostada
2 fried tortilla topped w/ a mound of octopus salad; made to order; looks good - Patrona Burger
flat top griddled shrimp burger w/ melted Oaxaca cheese, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado-mango radish, shredded potatoes; "that right there, in my expecation level of burgers--that is about as high as they go. Outstanding!" -Guy Fieri; looks good!
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4.0 out of 5 455 ratings |
in Grand Central Market |
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- Smoked Ham w/ Red Eye Gravy
house cured with local maple syrup and smoked over mesquite wood charcoal with apple wood smoke - Fresh Haddock
house specialty; served w/ choice of two sides, coleslaw -- and can be prepared in one of the following techniques: Italian, lemon butter, Budweiser-battered or cajun (Guy had it Italian-style...pan-seared and topped w/ fresh tomato, basil, romano cheese, olive oil and white wine over marinara sauce)
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3.5 out of 5 451 ratings |
1950's car-style diner saved from demolition & moved from Wayne Pennsylvania to Buffalo in 2001; they cure their own ham, corn their own beef & smoke their own bacon |
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- Freedom Toast
egg-dipped baguette stuffed w/ Le Bacon Peameal, brie & Havarti; served w/ organic 'Quebecois' maple syrup - Apple Pie Milkshake
homemade apple pie blended in shake - Lakeview Clubhouse Stack
classic double or triple decker w/ cornflake chicken, strip bacon, lettuce, tomato & sweet chili mayo; served on whole wheat
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3.5 out of 5 431 ratings |
est. 1932; new owners since 2008; 24-hr classic retro diner; everything is homemade |
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- Doro Wot
chicken leg & hard boiled egg simmered in spicy sauce; served on traditional injera flatbread w/ salad, homemade cottage cheese & potato, carrot & cabbage mash - Miser Key Wot
split lentils cooked in berbere sauce; served w/ salad & potato, carrot & cabbage mash on injera flatbread
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4.5 out of 5 77 ratings |
est. 2003; authentic Ethiopian cuisine served family style to eat by hand |
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- Roast Young Tom Turkey
turkey is boiled, sliced & served w/ stuffing, gravy & cranberry sauce - Spanakopita
baked spinach & feta cheese layered in phyllo pastry
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3.5 out of 5 391 ratings |
family friendly environment w/ a casual, comfortable setting; Other Recipes: Split Pea Soup |
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- Firehouse Burger
house specialty; burger w/ habanero sauce, cayenne butter, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, pickle & onion - Texas Hash
diced baked chicken, potatoes, green pepper, onions on fried tortillas & topped w/ chile con queso; available on Satudays only; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 851 ratings |
burger dive local legend; started as a small fruit stand in 1938, then a mom & pop grocery store in 1939, then selling sandwiches in 70's & finally their famous burgers in 1977; "We have nothing small, nothing healthy, and nothing fast...We have great food, but its not fast food. Everything is made to order just like you like it!" |
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- Chimi Burrito
jumbo flour tortilla w/ bed of yellow "Chuchi" rice, three cheeses, sweet plantains & protein of choice; rolled & flash fried & topped w/ fresh pico de gallo, avocado lime sauce & crema sauce; Guy got the vaca frita (shredded beef) for his meat; looks good - Lobster Lollipops
bite-sized lobster tail, tempora-battered, deep-fried w/ rest of lobster shell (head & tail-non-battered); cubed tail is served skewered on platter w/ lobster shell w/ sides of 3 sauces: mango habanero, roasted tomato-garlic & garlic cilantro
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3.5 out of 5 1177 ratings |
opened in 2012; started as a food truck service; serving Latin fusion cuisine |
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- Bean & Noodle Soup
ham based soup in creamed broth, pinto beans and wide homemade noodles; served in bread bowl - Lauer Kraut Burger
fresh hamburger, cabbage, onion and Lauer-Kraut in homemade bread pocket
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4.5 out of 5 192 ratings |
est. 1978 |
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- Lollipop Pork Chop
pan roasted bone-in pork chop finished w/ brie cheese & horseradish apricot marmalade; served w/ mashed potatoes & sautéed vegetables; looks good - Meatloaf
top seller; 25 ingredients plus house demi glace; served w/ mashed potatoes & sautéed vegetables; "tender, well-seasoned, fortified meatloaf!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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3.5 out of 5 396 ratings |
est. 2001; family owned & operated; globally inspired fine dining; located in Marriott Springhill Suites |
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- Bun Spring Rolls
filling made w/ ground pork, glass noodles, onion & cabbage, wrapped & fried, served w/ house sauce; "I've had a lot of spring rolls in my life...that might be one of the best" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi
marinated smoked chicken in toasted baguette w/ banh mi sauce, Sriracha, tomato, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, pickled carrots & daikon
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5.0 out of 5 81 ratings |
authentic Vietnamese food truck serving traditional & modern dishes |
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- Chicken Salad Sandwich
chicken salad in peach chutney and curry yogart-mayo; looks good - Duck Barbecue on Sweet Potato Biscuit
pulled duck BBQ w/ apple slaw - Rockfish
w/ parsnip puree
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4.5 out of 5 583 ratings |
opened in 2006; originally a produce stand...and hence, everything is fresh; eclectic cafe environment |
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- Leo's Special
spare ribs, brisket, hot links, thick smoked bologna, potato salad, & beans; looks good - Strawberry Banana Cake
- Beef Brisket
slow-cooked for 17-18 hrs - Spare Ribs
smoked in hickory wood; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 252 ratings |
#31 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1974; formerly a gas station; open kitchen; have 2 types of homemade BBQ sauce |
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- Big Leonard Sandwich
top seller; pork shoulder sandwich topped with mild BBQ sauce and slaw; looks good
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3.5 out of 5 187 ratings |
[CLOSED]; started in 1922 as a little stand w/ 5 stools; Elvis was a regular |
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