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- Carnitas Taco
"up there with some of the best (tacos) I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Chicken Burrito
- Green Chili Pork
California pepper, poblano pepper, jalapenos, tomatillos, & cilantro blended & cooked w/ pork for 30 minutes; can be served in a burrito, taco, enchilada, or bowl
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4.0 out of 5
1081 ratings |
started as selling tacos from a food truck; Other Recipes: Camarones a La Diabla |
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- Bombay Bowl
steamed brown rice, sauteed broccoli, red pepper, zucchini & red onion; fresh spinach, mango, carrot, toasted coconut & Lotus creamy lemon-cinnamon-ginger tikka sauce & meat (Guy got ground bison) - Thai Curry Bowl
choice of brown rice or rice stick noodles (Guy got noodles) w/ broccoli, red pepper, zucchini, red onion, spinach, carrot, scallions & Thai lemongrass-basil organic coconut milk curry & a meat (Guy got WY gourmet sliced beef); looks good
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3.5 out of 5
459 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2007; serving organic, vibrant, freshly made world cuisine; everything made in-house from scratch |
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- Paella
made to order - Vongola
homemade linguine w/ clam
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4.0 out of 5
393 ratings |
[CLOSED]; located in The New Hotel; beer garden / gastropub / cocktail bar |
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- Grits & Grillades
sauteed veal, served with grits & topped with Louie's gravy; looks good - Fried Green Tomatoes
topped with boiled shrimp & remoulade - Fried Oyster Platter
in garlic and butter sauce served on half-shell; oysters from nearby Louisiana waters (fresh)
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2.5 out of 5
7 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2005; "red-head lady" is owner's/chef's wife, Ginger; moved from on-air location (1851 Florida St) |
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- Beef Brisket
smoked in mesquite & post-oak; seasoned w/ salt & pepper & smoked - Texas Beef Rib
"Dino-Ribs" (they're big!); beef ribs rubbed w/ salt & cracked black pepper then slow-cooked over post oak wood; once sold out, they're out for rest of evening; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
778 ratings |
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ribs); started in 1936 as a grocery store, selling BBQ w/ leftover meats; full-fledged BBQ joint in 1949; James Beard Foundation award-winner (American Classics - 2006); Other Recipes: Potato Salad |
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- "The Don" (Burger)
top selling burger; freshly ground Angus basted & grilled; served w/ bacon, Swiss cheese, grilled onions & jalapenos - Mulligatawny Soup
Indian-inspired soup w/ lamb, curry, potatoes, peas, apples carrots in tomato base - Pizza
thin crust pizza; Guy got w/ sausage, onions, green pepper
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3.5 out of 5
395 ratings |
"it's a bar-bar" (dive) in the most nondescript building owned & operated by a couple of brothers |
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- Barbecued Chicken Cheese Ravioli
stuffed w/ chopped BBQ chicken, cheese & spinach & topped w/ marinara sauce; "that right there is as good as any ravioli you will find...off the hook!"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Granola Pancakes
w/ homemade granola
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3.5 out of 5
200 ratings |
since 1947; family-owned & operated restaurant by 2 brothers; catering to a large college population; Other Recipes: Pumpkin Pancakes |
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- Ox Tails
- Rabbit Stew
"top 5 I've ever had"; looks good - Louis Fries
famous garlic fries covered w/ sweetbreads in a red wine mushroom sauce; topped w/ goat cheese crumbles & parsley - Sweetbreads
prepared in 2 different styles; sautéed w/ garlic, peppers, mushrooms & onions; or prepared in red wine & mushroom sauce
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4.0 out of 5
493 ratings |
est 1967; Basque menu, family-style seating & authentically costumed servers; under new ownership w/ retained recipes, staff & traditions |
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- Abalone Sliders
abalone (a "fattier" version of calamari) that is locally farm-grown tenderized, dredged & pan-fried; served w/ aioli & slaw on sourdough slider buns - Crab Feast
boiled dungeness crab served w/ corn & potato; seasonal (available around Nov 2 - June)
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4.5 out of 5
1668 ratings |
small spot located in the middle of the commercial pier w/ outdoor seating; Other Recipes: Buffalo Ribs |
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- BBQ 3-Way
spaghetti topped w/ brisket chili & cheese - Pendleton Porker
sandwich w/ pulled pork, pork belly, onion bacon jam, smoked cheddar, Carolina Gold; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
338 ratings |
Midwest barbecue joint with a modern-industrial vibe serving authentic BBQ, southern sides, and live entertainment |
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- Biscuits and Gravy
"one of most the soul-satisfying dishes I have eaten in my life...better than I've had in the South"-Michael Symon; looks good; cheddar scallion biscuits topped with soft scrambled eggs and sausage gravy; served w/ hash brown potatoes & grapes; looks good - Lucky Reuben
corned beef, sauerkraut, rye bread and Thousand Island dressing all house made, served with Swiss cheese, chips & a pickle; Guy got goosebumps eating it; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1143 ratings |
farm-to-table restaurant w/ garden in backyard; almost everything is made from scratch; where Michael Symon stopped by at DDD airing (friend of chef/owner) |
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- Arancini Rice Balls
risotto, fresh herbs, cheese, deep fried served w/ marinara sauce; looks good - Veal Scallopini Rollatini
pan fried veal tenderloin stuffed w/ capocollo, prosciutto, soppressata, provolone; cooked w/ mushrooms, butter, & de-glazed w/ Marsala wine & house made chicken stock; served w/ risotto milanese; "it's fantastic"- Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
70 ratings |
since 1988; opened by New York City chef Luigi Vitrone; serving regional Italian cuisine; ambiance is like a "funky apartment in Milan, Italy, in 1970" |
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- Korean Rabbit Sandwich
pulled Bulgogi (Korean BBQ sauce) marinated rabbit, carmelized onions, tator tots, homemade kimchi, Szechuan chili paste & special sauce served between griddled French bread; "I love banh mi sandwiches...that's at least in the top five I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good - The Shrimp (Sandwich)
grilled rosemary, chipotle shrimp formed into a patty & served w/ blue cheese, apple & honey on griddled sourdough
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4.5 out of 5
356 ratings |
[CLOSED]; in trailer next to Gibson Bar; cook was former caterer for 27 years (as of 2012) |
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- Caribbean Nachos
fried plantain, beans, cheese w/ choice of pork, ground beef, churrasco steak (Guy got pork) topped w/ hot sauce; looks good - Chuleta Kan-Kan
large fried pork loin chop w/ rib; served w/ side of rice & beans
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4.0 out of 5
435 ratings |
former teacher who dropped 25-year service to open this family operated & owned restaurant |
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- Chicken Wings
house smoked for 4 hrs, grilled & topped w/ a honey chipotle BBQ and bleu cheese crumbles; looks good - Pork Rinds
housemade & served w/ lime cilantro aioli; "I've had a lot of chicharrones (pork rinds)...this is the benchmark" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
728 ratings |
since 2012 |
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- Fried Pork Chops
served w/ red beans & rice - Gumbo
crab, chicken, sausage, shrimp; served w/ rice & side of corn bread; looks good!
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4.5 out of 5
215 ratings |
serving New Orleans style cuisine; chef/owner 89-year old "Ma Harper" is a hoot!; Other Recipes: Cornbread |
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- "Boss Hog" Sandwich
pork belly, coleslaw, maple & mustard glaze, house bbq, potato bun, served w/ collard greens; looks good - Loaded Fried Potatoes
chopped brisket, cheddar sauce & chiles on fried potatoes; "championship brisket" -Guy Fieri
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4.0 out of 5
1320 ratings |
est. 2016; Cleveland-style barbecue restaurant w/ community tables; owned by chef Michael Symon; guest appearance: chef Marc Murphy; Other Recipes: Poppy Seed Coleslaw |
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4.5 out of 5
92 ratings |
tiny Texas shack w/ gourmet chef; dining room in outdoor parking lot w/ picnic tables; it's a total dive (but looks fun); crowded |
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- Fish & Chips
whole fillets of premium, sustainable Alaskan Cod cooked to order in a thin, crisp coating of beer batter; looks good - Haggis
traditional Scottish dish; best described as "the stuff they throw away"...cow heart, tongue, liver--ground, seasoned, shaped in meatball, beer-battered and deep-fried, "not for the unadventurous or vegetarians" (from its website) - Toad in the Hole
Yorkshire pudding w/ mashed potatoes, fried sausage links and topped w/ gravy; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
464 ratings |
[CLOSED]; run by the husband and wife team (he is from England); everything is homemade; member of Sustainable Seafood Program |
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4.5 out of 5
98 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 2006; upscale farm-to-table American cuisine & wine selection |
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- Gyro
lamb & beef - Spanakopita
spinach pie: filling is chopped spinach, onions, feta cheese
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3.0 out of 5
2101 ratings |
middle of the desert between L.A. & Vegas; tacky "eccentric" decor; crowded |
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- Chorizo Scramble
house-made chorizo scrambled w/ three eggs, Jalapenos, tomatoes, onions & cheddar cheese; topped w/ sour cream; looks good - Salmon Hash
Pacific salmon sauteed w/ hash browns, leeks, garlic & mushrooms; topped w/ two eggs & choice of toast, biscuit or English muffin
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3.5 out of 5
316 ratings |
formerly Big Star Diner at DDD airing; traditional diner-style car in historic 1948 stainless steel dining car shipped from New Jersey; need to take ferry to get there; Other Recipes: Meatloaf |
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- Champ Burger
award-winning burger w/ 3-cheese blend, maple-glazed bacon, organic butter lettuce, tomato, avocado, candied jalapeno, crema Mexicana avo-lime sauce - Chimi Burrito
rice, Maduros, 3-cheese blend, & choice of meat (Guy got Carne Asada) & flash-fried; looks good - Poke Tuna Tacos
ahi tuna, avocado finished w/ French fried onions & chipotle aioli in puffy flour taco shells; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
113 ratings |
[CLOSED]; newer joint from same owner of Latin House Grill |
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4.5 out of 5
210 ratings |
since 2018; serving next-level tacos in "a gathering space where authentic food is met with warm hospitality, quality ingredients, delicious food and craft beverages"; James Beard nominee |
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- Blackened Salmon
"cook burned" (pan-fried w/ flame) on bottom of iron skillet (skillet is turned upside-down...crazy!) - Gingerbread Pancakes
embedded w/ sliced bananas - Polenta
homemade; flatop-fried and topped w/ ragu sauce; looks good - Stuffed Red Pepper
stuffed w/ jambalaya - Love Migas
eggs scrambled in spicy "LOVE" butter (fresh garlic
and serrano) w/ tomato, onion, bell pepper, tortilla chips and jack cheese; Served w/ black beans & tortillas; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
1837 ratings |
opened in 1988; local favorite; large crowds; "Open 24/8" and "Sorry, We're Open" |
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