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- Short Rib KoJa
signature dish; soy-sugar-based marinated short ribs sandwiched between 2 garlic-seasoned rice cakes "buns"; "Asian street food at its best...this is wow!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1464 ratings |
since 2011; formerly a food truck...now a storefront; Korean-Japanese cuisine...Asian flavors in a rice-cake bun; Facebook page |
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- Arni Kotsi
braised lamb shank served w/ oven roasted potatoes & asparagus - Pastitsio
layers of pasta, seasoned ground beef, cheese, Bechamel sauce; Greek lasagna w/o the tomato sauce
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4.0 out of 5
220 ratings |
"inspired by the beach culture of the Greek Islands, offering traditional taverna fare with a coastal vibe in a relaxed atmosphere" (from its website); celebrity appearance: sportscaster Dan Patrick |
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- Gumbo
w/ pulled pork, chicken, shrimp & served on rice; looks good - Seafood Diablo
fish, shrimp, calamari & scallops sauteed w/ peppers, onions & celery in a spicy Cajun marinara; served over rice; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
569 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2011; wild, eclectic & "krazy" joint w/ two covered patios, two fully stocked bars & a huge selection of Domestics, Imports & Kraft beers |
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- Plague Bringer Burger
1-lb patty w/ roasted garlic mayo, extra raw garlic, homemade hot sauce, pepper jack cheese, jalapeno, tortilla chips (for crunch), lettuce, tomato & onion all on a pretzel roll; looks good - Black Sabbath Burger
fan favorite; w/ blackening spice, chili, Pepper Jack, red onion; served on pretzel bun; "that's up there in the top 5 burgers on Triple-D"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Lair of the Minotaur Burger
w/ caramelized onions, pancetta, brie, bourbon-soaked pears served on pretzel roll - Mastodon Burger
10-oz burger w/ bacon, barbecue sauce, sharp cheddar & frizzled onions; looks good - Build-Your-Own Mac and Cheese
choice of Andouille sausage, bacon, broccoli, caramelized onions, chicken, corn, garlic, green onion, jalapeno, peas, roasted red pepper and/or sundried tomatoes; looks good - Kuma Burger
signature & top seller; w/ bacon, sharp cheddar, fried egg, lettuce, tomato & onion
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4.0 out of 5
5364 ratings |
opened in 2005; dive-bar where burgers named after heavy metal bands |
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- Cajun Corn Pudding
egg-based...more like a quiche - Smoked Prime Rib Po-Boy
slow-smoked prime rib, shaved & piled high on Au Jus dipped French bread topped w/ sauteed onions & covered in provolone cheese, dressed w/ homemade horseradish sauce; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
140 ratings |
under the big water tower in Slidell (you can't miss it) |
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- Black Eye Pea Fritters
hush puppies; looks good - Fried Lobster Pieces
- Minuto (Fish) Sandwich
looks good
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4.0 out of 5
966 ratings |
large crowds; Other Recipes: Fried Shrimp |
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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 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Black Bean & Potato Flautas
bean & potato filling rolled in corn tortillas & fried; topped w/ cabbage, avocado sauce & coconut sour cream; served w/ 2 salsas: jalapeno tomatillo & tomato arbol chile; "This is a destination dish!" - Guy Fieri; looks good - Vegan Torta w/Black Beans
seitan milanesa (vegan) "steak" marinated, breaded & fried; served w/ black beans, cabbage, tomato, avocado crema & fried jalapeno on side
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4.0 out of 5
117 ratings |
launched in 2017; formerly a food truck at airing, now serving flavorful, vegan-friendly Mexican food inside of International (cocktail & bar joint) |
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- Posole
soup w/ cubed pork, seasonings and garnish; looks good - Carnitas Tacos
tacos w/ chopped seasoned pork
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4.0 out of 5
317 ratings |
second-generation, family-owned authentic Mexican restaurant |
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- Cochon de Lait Po'boy
pulled pork, Creole slaw, shredded cabbage, pickles; looks good - Crawfish Mac N Cheese
"it's outstanding! I get more crawfish flavor out of this than...when I eat crawfish!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1990 ratings |
grocery & deli drawing its influence from culinary influence from New Orleans located in Chinatown; Other Recipes: Red Beans & Rice |
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- Cannelloni Tricolore
chicken, veggie, ricotta cannelloni; topped w/ 3 sauces: (red) marinara, (white) alfredo & (green) pesto...colors of the Italian flag - Spicy Cioppino Rosso
prawns, scallops, mussels, clams, calamari, crab, spicy red sauce, capellini
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4.0 out of 5
1924 ratings |
opened in 1990; serving authentic Southern Italian cuisine; G. Garvin (from Cooking Channel) made guest appearance; Other Recipes: Sea Bass "Puttanes" |
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- Lentil Croquettes
beet tzatziki, avocado - Patacon
11-inch fried plantain, rib-eye steak, pork belly, rice, guacamole, pico de gallo, chimichurri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
287 ratings |
[CLOSED]; founded in 2014; Latin restaurant serving elevated comfort food |
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- Bbq’d Bone Marrow
horseradish butter, parsley, house made sourdough - Hen & Dumplings
pulled hen, buttermilk dumplin's, Vidalia onions, Bourbon, parmesan jus; "That's one of the best we've seen on the show." -Guy Fieri; looks good! - Lamb Belly B.L.T.
lamb belly pastrami, house made sourdough, mustard greens pesto
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4.0 out of 5
664 ratings |
[CLOSED]; serving locally sourced food, 18 unique & rotating craft beers on tap, & a carefully curated selection of small-batch craft wine & spirits in a warm & welcoming pub environment; KC (from KC & the Sunshine Band) made a guest appearance |
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- Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich
cherry wood smoked chicken, homemade bacon, mayo, celery, seasoning & dill on a brioche bun, served w/ house pickles; looks good! - Smokehouse Chili
blend of beans, red & green peppers, onion & diced tomatoes, infused w/ smoked beef brisket, bacon, pork butt, ground beef & ribs, topped w/ cheddar & cornbread
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4.0 out of 5
63 ratings |
est. 2015; known for smoked barbecue; "serving brisket, ribs, bratwurst, chicken & pork along w/ a variety of classic seasonal sides" (from its website) |
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- Crawfish Boil
crawfish, potatoes, corn on the cobb boiled in Cajun-seasoned stew - Roast Beef Po Boy
roasted for 12 hrs; shredded & served on Leidenheimer bread shipped from New Orleans w/ mayo, creole mustard, gravy (made from the roast beef drippings), lettuce & tomato
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4.0 out of 5
1246 ratings |
[CLOSED]; open in 2009; "A Louisiana Kitchen" |
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- Beef Barbacoa Taco
4-hr smoked brisket, pickled red onion, avocado crema, cotija on homemade tortilla; looks good - Chicken Ranchero Tostada
crispy tortilla house beans topped w/ ranchero braised chicken, Napa cabbage & crema; looks good - Grilled Street Corn
boiled & then grilled corn, seasoned & rolled in cotija, cilantro, chili lime aioli
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4.0 out of 5
593 ratings |
opened in 2012; one kitchen, two restaurants...Mexican on one side (Lone Star Taco Bar) & gastropub on the other (Deep Ellum); Other Recipes: Ranchero Sauce |
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- Carne Adovada Tacos
soft-shelled tacos of sliced pork shoulder marinated overnight, braised, chopped & skillet seared topped w/ onion, cilantro & lime juice; looks good - Shrimp Burrito
w/ rice, beans, cheese, sauteed shrimp in pepper-based sauce, cilantro, onions, tomatoes, sour cream & lime juice; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1041 ratings |
est. 1995; have run-down car & boots as art pieces; outdoor seating available |
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