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City Pork Deli [CLOSED] ($$)
(216 ratings)

2363 Hollydale Ave Map It!
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 300-4550
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Smoked and Stacked"
  • Pork Belly Hoagie
    braised pork belly, cubed & deep-fried, w/ smoked mustard greens
  • Wild Boar Flautas
    flour tortillas loaded w/ coffee-and-chile-braised pork, then fried into crunchy treats w/ a filling
 4.5 out of 5
216 ratings		 [CLOSED]; neighborhood deli, sandwich shop, and charcuterie specializing in house-made meats, pickles, condiments & sides; Duff Goldman made guest appearance
Game ($$)
(454 ratings)

2295 Lexington Rd Map It!
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 618-1712
louisvillehammerheads.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Meat Fix Four Ways"
  • Scotch Egg
    hard-boiled egg, coated in bread crumbs & deep fried; served w/ pork belly
  • Venison Burger
    w/ blue cheese, jalapeno-sage aioli, pretzel bun; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
454 ratings		 contemporary gastropub/smokehouse serving exotic meats w/ lodge decor
Hattie B's ChickenSee Hattie B's Chicken Video ($$)
(7243 ratings)

112 19th Ave S Map It!
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 678-4794
www.hattieb.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Southern, Spicy and Sweet"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Killer Combos"
  • Berry Cobbler
    seasonal
  • Hot Fried Chicken
    double-dipped batter & deep-fried in soy bean oil; offered in 5 degrees of spiciness (mild, medium, hot, "Damn Hot!" & "Shut the Cluck Up!"); looks good
 4.5 out of 5
7243 ratings		 2 locations in Nashville
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill ($$)
(5910 ratings)

303 Red River St Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 236-9599
moonshinegrill.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Decadent Regional Dishes"
  • Peach-Glazed Pork Chops
    sous vide cooked (slow-cook in vacuum bag under low-heat water), grilled; topped w/ peach chutney
  • Peanut Butter Mousse Pie
    w/ Oreo cookie crust
 4.5 out of 5
5910 ratings		 est. 2003; serving an innovative take on classic American comfort food in historic building (circa 1852) w/ 2 outdoor patios
Mussel and Burger Bar ($$)
(1179 ratings)

9200 Taylorsville Rd Map It!
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 384-4834
www.mussel-burger-bar.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Tastes of the Tropics"
  • Argentinian Burger
    burger w/ provaletta (thick cut provolone cheese), caramelized onions, chorizo
  • Bacon Cinna-Bomb
    cinnabon w/ bacon bits inside cinnamon filling topped w/ pineapple-rum ice cream; "maybe my favorite dessert of all time" -Michael Symon
 4.5 out of 5
1179 ratings		 neighborhood bar and grill w/ a "chef's attitude"
Paulina Market ($$)
(415 ratings)

3501 N Lincoln Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 248-6272
www.paulinamarket.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Salty and Smoky in the Windy City"
  • Smoked Polish Sausage
    garlic & pork
 4.5 out of 5
415 ratings		 since 1949; market/butcher shop
Peg Leg Porker ($$)
(3459 ratings)

903 Gleaves St Map It!
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 829-6023
peglegporker.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Bring on the Bratwurst"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Big Game, Big Eats"
  • Memphis Sushi
    sausage & cheese platter w/saltines; add BBQ sauce
  • Ribs
    dry (non-sauced) baby-back rib smoked for 3-4 hrs; looks good
  • Smoked Green Beans
    w/ bacon; one of best selling sides
  • BBQ Pork Nachos
    cheese, pulled pork, BBQ sauce, jalapeneos; "best nachos I've ever had" -Aaron Sanchez; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
3459 ratings		 opened in 2013; award winning BBQ w/ owner who lost his leg at age 17 fighting bone cancer...and hence the restaurant name
Salt + Smoke ($$)
(2230 ratings)

6525 Delmar Blvd Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63130
(314) 727-0200
saltandsmokestl.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Decadent Regional Dishes"
  • Burnt End Toasted Ravs
    deep-fried ravioli stuffed w/ burnt end mix; served w/ white BBQ sauce; looks good
  • Ribs
    St. Louis cut; smoked for 4-5 hrs; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
2230 ratings		 casual setting serving BBQ, bourbon & beer
Seti's Polish BoysSee Seti's Polish Boys Video ($)
(41 ratings)

W 4242 Lorain Ave Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 240-0745
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Between Bread"
  • Polish Boy
    Sausage, coleslaw, fries sandwich
 4.5 out of 5
41 ratings
Slap's BBQ ($$)
(1275 ratings)

553 Central Ave Map It!
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 213-3736
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Sweet and Savory"
  • Ribs
    St. Louis cut; rubbed & smoked in hickory & oak for 2 hrs, wrapped in foil w/ brown sugar & smoked more; looks good
  • Smoked Turkey Breast
  • Warm Baked Potato Casserole
    everything in loaded baked potato in casserole form; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1275 ratings		 own & operated by 2 brothers who won BBQ competitions
Sokolowski's University Inn [CLOSED]See Sokolowski's University Inn Video ($$)
(573 ratings)

1201 University Rd Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 771-9236
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Regional Favorites"
  • Pierogies
    large potato & cheese dumpling soaked in butter
 4.5 out of 5
573 ratings		 [CLOSED]; Est. in 1923
Stacked STL ($$)
(891 ratings)

7637 Ivory Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63111
(314) 544-4900
stackedstl.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Smoked and Stacked"
  • Big Fat Greek Burger
    burger w/ roasted red pepper hummus, pickled cucumbers & red onions, spinach, Kalamata olive relish & feta on wheat bun
  • Bourbon Bacon Caramel Brownie
    topped w/ ice cream
 4.5 out of 5
891 ratings
Sugarfire Smoke House ($$)
(1883 ratings)

9200 Olive Blvd Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63132
(314) 997-2301
www.sugarfiresmokehouse.c...
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Meat, Meat and More Meat"
  • Big Muddy Sandwich
    brisket, smoked jalapeno-cheddar sausage, horseradish sauce, BBQ sauce, lettuce, pickles; looks messy (and good!)
  • Candied Sweet Potato Pie
    w/ smoked sea salt & topped w/ praline pecans; offered seasonally (call to check for availability); looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1883 ratings		 master chef used to work for Emeril Lagasse & Charlie Trotter; casual family-friendly joint; multiple locations
Velvet Tango RoomSee Velvet Tango Room Video ($$$)
(382 ratings)

2095 Columbus Rd Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 241-8869
www.velvettangoroom.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Best Drink"
  • Lime Fizz
 4.5 out of 5
382 ratings
Vetri CucinaSee Vetri Cucina Video ($$$$)
(545 ratings)

1312 Spruce St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 732-3478
www.vetrifamily.com/index...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Last Supper"
  • Chef's Pasta Tasting Menu
    looks good
 4.5 out of 5
545 ratings		 "my favorite restaurant in America" -Michael Symon
Adele'sSee Adele's Video ($$)
(1161 ratings)

1210 McGavock St Map It!
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 988-9700
adelesnashville.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Thanksgiving"
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Finger-Licking Good"
  • Baked Mac & Cheese
    on Thanksgiving buffet; looks good
  • Adele's Hamburger
    burger w/ bacon-onion jam, aioli, buttermilk cheddar
  • Coconut Cake
    looks good
  • JW Potatoes
    broken-up boiled-steamed potatoes, doubled deep-fried in rosemary oil & topped w/ Parmesan cheese; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1161 ratings		 opened in 2014; new American cuisine w/ an emphasis on farm-to-table comfort food; features an open kitchen w/ a large fireplace grill, wood-burning oven, white quarter-sawn oak bar & cooks' counter
Angel City Brewery ($)
(1971 ratings)

216 Alameda St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 622-1261
angelcitybrewery.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Comedy and Cooking in the City of Angels"
  • Beer
 4.0 out of 5
1971 ratings
Animal [CLOSED] ($$$)
(3426 ratings)

435 N Fairfax Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 782-9225
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Frightfully Good"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Bacon"
  • Pig Tails
    brined, cut up, deep-fried and tossed in hot sauce; "it's the chicken wing of the pig"-Michael Symon
  • Bacon Chocolate Crunch Bar
 4.0 out of 5
3426 ratings		 [CLOSED]; opened in 2008; accolades include Food & Wine Best New Chefs of 2009, two James Beard nominations, Rising Star Chefs by Star Chefs and Wine List of the Year by GQ Magazine
Belfry ($$)
(141 ratings)

1532 Grand Blvd Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-7111
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Super Chefs' Favorite Foods"
  • Lamb Shepherd's Pie
    mashed potatoes topped w/ lamb gravy mix & served in bowl; looks good
  • Spiced Buttermilk Donuts
    w/ side of dark stout caramel
 4.0 out of 5
141 ratings		 neighborhood bar serving 20 draft beers; chef/owner Celina Tio was on The Next Iron Chef & won James Beard Foundation's 2007 "Best Chef: Midwest"
Bistro Byronz ($$)
(259 ratings)

515 Mouton St Map It!
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 218-1433
www.bistrobyronz.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Decadent Regional Dishes"
  • Croque-Madame Burger
    homemade turkey burger topped w/ ham, poached egg & bacon-infused Mornay sauce; looks good
  • Poisson Acadiana
    thin cut fried fish over rice, topped w/ crawfish etouffee; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
259 ratings		 bistro atmosphere owned by brother-and-sister team; multiple locations
Black's Barbecue ($$)
(1727 ratings)

215 N Main St Map It!
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-2712
www.blacksbbq.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Barbecue ParadiseBurgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Meat Fix Four Ways"
  • Beef Brisket
  • Sausage
  • Giant Beef Ribs
    smoked for 5-6 hrs; looks good
  • Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage
    pork-based; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1727 ratings		 #91 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); since 1932; fourth generation family owned & operated
Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar [CLOSED] ($$)
(460 ratings)

231 N Carollton Ave Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 609-3871
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Ooey, Gooey and Cheesy"
  • Brown Butter Brunch Burger
    burger w/ bacon onion jam, brie, fried egg, garlic aioli, baby arugula, brioche bun, fries; top selling burger despite available only for brunch
  • Crab Mac & Cheese
    lump crab, Pimento, Mornay sauce; "best mac and cheese I've ever eaten in my life" -Michael Symon; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
460 ratings		 [CLOSED]; neighborhood joint serving "food that is creative yet rooted in Southern culture and tradition using the freshest, seasonal, local ingredients" (from its website)
Buccis [CLOSED]See Buccis Video ($$)
(19 ratings)

1 Berea Commons Map It!
Berea, OH 44017
(440) 826-4500
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Childhood Favorites"
  • Cavatelli
    homemade pasta dumplings in tomato ragu sauce
 4.0 out of 5
19 ratings		 [CLOSED]; other locations in Cleveland area
Cane and Table ($$)
(599 ratings)

1113 Decatur St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 581-1112
www.caneandtablenola.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Juicy, Crunchy and Tangy"
  • Calas
    beignet-like w/ rice; served w/ almond syrup dipping sauce; looks good
  • Crispy Rum Ribs
    Truebridge Duroc pork, Guyanese rum, papaya chutney, sambol
 4.0 out of 5
599 ratings		 serving Caribbean influenced cuisine in 1820's creole style cottage
Cannibal [CLOSED] ($$)
(593 ratings)

113 E 29th St Map It!
New York, NY 10016
(212) 686-5480
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Finger-Licking Good"
  • Cannibal Dog
    all beef hot dog w/ "tiger style" spicy tripe chili, scallion, Chinese mustard; looks good
  • S'mores Icebox Cake
 4.0 out of 5
593 ratings		 [CLOSED]; "a butcher's restaurant...who happens to be obsessed with beer" (from its website); Alex Guarnaschelli made guest experience
Michael Symon (bio)   (88 restaurants)    
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