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101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown

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5-8 ClubSee 5-8 Club Video ($$)
(601 ratings)

5800 Cedar Ave S Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 823-5858
www.5-8club.com
  • Juicy Lucy
    Hamburger stuffed w/ cheese; looks good
3.5 out of 5
601 ratings
#1 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); Food War: Matt's Bar's vs. 5-8 Club's...Matt's Bar won (3-votes-to-2); since 1928
Adam's Grub Truck ($$)
(388 ratings)

1465 Carroll Ave Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 648-8881
adamsgrubtruck.com
  • Adam Bomb
    6-lb sandwich w/ fried chicken, pulled pork, jalapenos, eggs, SPAM & bacon served between two grilled cheese sandwich buns; served /w chicken nugget as a garnish; if you can finish in 30 minutes, it's free
  • Double Dragon Burger
    named for classic video game; fried chicken topped w/ "drunken" pulled pork, hoisin BBQ sauce, muenster cheese, fried egg, Asian slaw, bacon & Tapatio sauce on a toasted brioche bun
  • Kraken Burger
    2 lemon pepper & garlic fried soft shell crabs w/ pickled ginger, sriracha sauce, avocado, roasted seaweed & bacon; topped w/ Asian slaw on a toasted brioche bun
  • Wolverine Burger
    Angus beef patty w/ sharp American cheese, bacon & fried onion crisps; topped w/ Asian slaw & sriracha mayo; on a toasted brioche bun
4.0 out of 5
388 ratings
#66 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 2011; food truck serving "Asian-fusion gourmet hangover food" -Adam Lee (owner); known for it messy foods; check website to find location
Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and ButikSee Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik Video ($$)
(628 ratings)

10698 N Bay Shore Dr Map It!
Sister Bay, WI 54234
(920) 854-2626
www.aljohnsons.com
  • Swedish Meatballs
4.0 out of 5
628 ratings
#92 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); authentic Swedish family-owned restaurant where atmosphere is casual, in carpeted dining room & young ladies are in Scandinavian garb; outside you can find goats grazing on the sod roof
Amy Ruth'sSee Amy Ruth's Video ($$)
(3008 ratings)

113 W 116th St Map It!
New York, NY 10026
(212) 280-8779
www.amyruthsharlem.com
  • Rev. Al Sharpton
    top seller; chicken & waffles
4.0 out of 5
3008 ratings
#93 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1998; authentic Southern cuisine; dishes named after famous people
Arthur's Tavern ($$)
(662 ratings)

700 Speedwell Ave Map It!
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 455-9705
arthurstavern.com
  • The Double 48 oz. (Steak)
    bonesless ribeye aged for 21 days
3.5 out of 5
662 ratings
#52 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 1956; known for giant steaks, burgers, huge salads & overstuffed sandwiches in kitchy festive atmosphere
Bacon Mania [CLOSED] ($)
(242 ratings)

Irvine, CA 92618
(657) 201-7675
  • Jack Back Sammie
    thick-sliced egg bread, crisped & stuffed w/ sharp cheddar cheese & hickory smoked bacon; grilled cheese sandwich w/ bacon; looks good
  • Rico Dog
    gourmet 1/2 lb. all-beef frankfurter wrapped in Applewood smoked bacon & deep-fried, then smothered in caramelized onions, grilled jalapenos & homemade spicy "chipayo"
3.5 out of 5
242 ratings
[CLOSED]; #25 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); red-and-yellow striped food truck where everything on menu has bacon; check website for location
Beau Jo's PizzaSee Beau Jo's Pizza Video ($$)
(1435 ratings)

1517 Miner St Map It!
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-4376
www.beaujos.com
  • The 14-er Pizza
    14-lb combo pizza w/ pepperoni, sausage, hamburger, green peppers, onions & mushrooms & topped w/ cheese; challenge: 2 persons eat a whole pie in 1 hr
4.0 out of 5
1435 ratings
#19 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1973; ski hangout; specializing in CO-style pizzas (cheese on top of toppings held back by a "containment wall" outter crust); multiple locations in CO
Benji's Deli & Restaurant ($$)
(225 ratings)

4156 N Oakland Ave Map It!
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 332-7777
  • Hear O Israel
    sandwich w/ corned beef, pastrami, salami and hot pepper beef (total 1-lb of meats), plus Swiss cheese, coleslaw, Thousand Island dressing on rye bread; looks good
4.0 out of 5
225 ratings
#34 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1963
Big-Ass Sandwiches [CLOSED]See Big-Ass Sandwiches Video ($)
(335 ratings)

5663 NE Glisan St Map It!
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 803-0619
  • "The Richwich"
    over-stuffed sandwich w/ signature slow-roasted beef, bacon & grilled onions piled onto a ciabatta roll w/ hand-cut fries, covered w/ homemade Bechamel cheese sauce; looks good; winner of Best Sandwich (Northwest)
3.5 out of 5
335 ratings
[CLOSED]; #21 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 2009; husband-and-wife team running a food cart
Blind Mule ($$)
(177 ratings)

57 N Claiborne St Map It!
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 694-6853
  • Chili Cheeseburger
    half-pound beef patty topped w/ homemade black bean chili, jalapeno queso & fried onion straws; looks (sloppily) good
4.0 out of 5
177 ratings
#75 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); specialize in Southern cuisine
Bunk Sandwiches [CLOSED]See Bunk Sandwiches Video ($)
(621 ratings)

621 SE Morrison St Map It!
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 328-2865
  • Pork Belly Cubano
    use 2-day cured pork belly (rather than traditional roast pork) served w/ ham, swiss, pickles, mayo, hot sauce and mustard; looks good
  • Meatball Parmigiano Hero
    beef & pork meatballs w/ marinara & mozzarella, baked on a grinder roll & served w/ chips; "they get it right!" -Andrew Zimmern; looks good
  • Pork Belly Rueben
    w/ Russian dressing (mixed w/ bacon fat!), swiss and kraut; looks good
  • Salt Cod Sandwich
    pureed salt cod w/ Spanish chorizo, marinated olives, olive oil & red wine vinegar
4.0 out of 5
621 ratings
[CLOSED]; #97 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 2008; 2 locations open; owned and operated by good friends and sandwich aficionados who used to work in fine dining; Other Recipes: Red Beans & Rice
Cafe Coyote ($$)
(7143 ratings)

2461 San Diego Ave Map It!
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 291-4695
www.cafecoyoteoldtown.com
  • Deep-Fried Ice Cream
    vanilla ice cream covered in corn flakes, deep-fried & topped w/ honey, whipped cream & a cherry; served w/ a flavored tortilla; looks good
3.5 out of 5
7143 ratings
#55 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 1973; landmark in Old Town San Diego's Historic Walking District; festive atmosphere w/ "Mexican Tortilla Ladies", splashing fountains & strolling mariachis; numerous awards including Best Mexican restaurant & best margaritas (w/ over 120 tequilas to choose from)
Cantler's Riverside Inn ($$)
(1357 ratings)

458 Forest Beach Rd Map It!
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 757-1311
www.cantlers.com
  • Crabs
4.0 out of 5
1357 ratings
#95 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); waterfront restaurant & crab house
Carnegie Deli [CLOSED]See Carnegie Deli Video ($$)
(2133 ratings)

854 7th Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10019
(212) 757-2245
  • Pastrami Sandwich
    pepper-crusted; approx. 1-lb served on rye bread; mustard is only condiment (mayo is a no-no); looks good
  • Reuben Sandwich
    open-faced & huge
3.5 out of 5
2133 ratings
[CLOSED]; #8 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1937; across from Carnegie Hall; all gargantuan sandwiches are overstuffed w/ at least one pound of meat..."if you can put your mouth around the sandwich, we made a mistake...if you finish, we made a mistake"-Owner Sandy Levine; many celebrities have eaten here
Casa Orinda Restaurant ($$)
(494 ratings)

20 Bryant Way Map It!
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-2981
casaorinda.net
  • Fried Chicken Plate
    order comes w/ 4 pieces, mashed potatoes & gravy, biscuit & vegetables; serves over 20,000 orders per year
3.5 out of 5
494 ratings
#51 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1932; former roadhouse-turned-restaurant in Western setting
ChiLantro ($)
(744 ratings)

823 Congress Ave Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 800-9098
www.chilantrobbq.com
  • Kimchi Fries
    french fries topped w/ caramelized Kimchi, Korean BBQ, chopped grilled onions, cheddar & Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, "magic sauce", Sriracha & sesame seeds; looks good
4.0 out of 5
744 ratings
#35 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); started in 2010; Korean+Mexican Fusion BBQ taco truck; go to website to find location
Chimneyville Smokehouse [CLOSED]See Chimneyville Smokehouse Video ($$)
(19 ratings)

970 High St Map It!
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 354-4665
  • Beef Brisket
    smoked for 14 hrs at 175-degrees; looks good
  • Ribs
    St. Louis style ribs; looks good
3.5 out of 5
19 ratings
[CLOSED]; #88 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); in converted train station; BBQ sauce is smoked
Church Brew Works ($$)
(1356 ratings)

3525 Liberty Ave Map It!
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 688-8200
www.churchbrew.com
  • Untraditional Pierogies
    vary from week to week; highlighted on show was Rattlesnake-Cactus Pierogies topped w/ chipotle corn sauce
  • Buffalo Chicken Pierogie Saute
    potato & cheese pierogies tossed w/ beer braised chicken & celery; finished w/ a zesty buffalo cream sauce; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1356 ratings
#67 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); restored church now a brewery & restaurant serving bar food w/ a twist
Comet II Drive In & Restaurant ($$)
(191 ratings)

1257 Historic Rte 66 Map It!
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3663
  • Steak Ranchero
    chicken-fried steak topped w/ choice of chili & shredded cheese; served w/ side of potatoes & rice or beans
4.0 out of 5
191 ratings
#89 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); on Route 66
Cowgirl BBQSee Cowgirl BBQ Video ($$)
(917 ratings)

319 S Guadalupe St Map It!
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-2565
www.cowgirlsantafe.com
  • Five Pepper Nachos
    tortilla chips topped w/ black beans, Jack & cheddar cheese, red onions, guacamole, pickled jalapenos, black olives & sour cream & "Salsa Diablo" (extra spicy); on show, added pulled chicken, chipotle pulled pork & shredded beef
  • Green Chile Cheeseburger
    black Angus beef, ground beef, buffalo w/ applewood smoked bacon served in a pretzel bun w/ melted brie, chopped green chile, tomato & drizzle of truffle oil; served w/ hand-cut fries; looks good
  • Frito Pie (& Ribs)
    16-hr smoked brisket chili on Frito's w/ side of sour cream, cheddar, chopped onions & sliced jalapenos; Alex also gets the spiced-rubbed pork ribs
3.5 out of 5
917 ratings
#28 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1993; located in a hundred-year-old building in the historic Guadalupe district of Santa Fe
D-spot ($$)
(507 ratings)

7129 10th St N Map It!
Oakdale, MN 55128
(651) 730-7768
www.eatatdspot.com
  • Chicken Wings
    offering over 80 combinations of wing flavors
4.0 out of 5
507 ratings
#29 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 2011; specialize in wings & burgers; moved from original airing location (705 Century Ave N)
Daily CatchSee Daily Catch Video ($$)
(1868 ratings)

323 Hanover St Map It!
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 523-8567
thedailycatch.com
  • Lobster Fra Diavolo
    1 1/4-lb lobster, littleneck clams, shrimp, mussels & calamari simmered in a 'spicy as you like' seafood tomato sauce over imported linguine fini pasta served al'dente
  • Feast of Seven Fishes
    lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, stewed in tomato-base sauce w/ crab, served on linguine & served w/ "side" of broiled haddock, monkfish marsala
4.0 out of 5
1868 ratings
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best for the Holidays); #77 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1973; so small (only 10 tables), you can watch them cook in open kitchen
Datz [CLOSED] ($$)
(3689 ratings)

2616 S MacDill Ave Map It!
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 831-7000
  • Stuffed Meatloaf
    meatloaf stuffed w/ bacon jalapeno mac & cheese; served w/ garlic mascarpone mashed potatoes w/ peas & pearl onions; looks good
4.0 out of 5
3689 ratings
[CLOSED]; #85 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 2009; serving comfort food w/ a flair, craft beer & bourbon
Domilise Po-Boys & BarSee Domilise Po-Boys & Bar Video ($$)
(662 ratings)

5240 Annunciation St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-9126
www.domilisespoboys.com
  • Shrimp Po' Boy
    fan favorite; suggested by Anthony Bourdain; winner of Best Sandwich (Gulf Coast); double-dredged fried gulf shrimp w/ hot sauce & shredded lettuce on sub roll
  • The Peacemaker Po' Boy
    po' boy sandwich w/ half shrimp & half oysters
4.0 out of 5
662 ratings
#3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Lunch); #91 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); Food War: Domilise's vs. Parkway... Domilise's won (3-votes-to-2)
Donut Man ($)
(5212 ratings)

915 E Rt 66 Map It!
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 335-9111
www.thedonutmanca.com
  • Strawberry Donut
    large soft golden glazed donut stuffed w/ fresh strawberries & smothered w/ housemade glaze; looks good
4.0 out of 5
5212 ratings
#33 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened 24/7
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown   (101 restaurants)    
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