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	Restaurant	What to Get	Show / Episode / Recommended By	Yelp! Rating	Restaurant Notes
1	B & H Dairy ($) (464 ratings) 127 2nd Ave New York, NY 10003 (212) 505-8065 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "As Good As Mom's"	Blueberry Blintzes blueberry preserves wrapped in crepe-like skin, shaped into a roll and pan-fried and topped w/ blueberry pie filling	Best Thing I Ever Ate "As Good As Mom's" Duff Goldman	4.5 out of 5 464 ratings
2	Blue Ribbon Brasserie ($$$) (935 ratings) 97 Sullivan St New York, NY 10012 (212) 274-0404 www.blueribbonrestaurants... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Personal Favorites"	Beef Marrow & Oxtail Marmalade	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Personal Favorites" Anne Burrell	4.5 out of 5 935 ratings
3	Bobwhite Counter ($$) (788 ratings) 94 Ave C New York, NY 10009 (212) 228-2972 www.bobwhitecounter.com As Seen On: $24 in 24, Episode: "New York"	Fried Chicken free-range chicken brined in sweet tea; dredged in milk, flour & spices; deep fried in pressure fryer; comes w/ biscuit & salad greens; "juiciest fried chicken I've ever had"-Jeff Mauro; looks good	$24 in 24 "New York" Jeff Mauro	4.5 out of 5 788 ratings	southern food; trivia: bobwhite is a quail
4	Cake Man Bakery ($$) (10 ratings) 236 W 135th St New York, NY 10030 (646) 773-6869 www.cakelordsmanagement.c... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Cake Walk" Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Red Velvet Cake"	Southern Red Velvet Cake looks good; recognized in USA Today, New York Times and other publications	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Cake Walk" Ted Allen Throwdown With Bobby Flay "Red Velvet Cake" Bobby Flay	4.5 out of 5 10 ratings	Throwdown: Bobby Flay won [recipe]; no longer a storefront...must call to order and pick-up
5	Daniel ($$$$) (1586 ratings) 60 E 65th St. New York, NY 10065 (212) 288-0033 www.danielnyc.com/daniel.... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Last Supper"	Canard a la Presse (Pressed Duck) side-table presentation; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Last Supper" Ted Allen	4.5 out of 5 1586 ratings	"an elegant and vibrant ambiance, gracious service and a delectable menu...(w/) contemporary furnishings and finishes over the restaurant's grand neo-classical architecture" (from its website)
6	Dessert Truck Works [CLOSED] ($$) (273 ratings) 6 Clinton St New York, NY 10002 (212) 228-0701 www.desserttruck.com As Seen On: Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Chocolate Bread Pudding"	Chocolate Bread Pudding	Throwdown With Bobby Flay "Chocolate Bread Pudding" Bobby Flay	4.5 out of 5 273 ratings	[CLOSED]; Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost [recipe]; food truck
7	Doughnut Plant ($$) (3207 ratings) 379 Grand St New York, NY 10002 (212) 505-3700 www.doughnutplant.com As Seen On: 101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sweet Tooth" Donut Paradise	Doughnuts gourmet doughnuts Peanut Butter & Jelly Doughnut square doughnut w/ traditional hole, injected w/ blackberry jelly w/in doughnut circle and coated in peanut butter glaze; looks good	101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown "Countdown 101-81" Best Thing I Ever Ate "Sweet Tooth" Gina/Pat Neely Donut Paradise	4.5 out of 5 3207 ratings	#89 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1994 using grandfather's doughnut recipe; gourmet doughnuts
8	Etats Unis Restaurant [CLOSED] ($$$$) (11 ratings) 242 E 81st St New York, NY 10028 (212) 517-8826 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chocolate"	Chocolate Souffle	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Chocolate" Alex Guarnaschelli	4.5 out of 5 11 ratings	[CLOSED]

9	Greek ($$$) (482 ratings) 458 Greenwich St New York, NY 10013 (646) 476-3941 thegreektribeca.com As Seen On: Iron Chef Eats, Episode: "Comfort Food"	Garides Saganaki "shrimp w/ the melted cheese"; large shrimp, ouzo essence, organic tomato, melted cheese, fennel seeds Paidakia double cut rosemary grilled New Zealand lamb chops, seasonal vegetables; looks good	Iron Chef Eats "Comfort Food" Bobby Flay	4.5 out of 5 482 ratings	rustic village taverna (w/ the feel of a gastropub) where it's a cozy restaurant, bar & hangout
10	Jean-Georges ($$$$) (1881 ratings) 1 Central Park W New York, NY 10023 (212) 299-3900 www.jean-georges.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chocolate"	Chocolate Tasting Menu	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Chocolate" Aaron Sanchez	4.5 out of 5 1881 ratings	multiple accolades include NY Times (4 stars), Michelin Guide (3 stars), AAA (5 diamonds)
11	Le Bernardin ($$$$) (2535 ratings) 155 W 51st St New York, NY 10019 (212) 554-1515 www.le-bernardin.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crunchy" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Genuine Legends"	Crispy Black Bass looks good Scallops in Dashi brown Bonito butter sauce; served on a scallop shell	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Crunchy" Ted Allen Best Thing I Ever Ate "Genuine Legends" Wolfgang Puck	4.5 out of 5 2535 ratings	James Beard Award winner (2003); executive chef: Eric Ripert
12	Levain Bakery ($$) (8027 ratings) 167 W 74th St New York, NY 10023 (212) 874-6080 www.levainbakery.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chocolate" Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Chocolate Chip Cookies"	Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie owners' personal favorite cookie; crunchy on the outside & gooey in the inside; "truly life-altering"-Rocco Dispirito; looks good! Chocolate Chip Cookies large & thick cookie (6 oz. each); looks good!	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Chocolate" Rocco Dispirito Throwdown With Bobby Flay "Chocolate Chip Cookies" Bobby Flay	4.5 out of 5 8027 ratings	Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost [Bobby's recipe]; opened in 1995; business mission: bake everything fresh and on site each day and to donate the day's leftovers to charity each night
13	Modern ($$$$) (1013 ratings) 9 W 53rd St New York, NY 10019 (212) 333-1220 www.themodernnyc.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Unexpected"	Liverwurst	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Totally Unexpected" Michael Psilakis	4.5 out of 5 1013 ratings
14	Pylos ($$$) (1117 ratings) 128 E 7th St New York, NY 10009 (212) 473-0220 www.pylosrestaurant.com As Seen On: Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Moussaka"	Moussaka layers of lightly sauteed eggplant, zucchini & potato baked in a clay dish w/ aromatic ground meat sauce & bechamel	Throwdown With Bobby Flay "Moussaka" Bobby Flay	4.5 out of 5 1117 ratings	Throwdown: Bobby Flay won [recipe]; traditional Greek cuisine; Michelin star restaurant from consulting chef Diane Kochilas (writer of 18 Greek cookbooks)
15	Russ & Daughters ($$) (2212 ratings) 179 E Houston St New York, NY 10002 (212) 475-4880 www.russanddaughters.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sliced"	Gaspe Nova (Smoked Salmon) super thinly sliced; get on toasted everything bagel w/ cream cheese; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Sliced" Michael Psilakis	4.5 out of 5 2212 ratings
16	Taim Falafel and Smoothie Bar ($) (1523 ratings) 222 Waverly Pl New York, NY 10014 (212) 691-1287 www.taimfalafel.com As Seen On: Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Falafel"	Falafel deep-fried balls made of ground chickpeas & spices	Throwdown With Bobby Flay "Falafel" Bobby Flay	4.5 out of 5 1523 ratings	Throwdown: Bobby Flay won [recipe]; opened in 2005; "a menu centered around street food with a gourmet twist" (from its website); voted best falafel in NYC (NY Magazine - 2006)

17	Taureau ($$$) (574 ratings) 558 Broome St New York, NY 10013 (212) 228-2222 www.taureaunyc.com As Seen On: Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Fondue"	Perigord Fondue Italian Gran Padano (18 Month old parmesan) & white american w/ truffle mushrooms & truffle oil	Throwdown With Bobby Flay "Fondue" Bobby Flay	4.5 out of 5 574 ratings	Throwdown: Bobby Flay won; offering 3 type of fondue: cheese, Bourguignonne (meat) & dessert
18	Uncle Gussy's ($) (455 ratings) 345 Park Ave New York, NY 10154 (929) 600-1111 unclegussys.com As Seen On: Food Truck Paradise	Chicken/Lamb Rice Platter Gyros	Food Truck Paradise	4.5 out of 5 455 ratings	oldest food truck in NYC; Greek food; long lines
19	Wafels & Dinges ($) (1530 ratings) New York, NY 10011 (646) 257-2592 https://dinges.nyc As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Street Food" Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Street Eats" Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Belgian Waffles"	WMD (Wafel of Massive Deliciousness) unlimited dinges (toppings); Sunny gets chocolate syrup, Dulce de Leche, strawberry slices, whipped cream and chopped walnuts; looks good; dinges for Throwdown had spekuloos spread & whipped cream on liege wafel BBQ Pulled Pork Wafel Belgian waffle topped with BBQ sauce, pulled barbecue pork, coleslaw, coolickle (Kool Aid marinated pickles); to eat, fold in half to make a sandwich	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Street Food" Sunny Anderson Man v. Food Nation "Street Eats" Adam Richman Throwdown With Bobby Flay "Belgian Waffles" Bobby Flay	4.5 out of 5 1530 ratings	Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost [recipe]; yellow food truck serving "good things Belgian"; location varies daily...check website to find location
20	2nd Ave Deli ($$) (1224 ratings) 162 E 33rd St New York, NY 10016 (212) 689-9000 www.2ndavedeli.com As Seen On: Food Wars, Episode: "New York: Pastrami"	Pastrami Sandwich steamed twice for extra juiciness; machine-cut, thinner-sliced	Food Wars "New York: Pastrami" Camille Ford	4.0 out of 5 1224 ratings	Food War: Katz's vs. 2nd Ave... Katz's won (3-votes-to-2); opened in 1954; moved in 2007 (originally on 2nd Ave); family-friendly, more relaxed
21	Aldea [CLOSED] ($$$) (609 ratings) 31 W 17th St New York, NY 10011 (212) 675-7223 aldearestaurant.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bird Is the Word"	Arroz De Pato (Duck Rice) almost paella-like; duck confit, chorizo, olive, clementine; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Bird Is the Word" Frank Bruni	4.0 out of 5 609 ratings	[CLOSED]; opened in 2009
22	Amy Ruth's ($$) (2590 ratings) 113 W 116th St New York, NY 10026 (212) 280-8779 www.amyruthsharlem.com As Seen On: 101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81" Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Harlem"	Rev. Al Sharpton top seller; chicken & waffles	101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown "Countdown 101-81" Man v. Food Nation "Harlem" Adam Richman	4.0 out of 5 2590 ratings	#93 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1998; authentic Southern cuisine; dishes named after famous people
23	Artichoke Basille's Pizza ($) (3958 ratings) 321 E 14th St New York, NY 10003 (212) 228-2004 www.artichokepizza.com As Seen On: $24 in 24, Episode: "New York"	Artichoke Pizza signature pizza; thin crust; white sauce, pecorino romano cheese, mozzarella & artichoke; slices almost plate-sized; looks good	$24 in 24 "New York" Jeff Mauro	4.0 out of 5 3958 ratings	take-out only; multiple locations w/in NYC
24	Balthazar Restaurant ($$$) (3090 ratings) 80 Spring St New York, NY 10012 (212) 965-1414 www.balthazarny.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Fried" Iron Chef Eats, Episode: "Best Breakfasts"	French Fries Roasted Pepper and Caramelized Onion Quiche w/ gruyere cheese & mixed greens; "to die for" -Geoffrey Zakarian Sour Cream-Hazelnut Waffles w/ warm berries & creme fraiche	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Totally Fried" Bobby Flay Iron Chef Eats "Best Breakfasts" Geoffrey Zakarian	4.0 out of 5 3090 ratings	opened in 1997; old Parisian-style bistro serving traditional bistro fare from breakfast through late-night supper
25	Barbuto [CLOSED] ($$$) (888 ratings) 775 Washington St New York, NY 10014 (212) 924-9700 www.barbutonyc.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Better Than Mine"	Pollo Al Forno (Roasted Chicken) topped w/ salsa verde; "this is what I would call a 'master recipe'"-Tyler Florence	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Better Than Mine" Tyler Florence	4.0 out of 5 888 ratings	[CLOSED]