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Restaurant	What to Get	Show / Episode / Recommended By	Yelp! Rating	Restaurant Notes
BLVD Bistro ($$) (1457 ratings) 2149 Frederick Douglass Blvd New York, NY 10026 (212) 678-6200 blvdbistrony.com As Seen On: Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Soul Food"	Double Cut Pork Chop topped w/ caramelized apples, onions, on bed of black-eyed peas w/ andouille sausage; "grandma's pork chops meets classic French training"; looks good	Top 5 Restaurants "Best Soul Food" Geoffrey Zakarian	4.0 out of 5 1457 ratings	#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Soul Food); family owned & operated
Bobwhite Counter ($$) (927 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 5 927 ratings	southern food; trivia: bobwhite is a quail
Bouchon Bakery & Cafe [CLOSED] ($$) (1369 ratings) 10 Columbus Cir New York, NY 10019 (212) 823-9366 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Guilty Pleasures"	Quiche Lorraine	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Guilty Pleasures" Donatella Arpaia	4.0 out of 5 1369 ratings	[CLOSED]; locations in Las Vegas and Yountville, CA
Bowery Meat Company ($$$) (644 ratings) 9 E 1st St New York, NY 10003 (212) 460-5255 www.bowerymeatcompany.com As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Sweet and Savory Confessions"	Bread Pudding	Guilty Pleasures "Sweet and Savory Confessions" Cheryl James/Sandra Denton (Salt-N-Pepa)	4.0 out of 5 644 ratings
Breads Bakery ($$) (1208 ratings) 18 E 16th St New York, NY 10003 (212) 633-2253 www.cipriani.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Brilliantly Baked" Man v. Food, Episode: "Manhattan"	Chocolate Babka swirl coffee cake w/ Nutella & dark chocolate; rolled, cut, twisted & baked; finished w/ simple syrup; looks good!	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Brilliantly Baked" Molly Yeh Man v. Food "Manhattan" Casey Webb	4.5 out of 5 1208 ratings	opened in 2012; offering sweet & savory artisanal baked goods, plus coffee, soups & sandwiches; 3 NY locations
Breslin [CLOSED] ($$$) (1570 ratings) 16 W 29th St New York, NY 10001 (212) 679-1939 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Burgers"	Chargrilled Lamb Burger topped w/ feta cheese, red onion, black pepper and olive oil and served on a ciabatta roll; juicy; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Burgers" Frank Bruni	3.5 out of 5 1570 ratings	[CLOSED]; featured in multiple publications including Huffington Post, New York Post, GQ.
Brick Lane Curry House ($$) (1010 ratings) 79 2nd Ave New York, NY 10003 (212) 979-2900 www.bricklanecurryhouse.c... As Seen On: Man v. Food, Episode: "New York"	Phall challenge - spicy hot; Adam won	Man v. Food "New York" Adam Richman	3.5 out of 5 1010 ratings	moved from original airing location (306-308 E 6th St)
Brindle Room [CLOSED] ($$) (1015 ratings) 277 E 10th St New York, NY 10009 (212) 529-9702 As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Big Time Bites" Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Extra Helpings" Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Burgers"	Duck Confit Poutine pulled duck mixed w/ thickened duck au jus & topped over hand-cut fries & cheese curds; looks good Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger 70/30 freshly ground beef (fat from prime rib mixed w/ chuck); topped w/ caramelized onions, cheese; side of pickle & fries; "best hamburger in America"-Josh Ozersky (Guy's buddy & hamburger expert); available for lunch only; looks good! Mexican Moules Frites spicy mussels & fries	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Big Time Bites" Guy Fieri Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Extra Helpings" Guy Fieri Top 5 Restaurants "Best Burgers" Sunny Anderson	4.0 out of 5 1015 ratings	[CLOSED]; #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Burgers); owner/chef used to work in fine dining establishments & left to create foods he likes

Brooklyn Diner ($$) (790 ratings) 155 W 43rd St New York, NY 10036 (212) 265-5400 www.brooklyndiner.com As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Killer Combos"	Strawberry Blonde Cheesecake "probably the best cheese cake on the planet"-Robert Irvine	Guilty Pleasures "Killer Combos" Robert Irvine	3.5 out of 5 790 ratings
Bubby's ($$) (2040 ratings) 120 Hudson St New York, NY 10013 (212) 219-0666 www.bubbys.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Voted 'Most Popular'"	Fried Chicken 1/2 chicken, 24 hr brine, sits 6 hrs between breading & frying; crispy southern style; w/ coleslaw & biscuit; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Voted 'Most Popular'" Bobby Flay	4.0 out of 5 2040 ratings	est 1990; originally a wholesale pie company, now serving locally sourced American comfort food
Buddakan ($$$) (4613 ratings) 75 9th Ave New York, NY 10011 (212) 989-6699 www.buddakannyc.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bird Is the Word"	Whole Peking Duck make yourself at table: duck meat, crispy duck skin, hoisin sauce rolled in a (tortilla-like) moo shu pancake	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Bird Is the Word" Bobby Flay	4.0 out of 5 4613 ratings
Butter Lane ($) (1267 ratings) 123 E 7th St New York, NY 10009 (212) 677-2880 www.butterlane.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Classics"	Banana Cupcake with French Vanilla Icing	Best Thing I Ever Ate "The Classics" Ted Allen	4.0 out of 5 1267 ratings	"devoted to making you the perfect cupcake" (from website)
Cafe China ($$) (1953 ratings) 59 W 37th St New York, NY 10018 (212) 213-2810 www.cafechinanyc.com As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Fried Fabulous Fun"	Kung Pao Chicken stir fried w/ peanuts, peppercorn & chili peppers; looks good	Guilty Pleasures "Fried Fabulous Fun" Geoffrey Zakarian	4.0 out of 5 1953 ratings
Cafe Habana ($$) (3313 ratings) 17 Prince St New York, NY 10012 (212) 625-2001 www.cafehabana.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New York" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On a Stick"	Mexican Grilled Corn served w/ mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder & lime; "everything you want in a bite" –Tyler Florence; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "New York" Tyler Florence Best Thing I Ever Ate "On a Stick" Tyler Florence	4.0 out of 5 3313 ratings	opened in 1997; old-school Dominican diner inspired by a storied Mexico City lunch joint; Other Recipes: Cuban Sandwich \| Cuban Sandwich
Caffe Dante ($$) (662 ratings) 79-81 Macdougal St New York, NY 10012 (212) 982-5275 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Personal Favorites"	Cannoli	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Personal Favorites" Alex Guarnaschelli	4.0 out of 5 662 ratings
Cake Man Bakery ($$) (29 ratings) 1844 Amsterdam Ave New York, NY 10031 (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 29 ratings	Throwdown: Bobby Flay won [recipe]

Cannibal [CLOSED] ($$) (593 ratings) 113 E 29th St New York, NY 10016 (212) 686-5480 As Seen On: Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Finger-Licking Good"	Cannibal Dog all beef hot dog w/ "tiger style" spicy tripe chili, scallion, Chinese mustard; looks good S'mores Icebox Cake	Burgers, Brew & 'Que "Finger-Licking Good" Michael Symon	4.0 out of 5 593 ratings	[CLOSED]; "a butcher's restaurant...who happens to be obsessed with beer" (from its website); Alex Guarnaschelli made guest experience
Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Times Square ($$) (4771 ratings) 200 W 44th St New York, NY 10036 (212) 221-3800 www.carminesnyc.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Livin' Large"	Chocolate Bread Pudding toasted Italian bread w/ golden raisins, chocolate chips, soaked in custard w/ cinnamon, eggs, vanilla, & heavy cream, baked & served warm w/ whipped cream & strawberries	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Livin' Large" Geoffrey Zakarian	4.0 out of 5 4771 ratings	est. 1990; family style Southern Italian cuisine; multiple locations
Carnegie Deli [CLOSED] ($$) (2133 ratings) 854 7th Ave New York, NY 10019 (212) 757-2245 As Seen On: 101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1" Deli Paradise	Pastrami Sandwich pepper-crusted; approx. 1-lb served on rye bread; mustard is only condiment (mayo is a no-no); looks good Reuben Sandwich open-faced & huge	101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown "Countdown 20-1" Deli Paradise	3.5 out of 5 2133 ratings	[CLOSED]; #8 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1937; across from Carnegie Hall; all gargantuan sandwiches are overstuffed w/ at least one pound of meat..."if you can put your mouth around the sandwich, we made a mistake...if you finish, we made a mistake"-Owner Sandy Levine; many celebrities have eaten here
Catch ($$$) (2786 ratings) 21 9th Ave New York, NY 10014 (212) 392-5978 catchrestaurants.com/catc... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chocolate Bliss" Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Coast to Coast Indulgences"	"Hit Me" Chocolate Cake 4-level tower stacked w/ brownie, cake, ice cream & liquid white chocolate Klondike bar; served w/ rum ganache Macaroni & Lobster Cream mac & cheese w/ mascarpone, breadcrumbs & grated parmesan; looks good!	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Chocolate Bliss" Weir, Johnny Lipinski, Tara Guilty Pleasures "Coast to Coast Indulgences" Tia Mowry	3.5 out of 5 2786 ratings	est. 2011; globally influenced seafood-restaurant, set in a landmark building at the heart of Manhattan's Meatpacking District
Charles' Country Pan Fried Chicken [CLOSED] ($$) (117 ratings) 2461 Frederick Douglass Blvd New York, NY 10027 (212) 281-1800 As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Sweet Eats vs. Decadent Treats"	Fried Chicken & Fixin's pan-fried chicken; optional "fixin's" (chef recommends mac & cheese, collard greens & corn bread); looks good	Guilty Pleasures "Sweet Eats vs. Decadent Treats" Marcus Samuelsson	4.0 out of 5 117 ratings	[CLOSED]; southern-style kitchen
Chick'nCone [CLOSED] ($$) (152 ratings) 1000 S 8th Ave New York, NY 10019 (956) 566-1730 As Seen On: All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Magical Combos" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "One of a Kind"	Sriracha Mac'n'Cheese Chick'n Cone secret menu item; breaded fried chicken folded in homemade mac n' cheese served in waffle cone swirled w/ Sriracha; topped w/ drizzle of Sriracha; looks good	All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate "Magical Combos" Tregaye Fraser Best Thing I Ever Ate "One of a Kind" Tregaye Fraser	4.0 out of 5 152 ratings	[CLOSED]; counter service franchise serving waffle cones filled w/ fried chicken & sauces
ChikaLicious Dessert Bar ($$) (1379 ratings) 203 E 10th St New York, NY 10003 (212) 995-9511 www.chikalicious.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Better Than Mine"	Fromage Blanc Island "Cheesecake" served as a ball in a bowl topped w/ heavy cream; "most mind-blowing dish I've had in 10 years"-Johnny Iuzzini; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Better Than Mine" Johnny Iuzzini	4.0 out of 5 1379 ratings	est. in 2003; 20-seat eatery featuring fresh, fun and innovative individual desserts
Chinatown Brasserie [CLOSED] ($$$) (278 ratings) 380 Lafayette St New York, NY 10003 (212) 533-7000 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crunchy"	Classic Egg Rolls looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Crunchy" Claire Robinson	3.5 out of 5 278 ratings	[CLOSED]
Cho Dang Gol Korean Restaurant ($$) (1608 ratings) 55 W 35th St New York, NY 10001 (212) 695-8222 www.chodanggolny.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "As Good As Mom's"	Soondubu Jjigae spicy soft tofu stew w/ squid, octopus, oysters, shrimp and clams served w/ raw egg at the end	Best Thing I Ever Ate "As Good As Mom's" Judy Joo	4.0 out of 5 1608 ratings	opened in 1997; main ingredient in many food items is tofu