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Restaurant	What to Get	Show / Episode / Recommended By	Yelp! Rating	Restaurant Notes
Locanda Verde ($$$) (1858 ratings) 377 Greenwich St New York, NY 10013 (212) 925-3797 www.locandaverdenyc.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crazy Good" Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Sweet and Savory Confessions"	Maple Budino dessert - flam/pudding Lamb Meatball Sliders w/ caprino & cucumber; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Crazy Good" Frank Bruni Guilty Pleasures "Sweet and Savory Confessions" Carson Kressley	4.0 out of 5 1858 ratings	casual, energetic, affordable neighborhood Italian taverna
Lombardi's Pizza ($$) (6618 ratings) 32 Spring St New York, NY 10012 (212) 941-7994 www.firstpizza.com As Seen On: Pizza Paradise	Pizza Thin crust	Pizza Paradise	4.0 out of 5 6618 ratings	opened in 1897 as a grocery store; established as the first pizzeria in America in 1905; first pizzeria in United States
Loring Place ($$$) (571 ratings) 21 W 8th St New York, NY 10011 (212) 388-1831 www.loringplacenyc.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Yummy in the Middle"	Spicy Soppressata & Sausage Calzone artisanal crust stuffed w/ house-made ricotta, mozzarella, sausage, basil & oregano; topped w/ tomato sauce, parmesan & spicy soppressata	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Yummy in the Middle" Josh Capon	4.5 out of 5 571 ratings	opened in 2016; menu is upscale American w/ wood-fired dishes & handmade pastas, for small & large shareable plates
Macbar [CLOSED] ($$) (693 ratings) 54 Prince St New York, NY 10012 (212) 226-0211 As Seen On: Cheese Paradise	Mac 'Shroom roasted "magic" mushrooms, fontina, mascarpone, truffle oil Mac Lobsta' top seller; chunks of fresh lobster, cognac, tarragon, mascarpone Mac Quack duck confit, fontina, caramelized onion, fine herbs	Cheese Paradise	3.5 out of 5 693 ratings	[CLOSED]; gourmet mac & cheese; mac & cheese decor includes Velveeta-colored walls, mac elbow logo, elbow-shaped dining area, and every dish is served in a bright yellow noodle dish/bowl
Make My Cake [CLOSED] ($$) (295 ratings) 121 St Nicholas Ave New York, NY 10026 (212) 932-0833 As Seen On: Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "German Chocolate Cake"	German Chocolate Cake best seller	Throwdown With Bobby Flay "German Chocolate Cake" Bobby Flay	3.5 out of 5 295 ratings	[CLOSED]; Throwdown: Bobby Flay won [recipe]; in Harlem
Mama's Food Shop [CLOSED] ($$) (276 ratings) 200 E 3rd St New York, NY 10009 (212) 777-4425 As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Southern Staples"	Fried Chicken marinated 24 hrs; looks good Peach Cobbler	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Southern Staples" Guy Fieri	4.0 out of 5 276 ratings	[CLOSED]; est. 1995
Mamoun's Falafel ($) (2592 ratings) 119 MacDougal St New York, NY 10012 (212) 674-8685 www.mamouns.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Toasting the Classics"	Falafel Sandwich ground chickpea & spice mix, fried in rounds, served in a pita w/ hummus, lettuce, tomato, onion, tahini & hot sauce; "most incredible thing that I've ever put in my mouth!" -Dan Ahdoot	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Toasting the Classics" Dan Ahdoot	4.0 out of 5 2592 ratings	est. 1971; halal restaurant chain w/ many locations
Marea ($$$$) (2380 ratings) 240 Central Park S New York, NY 10019 (212) 582-5100 www.marearestaurant.com/n... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pasta Perfection"	Fusilli Pasta handmade pasta, red wine braised octopus, bone marrow, topped w/ toasted bread crumbs	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Pasta Perfection" Andrew Zimmern	4.0 out of 5 2380 ratings	est. 2009; award-winning Italian & seafood fine dining restaurant

Max Brenner ($$) (5104 ratings) 841 Broadway New York, NY 10003 (646) 467-8803 www.maxbrenner.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pizza"	Chocolate Pizza dessert pizza; pastry topped w/ double melted chocolate and marshmallows and candied hazelnut crunch; use Belgian chocolate	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Pizza" Aaron Sanchez	3.5 out of 5 5104 ratings	#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chocolate); chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate
Megu [CLOSED] ($$$) (314 ratings) 355 W 16th St New York, NY 10011 (212) 885-9400 As Seen On: Steak Paradise	Kobe Chateaubriand a top-seller Kobe Filet Mignon a top-seller	Steak Paradise	4.0 out of 5 314 ratings	[CLOSED]; moved from airing location (62 Thomas St)
Melba's Restaurant ($$) (1830 ratings) 300 W 114th St New York, NY 10026 (212) 864-7777 www.melbasrestaurant.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Stacked"	Southern Fried Chicken & Eggnog Waffles eggnog infused waffles & fried chicken; topped w/ strawberry butter & served w/ maple syrup; "it just makes you feel good all over!" -Jernard Wells	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Stacked" Jernard Wells	4.0 out of 5 1830 ratings	est. 2005; diverse menu highlights American comfort food & Southern classics
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque [CLOSED] ($$) (1865 ratings) 103 2nd Ave New York, NY 10003 (212) 677-3733 As Seen On: Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Southern, Spicy and Sweet"	Bread Pudding Brontosaurus Rib huge beef rib; smoked for 12 hrs; looks good Burnt End Baked Beans looks good Buttermilk Broccoli Salad w/ bacon (contains almonds)	Burgers, Brew & 'Que "Southern, Spicy and Sweet" Michael Symon	4.0 out of 5 1865 ratings	[CLOSED]; their approach: "source the best quality ingredients we can and don't fuss with them too much. We cook our barbeque the old school way with plenty of wood and time" (from its website); Bobby Flay made guest appearance ("definitely the best BBQ in New York...it's not even close")
Mimi's Pizza Kitchen [CLOSED] ($) (155 ratings) 1248 Lexington Ave New York, NY 10028 (212) 861-3363 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Childhood Favorites"	Cheese Pizza thin crust; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Childhood Favorites" Bobby Flay	3.5 out of 5 155 ratings	[CLOSED]; rated one of the best pizzerias in the USA (from its website)
Miss Lily's [CLOSED] ($$) (1155 ratings) 132 W Houston St New York, NY 10012 (646) 588-5375 As Seen On: Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Hot and Spicy Foods"	Jerk Chicken Wings scotch bonnet-based jerk marinated & grilled	Top 5 Restaurants "Best Hot and Spicy Foods" Geoffrey Zakarian	3.5 out of 5 1155 ratings	[CLOSED]; #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Hot and Spicy Foods); Caribbean beach shack atmosphere
Miznon ($$) (533 ratings) 435 W 15th St New York, NY 10011 (646) 490-5871 www.miznonnyc.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Surprises"	Folded Cheeseburger in a Pita cheddar, garlic aioli, sour cream, tomato, pickles; "nothing better than that!" -Duff Goldman	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Sensational Surprises" Duff Goldman	4.0 out of 5 533 ratings	est. 2018; pita-centered, worldly Mediterranean menu
Mobay [CLOSED] ($$) (132 ratings) 17 W 125th St New York, NY 10027 (212) 876-9300 As Seen On: Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Fried Fish Escovitch"	Fried Fish Escovitch deep fried & topped w/ warm vinaigrette of onions, carrots, hot peppers & chayote	Throwdown With Bobby Flay "Fried Fish Escovitch" Bobby Flay	3.5 out of 5 132 ratings	[CLOSED]; catering available; Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost [recipe]

Modern ($$$$) (1199 ratings) 9 W 53rd St New York, NY 10019 (212) 333-1220 www.themodernnyc.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Unexpected"	Liverwurst	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Totally Unexpected" Michael Psilakis	4.5 out of 5 1199 ratings
Momofuku Milk Bar [CLOSED] ($$) (1801 ratings) 15 W 56th St New York, NY 10019 (917) 261-2422 As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Cinnamon, Steak and Cake!"	Birthday Cake vanilla rainbow cake layered w/ rainbow cake crumbs, topped w/ vanilla frosting	Guilty Pleasures "Cinnamon, Steak and Cake!" Sam Champion	3.5 out of 5 1801 ratings	[CLOSED]; milk bar w/ cookies, cakes, pies & more
Monday Room [CLOSED] ($$$) (32 ratings) 210 Elizabeth St New York, NY 10012 (212) 343-7011 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Unexpected"	Glazed Eel	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Totally Unexpected" Claire Robinson	4.0 out of 5 32 ratings	[CLOSED]
Morimoto [CLOSED] ($$$$) (3064 ratings) 88 10th Ave New York, NY 10011 (212) 989-8883 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Simply Irresistible"	Toro Tartare raw tuna chopped w/ ingenious condiments like caviar	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Simply Irresistible" Duff Goldman	4.0 out of 5 3064 ratings	[CLOSED]
Motorino ($$) (1129 ratings) 349 E 12th St New York, NY 10003 (212) 777-2644 www.motorinopizza.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New York" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sliced" Iron Chef Eats, Episode: "Pizza Perfection"	Pizza - Colatura Di Alici white thin-crust pizza w/ buffalo mozzarella, onion, cherry tomatoes, anchovies, chili, & olives Brussels Sprout Pizza Fior di latte, garlic, pecorino, smoked pancetta, olive; looks good Marinara Pizza oregano, garlic, sea salt (no cheese)	Best Thing I Ever Ate "New York" Rachael Ray Best Thing I Ever Ate "Sliced" Rachael Ray Iron Chef Eats "Pizza Perfection" Michael Symon	4.0 out of 5 1129 ratings	Other Recipes: Tiramisu
Murray's Bagels ($) (1032 ratings) 500 Ave Of The Americas New York, NY 10011 (212) 462-2830 www.murraysbagels.com As Seen On: Breakfast Paradise	"LEO" lox, eggs and onions on a bagel; owner's father's (Murray) favorite; looks good Bagels hand-rolled artisan style; looks good	Breakfast Paradise	3.0 out of 5 1032 ratings	opened in 1996; owner quit wall street exec position and opened Murray's named after his father from whom he learned his love of bagels; make over 4,000 bagels every day; bagels not sold at end of day is donated to City Harvest who feed the homeless (very cool!)
Nicky's Vietnamese Sandwich Shop [CLOSED] ($) (189 ratings) 150 E 2nd St New York, NY 10009 (646) 944-9240 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Between Bread"	Classic Ba'hn Mi Pork Chop Ba'hn Mi	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Between Bread" Anne Burrell Aaron Sanchez	3.5 out of 5 189 ratings	[CLOSED]
Nino's Restaurant ($$$) (298 ratings) 1354 1st Ave New York, NY 10021 (212) 988-0002 www.ninosnyc.com As Seen On: Pizza Paradise	Luxury Pizza expensive (~$1,000); caviar & lobster toppings	Pizza Paradise	3.5 out of 5 298 ratings
Nobu ($$$$) (1485 ratings) 40 W 57th St New York, NY 10019 (212) 757-3000 www.noburestaurants.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Asian Sensations"	Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki special order; thinly sliced beef, mushrooms, tofu, onions & noodles cooked tableside w/ soy, mirin & dashi; served w/ onsen tamago (sous vide poached egg); "ultra creamy & ultra delicious" -Martha Stewart	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Asian Sensations" Martha Stewart	4.0 out of 5 1485 ratings	est. 2005; new style Japanese cuisine w/ classic dishes & new creations from the hibachi grill & wood burning oven