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101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown -
"Countdown 101-81"

   (21 restaurants)    
Aired on: March 21, 2011 
Aired on: March 21, 2011 
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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
Cattleman's SteakhouseSee Cattleman's Steakhouse Video ($$$)
(794 ratings)

3450 S Fabens Carlsbad Rd Map It!
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 544-3200
www.cattlemansranch.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Steak Paradise
  • Porterhouse Steak
 4.5 out of 5
794 ratings		 #86 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); located in desert; some movies filmed here ("Courage Under Fire" and others); great sunsets
Doughnut PlantSee Doughnut Plant Video ($$)
(3451 ratings)

379 Grand St Map It!
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: "Decadent Donuts"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sweet Tooth"
Donut Paradise
  • Doughnuts
    gourmet doughnuts
  • Coconut Cream Doughnut
    coconut milk cream-filled square-shaped donut w/ coconut glaze; looks good!
  • 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
 4.5 out of 5
3451 ratings		 #89 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1994 using grandfather's doughnut recipe; gourmet doughnuts
Five Islands Lobster Co ($$)
(235 ratings)

1447 Five Islands Rd Map It!
Georgetown, ME 04548
(207) 371-2990
www.fiveislandslobster.co...
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
  • Lobster
    store lobsters in tank w/ bay-pumped water
 4.5 out of 5
235 ratings		 #97 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); located on the wharf at Five Islands, known as the "prettiest harbor in Maine" and one of the most picturesque spots anywhere on the coast
Schmidt's Sausage Haus ($$)
(1810 ratings)

240 E Kossuth St Map It!
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 444-6808
www.schmidthaus.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Columbus"
  • Sausage
    Sausage buffet
  • Bahama Mama "The Original"
  • German Autobaun Buffet
    Sausage buffet
  • Jumbo Cream Puff
 4.5 out of 5
1810 ratings		 #83 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Willie Mae's Scotch HouseSee Willie Mae's Scotch House Video ($$)
(4027 ratings)

2401 St Ann St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 822-9503
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Southern Charm"
Deep Fried Paradise
  • Fried Chicken
    3 pieces of award-winning fried chicken served w/ choice of classic side; looks good; "world famous fried chicken"; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
4027 ratings		 #82 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1957; began as a bar w/ beauty salon & barber shop attached; long-standing family restaurant known for classic soul food; James Beard award for "America’s Classic Restaurant for the Southern Region"; Bon Apettit awarded it the Best Fried Chicken Ever
Abe's BBQ ($)
(131 ratings)

616 State St Map It!
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-9947
www.abesbbq.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
  • Pulled Pork
    looks good
 4.0 out of 5
131 ratings		 #101 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); serving since 1924
Bassetts Ice Cream ($)
(501 ratings)

45 N 12th St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 925-4315
www.bassettsicecream.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Ice Cream Paradise
  • Ice Cream
    vanilla is top seller
 4.0 out of 5
501 ratings		 #98 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); established in 1861; oldest continuous ice cream maker in U.S.; family-owned for 5 generations; ice cream made w/ 16% butter fat ("regular" is 10%)
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
Cafe Fleuri [CLOSED]See Cafe Fleuri Video ($$$)
(284 ratings)

250 Franklin St Map It!
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 451-1900
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
All You Can Eat Paradise
  • Chocolate Bar
    available only on Saturday noon-3pm from September - June; chocolates from around the world; 100+ items including chocolate fountain
 4.0 out of 5
284 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #84 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Daichan Kaiten Sushi [CLOSED] ($$)
(377 ratings)

11301 Olympic Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 914-5028
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
  • Sushi
 4.0 out of 5
377 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #85 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); sushi served on conveyer belt
Giordano's PizzeriaSee Giordano's Pizzeria Video ($$)
(1420 ratings)

223 W Jackson Blvd Map It!
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 583-9400
www.giordanos.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "The Deep Fried!"
Pizza Paradise
  • Pizza
    Stuffed deep-dish; Tia gets w/ sausage & pepperoni; Stuffed deep-dish
 4.0 out of 5
1420 ratings		 #88 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1974
Hominy Grill [CLOSED]See Hominy Grill Video ($$)
(2388 ratings)

207 Rutledge Ave Map It!
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 937-0930
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
America's Best, Episode: "American Classics"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chocolate"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Charleston"
Sausage Paradise
  • Big Nasty
    biscuit w/ fried chicken breast, cheddar and sausage gravy; looks good; biscuit w/ fried chicken breast, cheddar and sausage gravy; looks good
  • Shrimp & Grits
    signature dish; signature dish; signature dish
  • Chocolate Pudding
 4.0 out of 5
2388 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #87 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
#8 (America's Best: American Classics); opened in 1996; outdoor seating available; in historic Charleston; country-style institution; Other Recipes: Sausage Gravy
Nick Tahou Hots ($)
(228 ratings)

320 W Main St Map It!
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 436-0184
www.garbageplate.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "NASCAR"
  • Garbage Plate
    mish-mosh of home fries, cheeseburgers (or hot dogs), mac salad, and a slice of bread all covered in a thick spicy meaty gravy hot sauce; 2-lbs of whatever you want; Adam got cheeseburger, red hots (hot dogs), baked beans, macaroni salad, french fries, home fries and topped w/ "hot sauce" (meat sauce); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
228 ratings		 #81 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est.1918; NY landmark restaurant; has trademark for "Garbage Plate"
Philippe the OriginalSee Philippe the Original Video ($)
(7112 ratings)

1001 N Alameda St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-3781
www.philippes.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bang for the Buck"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Los Angeles"
Sandwich Paradise
  • Philippe French Dipped Sandwich
    top seller; French rolled dipped in au jus; recommend double-dipped; looks good
  • Roast Beef French Dipped Sandwich
    $5.75 at airtime; ask for double-dip; looks good; Wolfgang recommends adding horseradish mustard; roll dipped in au jus; ask for double-dip; looks good
  • Lamb Sandwich
    2nd top seller
 4.0 out of 5
7112 ratings		 #96 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); birthplace of French dipped sandwich; long lines; Los Angeles' oldest sandwich shop; cash only; "my favorite fast food restaurant"-Wolfgang Puck
Vortex Bar And GrillSee Vortex Bar And Grill Video ($$)
(1987 ratings)

878 Peachtree St NE Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 875-1667
www.thevortexbarandgrill....
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Atlanta"
  • Double Bypass Burger
    half-pound burger topped with two fried eggs, six slices of American cheese, and eight slices of bacon, all served between the two grilled cheese sandwiches as buns; uses grilled cheese sandwich as buns
  • Blue 'shroom Burger
    Adam's college favorite
 4.0 out of 5
1987 ratings		 #90 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); college hangout
Buckhorn Exchange RestaurantSee Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant Video ($$$)
(1141 ratings)

1000 Osage St Map It!
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 534-9505
buckhornexchange.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Denver"
Steak Paradise
  • Rocky Mountain Oysters
    top-selling appetizer; deep-fried sliced buffalo testicles (ummm...I don't think so!)
  • "Big Steak"
    64-oz steak; intended for 2-5 persons; looks good
  • Steaks
    choices of buffalo, ostrich, elk or yak
  • Yak Steak
    most popular steak
 3.5 out of 5
1141 ratings		 #99 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); Denver's oldest restaurant (1893); exotic steaks (buffalo, yak, rattlesnake, etc); hunted game hanging all over the walls; Theodore Roosevelt and Buffalo Bill ate here; Other Recipes: Buffalo Red Eye Stew
Denny's Beer Barrel Pub ($$)
(251 ratings)

1452 Woodland Rd Map It!
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-7190
www.dennysbeerbarrelpub.c...
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
All You Can Eat ParadiseExtreme Pig Outs
  • 50-lb Burger
  • 2-, 6-, 15-lb burgers
    $500 if you can eat 15-lb burger in 4 hours
  • 15-lb Belly Buster
    challenge: eat in one sitting; only 1 has succeeded
  • 2-lb Burger
    challenge: eat in 1-hour
  • 6-lb Burger
    challenge: eat in 3-hours; only 2 have succeeded
  • Beer Belly Bruiser (50-lb burger)
    50-lb burger
 3.5 out of 5
251 ratings		 #100 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); founded in 1977; "Home of the World's Largest Hamburger Challenges" (from its website); in Guiness world record w/ 123-lb burger
Gauchos Village [CLOSED] ($$$)
(1016 ratings)

135 N Artsakh Ave Map It!
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 550-1430
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
All You Can Eat Paradise
  • Brazilian BBQ
    all you can eat buffett (they come to your table); all you can eat buffett (they come to your table and slice from skewer); use red-yellow-green cylinder block to let servers know to come to your table for more meat
 3.5 out of 5
1016 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #94 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); Brazilian band and dancers dressed in Carnivale-like costumes (scantily)
Smitty's MarketSee Smitty's Market Video ($$)
(976 ratings)

208 S Commerce St Map It!
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-9344
www.smittysmarket.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Barbecue ParadiseFood Wars, Episode: "Lockhart, Texas: BBQ"
  • Sausage
    served on butcher paper; signature dish
  • Beef Brisket
 3.5 out of 5
976 ratings		 #92 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
Food War: Kreuz's vs. Smitty's... Kreuz won (3-votes-to-2); opened in 1999; located where the original Kreuz Market stood; brother owns rival Kreuz Market across town; served on butcher paper; no BBQ sauce
Time-Out RestaurantSee Time-Out Restaurant Video ($)
(148 ratings)

201 E Franklin St Map It!
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 929-2425
www.time-outrestaurants.c...
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "South"
Man v. Food, Episode: "North Carolina"
  • Chicken and Cheddar Biscuit
    de-boned fried chicken topped w/ melted cheddar in homemade biscuit
 3.5 out of 5
148 ratings		 #95 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); moved from original location (at 133 W Franklin St); college hangout
Jimmy Buff's [CLOSED] ($)
(22 ratings)

354 Rt 10 Map It!
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 463-0099
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Food Wars, Episode: "New Jersey: Italian Hot Dogs"
Hot Dog Paradise
  • Italian Hot Dog
    Potatoes, grilled peppers, onions and hot dog stuffed in a pita; Potatoes, grilled peppers, onions and hot dog on a pita
 2.5 out of 5
22 ratings		 [CLOSED]; 2 other locations open...check website; #93 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); deep fried hot dog;
Food War: Jimmy Buff's vs. Charlie's... Charlie's won (3-votes-to-0)
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown -
"Countdown 101-81"		   (21 restaurants)    
Aired on: March 21, 2011 
Aired on: March 21, 2011