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Best Thing I Ever Ate -
"The Upper Crust"

   (7 restaurants)    
Aired on: November 1, 2018 
Aired on: November 1, 2018 
Restaurant Restaurants in ascending order What to Get Show / Episode /
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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
Cappy's Restaurant ($$)
(689 ratings)

5011 Broadway St Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 828-9669
www.cappysrestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Upper Crust"
  • Mustang Chicken
    horseradish crust, mustang sauce, mashed potatoes, chef vegetables; "so many layers of flavor!" -Pati Jinich
 4.5 out of 5
689 ratings		 est. 1977; brunch, lunch & dinner spot for casual/upscale American dining
Dad's KitchenSee Dad's Kitchen Video ($$)
(1548 ratings)

2968 Freeport Blvd Map It!
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 447-3237
www.ilovedadskitchen.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Upper Crust"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Soup and Sandwiches"
  • Dad's Burger
    1/2-lb patty encrusted w/ chopped bacon & crumbled bleu cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, Aleppo chili spread, artisan bun; "the flavor is incredible" -Stuart O'Keefe
  • Dad's Burger
    Bacon Cheeseburger; bacon and cheese seared layered in burger; "up there in burger greatness"; "gotta try this burger!"
  • Hot Blond Sandwich
    chicken, avocado, swiss cheese, tomato, roasted red onion, spinach & cucumber with garlic spread, brown mustard & pepper plant sauce on sourdough bread
 4.0 out of 5
1548 ratings		 outdoor patio available; everything made from scratch daily
DiAnoia's Eatery ($$)
(1013 ratings)

2549 Penn Ave Map It!
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 918-1875
www.dianoiaseatery.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Upper Crust"
  • Gnocchi Sorrentina Bread Bowl
    scratch made potato gnocchi, mozzarella, pecorino romano & basil served in a house bread bowl; "every single taste bud on my tongue is happy!" -Courtney Rada
 4.5 out of 5
1013 ratings		 opened in 2016; award winning family owned Italian cafe & restaurant w/ pasta, breads, pastries & cocktails
Elsie's Plate & Pie ($$)
(903 ratings)

3145 Government St Map It!
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 636-5157
www.elsiespies.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Upper Crust"
  • Seafood Pot Pie
    crawfish, shrimp & crab in a roasted red pepper cream, baked w/ a flaky crust; "incredibly crispy, super flaky crust!" -Duff Goldman
 4.5 out of 5
903 ratings		 est. 2017; specializes in sweet & savory pies plus Southern comfort fare
Mary Mac's Tea Room ($$)
(4977 ratings)

224 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 876-1800
www.marymacs.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Upper Crust"
Soul Food Paradise
  • Georgia Peach Cobbler
    served w/ vanilla ice cream; "this is just like grandma's cobbler!" -Tregaye Fraser
 4.0 out of 5
4977 ratings		 est. 1945; grown from a single dining room to 6 dining rooms (taking 5 storefronts) plus a full bar; Jimmy Carter, Hillary Clinton, Leonard Nimoy, Dalai Lama, Richard Gere have visited; unique feature: Goodwill Ambassador, Jo Carter personally visits all guests giving her specialty back rubs...you can even get a T-shirt saying "I got my belly filled and my back rubbed all at Mary Mac's Tea Room"
Merrick Inn ($$$)
(218 ratings)

1074 Merrick Dr Map It!
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 269-5417
www.themerrickinn.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Upper Crust"
  • Pecan Crusted Pork Tenderloin
    sautéed tenderloin, bourbon apple chutney & maple chipotle butter; served w/ sides of corn pudding & smoked gouda & bacon mac 'n' cheese; "that's good eatin' right there!" -Jason Smith
 4.0 out of 5
218 ratings		 classic Southern fare in a historic building; operating for 40+ years
Phoenix Public Market Cafe [CLOSED] ($$)
(1158 ratings)

14 E Pierce St Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 253-2700
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Upper Crust"
  • Pork Chile Verde Pot Pie
    pork stew filling w/ green chile, oregano & lime, baked in a flakey crust; "it's everything you want a pot pie to be & more!" -Beau MacMillan; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1158 ratings		 [CLOSED]; est. 2013; casual dining for breakfast, lunch & dinner, heavily sourced from the nearby farmer's market
Best Thing I Ever Ate -
"The Upper Crust"		   (7 restaurants)    
Aired on: November 1, 2018 
Aired on: November 1, 2018