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La Petite Grocery ($$$)
(836 ratings)

4238 Magazine St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-3377
www.lapetitegrocery.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Magical Combos"
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Meat, Meat and More Meat"
  • Blue Crab Beignets
    beignets (fried dough) stuffed w/ blue crab & mascarpone mix; served w/ malt vinegar aioli; looks good
  • Blue Crab Beignets
    beignets (fried dough) stuffed w/ blue crab & mascarpone mix; served w/ malt vinegar aioli; looks good
  • LPG Cheeseburger
    w/ house pickles, onion marmalade, arugula, whole grain mustard, aioli & gruyere on soft bun w/ hand cut fries; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
836 ratings		 est. 2004; French-inspired eatery serving modern Creole food in a historic building
Lena BravaSee Lena Brava Video ($$$)
(612 ratings)

900-902 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-1975
www.lenabrava.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mexican Favorites"
  • Black Cod "Al Pastor"
    blackened cod w/ achiote, red chili & pineapple rub; topped w/ pineapple shiso salsa; served w/ cabbage slaw & house tortillas
 4.0 out of 5
612 ratings		 Baja-inpired, wood-fired dishes, plus Mexican wines & mezcal
Little Donkey ($$$)
(971 ratings)

505 Massachusetts Ave Map It!
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 945-1008
www.littledonkeybos.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Throwback"
  • Pigs In a Blanket
    pastry wrapped morcilla blood sausage w/ red pepper relish, spiced honey & violet mustard, topped w/ chives
 4.0 out of 5
971 ratings		 est. 2016; global flavors & small plates inspired by chef's own travels
Lloyd's Carrot CakeSee Lloyd's Carrot Cake Video ($)
(317 ratings)

6087 Broadway Map It!
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 548-9020
www.lloydscarrotcake.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "All American"
  • Carrot Cake
    extra amounts of nutmeg & cinnamon makes it special; "this carrot cake is an Oscar-winning movie star...the Katharine Hepburn of desserts"-Alex Guarnaschelli; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
317 ratings		 est. 1985; quaint but staple bakery serving the neighborhood and beyond
Pietros RistoranteSee Pietros Ristorante Video ($$$)
(157 ratings)

232 E 43rd St Map It!
New York, NY 10017
(212) 682-9760
pietros.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Salty Goodness"
  • Caesar Salad
 4.0 out of 5
157 ratings
ProvisionsSee Provisions Video ($$)
(134 ratings)

3 Harbor Sq Map It!
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-3258
provisionsnantucket.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "That I'm Thankful For"
  • Turkey Terrific Sandwich
    sandwich w/ smoked turkey, cranberry, stuffing & mayo...the whole Thanksgiving meal in 1 sandwich; cannot get during Thanksgiving (closed)
 4.0 out of 5
134 ratings		 since 1973; on Nantucket Island
Quang Restaurant ($$)
(1365 ratings)

2719 Nicollet Ave S Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 870-4739
www.quang-restaurant.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Asian Sensations"
  • Banh Bao
    pork, egg & Chinese sausage bun; rolled w/ a twist & steamed
 4.0 out of 5
1365 ratings		 est. 1989; family-owned traditional Vietnamese restaurant
Rawley's Drive-InSee Rawley's Drive-In Video ($)
(122 ratings)

1886 Post Rd Map It!
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-9023
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Fried"
  • Deep Fried Hot Dog
    "the works" - w/ mustard, relish, sauerkraut & chopped fried bacon
 4.0 out of 5
122 ratings
Ronnybrook Farm DairySee Ronnybrook Farm Dairy Video ($)
(13 ratings)

310 Prospect Hill Rd Map It!
Ancramdale, NY 12503
(518) 398-6455
www.ronnybrook.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Season's Eatings"
  • Egg Nog
    only made during the holidays; shipped to Chelsea market (in NYC); Alex recommnends adding a splash of bourbon
 4.0 out of 5
13 ratings		 "beyond organic"--they take such great care of their cows
Savannah's Candy KitchenSee Savannah's Candy Kitchen Video ($$)
(94 ratings)

32 N Market St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-4626
www.savannahcandy.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On a Stick"
  • Caramel Apple
 4.0 out of 5
94 ratings		 formerly Charleston's Candy Kitchen
Sepia ($$$)
(1289 ratings)

123 N Jefferson St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 441-1920
www.sepiachicago.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Borrowed Favorites"
  • Rohan Duck
    seared duck breast, foie gras ganache, picked blueberries & carrots, sauce poivrade infused w/ chocolate; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1289 ratings		 opened in 2007; built from a 19th century print shop; featuring inventive American cuisine
Shuang Cheng Restaurant ($$)
(412 ratings)

1320 4th St SE Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 378-0208
www.shuangchengrestaurant...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Serious Spice"
  • Walleye
    fish steamed w/ ginger & scallions; "off the charts tasty!" -Alex Guarnaschelli
 4.0 out of 5
412 ratings		 opened in 1990; serving Cantonese menu featuring fresh seafood
Ted's Bulletin ($$)
(2419 ratings)

505 8th St SE Map It!
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-8337
www.tedsbulletin.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Kids' Menu"
  • Grilled Cheese Super Deluxe
    stuffed w/ braised short rib & three cheese mac ‘n’ cheese; served w/ roma tomato soup; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2419 ratings		 est. 2010; modern American diner w/ 6 locations & breakfast all day; multiple locations
Vin RougeSee Vin Rouge Video ($$)
(580 ratings)

2010 Hillsborough Rd Map It!
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 416-0466
www.vinrougerestaurant.co...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "French Favorites"
  • Gratin de Macaroni
    macaroni and Gruyere cheese-induced Bechamel sauce w/ house-cured-house-smoked bacon baked in casserole dish; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
580 ratings		 consistently ranked in the top tier of "Best Of" lists by the local and national press (from its website); outdoor dining in courtyard garden available
White MannaSee White Manna Video ($)
(1440 ratings)

358 River St Map It!
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 342-0914
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With My Hands"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Knockout Burger Joints"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "New Jersey Diner Tour"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Decadent and Delicious"
  • Sliders (Cheeseburgers)
    w/ sliced onions smashed into patties & topped w/ cheese; looks good; each so small, "a proper serving would be somewhere between 3 and 11"-Alex Guarnaschelli (joking...maybe)
 4.0 out of 5
1440 ratings		 tiny burger joint; beef brought in daily every morning; long lines
Carissa's The Bakery
(82 ratings)

221 Pantigo Rd Map It!
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 527-5996
www.carissasthebakery.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Key Ingredient"
  • Salty Soured Pickled Rye Bread
    bread flour, locally grown rye flour, salt, pickle puree/brine (key ingredient); covered w/ caraway seeds; uses a natural rye starter 1st cultured in Southampton 15+ years ago; featured w/ chicken liver mousse
 3.5 out of 5
82 ratings		 started at farmer's markets in 2011; "serves breads, pastries, sandwiches, fresh juices alongside a menu of simple, nutritious food for breakfast & lunch, & weekend dinners by candlelight" (from its website)
Cole's French Dip ($$)
(2339 ratings)

118 E 6th St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 622-4090
www.colesfrenchdip.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Dipped"
  • Original French Dip Sandwich
    slow roasted beef chuck, au jus, French roll; "beef on beef on beef!" -Alex Guarnaschelli; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
2339 ratings		 est. 1908; historic saloon said to have originated the French dip, also known for cocktails & speakeasy
Cowgirl BBQSee Cowgirl BBQ Video ($$)
(917 ratings)

319 S Guadalupe St Map It!
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-2565
www.cowgirlsantafe.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "You're Bacon Me Crazy"
  • Five Pepper Nachos
    tortilla chips topped w/ black beans, Jack & cheddar cheese, red onions, guacamole, pickled jalapenos, black olives & sour cream & "Salsa Diablo" (extra spicy); on show, added pulled chicken, chipotle pulled pork & shredded beef
  • Green Chile Cheeseburger
    black Angus beef, ground beef, buffalo w/ applewood smoked bacon served in a pretzel bun w/ melted brie, chopped green chile, tomato & drizzle of truffle oil; served w/ hand-cut fries; looks good
  • Frito Pie (& Ribs)
    16-hr smoked brisket chili on Frito's w/ side of sour cream, cheddar, chopped onions & sliced jalapenos; Alex also gets the spiced-rubbed pork ribs
 3.5 out of 5
917 ratings		 #28 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1993; located in a hundred-year-old building in the historic Guadalupe district of Santa Fe
Ferrara Bakery & CafeSee Ferrara Bakery & Cafe Video ($$)
(1827 ratings)

195 Grand St Map It!
New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-6150
www.ferraracafe.com/home....
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Last Supper"
  • Lobster Tail & Sfogliatella
    desserts - stuffed pastries; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
1827 ratings
Magnolia CafeSee Magnolia Cafe Video ($)
(1837 ratings)

1920 S Congress Ave Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 445-0000
themagnoliacafe.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Not What You'd Expect"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Bringin' Home the Bacon, Burger and BBQ!"
  • Blackened Salmon
    "cook burned" (pan-fried w/ flame) on bottom of iron skillet (skillet is turned upside-down...crazy!)
  • Gingerbread Pancakes
    embedded w/ sliced bananas
  • Polenta
    homemade; flatop-fried and topped w/ ragu sauce; looks good
  • Stuffed Red Pepper
    stuffed w/ jambalaya
  • Love Migas
    eggs scrambled in spicy "LOVE" butter (fresh garlic and serrano) w/ tomato, onion, bell pepper, tortilla chips and jack cheese; Served w/ black beans & tortillas; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
1837 ratings		 opened in 1988; local favorite; large crowds; "Open 24/8" and "Sorry, We're Open"
Mike's at the Crossroads ($$)
(373 ratings)

7665 Old Redwood Hwy Map It!
Cotati, CA 94931
(707) 665-9999
www.mikesatthecrossroads....
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crazy Creations"
  • "Moo-Ben" Sandwich
    homemade corned beef, Swiss, house thousand island & sauerkraut on a burger patty, served on marbled rye
 3.5 out of 5
373 ratings		 est. 1991; premier burgers w/ locally sourced ingredients
Mile End Delicatessen BrooklynSee Mile End Delicatessen Brooklyn Video ($$)
(848 ratings)

97A Hoyt St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-7510
www.mileenddeli.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Sandwiches"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New Deli Done Right"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Double-Down Chow Down!"
  • Smoked Meat Sandwich
    3 weeks of prep & over 18 hours of cooking; cured, smoked brisket on seeded rye bread w/ deli mustard; looks good
  • Smoked Meat Poutine
    french fries topped w/ chicken gravy, smoked brisket & cheese curds; "just makes you eat & eat!...bold youth on a deli platter!" -Alex Guarnaschelli
 3.5 out of 5
848 ratings		 est. 2010; classic Jewish comfort food; grandmother's traditional recipes updated in a Canadian-style deli
Pascal's ManaleSee Pascal's Manale Video ($$$)
(604 ratings)

1838 Napoleon Ave Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-4877
www.neworleansrestaurants...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bar-B-Que"
  • Original Pascal's Barbeque Shrimp
 3.5 out of 5
604 ratings
Smoke DaddySee Smoke Daddy Video ($$)
(1415 ratings)

1804 W Division St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 772-6656
www.thesmokedaddy.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Ooey-Gooey Obsessions"
  • Pulled Pork Benedict
    eggs benedict w/ pulled pork, chipotle hollandaise & choice of fruit or hash browns (ummm...get the hash!); looks good
 3.5 out of 5
1415 ratings		 opened in 1994; featured in NY Times, National Geographic; free live music, seven days a week; Other Recipes: BBQ Beans | Brisket
Tune Inn ($)
(528 ratings)

331 Pennsylvania Ave SE Map It!
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 543-2725
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mess Hall"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Tried and True"
  • Beer-Battered Burger
    grilled, beer battered, deep fried & topped w/ cheese, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, pickles & house sauce on a bun, served w/ fries; "juicy, good old American beef" -Alex Guarnaschelli; cooked burger, battered then deep-fried
  • Joe's West Virginia Sandwich
    sliced roast beef w/ house "wonton" (?) sauce; looks good!
 3.5 out of 5
528 ratings		 opened in 1947; Congress members to blue collar frequent here; comfort food & drinks in a longstanding, quirky location; self-proclaimed dive "and very proud of it!"; Other Recipes: Fried Chicken
Alex Guarnaschelli (bio)   (50 restaurants - Include Closed)    
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