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- Arni Kotsi
braised lamb shank served w/ oven roasted potatoes & asparagus - Pastitsio
layers of pasta, seasoned ground beef, cheese, Bechamel sauce; Greek lasagna w/o the tomato sauce
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4.0 out of 5
220 ratings |
"inspired by the beach culture of the Greek Islands, offering traditional taverna fare with a coastal vibe in a relaxed atmosphere" (from its website); celebrity appearance: sportscaster Dan Patrick |
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- Plague Bringer Burger
1-lb patty w/ roasted garlic mayo, extra raw garlic, homemade hot sauce, pepper jack cheese, jalapeno, tortilla chips (for crunch), lettuce, tomato & onion all on a pretzel roll; looks good - Black Sabbath Burger
fan favorite; w/ blackening spice, chili, Pepper Jack, red onion; served on pretzel bun; "that's up there in the top 5 burgers on Triple-D"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Lair of the Minotaur Burger
w/ caramelized onions, pancetta, brie, bourbon-soaked pears served on pretzel roll - Mastodon Burger
10-oz burger w/ bacon, barbecue sauce, sharp cheddar & frizzled onions; looks good - Build-Your-Own Mac and Cheese
choice of Andouille sausage, bacon, broccoli, caramelized onions, chicken, corn, garlic, green onion, jalapeno, peas, roasted red pepper and/or sundried tomatoes; looks good - Kuma Burger
signature & top seller; w/ bacon, sharp cheddar, fried egg, lettuce, tomato & onion
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4.0 out of 5
5364 ratings |
opened in 2005; dive-bar where burgers named after heavy metal bands |
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- Cajun Corn Pudding
egg-based...more like a quiche - Smoked Prime Rib Po-Boy
slow-smoked prime rib, shaved & piled high on Au Jus dipped French bread topped w/ sauteed onions & covered in provolone cheese, dressed w/ homemade horseradish sauce; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
140 ratings |
under the big water tower in Slidell (you can't miss it) |
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- Black Eye Pea Fritters
hush puppies; looks good - Fried Lobster Pieces
- Minuto (Fish) Sandwich
looks good
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4.0 out of 5
966 ratings |
large crowds; Other Recipes: Fried Shrimp |
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- Papa Rellena
mashed potato stuffed w/ ground meat & deep-fried crispy outside & soft inside; served w/ side of salsa Ranchera (a spicy Creole sauce); looks good - Tasajo Con Boniato
braised dry-cured shredded beef served w/ Cuban sweet potato & rice - Stuffed French Toast
stuffed w/ strawberry-guava cream cheese & breaded w/ chopped cornflakes & almonds; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
958 ratings |
Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost [recipe];
opened in 1996; owned & operated by a traditional Cuban family whose belief is in fresh, tasty food in good portions & served in a local neighborhood atmosphere by friendly people |
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- Chicken Cacciatore
- Italian Stallion Pizza
San Marzano tomatoes D.O.P. housemade mozzarella, Schreiners sausage, pepperoni, Prosciutto di Parma (Cotto), sopressata - Mediterranean Pizza
housemade pesto cream sauce, housemade mozarella, extra virgin olive oil, Prosciutto di Parma (Crudo) & arugula w/ shaved parmesean
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4.0 out of 5
747 ratings |
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- Nagada Tacos
soft tacos w/ ground beef, ground pork w/ fruit mix, green pepper, creamy sauce, pomegranate; colors of white, red & green to symbolize the Mexican flag; "like Mexican Thanksgiving in a taco" -Guy Fieri - Oaxaca Black Mole Chicken Shark Taco
Oaxacan specialty; legendary blend of spices, chiles, nuts & chocolate made into a rich & flavorful sauce, mixed w/ shredded chicken; served on soft taco shells; "one of the best [moles] ever...that's like Mexican mole Disneyland" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
2520 ratings |
authentic cuisine inspired by the heart of Mexico; Other Recipes: Smoked Marlin Tacos |
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- Pasta & Fagioli Soup
signature soup; Cannellini beans, pasta & cheese finished w/ basil & wine; looks good - Pasta Lorenzo
bow tie pasta topped w/ shrimp, chicken strips & sundried tomatoes in a light chipotle sauce; looks good - Veal Chop alla Gabe
this is what Guy Fieri gets each time he comes; 10oz. Veal chop pounded paper thin, breaded & pan fried finished w/ garlic, parsley, lemon & extra virgin olive oil & set over diced Italian potatoes; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1487 ratings |
since 2001; old school Italian joint including edge-to-edge pictures extending to the ceiling; Guy Fieri's go-to Italian joint when he's in Chicago |
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- Paella
Valencian-style rice dish w/ mussels, shrimp, clams, chicken; looks good - Pernil Al Horno
sliced slow-cooked braised pork leg served w/ Spanish rice & plantains; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
110 ratings |
serving Venezuelan cuisine w/ Spanish, French, Italian influence w/ terrace seating available |
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- Huarache
meat, cream, salsa, lechuga, pico de gallo, aguacate, cheese and jalapeno - Pozole Soup
Mexican soup made with pork and hominy; one of Guy's favorites - Tacos
get Carne Asada (grilled steak); hand-made tortillas
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4.0 out of 5
386 ratings |
started as a taco truck; one of Guy Fieri's favorites...where he brings his family and friends; everything made from scratch |
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- Octopus Tostada
2 fried tortilla topped w/ a mound of octopus salad; made to order; looks good - Patrona Burger
flat top griddled shrimp burger w/ melted Oaxaca cheese, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado-mango radish, shredded potatoes; "that right there, in my expecation level of burgers--that is about as high as they go. Outstanding!" -Guy Fieri; looks good!
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4.0 out of 5
455 ratings |
in Grand Central Market |
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- Firehouse Burger
house specialty; burger w/ habanero sauce, cayenne butter, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, pickle & onion - Texas Hash
diced baked chicken, potatoes, green pepper, onions on fried tortillas & topped w/ chile con queso; available on Satudays only; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
851 ratings |
burger dive local legend; started as a small fruit stand in 1938, then a mom & pop grocery store in 1939, then selling sandwiches in 70's & finally their famous burgers in 1977; "We have nothing small, nothing healthy, and nothing fast...We have great food, but its not fast food. Everything is made to order just like you like it!" |
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- Leo's Special
spare ribs, brisket, hot links, thick smoked bologna, potato salad, & beans; looks good - Strawberry Banana Cake
- Beef Brisket
slow-cooked for 17-18 hrs - Spare Ribs
smoked in hickory wood; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
252 ratings |
#31 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1974; formerly a gas station; open kitchen; have 2 types of homemade BBQ sauce |
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- Black Bean & Potato Flautas
bean & potato filling rolled in corn tortillas & fried; topped w/ cabbage, avocado sauce & coconut sour cream; served w/ 2 salsas: jalapeno tomatillo & tomato arbol chile; "This is a destination dish!" - Guy Fieri; looks good - Vegan Torta w/Black Beans
seitan milanesa (vegan) "steak" marinated, breaded & fried; served w/ black beans, cabbage, tomato, avocado crema & fried jalapeno on side
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4.0 out of 5
117 ratings |
launched in 2017; formerly a food truck at airing, now serving flavorful, vegan-friendly Mexican food inside of International (cocktail & bar joint) |
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- Posole
soup w/ cubed pork, seasonings and garnish; looks good - Carnitas Tacos
tacos w/ chopped seasoned pork
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4.0 out of 5
317 ratings |
second-generation, family-owned authentic Mexican restaurant |
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- Cochon de Lait Po'boy
pulled pork, Creole slaw, shredded cabbage, pickles; looks good - Crawfish Mac N Cheese
"it's outstanding! I get more crawfish flavor out of this than...when I eat crawfish!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1990 ratings |
grocery & deli drawing its influence from culinary influence from New Orleans located in Chinatown; Other Recipes: Red Beans & Rice |
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- Cannelloni Tricolore
chicken, veggie, ricotta cannelloni; topped w/ 3 sauces: (red) marinara, (white) alfredo & (green) pesto...colors of the Italian flag - Spicy Cioppino Rosso
prawns, scallops, mussels, clams, calamari, crab, spicy red sauce, capellini
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4.0 out of 5
1924 ratings |
opened in 1990; serving authentic Southern Italian cuisine; G. Garvin (from Cooking Channel) made guest appearance; Other Recipes: Sea Bass "Puttanes" |
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- Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich
cherry wood smoked chicken, homemade bacon, mayo, celery, seasoning & dill on a brioche bun, served w/ house pickles; looks good! - Smokehouse Chili
blend of beans, red & green peppers, onion & diced tomatoes, infused w/ smoked beef brisket, bacon, pork butt, ground beef & ribs, topped w/ cheddar & cornbread
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4.0 out of 5
63 ratings |
est. 2015; known for smoked barbecue; "serving brisket, ribs, bratwurst, chicken & pork along w/ a variety of classic seasonal sides" (from its website) |
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- Beef Barbacoa Taco
4-hr smoked brisket, pickled red onion, avocado crema, cotija on homemade tortilla; looks good - Chicken Ranchero Tostada
crispy tortilla house beans topped w/ ranchero braised chicken, Napa cabbage & crema; looks good - Grilled Street Corn
boiled & then grilled corn, seasoned & rolled in cotija, cilantro, chili lime aioli
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4.0 out of 5
593 ratings |
opened in 2012; one kitchen, two restaurants...Mexican on one side (Lone Star Taco Bar) & gastropub on the other (Deep Ellum); Other Recipes: Ranchero Sauce |
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- Carne Adovada Tacos
soft-shelled tacos of sliced pork shoulder marinated overnight, braised, chopped & skillet seared topped w/ onion, cilantro & lime juice; looks good - Shrimp Burrito
w/ rice, beans, cheese, sauteed shrimp in pepper-based sauce, cilantro, onions, tomatoes, sour cream & lime juice; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1041 ratings |
est. 1995; have run-down car & boots as art pieces; outdoor seating available |
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- "Classic" (Gyro)
fresh carved gyro on a grilled pita w/ lettuce, tomato, onions & tzatziki sauce; looks good - Italian Beef
served on a haogie w/ hot/mild giardiniera; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
252 ratings |
est. 2010; 2 Greek brothers who brought their Chicago-hometown favorites to Columbus; "Loops" is in reference to the elevated train which circles Chicago in a loop |
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- Carnitas Taco
"up there with some of the best (tacos) I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Chicken Burrito
- Green Chili Pork
California pepper, poblano pepper, jalapenos, tomatillos, & cilantro blended & cooked w/ pork for 30 minutes; can be served in a burrito, taco, enchilada, or bowl
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4.0 out of 5
1081 ratings |
started as selling tacos from a food truck; Other Recipes: Camarones a La Diabla |
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- Beef Brisket
smoked in mesquite & post-oak; seasoned w/ salt & pepper & smoked - Texas Beef Rib
"Dino-Ribs" (they're big!); beef ribs rubbed w/ salt & cracked black pepper then slow-cooked over post oak wood; once sold out, they're out for rest of evening; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
778 ratings |
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ribs); started in 1936 as a grocery store, selling BBQ w/ leftover meats; full-fledged BBQ joint in 1949; James Beard Foundation award-winner (American Classics - 2006); Other Recipes: Potato Salad |
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- Ox Tails
- Rabbit Stew
"top 5 I've ever had"; looks good - Louis Fries
famous garlic fries covered w/ sweetbreads in a red wine mushroom sauce; topped w/ goat cheese crumbles & parsley - Sweetbreads
prepared in 2 different styles; sautéed w/ garlic, peppers, mushrooms & onions; or prepared in red wine & mushroom sauce
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4.0 out of 5
493 ratings |
est 1967; Basque menu, family-style seating & authentically costumed servers; under new ownership w/ retained recipes, staff & traditions |
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- BBQ 3-Way
spaghetti topped w/ brisket chili & cheese - Pendleton Porker
sandwich w/ pulled pork, pork belly, onion bacon jam, smoked cheddar, Carolina Gold; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
338 ratings |
Midwest barbecue joint with a modern-industrial vibe serving authentic BBQ, southern sides, and live entertainment |
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