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- Biscuits and Gravy
"one of most the soul-satisfying dishes I have eaten in my life...better than I've had in the South"-Michael Symon; looks good; cheddar scallion biscuits topped with soft scrambled eggs and sausage gravy; served w/ hash brown potatoes & grapes; looks good - Lucky Reuben
corned beef, sauerkraut, rye bread and Thousand Island dressing all house made, served with Swiss cheese, chips & a pickle; Guy got goosebumps eating it; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1143 ratings |
farm-to-table restaurant w/ garden in backyard; almost everything is made from scratch; where Michael Symon stopped by at DDD airing (friend of chef/owner) |
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- Caribbean Nachos
fried plantain, beans, cheese w/ choice of pork, ground beef, churrasco steak (Guy got pork) topped w/ hot sauce; looks good - Chuleta Kan-Kan
large fried pork loin chop w/ rib; served w/ side of rice & beans
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4.0 out of 5
435 ratings |
former teacher who dropped 25-year service to open this family operated & owned restaurant |
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- "Boss Hog" Sandwich
pork belly, coleslaw, maple & mustard glaze, house bbq, potato bun, served w/ collard greens; looks good - Loaded Fried Potatoes
chopped brisket, cheddar sauce & chiles on fried potatoes; "championship brisket" -Guy Fieri
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4.0 out of 5
1320 ratings |
est. 2016; Cleveland-style barbecue restaurant w/ community tables; owned by chef Michael Symon; guest appearance: chef Marc Murphy; Other Recipes: Poppy Seed Coleslaw |
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- Apple Pfannkuchen
signature dish; custardy apple pie topped w/ homemade whipped cream; looks good - Bacon Waffle
apple cider smoked and cured bacon embedded in homemade waffle - Corned Beef Hash
uses certified Black Angus beef brisket brined for 14 days to make hash; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
2910 ratings |
opened in 2000 |
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- Codfish Cakes
mashed potato & salt cod; formed into a patty, breaded & deep fried - Lobster Pie
signature dish; "stuffed lobster w/o the shell"; "if you come to this place and don't try this one, you're missing out"-Guy Fieri - Seafood Chowder
lobsters, clams, scallops, shrimps cooked in the same broth to create deep seafood flavor; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1025 ratings |
1950s landmark; in 1983, 2 guys who used to eat there as kids quit their jobs, purchased the diner to keep the tradition going; New England comfort food; Readers Choice Award: Favorite Diner in New England (Yankee Magazine-2011) |
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- Pig's Feet
oven-braised to tender soft (similar to bacon & cured meat) - Wings and Waffles
marinated, dredged and deep-fried whole chicken wings on homemade waffle and topped w/ syrup & powdered sugar; recommend adding hot sauce
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4.0 out of 5
156 ratings |
opened in 2007; soul food |
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- Churrasso Tri-Tip
seasoned, marinated tri-tip grilled & broiled; served on sizzling iron skillet & w/ side of Chimichurri sauce - Latin/American Fried Chicken
served w/ side of habanero-mango chile sauce
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4.0 out of 5
547 ratings |
since 2005; family-owned-and-operated Caribbean restaurant serving in "tapas" style |
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- Tostones Rellenos
twice-fried plantain stuffed w/ shrimp & Pico de Gallo - Roasted Pork
braised for 8 hrs, then pulled & grilled on flat top w/ mojo sauce; served w/ white rice, black beans & maduros (plantains)
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4.0 out of 5
735 ratings |
opened in 1988; Cuban cuisine made by Cuban husband & wife team; building used to be a gas station's garage |
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- "Spider" Sandwich
it's a soft-shell crab (made to look like a spider), battered and deep-fried - Bloody Mary
self-proclaimed "Bloody Mary Capital of Alabama" - Jazzy Burger
topped w/ local favorite sauce made of horseradish, dried mustard, apple jelly & pineapple preserves - Seafood Po Boy
signature dish
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4.0 out of 5
83 ratings |
opened in 1925; local institution; quirky antique decor wall-to-wall; Other Recipes: Jazebel Sauce |
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- Noodle Kugel
similar to mac & cheeseNavel Pastrami; looks good - Stuffed Cabbage
owner's/chef's favorite; ground beef mix wrapped w/ boiled cabbage leaf topped w/ sweet & sour raisin sauce; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1284 ratings |
since 1942; old-school deli institution; Other Recipes: Reuben Pastrami |
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- Bacon Cheeseburger
top seller; w/ fresh grilled jalapenos; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1647 ratings |
opened in 2009; side-of-the-road joint; long lines |
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- Tacos Al Pastor
spiced and marinated pork; looks good - Picadillo Enchiladas
picadillo is ground beef, onions, green bell peppers, garlic and tomatoes, stewed together and seasoned with cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
641 ratings |
everything is homemade |
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- BBQ Dry Rub
- Ribs
top seller; smoked for 12 hours
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4.0 out of 5
613 ratings |
local and tourist favorite; Other Recipes: "Black Magic" (Seasoning) |
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- BBQ Nachos
corn tortilla chips, pulled pork, queso, slaw, cilantro, sour cream, pickled jalapenos, lime wedges & Jack's Creek; looks good - Broccoli Salad
a top side seller; looks good - Smoked Wings
- Fried Bologna Sandwich
1-inch thick sliced smoked bologna & flash-fried - Redneck Taco
BBQ on top of cornbread hoe-cake topped w/ slaw & sauce; choose between pork, brisket, sausage, chicken, turkey or catfish (Michael gets the chicken) - Whole Hog Platter
smoked w/ hickory pulled pork; Michael get sides: broccoli salad & hush puppies; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
929 ratings |
specialize in West Tennessee-style; multiple locations |
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- Pulled Pork
whole hog roasted for 26 hrs - Redneck Tacos
pulled pork, cole slaw, Sweet Dixie sauce on cornbread pancake; also in beef brisket
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4.0 out of 5
481 ratings |
slow-cooks whole hog (26 hours) in custom-made smoker; moved from original airing location (orig: 7215 Nolensville Rd); Other Recipes: Jamaican Jerk Pit Chicken |
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- The Chop & Chick
- Pork chop in Pesto
- Waffles
- Salami Scrambled
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4.0 out of 5
2613 ratings |
"fancy hands"; only use cage-free eggs from humanely-raised chickens, grain-fed natural Iowa pork and Angus beef; long wait on weekends; moved from 801 N 1st St location (shown at airing) |
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- Lamb Brasato Ossobuco
risotto, braised lamb shank, vegetables, jus & parsley; "that's the bite!" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Lasagna
5 layers of house made pasta, bechamel sauce, mozzarella & parmigiano, local beef, Italian sausage, tomato ragu; "rustic, super balanced!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
983 ratings |
opened in 2013; husband-and-wife team serving traditional Italian w/ a modern spin; large wine selection |
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- Brunswick Stew
chopped smoked chicken in tomato-chili-wing sauce-based soup; only available on certain days...check website - Biscuits & Gravy
homemade biscuit topped w/ sausage gravy; "we've done biscuits & gravy all over the country...hands-down one of the best!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
399 ratings |
est. 1955; third-generation small-town cafeteria serving Southern comfort food; local institution w/ long lines; Other Recipes: Sweet Potato Souffle |
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- Porchetta
sandwich w/ chopped slow-roasted, salt-herbed pork topped w/ salsa verde on ciabatta roll; roll-down-the-arm juicy; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
787 ratings |
only make 4 different sandwiches everyday...each day might be different sandwiches though |
As Seen On: 101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Messy"Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Ooey Gooey Goodness"Cheese ParadiseDiners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "By Request"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Super Sandwiches"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: Finger Lickin' Chicken"Man v. Food, Episode: "Cleveland" |
- Melt Challenge
"monster" grilled cheese featuring 13 different cheeses, 3 slices of grilled bread & a pile of hand-cut fries & slaw (all over 5-lbs); eat all to be awarded a Melt t-shirt or Melt Pint Glass, a $10 gift card your name on online Melt Challenge Hall of Fame; challenge - 5-lb patti melt + fries; Adam won - Godfather
sandwich made of 3 cheese lasagna, fresh fennel-oregano pasta sheets, sun-dried tomato pesto and pureed roasted garlic, provolone served on garlic spiked bread; looks good - "Reverend Horton Meat" Burger
2 grilled cheeses deep fried as buns, 4 ground steak burgers, bacon & American cheese; "impossible to forget!" -Courtney Rada - Parmageddon Grilled Cheese Sandwich
customer favorite; grilled cheese sandwich w/ potato & onion pierogi, fresh napa vodka kraut, sauteed onions, sharp cheddar; looks good - Parmageddon
local favorite; grilled cheese sandwich w/ potato & onion pierogi, fresh napa vodka kraut, sauteed onions, sharp cheddar; "that is one of the best grilled cheeses I've ever had!"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Tokyo Tuna Melt
tuna steak marinated for 24 hrs, grilled & sliced in muenster grilled cheese w/ wasabi-ginger dressing; looks good - Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
grilled cheese sandwich w/ fried chicken tenders, sweet corn puree, garlic spinach, mashed potatoes & sharp cheddar; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1079 ratings |
#41 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 2006; specialize on gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches; get an approved Melt logo tattoo (design on its website) & get 25% for life; multiple locations in Ohio |
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- Vegan Chili
using textured vegetable protein instead of ground beef; "so delicious even the carnivores crave it!" (from its website); served 3-way (on spaghetti & topped w/ cheese); owner/chef likes to add Sriracha sauce; looks good - Yeehaw BBQ Sandwich
chicken, Seitan or Tempeh w/ roma tomatoes, housemade Pico de Gallo (fresh roma tomato, minced jalapenos, cilantro & finely chopped red onion, drizzled w/ lots of housemade BBQ sauce & melted nuenster on a whole wheat hoagie; (vegetarian & vegan options available); looks good
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4.0 out of 5
597 ratings |
since 2005; serving gourmet sandwiches & salads including a large variety of Vegan, Vegetarian options; moved from original airing location (4165 Hamilton Ave); Other Recipes: Coconut Lime Chicken Stew |
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- Cheese Fritters
fritters made of 4 types of cheeses (mozzarella, Swiss, parmesan, cheddar) shapped into balls, deep fried & placed on layer of "ooey gooey goodness" honey mustard sauce; looks good - Baby Back Ribs
award-winning; marinated overnight; smoked in pecan wood at 220-degrees for 2 hrs, then 230-degress for 3 more hrs; looks good - Crunch Burger
a top seller; double-pattied burgers w/ fried pork grinds & juke sauce; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1046 ratings |
4x world champs (in BBQ) including in 2010, 2011 & 2012 |
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- Corned Beef Hash
- Pilgrim Sandwich
top seller; roasted 24-hr brined turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing & gravy in a sub roll; available every day (not just Thanksgiving); looks good - Turkey Dinner
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4.0 out of 5
671 ratings |
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Thanksgiving); Other Recipes: Stuffing |
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- "Get Your Grits On"
jumbo blackened shrimp or blackened salmon (Guy got shrimp) on fried green tomatoes, stone ground grits w/ diced bacon, tomato & chives & roasted corn emulsion, dusted w/ cajun spice - Chicken 'n Cheddar Green Onion Waffles
fried buttermilk boneless chicken breast pieces w/ honey mustard aioli drizzle & white cheddar green onion waffles w/ Peppadew jalapeño butter, dusted w/ Cajun Spice 22 - Coconut Cream Stuffed French Toast
Challah bread dipped in an almond scented egg mix, stuffed w/ coconut cream cheese & flaked coconut, garnished w/ diced strawberries & bruleed bananas, dusted w/ cinnamon & powdered sugar; looks good - Crab Cake Po' Boy
jumbo lump crab cake, tabasco bacon onion jam, bibb lettuce, red & yellow tomatoes on ciabatta, dusted w/ Old Bay; "this is outrageous! The way you compose this sandwich is so next-level" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1258 ratings |
est. 2005; local landmark serving Southern fundamentals using fresh ingredients from the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland; multiple locations including in Baltimore's Inner Harbor; long lines |
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- BBQ Meatloaf
served w/ garlic mashed, squash & green beans topped w/ Austin sauce; looks good - Brisket & Mushroom Empanadas
beef brisket, mushrooms, Austin BBQ sauce, sauteed onions, smoked Gouda, drizzled w/ goat cheese ranch & Austin BBQ sauce
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4.0 out of 5
982 ratings |
since 2014; "full spectrum of hospitality, great beers, good vibes, and some amazing eats" (from its website); 20-barrel brewing system is housed in an historic, 1700s renovated barn |
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