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3.5 out of 5
1557 ratings |
soul food |
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- Chicken & Waffles
crispy chicken confit, Tillamook cheddar, jalapeno waffle, smoked maple syrup - Donut Burger Sliders
buttermilk donuts, Tillamook cheddar, ground beef patty, donut glaze
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3.5 out of 5
1082 ratings |
"serving up playful variations on the classic standards in an atmosphere that's stylish, sophisticated and cool" (from its website) |
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- Shrimp 'n Grits
one of best selling dishes; seared white shrimp over NC's stone ground grits, homemade red eye gravy & homemade sweet potato chips
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3.5 out of 5
914 ratings |
opened in 2001; began as a concept in 1992 while the founders were Peace Corps volunteers in Thailand; "America's first wind powered brew pub" (from its website) |
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3.5 out of 5
822 ratings |
also in Scottsdale, AZ |
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- Clams Mexicali
appetizer; clams stuffed w/ Chorizo, Mexican cheese & peppers & broiled - Colossal Jersey Devil Shrimp
breaded & deep-fried shrimp tossed in homemade hot sauce; topped on coleslaw
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3.5 out of 5
422 ratings |
since 1938; family-owned seafood resturant & landmark; by scenic waterway in middle of national wildlife refuge; Other Recipes: Stuffed Salmon |
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- Quesabirrias
tacos w/ homemade tortillas, cheese, stewed beef, onion, cilantro & au jus on side; looks good! - Tortas Ahogadas
house beans, pork carnitas, homemade salsa, bolillo roll, topped w/ pickled onions & cilantro; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
140 ratings |
family-run restaurant & sports bar known for authentic Mexican cuisine & beer |
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- Burnt Ends
chunks of beef brisket double-rubbed and smoked twice; only served once per week; long lines form just for them; sells fast; looks good - Smoked Meatloaf
smoked for 4 hours
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3.5 out of 5
504 ratings |
BBQ smoked out in trailer used to win in competitions |
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- "The Governator"
inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger's mother & made for Arnold when he came in; everything in the kitchen (onions, bacon, tomatoes, mushroom, sausage, ham, eggs) chopped & grilled - Dijon Plum Burger
angus burger w/ plum jelly on hamburger bun - Rockefeller Burger
angus burger w/ sour cream, jack cheese, mushrooms & caviar; "if you have to ask how much, you can't afford it" (on menu)
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3.5 out of 5
563 ratings |
est. 1973; once an abandoned red car passenger depot & then a hot dog stand now the entire buidling is painted bright mossy shamrock green w/ 1940's rustic decor & atmosphere; local favorite |
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- Fripp Island Burger
topped w/ fried-green tomato, salsa and a mash of 5 different cheeses; served on preztel bun; looks good - Sullivan Burger
topped w/ grilled pineapple, jalepeno pepperjack, guacamole on a pretzel bun; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
614 ratings |
grind their own meat for burgers; 12 types of burgers; served with knife down the burger; ("And the kicker is...doing it Southern-style"); Other Recipes: Roasted Jalapeno Pimento Cheese |
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- Cumin Lamb Stir-Fried Noodles
served w/ fresh peppers; spicy & fragrant; looks good - Pan Fried Pork Dumplings
filled w/ pork & cabbage; served w/ garlic-soy sauce-sesame oil-rice wine vinegar dipping sauce; "this is the bomb!"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Peaceful Beef Rolls
like a "Chinese burrito"; five-spiced beef rolled in a crispy green onion flat-bread & sweet hoisin sauce - Cold Noodle Salad
housemade cold noodles served w/ bean sprout, cucumbers, vinegar, chili sauce, & sesame paste - Sichuan Thousand Chilli Chicken
crispy chicken stir fried w/ dried peppers, tongue-tingling peppercorns, garlic, ginger & green onion
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3.5 out of 5
622 ratings |
serving Northern Chinese cuisine & hand-pulled noodles; long lines |
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- Long Life Salad
chopped kale, black-eyed peas, Christmas Lima beans, black beans, split lentils, red quinoa, pecans, dried cranberries, mango, golden raisins, plums all mixed w/ a citrus vinaigrette; "killer...this is what I love to eat"; looks good (& healthy!)
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3.5 out of 5
427 ratings |
opened in 2002; funky, unique, eclectic, healthy cuisine w/ abandoned, artistically graffiti-ed car wash next door used for parking; "Phat" stands for "Pretty, Hot And Tasty"; moved from original airing location (940 Allen Rd); Other Recipes: Mama's Saltines |
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- Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
ketchup & mustard base, topped w/ Colby Jack cheese, ground beef & bacon, garnished w/ pickled chips - Chicken & Farfalle w/ Vodka Sauce
pan seared boneless chicken tenderloins sauteed w/ proscuitto, sundried tomatoes & red peppers in a roasted garlic & fresh basil vodka rose sauce; tossed w/ farfalle pasta; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
328 ratings |
est. 1995; specialize in wood-fired brick oven pizza & other Italian dishes; Other Recipes: Seafood Alfredo |
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- Duck Poppers
onion slice, jalapeno slice & spicy cream cheese mix wrapped in thinly sliced duck breasts & bacon, marinated & grilled; available only Thu-Sun (call in advance to check) - Fish Tacos
grilled fish (depending on what fish is fresh) w/ roasted tomato salsa & tomatillo avocado sauce; looks good - Oven-Roasted Crab
whole roasted Dungeness crab broken & sauteed in garlic, butter & herbs
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3.5 out of 5
1886 ratings |
since 1984; located right on the San Francisco bay w/ outdoor seating available on pier; known for fresh seafood, unique cocktails & live music daily; one of Guy Fieri's favorite hang out joints |
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- Abe Froman Pizza
spicy sausage, buffalo mozzarella & fresh chopped basil; looks good - Funky Chicken Pizza
oven roasted chicken, artichoke hearts, red onions, ricotta cheese on house made fresh basil pesto; looks good - Guy Pie Specialty Pizza
ricotta cheese, blue cheese crumbles, mozzarella, roasted chicken, shredded pepperoni, Frank’s Hot Sauce, topped w/ blue cheese dressing & hot sauce; looks good - Meatball Parm Pizza
fresh mozzarella, marinara, hand-made meatballs, shredded parmesan cheese, & topped w/ marinara; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
848 ratings |
opened in 2011; where owner/chef Tom Fay did the Funky Chicken dance |
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- Seafood Moqueca
fish, shrimp, calamari, clams & mussels in traditional Brazilian stew w/ coconut milk, palm oil, bell peppers & Brazilian peppers; served w/ rice - Whole Snapper w/ Escovitch
deep fried red snapper topped w/ Jamaican peppers & onions
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3.5 out of 5
654 ratings |
est 2003; pirate-themed restaurant & bar w/ dockside seating, serving Caribbean dishes w/ global flavors; guest appearance: Vanilla Ice |
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- Moi
"The King's Fish" (whole) seasoned & deep-fried - O'Io
raw bonefish pounded into a paste & seasoned - Salmon Poke
raw cubed salmon w/ sweet onion, green onion, chili flakes, toasted sesame seed, dried bonito flakes, sugar & soy syrup
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3.5 out of 5
494 ratings |
poke is raw cubed fish salad; usually server 25 poke variations on a given day |
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- Corned Beef Hash
beef brisket hash; served w/ 2 eggs - Fried Ginger Squid (Calamari)
fresh squid (calamari) tossed in ginger flour and served w/ lemon aioli; looks good - Lobsta Sandwich
fresh picked Maine lobster meat, aioli, lettuce served in homemade buttered brioche bread; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
695 ratings |
est. 1929; waterfront landmark located on Casco Bay; "where locals hang out and listen to the undeniable sounds of Maine and smell the great sea air on our large waterfront dock" (from its website) |
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- Pork City, USA Burger
burger w/ house made ham, bacon, fried egg, fries, Proper sauce, American cheese, tomato, pickled jalapeno; looks good - Rarebit Burger
burger w/ bacon, house beer-cheese rarebit sauce, whole grain mustard, tomato, red onion; Guy got the double (double patties); looks good
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3.5 out of 5
501 ratings |
three buddies starting up a brewery & side-by-side burger joint; Other Recipes: Rarebit Sauce |
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- Mash Bites
like a mozzarella stick, but w/ potatoes (no cheese); panko crusted liquid potato croquettes, baby arugula salad; looks good - Shrimp Burger
Okemos shrimp burger, cabbage-apple slaw, tarragon aioli, brioche bun
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3.5 out of 5
15 ratings |
launched in 2013; food truck; "Michigan's First Farm to Truck food stand" (from website); menu changes w/ seasons; check website for locations |
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3.5 out of 5
288 ratings |
since 1901; local landmark serving Basque cuisine ("peasant food") |
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- BBQ Pacu Pacu Fish Ribs
a favorite; marinated & served with orange bbq sauce, coconut rice - Moqueca
Brazilian fishermen's stew, calamari, shrimp, mussels, white fish, scallop, edamame, Chorizo sausage, bacalao, achiote oil; available only 5 months of the year; "that's some the best I've ever had"-Guy Fieri
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3.5 out of 5
454 ratings |
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- Huaraches al Pastor
marinated al Pastor pork, w/ sour cream, cheese, jalapeno sauce, red pepper sauce & avocado served on oblong huaraches (flatbread-like tortilla); looks good - Lamb Tacos
two lamb tacos rolled, fried and dipped in a Mexican sauce, sour cream and cheese; looks good - Baked Lamb
- Tacos al Pastor
pork marinated in a combination of dried chiles, slowly cooked w/ onions, cilantro & a slice of pineapple; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
123 ratings |
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Mexican Food); inside gas station; where Joe Theismann made guest appearance; every dish made to order from scratch; moved from gas station location (in Elkridge) at airing; multiple locations |
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- Chicken Cordon Bleu
deep fried - Chicken Fried Steak
50-50 of ground beef and veal - Cinnamon Rolls
made fresh everyday; large-sized - Kitchen Sink
ham, bacon, cheese, bell peppers & tomato served in a piping-hot skillet
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3.5 out of 5
438 ratings |
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- Rawbar "Bibimbap"
Korean Dish Of tender pork belly over a crispy
rice cake & sauteed kimchi; topped w/
a fried egg & radish sprouts - Thoma Ka Thai Steamer Bowl
clams, mussels, scallops, prawns in Thom Ka steamer broth, coconut milk; served over deep-fried noodles; "it's phenomenal!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
342 ratings |
est. 2001; serving sushi & Asian fusion cuisine in a fun, artistic, unconventional environment |
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3.5 out of 5
982 ratings |
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