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Jethro's BBQ [CLOSED] ($$)
(376 ratings)

3100 Forest Ave Map It!
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 279-3300
  • Adam Emmenecker Challenge
    challenge: 12-inch deep fried pork tenderloin, 2 buffalo chicken tenders, angus steak cheeseburger, bacon, beef brisket, 2 fried cheddar cheese cubes, smothered in cheese sauce, plus 1-lb of waffle fries..all in 15 minutes; Adam lost
  • Hot Wings
    voted best wings in Des Moines for 3 consecutive years; smoked and then flash fried; looks good
  • The Jethro
    (huge) sandwich w/ battered & fried pork tenderloin, Carolina style pulled pork, house smoked pit ham, double order of thick slab bacon & topped w/ aged white cheddar cheese sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
376 ratings
[CLOSED]; #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bacon Bites); #69 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 2008; big food portions and beer served in mason jars
JJ Dolan'sSee JJ Dolan's Video ($$)
(1479 ratings)

1147 Bethel St Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 537-4992
www.jjdolans.com
As Seen On:
Man Finds Food, Episode: "Food Abides"
  • Drunken Duck Pizza
    off-menu item; "east-meats-west" pizza; thin crust w/ mozzarella, shredded red & white cabbage, Chinese roasted duck, Irish whiskey-sweated Maui sweet onions, goat cheese, cilantro, duck egg & sprinkled w/ deep-fried duck skin cracklings; "some of the best pizza I've ever had in my life" -Adam Richman
4.0 out of 5
1479 ratings
"an Irish pub with New York style pizza from two guys in Chinatown" (from its website)
Joe Momma's [CLOSED] ($$)
(126 ratings)

112 S Elgin Ave Map It!
Tulsa, OK 74120
(918) 794-6563
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Tulsa"
  • Joe Mamma's Incinerator Spicy Pizza Challenge
    challenge: pizza w/ jalapeno peppers, habanero peppers, wasabi & ghost chili pepper swirl in 1 hr; Kyle Younger (Tulsa firefighter) won
4.0 out of 5
126 ratings
[CLOSED]
Joe's Stone CrabsSee Joe's Stone Crabs Video ($$$)
(2279 ratings)

11 Washington Ave Map It!
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-0365
www.joesstonecrab.com
  • Stone Crabs
  • Stone Crab Claws
    dip in mustard sauce; trivia: stone crabs are "sustainable seafood"; catchers get stone crabs, remove only 1 claw and throws the rest of the crab back to the ocean...crab will then re-generate that missing claw
4.0 out of 5
2279 ratings
opened in 1913; Florida institution
JR's BarbequeSee JR's Barbeque Video ($$)
(791 ratings)

3055 La Cienega Blvd Map It!
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 837-6838
www.jrs-bbq.com
  • Pork Shoulder BBQ Sandwich
    pulled pork topped w/ pineapple-infused coleslaw, BBQ sauce on grilled brioche bun; recommended by actor Jay Baruchel; looks good
4.0 out of 5
791 ratings
founded in 1998; mother-and-son duo serving Memphis-style barbeque; "low & slow" over mesquite, white oak & pecan
Juan In A MillionSee Juan In A Million Video ($)
(2238 ratings)

2300 E Cesar Chavez St Map It!
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 472-3872
www.juaninamillion.com
  • Don Juan Breakfast Taco
  • Don Juan Breakfast Taco Challenge
    challenge: eat as many tacos, no time limit, beat record of 7 (at time of airing); Adam lost
4.0 out of 5
2238 ratings
#53 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1980
Jumpin Jay's Fish CafeSee Jumpin Jay's Fish Cafe Video ($$$)
(428 ratings)

150 Congress St Map It!
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 766-3474
www.jumpinjays.com
  • Crab Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    freshly picked Jonah crab meat w/ Vermont sharp cheddar; offered seasonally; endorsed by Samantha Brown; looks good
4.0 out of 5
428 ratings
two blocks down from Market Square in Portsmouth
K & I Diner ($)
(146 ratings)

2500 Broadway Blvd SE Map It!
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-1881
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Albuquerque"
  • Travis on a Silver Platter Challenge
    challenge: 6-lb burrito burried w/ 2-lb of fries in 1 hr; at airing, only 2 people have finished; 3 Travis's tried the challenge: Travis Albreski (Univ. of New Mexico senior lost first time), Travis Christy (weatherman), and Travis Briscoe (champion bull rider); All 3 Travis's lost
4.0 out of 5
146 ratings
home of one of the oldest food challenges (started in 1960's when truck driver named Travis said "Give me everything you've got!" He ate it all.)
Katz's DelicatessenSee Katz's Delicatessen Video ($$)
(15370 ratings)

205 E Houston St Map It!
New York, NY 10002
(212) 254-2246
katzsdelicatessen.com
  • Corned Beef Sandwich
    2nd top seller; looks good; looks good; 2nd top seller; looks good
  • Pastrami Sandwich
    top seller; looks good; Adam adds corned beef, Russian dressing & slaw; brined for 30 days; hand-carved, hence thicker-sliced; looks good; top seller; looks good
  • Knoblewurst (garlic beef sausage)
  • Rueben
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
15370 ratings
#5 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
Food War: Katz's vs. 2nd Ave... Katz's won (3-votes-to-2); oldest deli in America (1888); where "Harry Met Sally" was filmed (orgasm scene); don't lose your ticket to order or it will cost you $50 (and they have a cop guarding the door)
Key Largo Conch House ($$)
(841 ratings)

100211 Overseas Hwy Map It!
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 453-4844
www.keylargoconchhouse.co...
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Florida Keys"
  • Conch Fritter Eating Contest
    annual contest: eat as many conch fritters in 15 minutes; at airing, 10 contestants; Cassie Glenn (University of Miami senior) lost eating 26 fritters (winner ate 42)
4.0 out of 5
841 ratings
Kobe Japanese CuisineSee Kobe Japanese Cuisine Video ($$)
(485 ratings)

3947 Wasatch Blvd Map It!
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 277-2928
  • Hiyashi Chuka Ramen
    cold ramen dish w/ warm chashu pork belly, asparagus, eggs, pickled bean sprouts, cucumbers & spicy mustard
  • Temporo Shoyu Ramen
    pork belly chashu, soy sauce broth, spinach, noodles, topped w/ bok choy, onion oil & traditional toppings
  • Hell Fire Challenge
    challenge: 6 pieces of level 7 sushi after 1 of each level 4, level 5 and level 6; Adam won
4.0 out of 5
485 ratings
est. w/ new ownership in 2014; chef-owned Japanese ramen & sushi bar; chef went to Japan to specialize in ramen cooking
Kooky Canuck ($$)
(735 ratings)

87 S 2nd St Map It!
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 578-9800
www.kookycanuck.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Memphis"
  • Sasquatch Challenge
    challenge - 7.5-lb burger; Adam lost
4.0 out of 5
735 ratings
Big Foot Lodge was the name at filming...they changed it to Kooky Canuck at airing; challenge is now called Kookamonga Challenge (originally Sasquatch Challenge)
Kuby's Sausage House ($)
(431 ratings)

6601 Snider Plz Map It!
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 363-2231
www.kubys.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Dallas"
  • Sausage Platter
    3-5 various sausages (you choose); sausages boiled and then grilled to create a crust; Adam got Nurnberger, Polish, Knackwurst, Grobe, Weisswurst and Jalapeno Cheddar (he got 6); Jalapeno Cheddar looks especially good
4.0 out of 5
431 ratings
est. in 1961; family-owned, German specialty store and restaurant offering a wide variety of homemade sausages (over 100 varieties) and cold cuts
L & B Spumoni GardensSee L & B Spumoni Gardens Video ($)
(4688 ratings)

2725 86th St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 449-1230
www.spumonigardens.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Brooklyn"
  • "The Square" (Pizza)
    thick-crust pizza; looks good
  • Spumoni
    ice cream
4.0 out of 5
4688 ratings
est. 1939; started as a spumoni and ice shop and eventually pizza in the 1950s
La Super-Rica Taqueria ($)
(1945 ratings)

622 N Milpas St Map It!
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-4940
  • La Super Rica Especial
    cheese-stuffed roasted chile and marinated pork served on tortillas and 3 salsas on the side; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1945 ratings
long lines; serving Mexico city-style tacos; actor Kevin Pollak ate here
Lafayette Coney IslandSee Lafayette Coney Island Video ($)
(1033 ratings)

118 W Lafayette Blvd Map It!
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 964-8198
  • Coney Island Hot Dog
    hot dog topped w/ chili, mustard and chopped sweet Spanish onions; chunkier chili; topped w/ chili, mustard and chopped onions
4.0 out of 5
1033 ratings
Tie for #22 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown): Lafayette vs. American;
Food War: Lafayette vs. American... American won (3-votes-to-2); Lafayette opened by nephew of American Coney Island's owner; they compete next door to each other; difference is in the chili
Lindy's On 4th ($$)
(632 ratings)

500 N 4th Ave Map It!
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 207-6970
www.lo4th.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Tucson"
  • OMG Challenge
    challenge: 12 burger patties, 12 cheeses, stacked 12-inches high; eat in 20 minutes and it's free; Adam won
4.0 out of 5
632 ratings
Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco ShopSee Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop Video ($)
(8391 ratings)

1810 W Washington St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 296-8226
tacosmackdown.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "San Diego"
  • Surfin' California Burrito
    Grilled Steak, Shrimp, Fresh French Fries, Avocado, Pico De Gallo, Cheese, & Super Secret Chipotle Sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
8391 ratings
established in 2008; pro wrestling decor
Maize N Blue Deli ($$)
(170 ratings)

1329 S University Ave Map It!
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 996-0009
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Ann Arbor"
  • Triple Play Reuben
    Corned Beef, Pastrimi & Sauerkraut; looks good
4.0 out of 5
170 ratings
college hangout
Martino's Italian Beef ($)
(136 ratings)

1215 W Layton Ave Map It!
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 281-5580
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Milwaukee"
  • Italian Combo
    grilled Italian sausage in custom-baked Italian bread lined w/ Mozzarella, then topped au jus-dipped Italian beef, meaty red sauce and giardiniera (spicy relish of pickled veggies & hot peppers); looks good
4.0 out of 5
136 ratings
opened in 1977; family-owned-and-operated; Milwaukee sandwich institution; won award for best hot dogs in Milwaukee
Marucas Tomato Pies ($$)
(215 ratings)

601 Ocean Ter Map It!
Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
(732) 793-0707
www.marucaspizza.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Jersey Shore"
  • Tomato Pie (Pizza)
    giant slices; looks good
4.0 out of 5
215 ratings
since 1950; on boardwalk by beach; moved from original airing location (1927 Promenade)
Matt's Bar ($)
(1916 ratings)

3500 Cedar Ave S Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 722-7072
mattsbar.com
  • Jucy Lucy
    Hamburger stuffed w/ cheese; looks good; Hamburger stuffed w/ cheese; purposely spelled wrong; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1916 ratings
#47 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Food War: Matt's Bar's vs. 5-8 Club's... Matt's Bar won (3-votes-to-2)
Melt Bar and GrilledSee Melt Bar and Grilled Video ($$)
(1079 ratings)

14718 Detroit Ave Map It!
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 226-3699
meltbarandgrilled.com
  • 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
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
Mi Nidito ($$)
(966 ratings)

1813 S 4th Ave Map It!
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 622-5081
www.minidito.net
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Tucson"
  • President's Plate
    created for President Clinton when he stopped by; Bean Tostada, Birria (shredded beef) Taco, Chile Relleno, Chicken Enchilada and Beef Tamale
4.0 out of 5
966 ratings
opened in 1952; President Clinton ate here
Modern ApizzaSee Modern Apizza Video ($$)
(1649 ratings)

874 State St Map It!
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 776-5306
www.modernapizza.com
  • Clams Casino (Pizza)
    looks good; signature pie; pizza w/ bacon, peppers and RI clams; what Adam used to eat regularly as a Yale student
  • Italian Bomb Pizza
    pizza w/ San Marzano tomato sauce, bacon, sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, onion, pepper, garlic; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1649 ratings
opened in 1934; thin crust pizza; brick-oven
Adam Richman (bio)   (298 restaurants)    
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