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Alex Guarnaschelli (bio)

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AgnantiSee Agnanti Video ($$)
(556 ratings)

19-06 Ditmars Blvd Map It!
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 545-4554
agnantiastoria.com
  • Dolmades Yialantzi (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
556 ratings
Al Forno RestaurantSee Al Forno Restaurant Video ($$$)
(691 ratings)

577 S Water St Map It!
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-9760
www.alforno.com
  • Corn Grilled Pizza
    thin cruse w/ pomodoro, fresh herbs, 2 cheeses & spicy olive oil; looks good
  • Golden Delicious Apple Tart
  • Baked Pasta w/ Five Cheeses
    Pecorino Romano, Fontina, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, ricotta in tomato-cream sauce in pasta & baked; looks good!
4.0 out of 5
691 ratings
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Italian); opened in 1980; dishes are re-crafted to reflect the products of New England's farms & waters cooked in wood-burning ovens & on grills over hardwood charcoal fires; opened for dinner only & closed on Sundays & Mondays
AOCSee AOC Video ($$$)
(2543 ratings)

8700 W 3rd St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 859-9859
www.aocwinebar.com
  • Grilled Lamb Skewers
    skewered marinated cubed lamb, seared & topped w/ lamb sauce & salsa verde; check for availability; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2543 ratings
wine bar & restaurant founded by 3-time James Beard Award winning chef Suzanne Goin & James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year 2018 Caroline Styne
Bakery La Brioche CafeSee Bakery La Brioche Cafe Video ($)
(45 ratings)

1073 Brighton Beach Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 934-0731
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sliced"
  • Smetannik (Sour Cream Cake)
    multi-layer cake; you can choose the size of your slice (pay by weight); looks good
4.0 out of 5
45 ratings
Beach BakerySee Beach Bakery Video ($$)
(188 ratings)

112 Main St Map It!
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
(631) 288-6552
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crunchy"
  • Peach Pie
4.0 out of 5
188 ratings
Bern's Steak HouseSee Bern's Steak House Video ($$$$)
(3553 ratings)

1208 S Howard Ave Map It!
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 251-2421
www.bernssteakhouse.com
  • 22 oz. Strip Sirloin
    aged for 5 weeks; looks good
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle
    peanut butter mouse and dark chocolate mouse layered in deep-dish oreo crust; looks good
  • Chocolate Macadamia Decadence Cake
    one of signature sample-sized dessert from the sampler platter "Taste of Bern's" (other sampler items include King Midas, Banana Cheese Pie, Chocolate Cheese Pie & Vanilla Cheesecake)
  • Steaks
4.0 out of 5
3553 ratings
extravagant interior (small statues embedded in walls); the largest restaurant wine collection in the world (over 500,000 bottles); "dessert room" on second floor
Black Bull [CLOSED]See Black Bull Video
(386 ratings)

1721 W Division St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60622
  • Paella Valenciana
    bomba rice, free-range chicken & rabbit, green beans, rosemary, socarrat
3.5 out of 5
386 ratings
[CLOSED]; est 2012; permanently closed & rebranded under same ownership as Mama Delia
Caffe Dante ($$)
(662 ratings)

79-81 Macdougal St Map It!
New York, NY 10012
(212) 982-5275
  • Cannoli
4.0 out of 5
662 ratings
Carissa's The Bakery
(82 ratings)

221 Pantigo Rd Map It!
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 527-5996
www.carissasthebakery.com
  • 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)
Central GrocerySee Central Grocery Video ($$)
(1811 ratings)

923 Decatur St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 523-1620
www.centralgrocerynola.co...
  • Muffuletta Sandwich
    2-lb sandwich w/ salami, mortadella, capicola, ham, provolone, Swiss cheese & signature olive salad; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1811 ratings
founded in 1906; old-fashioned Italian grocery store in The French Quarter famous for creating the muffuletta sandwich
Chef Vola'sSee Chef Vola's Video ($$$)
(848 ratings)

111 S Albion Pl Map It!
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 345-2022
www.chefvolas.com
  • Veal Parmigiana
    bone-in veal chop, flattened, breaded, deep-fried & topped w/ housemade marinara sauce & cheese; looks good
4.5 out of 5
848 ratings
since 1921; NOTE: reservations only & no credit cards
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
  • 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
Craigie On Main [CLOSED]See Craigie On Main Video ($$$$)
(1330 ratings)

853 Main St Map It!
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 497-5511
  • Whole Roasted Chicken
    roasted three-day brined-then-bagged-in-chicken-fat chicken; spiced yogurt, broccoli rabe, green garbanzo hummus, raisin chermoula; looks good (drippingly delicious)
4.0 out of 5
1330 ratings
[CLOSED]; combines French-inspired "refined rusticity" with an unyielding passion for the best local, seasonal, and organic ingredients
Di Palo's ($$)
(339 ratings)

200 Grand St Map It!
New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-1033
  • Lasagna Al Forno
    Pecorino-Romano, aged provolone, house mozzarella & house ricotta, layered w/ sauce & dry noodles, then baked
4.5 out of 5
339 ratings
est 1925; Italian specialty shop w/ cured meats, artisanal cheeses, pasta & more
Diane's Bakery Cafe ($$)
(179 ratings)

23 Bryant Ave Map It!
Roslyn, NY 11576
(516) 621-2522
www.dianesroslyn.com
  • Lemon Bar
    pressed dough & lemon curd; "so beautifully balanced" -Alex Guarnaschelli
4.0 out of 5
179 ratings
opened in 1982; small batch scratch-made cookies, pies, muffins & tarts; also features a panini cafe w/ salads, pasta & more
Domilise Po-Boys & BarSee Domilise Po-Boys & Bar Video ($$)
(662 ratings)

5240 Annunciation St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-9126
www.domilisespoboys.com
  • Shrimp Po' Boy
    fan favorite; suggested by Anthony Bourdain; winner of Best Sandwich (Gulf Coast); double-dredged fried gulf shrimp w/ hot sauce & shredded lettuce on sub roll
  • The Peacemaker Po' Boy
    po' boy sandwich w/ half shrimp & half oysters
4.0 out of 5
662 ratings
#3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Lunch); #91 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); Food War: Domilise's vs. Parkway... Domilise's won (3-votes-to-2)
Etats Unis Restaurant [CLOSED] ($$$$)
(11 ratings)

242 E 81st St Map It!
New York, NY 10028
(212) 517-8826
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chocolate"
  • Chocolate Souffle
4.5 out of 5
11 ratings
[CLOSED]
Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen [CLOSED] ($$)
(2175 ratings)

1317 14th St Map It!
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 595-4255
  • Sausage Tasting
    all 4 of their hand-cranked sausages served w/ mustard; includes smoked beef short rib kielbasa, plus 3 additional house-made varieties; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2175 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2010; "crafted, not cranked out" (from its website); sister restaurants include Rioja, Bistro Vendome, Stoic & Genuine, Ultreia
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....
  • Lobster Tail & Sfogliatella
    desserts - stuffed pastries; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1827 ratings
FIGSee FIG Video ($$$)
(1494 ratings)

232 Meeting St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 805-5900
www.eatatfig.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sauced"
  • Hanger Steak w/ Agrodolce Sauce
    looks good
4.5 out of 5
1494 ratings
Five Points [CLOSED]See Five Points Video
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31 Great Jones St Map It!
New York, NY 10012
(212) 253-5700
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pizza"
  • Yukon Gold Potato Pizza
    thin crust; thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes on a crust then topped w/ cheese and white truffle oil; cooked in wood-burning brick oven; no tomato sauce
  [CLOSED]; opened in 1999; "a place with a good bar, a serious kitchen, and zero pretensions" (from website)
Frank Pepe Pizzeria NapoletanaSee Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana Video ($$)
(3381 ratings)

157 Wooster St Map It!
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 865-5762
www.pepespizzeria.com
  • Pizza
    thin crust pizza; Thin crust; looks good
  • Original Tomato Pie
    crispy pizza w/ crushed Italian tomatoes, grated pecorino Romano & olive oil on house dough; coal-fired at 600 degrees; looks good
  • White Clam Pizza
    thin crust pizza topped w/ fresh clams, grated cheese, olive oil, fresh garlic & oregano; looks good
4.0 out of 5
3381 ratings
#4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Pizza); Tie for #73 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown): Pepe's vs. Sally's; est. 1925; Bill Clinton made his own pie here
Frontera GrillSee Frontera Grill Video ($$$)
(2570 ratings)

445 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 661-1434
www.rickbayless.com/resta...
  • Carne Asada a la Oaxaquena
    rib steak; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2570 ratings
Hampton Chutney ($$)
(127 ratings)

107 Newtown Ln Map It!
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 267-3131
hamptonchutney.com
  • Curry Chutney Chicken Dosa
    rice & lentil crépe w/ marinated chicken, curry chutney, roasted onions & spinach; "so rich & wonderful" -Alex Guarnaschelli
4.0 out of 5
127 ratings
est. 2001; Indian restaurant specializing in dosas (crepes) w/ non-traditional fillings
Alex Guarnaschelli (bio)   (63 restaurants)    
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