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Restaurant Restaurants in ascending order What to Get Show / Episode /
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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
Hearth ($$$)
(807 ratings)

403 East 12th St Map It!
New York, NY 10009
(646) 602-1300
www.restauranthearth.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On A Date"
  • Potato Gnocchi
    w/ sage butter & parmesan; "fresh, herbaceous, super earthy" -Alex Guarnaschelli; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
807 ratings		 opened in 2003; upscale farm-to-table Tuscan-American dining
Joan's on ThirdSee Joan's on Third Video ($$)
(2563 ratings)

8350 W 3rd St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 655-2285
www.joansonthird.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With My Hands"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Sweet and Salty Addictions"
  • Chocolate Coconut Cupcake
  • Short Rib Sandwich
    shredded short rib w/ melted jack cheese & sweet red onions on country white bread; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2563 ratings		 opened in 1995 as a catering company; opened storefront/restaurant in 1998
La Goulue [CLOSED]See La Goulue Video ($$$)
(89 ratings)

9700 Collins Ave Map It!
Bal Harbour, FL 33154
(305) 865-2181
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Cheesy"
  • Cheese Souffle
 2.5 out of 5
89 ratings		 [CLOSED]
La Petite Grocery ($$$)
(836 ratings)

4238 Magazine St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-3377
www.lapetitegrocery.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Magical Combos"
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Meat, Meat and More Meat"
  • Blue Crab Beignets
    beignets (fried dough) stuffed w/ blue crab & mascarpone mix; served w/ malt vinegar aioli; looks good
  • Blue Crab Beignets
    beignets (fried dough) stuffed w/ blue crab & mascarpone mix; served w/ malt vinegar aioli; looks good
  • LPG Cheeseburger
    w/ house pickles, onion marmalade, arugula, whole grain mustard, aioli & gruyere on soft bun w/ hand cut fries; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
836 ratings		 est. 2004; French-inspired eatery serving modern Creole food in a historic building
Lena BravaSee Lena Brava Video ($$$)
(612 ratings)

900-902 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-1975
www.lenabrava.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mexican Favorites"
  • Black Cod "Al Pastor"
    blackened cod w/ achiote, red chili & pineapple rub; topped w/ pineapple shiso salsa; served w/ cabbage slaw & house tortillas
 4.0 out of 5
612 ratings		 Baja-inpired, wood-fired dishes, plus Mexican wines & mezcal
Little Donkey ($$$)
(971 ratings)

505 Massachusetts Ave Map It!
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 945-1008
www.littledonkeybos.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Throwback"
  • Pigs In a Blanket
    pastry wrapped morcilla blood sausage w/ red pepper relish, spiced honey & violet mustard, topped w/ chives
 4.0 out of 5
971 ratings		 est. 2016; global flavors & small plates inspired by chef's own travels
Lloyd's Carrot CakeSee Lloyd's Carrot Cake Video ($)
(317 ratings)

6087 Broadway Map It!
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 548-9020
www.lloydscarrotcake.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "All American"
  • Carrot Cake
    extra amounts of nutmeg & cinnamon makes it special; "this carrot cake is an Oscar-winning movie star...the Katharine Hepburn of desserts"-Alex Guarnaschelli; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
317 ratings		 est. 1985; quaint but staple bakery serving the neighborhood and beyond
Magnolia CafeSee Magnolia Cafe Video ($)
(1837 ratings)

1920 S Congress Ave Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 445-0000
themagnoliacafe.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Not What You'd Expect"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Bringin' Home the Bacon, Burger and BBQ!"
  • Blackened Salmon
    "cook burned" (pan-fried w/ flame) on bottom of iron skillet (skillet is turned upside-down...crazy!)
  • Gingerbread Pancakes
    embedded w/ sliced bananas
  • Polenta
    homemade; flatop-fried and topped w/ ragu sauce; looks good
  • Stuffed Red Pepper
    stuffed w/ jambalaya
  • Love Migas
    eggs scrambled in spicy "LOVE" butter (fresh garlic and serrano) w/ tomato, onion, bell pepper, tortilla chips and jack cheese; Served w/ black beans & tortillas; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
1837 ratings		 opened in 1988; local favorite; large crowds; "Open 24/8" and "Sorry, We're Open"
Mama Toscano's Ravioli [CLOSED]See Mama Toscano's Ravioli Video ($)
(120 ratings)

2201 Macklind Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-2926
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Finger Food"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Fried Fabulous Fun"
  • Toasted Ravioli
    meat-filled, rolled in bread crumbs and pan-fried or deep-fried; takes 3 days to make; NOTE: not served on location, sold unprepared in boxed packages; they can ship to you
 4.5 out of 5
120 ratings		 [CLOSED]; not a restaurant, but serve some food like sandwiches
Mike's at the Crossroads ($$)
(373 ratings)

7665 Old Redwood Hwy Map It!
Cotati, CA 94931
(707) 665-9999
www.mikesatthecrossroads....
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crazy Creations"
  • "Moo-Ben" Sandwich
    homemade corned beef, Swiss, house thousand island & sauerkraut on a burger patty, served on marbled rye
 3.5 out of 5
373 ratings		 est. 1991; premier burgers w/ locally sourced ingredients
Mile End Delicatessen BrooklynSee Mile End Delicatessen Brooklyn Video ($$)
(848 ratings)

97A Hoyt St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-7510
www.mileenddeli.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Sandwiches"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New Deli Done Right"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Double-Down Chow Down!"
  • Smoked Meat Sandwich
    3 weeks of prep & over 18 hours of cooking; cured, smoked brisket on seeded rye bread w/ deli mustard; looks good
  • Smoked Meat Poutine
    french fries topped w/ chicken gravy, smoked brisket & cheese curds; "just makes you eat & eat!...bold youth on a deli platter!" -Alex Guarnaschelli
 3.5 out of 5
848 ratings		 est. 2010; classic Jewish comfort food; grandmother's traditional recipes updated in a Canadian-style deli
MiyakeSee Miyake Video ($$$)
(424 ratings)

468 Fore St Map It!
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-9170
restaurantmiyake.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "In a Bowl"
  • Mushroom Miso Soup
 4.5 out of 5
424 ratings
NORMA'S [CLOSED]See NORMA'S Video ($$$)
(1779 ratings)

119 W 56th St Map It!
New York, NY 10019
(212) 708-7460
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "For Brunch"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New York"
  • Chocolate Decadence French Toast
    battered & fried slices of chocolate cake (instead of bread); covered in strawberries, pistachios & Valrhona chocolate sauce; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
1779 ratings		 [CLOSED]; located inside the luxurious Parker Meridien hotel
Odd DuckSee Odd Duck Video ($$$)
(2219 ratings)

1201 S Lamar Blvd Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 433-6521
oddduckaustin.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Street Food"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Sweet Tooth"
  • Pork Belly Slider
    pork belly brined overnight, spiced and let sit for 12 hours, then charred and grilled; prepared in mini buns w/ mayo, tomato, arugula and a speared pickle; looks good
  • Lamb Meatloaf Sandwich
    topped w/ homemade potato salad, chile mayo, greens & potato chips in the sandwich; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
2219 ratings		 est. 2009; started in a trailer; formerly Odd Duck Farm To Trailer (at airing)...moved from 1219 S Lamar Blvd location
Pascal's ManaleSee Pascal's Manale Video ($$$)
(604 ratings)

1838 Napoleon Ave Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 895-4877
www.neworleansrestaurants...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bar-B-Que"
  • Original Pascal's Barbeque Shrimp
 3.5 out of 5
604 ratings
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop ($)
(1633 ratings)

727 Manhattan Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 389-3676
www.peterpandonuts.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Decadent Donuts"
  • Apple Crumb Donut
    homemade diced apple pie filling, topped w/ streusel crumbs; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1633 ratings		 est. 1953; family-owned & operated bakery known for pastries, donuts, shakes & egg creams
Pietros RistoranteSee Pietros Ristorante Video ($$$)
(157 ratings)

232 E 43rd St Map It!
New York, NY 10017
(212) 682-9760
pietros.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Salty Goodness"
  • Caesar Salad
 4.0 out of 5
157 ratings
ProvisionsSee Provisions Video ($$)
(134 ratings)

3 Harbor Sq Map It!
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-3258
provisionsnantucket.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "That I'm Thankful For"
  • Turkey Terrific Sandwich
    sandwich w/ smoked turkey, cranberry, stuffing & mayo...the whole Thanksgiving meal in 1 sandwich; cannot get during Thanksgiving (closed)
 4.0 out of 5
134 ratings		 since 1973; on Nantucket Island
Purple House [CLOSED] ($)
(44 ratings)

378 Walnut Hill Rd Map It!
North Yarmouth, ME 04097
(207) 808-3148
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "In the Last Place You'd Expect"
  • Montreal Style Bagel
    honey boiled scratch-made bagels coated in Montreal spice mix & baked in a wood burning oven; Alex likes cream cheese, scallions, dill & lox; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
44 ratings		 [CLOSED]; wood fired bakery operating out of a quaint house built in 1950
Quang Restaurant ($$)
(1365 ratings)

2719 Nicollet Ave S Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 870-4739
www.quang-restaurant.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Asian Sensations"
  • Banh Bao
    pork, egg & Chinese sausage bun; rolled w/ a twist & steamed
 4.0 out of 5
1365 ratings		 est. 1989; family-owned traditional Vietnamese restaurant
Rawley's Drive-InSee Rawley's Drive-In Video ($)
(122 ratings)

1886 Post Rd Map It!
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-9023
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Fried"
  • Deep Fried Hot Dog
    "the works" - w/ mustard, relish, sauerkraut & chopped fried bacon
 4.0 out of 5
122 ratings
Rennick Meat MarketSee Rennick Meat Market Video ($$)
(206 ratings)

1104 Bridge St Map It!
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 964-6328
www.rennickmeatmarket.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Pig Out!"
  • Short Rib Hash
    sous vide (slow-cooked in vacuumed bag in low-heat water) short rib, cubed, pan-fried w/ potatoes, herbs; topped w/ paprika hollandaise & poached eggs; looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
206 ratings		 "butcher inspired American food" (from its website); off-beaten path & near scenic harbor
Richardson's Candy KitchenSee Richardson's Candy Kitchen Video ($$)
(40 ratings)

500 Greenfield Rd Map It!
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 772-0443
www.richardsonscandy.com/...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Nutty"
  • Dark Chocolate Dixies
    "turtles"
 4.5 out of 5
40 ratings
Ronnybrook Farm DairySee Ronnybrook Farm Dairy Video ($)
(13 ratings)

310 Prospect Hill Rd Map It!
Ancramdale, NY 12503
(518) 398-6455
www.ronnybrook.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Season's Eatings"
  • Egg Nog
    only made during the holidays; shipped to Chelsea market (in NYC); Alex recommnends adding a splash of bourbon
 4.0 out of 5
13 ratings		 "beyond organic"--they take such great care of their cows
Rosarios Ristorante [CLOSED] ($$$)
(9 ratings)

145 SE Mizner Blvd Map It!
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 393-0758
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Garlic"
  • Garlic Bread
    Parmesan cheese mixed in w/ garlic-oil mixture; complimentary w/ meal; looks good
 3.0 out of 5
9 ratings		 [CLOSED]; est. 1996; featuring classic Italian menu choices from Northern and Southern Italy as well as some Sicilian items from where the owner was born
Alex Guarnaschelli (bio)   (63 restaurants)    
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