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- The McMyer
beer bagel sandwich w/ house roasted brisket, melted Swiss, pickles, cole slaw, griddled fingerling potatoes, Green Day Sauce; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
271 ratings |
since 1996; serving Montreal-style bagels |
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- Pastrami Mommy
homemade bison pastrami, provolone, pepperoncini and fresh greens on pumpernickel with a healthy dose of mustard and mayo; pastrami brined for 7 days and then smoked for 6-7 hrs and then placed in cooler overnight; looks good - Salamini
small-diameter salami; 30-day cured Berkeshire pork; "melts in your mouth"; looks good - Smoked Whitefish
one whole buttery smoked Lake Superior whitefish; brined for 2 hrs, smoked for 6-7 hrs then placed in cooler overnight; looks good - Cajun Finn Sandwich
top seller; haus-smoked cajun salmon, green onion cream cheese, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini & lettuce on stirato; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
368 ratings |
unique gourmet specialty market and eatery; smoked fish, smoked meats, and dry-cure salumi |
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- Pigzilla Sandwich
3-lb of 12-hr-smoked pulled pork on 1-lb bun; challenge: eat in 45 min. & win a T-shirt; looks good; Casey lost
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4.5 out of 5
124 ratings |
est. 2007 |
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- Booze Burger
2 beef patties beer battered & fried, smothered w/ a green chili/vodka/bacon cream sauce; topped off w/ smoked fresno chilis pickled in whiskey; looks good - Country Fried Burger
burger country fried, smothered in gravy w/ crispy fried; looks good - Relleno Burger
deep fried beef patties breaded in Lucky Charms, brown sugar slow roasted carnitas, chipotle slaw, smoked mozzarella, pico de gallo & poblano chili
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4.5 out of 5
1523 ratings |
opened in 2011; offering milkshakes plus traditional & creative specialty burgers; "fresh ingredients, unique food, and above all high quality" (from its website); Other Recipes: Green Chili, Bacon and Vodka Cream Sauce |
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- Burnt End Brisket Burger
ground chuck & brisket patty topped w/ sliced burnt ends & spicy pickle slaw; smoked 5 hours, flavored w/ special brisket rub & homemade molasses BBQ sauce; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
4295 ratings |
est 2014; chef-driven casual restaurant featuring BBQ & a wood-fired grill |
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- Porchetta Sandwich
most famous dish...sells out often; skin-wrapped pork loin & belly slow-cooked about 4 hours; thinly sliced on a porchetta drippings-soaked bun; w/ arugula, onion marmalade & rosemary sea salt; only available Thursdays & Saturdays at SF Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market
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4.5 out of 5
1474 ratings |
opened in 2002; now a fleet of 6 food trucks w/ several regular locations; specializing in mobile gourmet rotisserie meats |
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- "The El Jefe"
black angus brisket topped w/ grilled onions, peppers, jalapeños, queso & BBQ sauce; top w/ Fritos for extra crunch; "that's a sandwich to be known for" -Guy Fieri; looks good - "The McDowell"
sandwich w/ award-winning ribs de-boned, pickles, onions & "Soul Glo" sauce; looks good - "The Donk Sammich"
1 lb. sandwich stacked w/ every smoked meat available; topped w/ pickles, onions, jalapeños, slaw, queso, Fritos & every sauce on the menu
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4.5 out of 5
919 ratings |
est. 2014; started in 2006 as a food trailer; specializing in hip-hop themed BBQ sandwiches w/ the sides inside |
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- 1-lb Classic Corned Beef on Rye Sandwich
brisket brined 40 days, boiled & thinly sliced; on toasted rye w/ Swiss & yellow mustard; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
480 ratings |
opened in 1964; family-run restaurant & deli known for giant corned beef sandwiches |
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- The Hand Grenade
smoked bone-in BBQ rib, baked bean bourbon bacon puree, 5 cheese mac, house whiskey bbq sauce & coleslaw on a Martin's hot dog bun; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
336 ratings |
serving innovative sandwiches |
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- Bob Feller Ballpark Sundae
salted French caramel ice cream topped w/ homemade caramel corn, hot fudge, Spanish peanuts, whipped cream, a cherry & a pretzel
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4.5 out of 5
410 ratings |
est. 2011; old-fashioned ice cream & soda shop w/ candies & seasonal treats |
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- BBQ Combo Platter
1.5-lbs of barbecue including 14-hour smoked Texas brisket, Carolina pulled pork, & sweet & spicy Memphis-style spare ribs; served w/ choice of sides; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
41 ratings |
[CLOSED]; serving a variety of barbecue meats |
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- "Six-Alarm Fire" Challenge
6 tacos w/ ghost pepper salsa in under 30 minutes to win a t-shirt & a spot in the Hall of Fame; Casey chose 2 al pastor w/ marinated pork & pineapple, 2 bistec w/ red sauce & avocado crema, 2 chicken tinga w/ crema & pickled red onions; all topped w/ cilantro, onions & ghost chili pepper salsa; Casey won
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4.5 out of 5
154 ratings |
est. 2016; homemade tortillas, breakfast & street-style tacos, specializing in tacos al pastor prepared on traditional vertical fire spit |
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- Adam Bomb
6-lb sandwich w/ fried chicken, pulled pork, jalapenos, eggs, SPAM & bacon served between two grilled cheese sandwich buns; served /w chicken nugget as a garnish; if you can finish in 30 minutes, it's free - Double Dragon Burger
named for classic video game; fried chicken topped w/ "drunken" pulled pork, hoisin BBQ sauce, muenster cheese, fried egg, Asian slaw, bacon & Tapatio sauce on a toasted brioche bun - Kraken Burger
2 lemon pepper & garlic fried soft shell crabs w/ pickled ginger, sriracha sauce, avocado, roasted seaweed & bacon; topped w/ Asian slaw on a toasted brioche bun - Wolverine Burger
Angus beef patty w/ sharp American cheese, bacon & fried onion crisps; topped w/ Asian slaw & sriracha mayo; on a toasted brioche bun
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4.0 out of 5
346 ratings |
#66 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 2011; food truck serving "Asian-fusion gourmet hangover food" -Adam Lee (owner); known for it messy foods; check website to find location |
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- Yo Mama Burger
burger, American cheese, geotta (German sausage patty), potato cake, sunny side up egg, chipotle mayo; "it's probably one of the best meals ever" -Casey Webb; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
304 ratings |
est. 1861; institution w/ old-school fixtures, dark wood, walls plastered w/ art & a cozy patio; "decor must be seen to believe" (from its website) |
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- Porkasaurus Challenge
all things pork: bacon, sausage patty & links, country sausage, Canadian bacon, ham steak & Andouille sausage; all on a big bed of house red taters, w/ jack & cheddar cheese; crowned w/ 3 eggs any style, buttered biscuit & your choice of toast; served w/ a side of sausage gravy; Casey lost
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4.0 out of 5
189 ratings |
opened in 2007; serving breakfast meals & sandwiches in a casual atmosphere |
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- Double Georgia
double bacon cheeseburger on glazed doughnut; recommend w/ side of fries; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
12 ratings |
since 1944; seasonal (Apr-Oct) restaurant in a retrofitted school bus located at NW corner of Battery Park |
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- The Glazed Chicken
crispy chicken between two plain janes (2 glazed doughnuts), fried egg
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4.0 out of 5
859 ratings |
putting innovative spin on Southern classics |
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- Oven-Fried Chicken
signature dish; two pieces of oven fried chicken seasoned w/ secret, 100-year-old recipe; served w/ homemade cornbread made in cast iron skillet & choice of one side; looks good; season w/ homemade rub, marinated in buttermilk dusted with flour and oven-fried - Afro Burger
very spicy-hot burger shaped in a sausage, soaked in BBQ sauce and served in a hotdog bun - Pig Ears Sandwich
balogna-like; served w/ mustard and chopped onions between hamburger buns
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4.0 out of 5
195 ratings |
#56 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); serving soul food staples in a former school cafeteria since 2007 |
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- Death Row Challenge
3 "DEATH ROW" jumbo tenders drenched in hot sauce (made of ghost pepper, Trinidad Scorpion pepper & Carolina Reaper pepper) in under 10 minutes; Casey won
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4.0 out of 5
367 ratings |
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- "The Gertie"
named after chef's daughter; caramelized banana jam, Southern chocolate gravy, peanut butter & pretzels on a buttermilk biscuit; looks good - The Wash Park
sandwich w/ buttermilk biscuit, 2 beef burger patties, Pimento cheese, bacon jam, 1 egg; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
3856 ratings |
est. 2012; started as a food truck that offered an assortment of southern menu options sourced from local purveyors and farms; eventually became a brick & mortar establishment in 2015; long lines |
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- 6-Way Chili
spaghetti, chili, chopped onions, kidney beans, cheese, deep-fried battered pickled jalapeno peppers - Chili Philly
Philly cheesesteak topped w/ chili; looks good - No Freakin' Way Challenge
2.5-lbs of spaghetti, 2.5-lbs of award-winning chili, crowned w/ 2-lbs of shredded Cheddar cheese & 1-lb of jalepeno caps totaling 8-lbs; challenge: eat in 60 min
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4.0 out of 5
225 ratings |
since 1969; Other Recipes: Walnut Chicken |
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- Mount Blucuvious
The Blucy (two fresh-ground Angus beef patties fused & stuffed w/ cheese) topped w/ ghost pepper cheese, fried avocado, spicy bacon, cilantro-lime sauce on brioche bun; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
66 ratings |
home of the Blucy; multiple locations |
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- "The Pilgrim" (Burger)
turkey burger, homemade cranberry mayo, stuffing, american
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4.0 out of 5
1037 ratings |
full-service, casual American restaurant focusing on creative burgers, gourmet fries, & an excellent selection of craft beers; original location in Somerville, MA |
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- "Madness Challenge"
13 ghost pepper-infused BBQ ribs w/ no time limit; capsicum brined, smoked & deep fried, then slathered in "madness" spicy sauce; win a free t-shirt & commemorative bucket; Casey won
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4.0 out of 5
639 ratings |
opened in 1969; originally est in 1930s & expanded in 1980; features American fare, beer & TVs |
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- The "BAMF" Sandwich
waffle sandwich w/ spicy buffalo sauce, mac & cheese, fried chicken; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
983 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2010 w/ "one genius idea--the Fried Chicken & Waffle Sandwich...And boom! Awesomeness was born" (from its website) |
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