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Courtney Rada (bio)

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DiAnoia's Eatery ($$)
(1013 ratings)

2549 Penn Ave Map It!
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 918-1875
www.dianoiaseatery.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Upper Crust"
  • Gnocchi Sorrentina Bread Bowl
    scratch made potato gnocchi, mozzarella, pecorino romano & basil served in a house bread bowl; "every single taste bud on my tongue is happy!" -Courtney Rada
 4.5 out of 5
1013 ratings		 opened in 2016; award winning family owned Italian cafe & restaurant w/ pasta, breads, pastries & cocktails
Tony Beef
(155 ratings)

195 S New York Rd Map It!
Galloway, NJ 08205
(609) 377-5744
www.tonybeef.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "More Than I Can Count!"
  • Double Bison Burger
    customizable w/ choice of 8 cheeses, loaded w/ toppings like lettuce, tomato, bacon, pickles, onions, avocado, jalapenos, mushrooms & fried egg, plus house sauces like roasted garlic aioli, bacon mayo & bacon jam
 4.5 out of 5
155 ratings		 family run burger joint w/ a wide variety of customizable combination options, plus classic sides & shakes
Harlem PublicSee Harlem Public Video ($$)
(1205 ratings)

3612 Broadway Map It!
New York, NY 10031
(212) 939-9404
www.harlempublic.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Back to School"
  • Loaded Grilled Cheese
    NY cheddar, pepperjack, Swiss, American, bacon, guac & nacho cheese Doritos on sourdough; "an explosion of cheese!" -Courtney Rada
 4.0 out of 5
1205 ratings		 opened in 2012; known for classic burgers, pub food & creative concoctions like "pop rock margs"
Harold's New York Deli ($$)
(1238 ratings)

3050 Woodbridge Ave Map It!
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 661-9100
www.haroldsfamousdeli.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Stretchy Pants Required"
Man v. Food, Episode: "New Brunswick"
  • XL Corned Beef & Pastrami Sandwich
    1.5-lbs house smoked corned beef, 1.5-lbs pastrami, rye bread, served w/ coleslaw; "a meat mountain!" -Courtney Rada
  • "The Abe Lebewhol" Triple Decker Sandwich
    10-lb, 12-inch high sandwich
 4.0 out of 5
1238 ratings		 classic Jewish deli & eatery w/ sandwiches more; known for large portions
Melt Bar and GrilledSee Melt Bar and Grilled Video ($$)
(1079 ratings)

14718 Detroit Ave Map It!
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 226-3699
meltbarandgrilled.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Messy"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Ooey Gooey Goodness"
Cheese ParadiseDiners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "By Request"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Super Sandwiches"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: Finger Lickin' Chicken"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Cleveland"
  • 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
Spot Dessert BarSee Spot Dessert Bar Video ($$)
(3448 ratings)

13 St Marks Pl Map It!
New York, NY 10003
(212) 677-5670
www.spotdessertbar.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crazy Creations"
  • "The Harvest"
    layers of berries, soft cheesecake, Oreo crumbs, Earl grey milk tea served w/ raspberry sorbet
 4.0 out of 5
3448 ratings		 est. 2009; house made all-natural desserts combining Asian & American flavors
Tony Boloney'sSee Tony Boloney's Video ($$)
(688 ratings)

263 1st St Map It!
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 222-8669
www.tonyboloneys.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pie's the Limit"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Hoboken, NJ"
  • Taco Pizza
    brisket carne asada, chipotle sauce, queso Oaxaca, topped w/ tacos, guacamole & crema; looks good!
  • Seven Deadly Rings Challenge
    slice of chili oil crust pizza that has chicken tenders w/ seven different levels of spiciness; the last level includes scorpion peppers; hottest level reaches approximately 1.5 million Scoville units; challenger must rest one minute between layers; Casey lost
 3.5 out of 5
688 ratings		 est. 2009; scratch made (unconventional) pizza, subs & creative combos; "good grub for bada$$ people" (from its website); Other Recipes: 10 Plagues Pizza | Mother. Italy. Proud. Pizza
Courtney Rada (bio)   (7 restaurants)