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Angelo BrocatoSee Angelo Brocato Video ($$)
(733 ratings)

214 N Carrollton Ave Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 486-0078
www.angelobrocatoicecream...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Terrific Italian"
  • Stracciatella Gelato
    scratch-made custard base aged 24-48 hrs to thicken, then slow spun; imported chocolate is poured in to instantly harden & disperse; means "scattered & tattered" in Italian
 4.5 out of 5
733 ratings		 est 1905; family-owned ice cream parlor known for gelato & Italian desserts
B & H DairySee B & H Dairy Video ($)
(558 ratings)

127 2nd Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10003
(212) 505-8065
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "As Good As Mom's"
  • Blueberry Blintzes
    blueberry preserves wrapped in crepe-like skin, shaped into a roll and pan-fried and topped w/ blueberry pie filling
 4.5 out of 5
558 ratings
Blacksheep BBQSee Blacksheep BBQ Video ($$)
(43 ratings)

327 Hwy 62 W Map It!
Yelville, AR 72687
(870) 449-5637
www.facebook.com/blackshe...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mess Hall"
  • "The Hawg Dawg"
    all beef bacon-wrapped hot dog, covered in pulled pork, slaw & bbq sauce, served w/ side of choice; looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
43 ratings		 old fashioned Southern comfort food, burger & barbecue spot
Charcoal StyleSee Charcoal Style Video ($)
(49 ratings)

10907 Pulaski Hwy Map It!
White Marsh, MD 21162
(410) 335-1286
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Killer Combos"
  • Mega Threat Sub
    foot-long sub w/ 1.5-lb of pit beef, ham, turkey, sausage & American cheese; Duff recommends adding "Cannonball" sauce (spicy, tangy BBQ sauce); looks good
 4.5 out of 5
49 ratings		 roadside stand; next to a go-cart park
Charleston RestaurantSee Charleston Restaurant Video ($$$$)
(674 ratings)

1000 Lancaster St Map It!
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 332-7373
www.charlestonrestaurant....
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Appetizers"
  • Burgundy Snails
    snails imported from Burgundy; served on puff pastry
 4.5 out of 5
674 ratings
Donut BarSee Donut Bar Video ($)
(5273 ratings)

631 B St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 255-6360
www.donutbar.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Guilty Obsessions"
  • Big Poppa Tart Donut
    pop-tart stuffed into a donut, injected w/ filling, frosted & sprinkled; choice of blueberry, s'mores or strawberry; each weighs about 1-lb; Duff recommends strawberry
 4.5 out of 5
5273 ratings		 est. 2013
Elsie's Plate & Pie ($$)
(903 ratings)

3145 Government St Map It!
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 636-5157
www.elsiespies.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Upper Crust"
  • Seafood Pot Pie
    crawfish, shrimp & crab in a roasted red pepper cream, baked w/ a flaky crust; "incredibly crispy, super flaky crust!" -Duff Goldman
 4.5 out of 5
903 ratings		 est. 2017; specializes in sweet & savory pies plus Southern comfort fare
Howlin' Ray's ($$)
(7699 ratings)

727 N Broadway Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 935-8399
howlinrays.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Worth the Wait"
  • Hot Chicken
    whole Nashville hot chicken wings; served w/ pickles & bread; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
7699 ratings		 est 2016; started as a food truck by Johnny Ray Zone; long lines
Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop ($$)
(3760 ratings)

820 Olowalu Village Rd Map It!
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3600
www.leodas.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Life Changers"
  • Olowalu Lime Pie
    tart key lime pie w/ flakey crust; topped w/ whipped cream
 4.5 out of 5
3760 ratings		 counter-serve cafe featuring farm-fresh American eats & handmade baked goods
LUVI Restaurant ($$)
(224 ratings)

5236 Tchoupitoulas St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 605-3340
www.luvirestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Asian Sensations"
  • Lion's Head Soup
    crab & pork meatball in house bone broth; served w/ baby bok choy heart, carrot & rice; topped w/ flying fish caviar
 4.5 out of 5
224 ratings		 est. 2018; homestyle Chinese & modern Japanese cuisines w/ a twist
McNally's Tavern ($$)
(281 ratings)

8634 Germantown Ave Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-9736
www.mcnallys.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Sandwiches"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sandwich Hall of Fame"
  • "The Schmitter"
    sliced beef w/ extra cheese, fried onions, tomato, grilled salami & "schmitter sauce" on a flash-broiled Kaiser roll; "better than a [Philly] cheesesteak" -Duff Goldman; looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
281 ratings		 est. 1921; family-friendly iconic neighborhood institution w/ scratch-made soup, salad & sandwiches, plus draft beer
Blue Moon CafeSee Blue Moon Cafe Video ($$)
(2565 ratings)

1621 Aliceanna St Map It!
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 522-3940
bluemoonbaltimore.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Comfort Food"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Decadence"
  • Captain Crunch French Toast
    french toast coated w/ crushed captain crunch; topped w/ whipped cream, fresh fruit and more captain crunch; looks good
  • Savory Meat Roll
    cross between a cinnamon roll and a Stromboli; sausage, cheese, homemade pesto rolled in biscuit dough; topped w/ sauteed veggies and hash browns on side; looks good
  • Sweet Baby Jesus w/ Scrapple
    hash browns, crab, tomatoes, cheese, eggs, Hollandaise sauce; w/ side of scrapple; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2565 ratings		 opened in 1996; feel-like-home atmosphere w/ bright & funky decor; in historic Fells Point
Chez Jay ($$)
(606 ratings)

1657 Ocean Ave Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 395-1741
chezjays.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "High Steaks"
  • Butter Steak
    10-oz of grilled NY strip topped w/ house butter herb sauce, served w/ asparagus & scalloped potatoes; looks good!
 4.0 out of 5
606 ratings		 est. 1959; historical landmark known for steaks & seafood
Faidley SeafoodSee Faidley Seafood Video ($$)
(1307 ratings)

203 N Paca St Map It!
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 727-4898
www.faidleyscrabcakes.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Mid Atlantic"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "More Than I Can Count!"
Seafood Paradise
  • Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
    award-winning dish; large lump crab meat, crushed saltine crackers, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce & Tabasco, served w/ lemon & tartar sauce; looks good
  • Raw Oysters
 4.0 out of 5
1307 ratings		 #7 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 1886; "Baltimore's Best Crab Cake" (from its website); family run restaurant specializing in fresh, local seafood; parts of movie "Sleepless in Seattle" & TV program "Homicide" were filmed here
Fentons CreamerySee Fentons Creamery Video ($$)
(5204 ratings)

4226 Piedmont Ave Map It!
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 658-7000
www.fentonscreamery.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crazy Good"
Bucket ListTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Desserts"
  • Banana Special
    banana split (large one); banana split; unanimous #1 pick for Top 5 Restaurants-Best Dessert; huge scoops, of vanilla, chocolate & strawberry ice cream cradled by a whole ripe banana, bathed in pineapple, strawberry & chocolate fudge; topped off w/ almonds, whipped cream & cherry
  • Cookie Connection
    warm chocolate chip cookie under scoops of Cookies n' Cream & cookie dough ice cream topped w/ hot fudge, marshmallow topping, whipped cream, crushed Oreos & a cherry
 4.0 out of 5
5204 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Desserts); #4 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); founded in 1894 starting as delivering milk by horse-drawn wagon; ice cream made by hand
Franklin FountainSee Franklin Fountain Video ($$)
(2226 ratings)

116 Market St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627-1899
www.franklinfountain.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Best Drink"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Philadelphia"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Ice Cream"
  • Chocolate Ice Cream Soda
  • Egyptienne Egg Shake
  • Franklin Mint Sundae
  • Mt. Vesuvius
    mountain of chocolate or vanilla ice cream with chocolate brownie pieces, topped with hot fudge and malt powder
  • Stock Market Crunch
 4.0 out of 5
2226 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ice Cream); opened in 2004; ice cream parlor; vintage furniture & equipment and feel...like being in a time-warp
Gertrude's ($$)
(460 ratings)

10 Art Museum Dr Map It!
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 889-3399
gertrudesbaltimore.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Trigger Foods"
  • Chincoteague Single-Fry Oysters
    cornmeal-crusted & lightly fried, remoulade, rosemary red potatoes, apple-fennel slaw
 4.0 out of 5
460 ratings		 located in the Baltimore Museum of Art; serves local farm-to-table Chesapeake inspired new American cuisine
Jacques Torres Chocolate & Ice CreamSee Jacques Torres Chocolate & Ice Cream Video ($$)
(87 ratings)

66 Water St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 875-1269
www.mrchocolate.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Ice Creamy"
  • Ice Cream Sandwich
    chunks of pistchio-chocolates in ice cream filling; "it's the best one you're going to find ever...best one in the country...probably the world!"-Duff Goldman; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
87 ratings		 Jacques Torres chocolate shop is next door
Kobe Japanese Steak House ($$$)
(833 ratings)

69-838 Hwy 111 Map It!
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 324-1717
koberanchomirage.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Made Table Side"
  • Teppanyaki Dinner
    NY strip, calamari steak, sauteed vegetables, fried rice, house sauces; prepared w/ performance & tricks at the table
 4.0 out of 5
833 ratings		 est. 1978; hibachi-style steak & seafood
Kuba KubaSee Kuba Kuba Video ($$)
(1044 ratings)

1601 Park Ave Map It!
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 355-8817
kubakuba.info
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Better Than Mine"
  • Tres Leche Cake
    soaked in condensed milk, evaporated milk and heavy cream; frosted w/ sweet meringue
 4.0 out of 5
1044 ratings		 Cuban restaurant
Lonesome Dove Western BistroSee Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Video ($$$$)
(596 ratings)

2406 N Main St Map It!
Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 740-8810
www.lonesomedovebistro.co...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Grilled"
  • Tomahawk Chop
    ribeye steak; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
596 ratings
Magic Castle ($$$)
(2732 ratings)

7001 Franklin Ave Map It!
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 851-3313
www.magiccastle.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Borrowed Favorites"
  • Academy Beef Wellington
    beef tenderloin, truffle liver pâté, wild mushroom & truffle duxelles, puff pastry, roasted garlic-whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetables & homemade demi-glace
 4.0 out of 5
2732 ratings		 est. 1963; exclusive members-only club w/ live magic performances & fine dining
MiznonSee Miznon Video ($$)
(533 ratings)

435 W 15th St Map It!
New York, NY 10011
(646) 490-5871
www.miznonnyc.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Surprises"
  • Folded Cheeseburger in a Pita
    cheddar, garlic aioli, sour cream, tomato, pickles; "nothing better than that!" -Duff Goldman
 4.0 out of 5
533 ratings		 est. 2018; pita-centered, worldly Mediterranean menu
Oh My BurgerSee Oh My Burger Video ($$)
(1794 ratings)

2142 W El Segundo Blvd Map It!
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 756-6522
www.ohmyburgerla.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Magical Combos"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Holy Moly Burgers!"
  • Oh My Luther Burger
    cheeseburger w/ bacon, a fried egg & stack of onion rings stuffed between two Krispy Kreme glazed donuts; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1794 ratings		 opened in 2011; known for signature burgers; also serves tacos, salads, fries & desserts
Old Ebbitt GrillSee Old Ebbitt Grill Video ($$)
(10477 ratings)

675 15th St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 347-4800
www.ebbitt.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Best Meal Deal"
  • "Orca" Platter
    24 shucked oysters, 1-lb lobster, 6 Jonah crab claws, 6 clams, 12 shrimp, cocktail sauce, oyster crackers & lemons; "it's just magic! magic!" -Duff Goldman
 4.0 out of 5
10477 ratings		 est. 1856; historic tavern & restaurant w/ oyster specials & classic American cuisine
Duff Goldman (bio)   (52 restaurants - Include Closed)    
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