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Geoffrey Zakarian (bio)

   (93 restaurants)    
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Restaurant Restaurants in ascending order What to Get Show / Episode /
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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
Sant Ambroeus ($$$)
(526 ratings)

1000 Madison Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10021
(212) 570-2211
www.santambroeus.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Rise and Dine"
  • Tonno Classico
    tuna, tomato, light mayonnaise; served on a fresh brioche bun; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
526 ratings		 serving authentic, fine specialties from Milan since 1982
Secret Pizza ($)
(6014 ratings)

3 Boulevard Tower Map It!
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 698-7000
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Late Night Eats"
  • The Big Sexy (Pizza)
    thin crust w/ pepperoni, onion & pepperoncini; looks good
  • White Pizza
    looks good
 4.0 out of 5
6014 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Late Night Eats); in hidden location at The Cosmopolitan (you need to ask around)
Sierra MarSee Sierra Mar Video ($$$$)
(485 ratings)

47900 Hwy 1 Map It!
Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-2800
www.postranchinn.com/dini...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Romantic Foods"
  • Rack of Lamb
    served w/ creamed barley, sauteed mushrooms; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
485 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Romantic Foods); located in The Post Ranch Inn, a serene retreat high atop the cliffs of Big Sur offering breathtaking views
Sift Bake ShopSee Sift Bake Shop Video ($$)
(628 ratings)

5 Water St Map It!
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 245-0541
www.siftbakeshopmystic.co...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Holiday Delights"
  • Chocolate Cherry Bûche de Noël
    brandied cherries, dark chocolate mousse, dark chocolate sponge cake
 4.5 out of 5
628 ratings		 opened in 2016; French inspired bakery "specializes in artisanal breads, pastries, desserts, macarons, signature cakes, savory items & more" (from its website)
South Street Diner ($)
(887 ratings)

178 Kneeland St Map It!
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 350-0028
southstreetdiner.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Late Night Eats"
  • Boston Cream Pancakes
    layers of pancakes & Boston cream & topped w/ chocolate ganache; "tastes like a Boston cream pie doughnut"; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
887 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Late Night Eats); built in 1947; local landmark & a constant in Boston's after-hours scene (open 24/7); "The PLACE for college students to start their Spring Break Tour" (Rolling Stone Magazine)
St Francis FountainSee St Francis Fountain Video ($$)
(1253 ratings)

2801 24th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 826-4210
www.stfrancisfountainsf.c...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Diners"
  • Nebulous Potato Thing
    pile of spuds w/ melted cheese, fresh salsa, sour cream & green onions; topped w/ optional sunny-side-up egg; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1253 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Diners); since 1918; San Francisco's oldest ice cream parlor/soda fountain
Strip HouseSee Strip House Video ($$$$)
(1103 ratings)

13 E 12th St Map It!
New York, NY 10003
(212) 328-0000
www.striphouse.com/new_yo...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Guilty Pleasures"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chocolate"
  • Strip House Chocolate Cake
    24-layer chocolate cake; looks good; 5 other locations
 4.0 out of 5
1103 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chocolate)
Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen ($)
(761 ratings)

1305 E Franklin St Map It!
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 933-1324
www.sunrisebiscuits.com
As Seen On:
Drive Thru ParadiseTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Breakfast"
  • Chicken & Cheddar Biscuit
    fried chicken breast w/ homemade biscuits using grandmother's recipe; looks good
  • "Bad Grandpa"
    biscuit sandwich w/ chicken, egg, cheese & bacon biscuit, hash browns & sweet tea; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
761 ratings		 est. 1978; biscuits recognized by Maxim Magazine; long lines in drive-thru; original restaurant in Louisburg, NC
Tacko ($$)
(1042 ratings)

3115 Fillmore St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 796-3534
www.tackosf.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Cheap Eats"
  • Tuesday Taco Trio
    $2 tacos on Tuesdays; tacos: chicken mole, carnitas, carne asada
 4.0 out of 5
1042 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheap Eats)
Tam O'ShanterSee Tam O'Shanter Video ($$$)
(2036 ratings)

2980 Los Feliz Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-0228
www.lawrysonline.com/tam-...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best for the Holidays"
  • Prime Rib
    served w/ mashed potatoes & gravy, Yorkshire pudding, freshly prepared horseradish, creamed spinach or creamed corn; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2036 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best for the Holidays); since 1922; "good cheer, warm hospitality and exceptional food in a cozy old world atmosphere" (from its website); John Wayne, Clark Gable, Mary Pickford & Walt Disney were regulars; at Christmas time, everything is covered w/ glitter lights & garland & servers dressed in old world costumes
Tart Restaurant [CLOSED] ($$)
(1315 ratings)

115 S Fairfax Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 556-2608
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Cheap Eats"
  • Country Fried Steak
    if you jump in the pool, you get 50% off the entree
 3.5 out of 5
1315 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheap Eats)
Threadgill's Old No. 1 [CLOSED] ($$)
(407 ratings)

6416 N Lamar Blvd Map It!
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 451-5440
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Fried Foods"
  • Chicken Fried Steak
    made w/ 29-day aged beef & covered w/ bone marrow gravy
 3.0 out of 5
407 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Fried Food); iconic landmark serving Austin music since 1933...home cooking since 1981
Three Floyds Brewery & Pub ($$)
(1447 ratings)

9750 Indiana Pkwy Map It!
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 922-3565
www.3floyds.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Cheesy Dishes"
  • Cheese Curds
    togarashi tempura, kimchi aioli, pickled ramps, red peppers, scallions
 3.5 out of 5
1447 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheesy Dishes); since 1996; long lines
Top Round Roast Beef [CLOSED] ($)
(912 ratings)

1000 S La Brea Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 549-9445
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Cheesy Dishes"
  • Beef & Cheese Sandwich
    choice roast beef, slow roasted over 10 hours; served w/ cheese sauce on butter-toasted buns w/ seasoning shake & au jus; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
912 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheesy Dishes); "chef-driven fast food" (from its website)
Tops Diner ($$)
(4419 ratings)

500 Passaic Ave Map It!
East Newark, NJ 07029
(973) 481-0490
www.thetopsdiner.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Lunch"
  • Lobster Mac & Cheese
    use fresh lobsters (and hence seasonal); looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
4419 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Lunch); est. 1942; higher-end diner atmosphere
Totonno'sSee Totonno's Video ($$)
(842 ratings)

1524 Neptune Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 372-8606
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Pizza"
  • Mushroom & Pepperoni Pizza
    thin crust (NY-style) pizza w/ mozzarella, pepperoni, mushroom & tomato sauce, Parmesan & extra virgin olive oil; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
842 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Pizza); since 1924; family operated
Una Pizza Napoletana [CLOSED]See Una Pizza Napoletana Video ($$)
(613 ratings)

210 11th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 861-3444
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Pizza"
  • Margherita Pizza
    thin crust pizza topped w/ San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, extra-virgin olive oil,fresh basil, sea salt; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
613 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Pizza); only makes pizza (no appetizers or desserts); ingredients shipped from Italy, even pizza oven was built by family in Naples
Via 313 Pizza - West 5thSee Via 313 Pizza - West 5th Video ($$)
(889 ratings)

10106 Menchaca Rd Map It!
Austin, TX 78748
(737) 334-3313
www.via313.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Pizza"
  • The Detroiter Pizza
    thick crust, rectangular pizza w/ smoked pepperoni under the cheese, natural casing pepperoni on top; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
889 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Pizza); opened in 2011 by two brothers from Detroit serving "genuine Detroit Style Pizza"
Geoffrey Zakarian (bio)   (93 restaurants)    
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