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Canter's DeliSee Canter's Deli Video ($$)
(4417 ratings)

419 N Fairfax Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 651-2030
www.cantersdeli.com
As Seen On:
Deli ParadiseTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Late Night Eats"
  • Canter's Fairfax Sandwich
    hot corned beef & pastrami piled high on rye; served w/ side of cole slaw & potato salad; looks good
  • Potato Pancakes
    appetizer; ground potatoes, onions, cornmeal, spices, pattied, flat top-seared & deep-fried; served w/ apple sauce or sour cream
  • Brooklyn Ave Sandwich
    choice of corned beef or pastrami (corned beef is recommended), cole slaw & homemade Russian dressing served on rye; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
4417 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Late Night Eats); since 1931; Art Deco decor & trademark autumn leaves ceiling; open 24 hours & only closed on Jewish holidays; Marilyn Monroe, Jack Benny, Elizabeth Taylor, Sydney Poitier, Mel Brooks, Wilt Chamberlain, Brooke Shields, Bill Cosby have eaten here; adjacent Kibitz Room features a full bar and small stage where Guns 'n' Roses played when starting out
Hill Country Barbecue MarketSee Hill Country Barbecue Market Video ($$)
(2358 ratings)

30 W 26th St Map It!
New York, NY 10010
(212) 255-4544
www.hillcountry.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Low and Slow"
  • Moist Brisket
    beef brisket rubbed w/ spices & smoked w/ post oak wood for 13 hours; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
2358 ratings		 serving dry-rub style Texas barbecue; Other Recipes: Peach Chipotle Sauce
JAM [CLOSED] ($$)
(747 ratings)

2853 N Kedzie Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 292-6011
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Breakfast"
  • Malted Custard French Toast
    macerated stonefruit, lime leaf cream, pink peppercorns; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
747 ratings		 [CLOSED]; est. 2009
Joyful House Chinese Cuisine [CLOSED] ($$)
(647 ratings)

4601 Spring Mountain Rd Map It!
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 889-8881
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chinese Food"
  • Honey Walnut Shrimp
    blanched shrimp, dredged & wok-fried & then coated in sweet citrus-mayo-based sauce & topped w/ candied walnuts; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
647 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chinese Food); est. 1996; specializing in authentic Hong Kong Chinese food
Le Cirque [CLOSED]See Le Cirque Video ($$$$)
(890 ratings)

151 E 58th St Map It!
New York, NY 10022
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Chocolate Obsessions"
  • Chocolate Souffle
    served w/ homemade vanilla gelato; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
890 ratings		 [CLOSED]; est. 1974
Louis' LunchSee Louis' Lunch Video ($)
(1172 ratings)

261 Crown St Map It!
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 562-5507
www.louislunch.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Burgers"
Hamburger ParadiseMan v. Food Nation, Episode: "New Haven"
  • The Original Burger
    The Original Burger; served on toast; no ketchup, no fries; served on toast; no ketchup, no fries; blend of 5 ground meats; served on toast; only available toppings are cheese, tomato and onion, no ketchup; no fries, just potato salad
 3.5 out of 5
1172 ratings		 #1 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1895; birthplace of the hamburger (since 1900)
Max Brenner [CLOSED]See Max Brenner Video ($$)
(1444 ratings)

1500 Walnut St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 344-8150
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chocolate"
  • Chocolate Pizza
    dessert pizza; pastry topped w/ double melted chocolate and marshmallows and candied hazelnut crunch; use Belgian chocolate
 3.5 out of 5
1444 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chocolate); chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate; multiple locations across U.S.
Miss Lily's [CLOSED]See Miss Lily's Video ($$)
(1155 ratings)

132 W Houston St Map It!
New York, NY 10012
(646) 588-5375
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Hot and Spicy Foods"
  • Jerk Chicken Wings
    scotch bonnet-based jerk marinated & grilled
 3.5 out of 5
1155 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Hot and Spicy Foods); Caribbean beach shack atmosphere
ParmSee Parm Video ($$)
(917 ratings)

248 Mulberry St Map It!
New York, NY 10012
(212) 993-7189
www.parmnyc.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Sandwiches"
  • Meatball Parm Sub
    veal, beef & pork meatball cooked in tomato sauce & served w/ homemade mozzarella; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
917 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Sandwiches); serving classic Italian-American cuisine
Pie 'n BurgerSee Pie 'n Burger Video ($$)
(1986 ratings)

913 E California Blvd Map It!
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 795-1123
pienburger.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Burgers"
  • Burger
    topped w/ homemade thousand island, pickles & lettuce; add optional American cheese
 3.5 out of 5
1986 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Burgers); opened in 1963; old style charm w/ some of the original equipment & decor
Pine ClubSee Pine Club Video ($$$)
(418 ratings)

1926 Brown St Map It!
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 228-7463
thepineclub.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "High Steaks"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Steak"
  • Bone-In Rib Eye
    "good. food. steak." -Jonathon Sawyer; 20-oz bone-in rib eye; dry-aged for 28 days; comes w/ side of onion rings; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
418 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak); opened in 1947; Dayton landmark; recognized as one of the best steaks by several publications including USA Today, NY Times, Gourmet
RedFarmSee RedFarm Video ($$$)
(726 ratings)

529 Hudson St Map It!
New York, NY 10014
(212) 792-9700
redfarmnyc.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Plead Guilty to Pastrami, Poutine and Pork!"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chinese Food"
  • Katz's Pastrami Egg Roll
    use pastrami from Katz's Deli & double-fried for extra crispiness; served w/ side of honey-mustard sauce; looks good
  • Lamb Dumpling Shooter
    pan-fried lamb dumpling, skewered & served over shot of miso soup
 3.5 out of 5
726 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chinese Food); serving Dim Sum dishes w/ a twist
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Geoffrey Zakarian (bio)   (93 restaurants)    
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