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Game ($$)
(454 ratings)

2295 Lexington Rd Map It!
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 618-1712
louisvillehammerheads.com
  • Scotch Egg
    hard-boiled egg, coated in bread crumbs & deep fried; served w/ pork belly
  • Venison Burger
    w/ blue cheese, jalapeno-sage aioli, pretzel bun; looks good
4.5 out of 5
454 ratings
contemporary gastropub/smokehouse serving exotic meats w/ lodge decor
Hattie B's ChickenSee Hattie B's Chicken Video ($$)
(7243 ratings)

112 19th Ave S Map It!
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 678-4794
www.hattieb.com
  • Berry Cobbler
    seasonal
  • Hot Fried Chicken
    double-dipped batter & deep-fried in soy bean oil; offered in 5 degrees of spiciness (mild, medium, hot, "Damn Hot!" & "Shut the Cluck Up!"); looks good
4.5 out of 5
7243 ratings
2 locations in Nashville
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill ($$)
(5910 ratings)

303 Red River St Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 236-9599
moonshinegrill.com
  • Peach-Glazed Pork Chops
    sous vide cooked (slow-cook in vacuum bag under low-heat water), grilled; topped w/ peach chutney
  • Peanut Butter Mousse Pie
    w/ Oreo cookie crust
4.5 out of 5
5910 ratings
est. 2003; serving an innovative take on classic American comfort food in historic building (circa 1852) w/ 2 outdoor patios
Mussel and Burger Bar ($$)
(1179 ratings)

9200 Taylorsville Rd Map It!
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 384-4834
www.mussel-burger-bar.com
  • Argentinian Burger
    burger w/ provaletta (thick cut provolone cheese), caramelized onions, chorizo
  • Bacon Cinna-Bomb
    cinnabon w/ bacon bits inside cinnamon filling topped w/ pineapple-rum ice cream; "maybe my favorite dessert of all time" -Michael Symon
4.5 out of 5
1179 ratings
neighborhood bar and grill w/ a "chef's attitude"
Paulina Market ($$)
(415 ratings)

3501 N Lincoln Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 248-6272
www.paulinamarket.com
  • Smoked Polish Sausage
    garlic & pork
4.5 out of 5
415 ratings
since 1949; market/butcher shop
Peg Leg Porker ($$)
(3459 ratings)

903 Gleaves St Map It!
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 829-6023
peglegporker.com
  • Memphis Sushi
    sausage & cheese platter w/saltines; add BBQ sauce
  • Ribs
    dry (non-sauced) baby-back rib smoked for 3-4 hrs; looks good
  • Smoked Green Beans
    w/ bacon; one of best selling sides
  • BBQ Pork Nachos
    cheese, pulled pork, BBQ sauce, jalapeneos; "best nachos I've ever had" -Aaron Sanchez; looks good
4.5 out of 5
3459 ratings
opened in 2013; award winning BBQ w/ owner who lost his leg at age 17 fighting bone cancer...and hence the restaurant name
Salt + Smoke ($$)
(2230 ratings)

6525 Delmar Blvd Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63130
(314) 727-0200
saltandsmokestl.com
  • Burnt End Toasted Ravs
    deep-fried ravioli stuffed w/ burnt end mix; served w/ white BBQ sauce; looks good
  • Ribs
    St. Louis cut; smoked for 4-5 hrs; looks good
4.5 out of 5
2230 ratings
casual setting serving BBQ, bourbon & beer
Seti's Polish BoysSee Seti's Polish Boys Video ($)
(41 ratings)

W 4242 Lorain Ave Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 240-0745
  • Polish Boy
    Sausage, coleslaw, fries sandwich
4.5 out of 5
41 ratings
Slap's BBQ ($$)
(1275 ratings)

553 Central Ave Map It!
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 213-3736
  • Ribs
    St. Louis cut; rubbed & smoked in hickory & oak for 2 hrs, wrapped in foil w/ brown sugar & smoked more; looks good
  • Smoked Turkey Breast
  • Warm Baked Potato Casserole
    everything in loaded baked potato in casserole form; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1275 ratings
own & operated by 2 brothers who won BBQ competitions
Stacked STL ($$)
(891 ratings)

7637 Ivory Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63111
(314) 544-4900
stackedstl.com
  • Big Fat Greek Burger
    burger w/ roasted red pepper hummus, pickled cucumbers & red onions, spinach, Kalamata olive relish & feta on wheat bun
  • Bourbon Bacon Caramel Brownie
    topped w/ ice cream
4.5 out of 5
891 ratings
Sugarfire Smoke House ($$)
(1883 ratings)

9200 Olive Blvd Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63132
(314) 997-2301
www.sugarfiresmokehouse.c...
  • Big Muddy Sandwich
    brisket, smoked jalapeno-cheddar sausage, horseradish sauce, BBQ sauce, lettuce, pickles; looks messy (and good!)
  • Candied Sweet Potato Pie
    w/ smoked sea salt & topped w/ praline pecans; offered seasonally (call to check for availability); looks good
4.5 out of 5
1883 ratings
master chef used to work for Emeril Lagasse & Charlie Trotter; casual family-friendly joint; multiple locations
Velvet Tango RoomSee Velvet Tango Room Video ($$$)
(382 ratings)

2095 Columbus Rd Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 241-8869
www.velvettangoroom.com
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Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Best Drink"
  • Lime Fizz
4.5 out of 5
382 ratings
Vetri CucinaSee Vetri Cucina Video ($$$$)
(545 ratings)

1312 Spruce St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 732-3478
www.vetrifamily.com/index...
  • Chef's Pasta Tasting Menu
    looks good
4.5 out of 5
545 ratings
"my favorite restaurant in America" -Michael Symon
Adele'sSee Adele's Video ($$)
(1161 ratings)

1210 McGavock St Map It!
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 988-9700
adelesnashville.com
  • Baked Mac & Cheese
    on Thanksgiving buffet; looks good
  • Adele's Hamburger
    burger w/ bacon-onion jam, aioli, buttermilk cheddar
  • Coconut Cake
    looks good
  • JW Potatoes
    broken-up boiled-steamed potatoes, doubled deep-fried in rosemary oil & topped w/ Parmesan cheese; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1161 ratings
opened in 2014; new American cuisine w/ an emphasis on farm-to-table comfort food; features an open kitchen w/ a large fireplace grill, wood-burning oven, white quarter-sawn oak bar & cooks' counter
Angel City Brewery ($)
(1971 ratings)

216 Alameda St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 622-1261
angelcitybrewery.com
  • Beer
4.0 out of 5
1971 ratings
Belfry ($$)
(141 ratings)

1532 Grand Blvd Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-7111
  • Lamb Shepherd's Pie
    mashed potatoes topped w/ lamb gravy mix & served in bowl; looks good
  • Spiced Buttermilk Donuts
    w/ side of dark stout caramel
4.0 out of 5
141 ratings
neighborhood bar serving 20 draft beers; chef/owner Celina Tio was on The Next Iron Chef & won James Beard Foundation's 2007 "Best Chef: Midwest"
Bistro Byronz ($$)
(259 ratings)

515 Mouton St Map It!
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 218-1433
www.bistrobyronz.com
  • Croque-Madame Burger
    homemade turkey burger topped w/ ham, poached egg & bacon-infused Mornay sauce; looks good
  • Poisson Acadiana
    thin cut fried fish over rice, topped w/ crawfish etouffee; looks good
4.0 out of 5
259 ratings
bistro atmosphere owned by brother-and-sister team; multiple locations
Black's Barbecue ($$)
(1727 ratings)

215 N Main St Map It!
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-2712
www.blacksbbq.com
  • Beef Brisket
  • Sausage
  • Giant Beef Ribs
    smoked for 5-6 hrs; looks good
  • Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage
    pork-based; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1727 ratings
#91 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); since 1932; fourth generation family owned & operated
Cane and Table ($$)
(599 ratings)

1113 Decatur St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 581-1112
www.caneandtablenola.com
  • Calas
    beignet-like w/ rice; served w/ almond syrup dipping sauce; looks good
  • Crispy Rum Ribs
    Truebridge Duroc pork, Guyanese rum, papaya chutney, sambol
4.0 out of 5
599 ratings
serving Caribbean influenced cuisine in 1820's creole style cottage
Cha Cha ChickenSee Cha Cha Chicken Video ($$)
(2463 ratings)

1906 Ocean Ave Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 581-1684
www.chachachicken.com
  • Coconut Fried Chicken
    secret is jerk spice; marinated overnight and roasted next day, then coated in coconut milk & shavings & flour and fried; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2463 ratings
"colorful beach shack serving an inventive and delicious blend of all the caribbean flavours"; garden patio available
Char Bar ($$)
(1606 ratings)

4050 Pennsylvania Ave Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 389-8600
charbarkc.com
  • Burnt Heaven Sandwich
    signature & top selling sandwich; smoked burnt ends, smoked sausage, fried jalapenos, chipotle bbq mayo, creamy slaw, egg bun; looks good!
  • Cheesy "Hushpuppies"
    stone-ground grits fritters, beer blanc, jalapeno jam
4.0 out of 5
1606 ratings
southern-inspired smokehouse doing BBQ low-and-slow w/ 10,000-square foot Beer Garden features backyard amusements, such as lawn croquet, bocce & ping-pong
ChurchKey ($$)
(1484 ratings)

1337 14th St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 567-2576
churchkeydc.com
  • Gigante Beans
  • Monte Cristo
    w/ pig's head terrine & topped w/ syrup
  • Summer Vegetable Ragu
4.0 out of 5
1484 ratings
gastropub that specializes in beer...up to 50 drafts + 700 on the bottle
Costas Inn ($$)
(369 ratings)

4100 N Point Blvd Map It!
Baltimore, MD 21222
(410) 477-1975
www.costasinn.com
  • Crab Cake
  • Soft Shell Crab
    only in season
4.0 out of 5
369 ratings
since 1971; family owned institution specializing in award winning crab cakes
County Club ($$)
(260 ratings)

555 Jefferson St Map It!
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 367-0263
countyclubrestaurant.com
  • Panna Cotta
    signature dessert; lemon butter flavored, topped w/ graham cracker crumble w/ side of blueberry compote
  • Pork Belly Watermelon
  • Smoked Fried Flank Sandwich
    smoked, dredged, deep-fried, topped w/ sauteed kale & gravy on a biscuit bun
4.0 out of 5
260 ratings
expanding the American tradition of smoking meats using hardwoods & low temperatures
Czuchraj MeatsSee Czuchraj Meats Video ($$)
(53 ratings)

1979 W 25th St Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 696-7083
  • Beef Jerky
4.0 out of 5
53 ratings
Michael Symon (bio)   (60 restaurants - Include Closed)    
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