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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
A Salt & BatterySee A Salt & Battery Video ($$)
(877 ratings)

112 Greenwich Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10011
(212) 691-2713
asaltandbattery.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Unexpected"
  • Deep Fried Candy Bar
 3.5 out of 5
877 ratings		 they do fish and chips too
Agawam DinerSee Agawam Diner Video ($)
(212 ratings)

166 Newburyport Tpke Map It!
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 948-7780
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Diners"
  • Chicken Pot Pie
    individualized pot pie baked & flipped on plate at serving putting crust is on bottom
 3.5 out of 5
212 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Diners); since 1940; classic car diner; long lines
AkashaSee Akasha Video ($$)
(1661 ratings)

9543 Culver Blvd Map It!
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 845-1700
www.akasharestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crunchy"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Thanksgiving"
  • Onion Rings
  • Pie Buffet
    available only on Thanksgiving; 160 pies to choose from (highlighted on show...Chocolate Banana Bourbon Pie)
 3.5 out of 5
1661 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Thanksgiving); New American cuisine offering comfort food with big flavors and sustainable ingredients, for carnivores and herbivores alike
Ample Hills CreamerySee Ample Hills Creamery Video ($$)
(1635 ratings)

623 Vanderbilt Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(347) 240-3926
www.amplehills.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Ice Cream"
  • "It Came From Gowanus" Ice Cream
    chocolate ice cream w/ salted chocolate w/ chunks of hazelnut crack cookies & brownies; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1635 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ice Cream); opened in 2011; flavors vary daily (need to call to see what is available); multiple locations
Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars PalaceSee Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace Video ($$$$)
(14568 ratings)

3570 Las Vegas Blvd S Map It!
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 731-7928
www.caesars.com/caesars-p...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best for the Holidays"
Vegas, Baby!
  • Roast Suckling Pig
    Asian-influence spiced, dried for 24 hrs, coated w/ hoisin sauce, slow-roasted in Chinese roasting oven for over 2 hrs & placed over "firebox" to crisp the skin; looks good
  • Shrimp & Grits
    part of buffet
 4.0 out of 5
14568 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best for the Holidays); opened in 2012; voted Best Buffet in Las Vegas by "USA Today" (more than once); more than 500 daily offerings; in Caesars Palace
BBQ ShopSee BBQ Shop Video ($$)
(788 ratings)

1782 Madison Ave Map It!
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 272-1277
www.dancingpigs.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best BBQ"
  • Ribs
    dry seasoned, smoked for 3 hrs & topped w/ homemade vinegar-based "Dancing Pigs BBQ Sauce"
 4.0 out of 5
788 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best BBQ)
Beecher's Handmade Cheese ($)
(3677 ratings)

1600 Pike Pl Map It!
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 956-1964
www.beechershandmadechees...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Cheesy Dishes"
  • "World's Best" Mac & Cheese
    Oprah endorsed; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
3677 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheesy Dishes); opened in 2003; multiple locations in NY & WI
Bern's Steak HouseSee Bern's Steak House Video ($$$$)
(3553 ratings)

1208 S Howard Ave Map It!
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 251-2421
www.bernssteakhouse.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Old School"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Chocolate Obsessions"
Steak Paradise 2-A Second Helping
  • 22 oz. Strip Sirloin
    aged for 5 weeks; looks good
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle
    peanut butter mouse and dark chocolate mouse layered in deep-dish oreo crust; looks good
  • Chocolate Macadamia Decadence Cake
    one of signature sample-sized dessert from the sampler platter "Taste of Bern's" (other sampler items include King Midas, Banana Cheese Pie, Chocolate Cheese Pie & Vanilla Cheesecake)
  • Steaks
 4.0 out of 5
3553 ratings		 extravagant interior (small statues embedded in walls); the largest restaurant wine collection in the world (over 500,000 bottles); "dessert room" on second floor
Big Bad Breakfast ($$)
(505 ratings)

719 N Lamar Blvd Map It!
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-2666
citygroceryonline.com/big...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Breakfast"
  • Pylon
    split, griddle fried hot dog w/ chili, slaw, cheddar, mustard, chopped pickles, onion, jalapenos & crackers on a waffle; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
505 ratings		 opened for breakfast & lunch only
Bottega LouieSee Bottega Louie Video ($$)
(18676 ratings)

700 S Grand Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 802-1470
www.bottegalouie.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Sweet and Salty Addictions"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Breakfast"
  • Tiramisu
    espresso & rum soaked almond dacquoise w/ mascarpone cream; looks good
  • Lobster Hash
    lobster, Yukon gold potatoes, two poached eggs, shallots, Brussels sprouts & smoked paprika topped w/ hollandaise sauce; available for weekend brunch only (check website for updated menu); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
18676 ratings		 opened in 2009; 255-seat restaurant, gourmet market, patisserie & cafe w/ full bar
Brindle Room [CLOSED]See Brindle Room Video ($$)
(1015 ratings)

277 E 10th St Map It!
New York, NY 10009
(212) 529-9702
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Big Time Bites"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Extra Helpings"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Burgers"
  • Duck Confit Poutine
    pulled duck mixed w/ thickened duck au jus & topped over hand-cut fries & cheese curds; looks good
  • Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger
    70/30 freshly ground beef (fat from prime rib mixed w/ chuck); topped w/ caramelized onions, cheese; side of pickle & fries; "best hamburger in America"-Josh Ozersky (Guy's buddy & hamburger expert); available for lunch only; looks good!
  • Mexican Moules Frites
    spicy mussels & fries
 4.0 out of 5
1015 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Burgers); owner/chef used to work in fine dining establishments & left to create foods he likes
Broussard'sSee Broussard's Video ($$$)
(810 ratings)

819 Conti St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 581-3866
broussards.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Thanksgiving"
  • Creole Smoked Turkey
    brined & smoked slow; served w/ spoon bread ("a souffle cornbread") w/ Andouille gravy; available only on Thanksgiving; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
810 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Thanksgiving); est. 1920; Creole-French-Caribbean-Spanish-influenced cuisine in an imperial formal decor setting
Bully's Restaurant ($)
(188 ratings)

3118 Livingston Rd Map It!
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 362-0484
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Soul Food"
  • Beef & Pork Rib Combo
    ribs marinated up to 3 days; smoked in hickory & cherry wood for 6-8 hrs; fall-off-the-bone; side of collard greens; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
188 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Soul Food)
Cafe Des Artistes [CLOSED]See Cafe Des Artistes Video ($$$)
(133 ratings)

1534 N McCadden Pl Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 469-7300
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Cheesy"
  • Mac & Cheese
 3.0 out of 5
133 ratings		 [CLOSED]
Carnitas Uruapan RestaurantSee Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant Video ($)
(539 ratings)

1725 W 18th St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 226-2654
www.carnitasuruapanchi.co...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Toasting the Classics"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Tacos"
  • Carnitas Tacos
    "the ultimate bite" -Bricia Lopez; pork carnitas ordered by the pound & taco w/ soft corn tortilla assembled at the table; come w/ sides of jalapeno peppers, smoky chipotle salsa & traditional tomato-jalapeno salsa; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
539 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Tacos); est. 1975; family owned & operated serving traditional Mexican food from the region of Michoacan
Charlie Gitto's ($$$)
(935 ratings)

5226 Shaw Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-8898
www.charliegittos.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Fried Foods"
  • Toasted Ravioli
    handmade meat-filled ravioli, breaded, deep-fried & served w/ house made Pomodoro sauce; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
935 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Fried Food); opened in 1981; landmark for fine Italian dining
ConfectionalSee Confectional Video ($$)
(489 ratings)

1530 Pike Pl Map It!
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 282-4422
www.theconfectional.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chocolate"
  • Quadruple Chocolate Cheesecake
    dark chocolate blended right into batter w/ chunks of milk, white & an extra-dark chocolate added to the center for an extra chocolaty surprise; finished w/ a thick chocolate crust
 4.5 out of 5
489 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chocolate); "boutique bakery, offering exquisite, sinfully dense, baked cheesecakes and cheesecake truffles, made with Guittard chocolate and a hint of passion" (from its website); located in Pikes Place
Deanies SeafoodSee Deanies Seafood Video ($$)
(2894 ratings)

841 Iberville St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 581-1316
www.deanies.com/restauran...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New Orleans"
Man v. Food, Episode: "New Orleans"
  • Fried Catfish Dinner
    plateful served w/ French fries; "best catfish I've ever eaten in my whole life"-Sunny Anderson; looks good
  • Barbecue Shrimp
 3.5 out of 5
2894 ratings		 some dishes are huge portions; where Sunny ate and decided to move to New Orleans thereafter
Di Fara PizzaSee Di Fara Pizza Video ($$)
(4006 ratings)

1424 Ave J Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 258-1367
www.difara.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crazy Good"
  • Pizza with Mushroom & Garlic
    "best pizza on the planet"-Sunny Anderson; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
4006 ratings		 opened in 1965; cash only
DomenicaSee Domenica Video ($$)
(2139 ratings)

123 Baronne St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 648-6020
www.domenicarestaurant.co...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Italian"
  • Lasagne Bolognese
    7-layers of pasta verde (parsley-infused pasta), bechamel, mozzarella, pork ragu; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2139 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Italian); inside renovated historic Roosevelt Hotel that is as warm & inviting as a traditional Sunday supper in a rural Italian village (Domenica means Sunday)
Dukes Bar-B-QueSee Dukes Bar-B-Que Video ($)
(69 ratings)

1298 Whitman St Map It!
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-2916
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Hometown Favorites"
  • Hash
 4.5 out of 5
69 ratings
El Cortez [CLOSED] ($$)
(100 ratings)

17 Ingraham St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(347) 599-2976
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Late Night Eats"
  • Cadillac Nachos
    nachos w/ cheese sauce, beans, cilantro, 3 salsas
 3.0 out of 5
100 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Late Night Eats); party atmosphere
El PintoSee El Pinto Video ($$)
(1595 ratings)

10500 4th St NW Map It!
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-1771
www.elpinto.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Ribs"
  • Red Chile Ribs
    signature pork baby back ribs marinated in red chile & slow baked to fall off the bone; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
1595 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ribs); est. 1962; owned & operated by "The Salsa Twins" (yes, they are really twin brothers)
Emily ($$)
(660 ratings)

919 Fulton St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(347) 844-9588
pizzalovesemily.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Hot, Charred and Crispy"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Cheesy Dishes"
  • Emmy Burger
    Fleisher's grass fed dry aged beef, Tom Cat pretzel bun, EMMY sauce, caramelized onion, Grafton cheddar, cornichon & fries; limited availability for dinner; looks good
  • S'mores Calzone
    s'mores baked inside pizza dough
  • Quinn Pizza
    thin crust pizza w/ mozzarella, havarti, pecorino, ricotta; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
660 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheesy Dishes); specialize in pizza but serves one of the best burgers in town; run by husband-and-wife team
Enoteca MariaSee Enoteca Maria Video ($$)
(445 ratings)

27 Hyatt St Map It!
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 447-2777
www.enotecamaria.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Italian"
  • Pappardelle Di Mare
    fresh sauteed octopus, Italian cuttlefish, calamari & shrimp; available on certain days (call in advance)
 4.0 out of 5
445 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Italian); opened in 2007; goal is to create an authentic Enoteca where each cook--a nonna (Italian grandmother)--represents a different region in Italy where they share a passion for cooking traditional local dishes that have been handed down from mother to daughter, generation after generation; menu changes regularly depending on which nonnas are cooking
Sunny Anderson (bio)   (86 restaurants)    
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