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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
Martha Lou's Kitchen [CLOSED]See Martha Lou's Kitchen Video ($)
(370 ratings)

1068 Morrison Dr Map It!
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 577-9583
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Soul Food ParadiseTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Fried Chicken"
  • Fried Chicken
    looks good
  • Okra Stew
    tomato-based; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
370 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Fried Chicken); #70 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1983; legendary known for its soul food in pink house
Meltkraft [CLOSED] ($)
(285 ratings)

51 N 12th St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(267) 639-3309
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Cheesy Dishes"
  • Valley Thunder Grilled Cheese
    grilled cheese sandwich w/ mac & 5-cheeses (cheddar, provolone, Melter Skelter, Tewksbury & Valley Thunder), sliced braised beef & more Valley Thunder & provolone cheese; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
285 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheesy Dishes); specialize in grilled cheese sandwiches using Valley Shepherd Cheeses
Michael's of BrooklynSee Michael's of Brooklyn Video ($$$)
(419 ratings)

2929 Ave R Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 998-7851
michaelsofbrooklyn.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Italian"
  • Veal Smash Job
    veal chop smashed thin on the bone, lightly fried, topped w/ house made Filetto di Pomodoro sauce & fresh handmade mozzarella
 4.5 out of 5
419 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Italian); since 1964; three-generation family owned
Mike's City DinerSee Mike's City Diner Video ($)
(671 ratings)

1714 Washington St Map It!
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 267-9393
mikescitydiner.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Talkin' Turkey"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Ultimate Turkey Fest"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Thanksgiving"
  • Corned Beef Hash
  • Pilgrim Sandwich
    top seller; roasted 24-hr brined turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing & gravy in a sub roll; available every day (not just Thanksgiving); looks good
  • Turkey Dinner
 4.0 out of 5
671 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Thanksgiving); Other Recipes: Stuffing
MilktoothSee Milktooth Video ($$)
(1572 ratings)

534 Virginia Ave Map It!
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 986-5131
www.milktoothindy.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Brilliantly Baked"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Brunch"
  • Cranberry Coconut Pop Tart
    vegan; cranberry filling w/ orange juice & coconut milk, encased in dough & baked; topped w/ sugar glaze & toasted coconut; "pure pop tart perfection!" -Jonathon Sawyer
  • BLT Dutch Baby Pancake
    baked souffle-like pancake w/ oven-dried tomatillo aioli, bacon jam, sliced bacon, marinated fresh tomatoes, romaine, sunflower shoots & vinegar
 4.0 out of 5
1572 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Brunch); est. 2014; garage-turned-to-fine diner restaurant serving world-inspired breakfast & lunch using locally sourced ingredients
Mother's RestaurantSee Mother's Restaurant Video ($$)
(5915 ratings)

401 Poydras St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 523-9656
www.mothersrestaurant.net
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Guilty Pleasures"
Man v. Food, Episode: "New Orleans"
  • Famous Ferdi Sandwich
    po' boy packed w/ baked ham, roast beef, "debris" sauce & gravy, served dressed; looks good; secret is "debris" sauce
  • Bread Pudding
 3.5 out of 5
5915 ratings		 #11 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1938; New Orleans institution; long lines
National Coney IslandSee National Coney Island Video ($)
(37 ratings)

19019 Mack Ave Map It!
Detroit, MI 48236
(313) 881-5509
www.nationalconeyisland.c...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "In a Bowl"
  • Chili
    looks good
 3.0 out of 5
37 ratings		 opened in 1927
Papalote Mexican GrillSee Papalote Mexican Grill Video ($$)
(2320 ratings)

3409 24th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 970-8815
www.papalote-sf.com
As Seen On:
Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Burritos"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Hot and Spicy Foods"
  • Triple Threat Burrito
    achiote marinated chicken breast, grilled prawns & tangy carne asada topped w/ guacamole & their signature salsa; looks good
  • Triple Threat Burrito
    chicken in achiote-based sauce, shrimp in pod chile sauce, carne asada in w/ rice, beans, pico de gallo & choice of tortilla; topped w/ roasted tomato salsa
 3.5 out of 5
2320 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Hot and Spicy Foods); Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost; one of the 10 great places to bite into a big burrito (USA Today); signature salsa is available for mail-order
Pappas Bros SteakhouseSee Pappas Bros Steakhouse Video ($$$$)
(1207 ratings)

5839 Westheimer Rd Map It!
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 780-7352
www.pappasbros.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Steak"
  • Bone-In New York Strip Steak
    32 oz - for two - carved table side, limited availability; dry-aged; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1207 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak); opened in 1976
Pappy's SmokehouseSee Pappy's Smokehouse Video ($$)
(4453 ratings)

3106 Olive St Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 535-4340
pappyssmokehouse.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
BBQ Crawl, Episode: "Kentucky to Missouri Crawl"
Man v. Food, Episode: "St. Louis"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Ribs"
  • Big Ben (BBQ)
    6-lbs total: full slab of ribs, beef brisket sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, quarter chicken, fries and sides; looks good; 6-lbs total: full slab of Ribs, a Beef Brisket and a Pork sandwich, 1/4 Chicken and 4 sides; looks good
  • BBQ
    brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey
  • Frito Pie
    Fritos topped with your choice of meat, baked beans, cheddar cheese and onion
  • Sweet Potato Fries
    "off-the-chart amazing!"-Danielle Dimovski
  • Ribs
    house specialty; baby back ribs dry-rubbed & slow smoked over apple & cherry wood; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
4453 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ribs); #48 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 2008; "voted #1 in city"; close when they sell out; cooked in floor-to-ceiling smoker "Walter" ("you're really not a true redneck unless you name your smoker"); created new menu item "Adam" Bomb (for Adam Richman) - A Big Ben with a Hot Link Frito Pie
Pepperfire Hot Chicken [CLOSED]See Pepperfire Hot Chicken Video ($)
(630 ratings)

1000 Gallatin Ave Map It!
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 582-4824
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Hot and Spicy Foods"
  • Tender Royale
    Pepper Jack cheese sandwich battered, dredged & deep-fried, then topped w/ hot (spicy) chicken tenders; if you want HOT, order XX-Hot
 4.0 out of 5
630 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Hot and Spicy Foods); #23 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); cozy joint specializing in Nashville-style hot fried chicken; specialize in fried chicken offering in varying degrees of hotness: Southernfied, Light Mild, Mild, Medium, Hot, X-Hot & XX-Hot; moved from original airing location (2821 Gallatin Pike)
Pequod's PizzeriaSee Pequod's Pizzeria Video ($$)
(7861 ratings)

2207 N Clybourn Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 327-1512
pequodspizza.com/chicago/
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Chicago, IL"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Pizza"
  • Pepperoni & Sausage Pizza
    thick-crust pizza w/ cheesy, crispy edge-crust; looks good
  • Italian Sausage Pan Pizza
    thick crust pizza w/ layer of cheese complementing the crust & forming a caramelized cheesy, crispy edge, w/ sauce & Italian sausage; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
7861 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Pizza); est. 1970; known for "unique atmosphere & great pizza" (from its website)
Peter Chang ($$)
(463 ratings)

20 A Maryland Ave Map It!
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 838-9188
peterchangarlington.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chinese Food"
  • Kung Pao Chicken
    stir-fried w/ asparagus & red bell pepper in spicy Kung Pao sauce, "numbing" pepper (really numbs your tongue!) & garnished w/ peanuts
 3.5 out of 5
463 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chinese Food); Peter Chang won contest in China to be head chef for Chinese embassy in U.S.; multiple locations
Peter Luger Steak HouseSee Peter Luger Steak House Video ($$$$)
(6922 ratings)

178 Broadway Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 387-7400
www.peterluger.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Hidden Treasures"
Steak ParadiseTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Steak"
  • Porterhouse Steak
    dry-aged; for 2 persons; looks good
  • Sizzling Bacon
    thickly sliced; waiter-recommended
 4.0 out of 5
6922 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak); #4 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); established in 1887; "vatican of meat"; cash only or Peter Lugar credit card
PiccoSee Picco Video ($$)
(1335 ratings)

513 Tremont St Map It!
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 927-0066
www.piccorestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chocolate"
  • Dark Chocolate Brownie Sundae
    choice of ice cream or sorbet (get dark chocolate ice cream), cubed brownies, Scharffen Berger hot fudge & whipped cream
 4.0 out of 5
1335 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chocolate)
Port Of Call ($$)
(1879 ratings)

838 Esplanade Ave Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 523-0120
www.portofcallnola.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Late Night Eats"
  • Cheeseburger with All Potato
    half pound ground fresh daily, comes w/ baked potato w/ butter; lettuce, tomatoes, onion & pickles on side, sour cream, cheddar cheese, or mushrooms on potato extra; "consistently been voted THE BEST BURGER IN THE CITY" (from its website); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1879 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Late Night Eats); since 1963
R&R TaqueriaSee R&R Taqueria Video ($$)
(123 ratings)

2 E Lombard St Map It!
Baltimore, MD 21202
www.rrtaqueria.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Time Tested Treasures"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: Layered, Stuffed and Stacked"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Wildest Joints"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Mexican Food"
  • Huaraches al Pastor
    marinated al Pastor pork, w/ sour cream, cheese, jalapeno sauce, red pepper sauce & avocado served on oblong huaraches (flatbread-like tortilla); looks good
  • Lamb Tacos
    two lamb tacos rolled, fried and dipped in a Mexican sauce, sour cream and cheese; looks good
  • Baked Lamb
  • Tacos al Pastor
    pork marinated in a combination of dried chiles, slowly cooked w/ onions, cilantro & a slice of pineapple; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
123 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Mexican Food); inside gas station; where Joe Theismann made guest appearance; every dish made to order from scratch; moved from gas station location (in Elkridge) at airing; multiple locations
Random Order Pie Bar [CLOSED]See Random Order Pie Bar Video ($)
(509 ratings)

1800 NE Alberta St Map It!
Portland, OR 97211
(971) 340-6995
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Desserts"
  • Tahitian Vanilla Sugar Salted Caramel Apple Pie
    top seller; organic apples tumbled in homemade caramel & laid to service under a Tahitian vanilla sugar-salted crust; listed in Travel & Leisure's as one of the best pies in America; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
509 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Desserts); Portland institution; "Pie Bar" (specialize in pies)
RPM SteakSee RPM Steak Video ($$$$)
(1690 ratings)

66 W Kinzie St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 284-4990
rpmsteak.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On A Date"
Iron Chef Eats, Episode: "Beloved Burgers"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Steak"
  • 14K Chocolate Cake
    w/ milk & dark chocolate; infused w/ coffee, layered w/ ganache, coated w/ glaze & garnished w/ edible gold leaves; looks good
  • Dry-Aged Steakburger
    dry-aged for 28 days; w/ cheddar, horseradish cream, frizzled onions; looks good
  • Grilled Lamb Burger
    cucumber, feta, harissa, sesame seed bun
  • "The Duke"
    10 oz. Rib eye filet; trimmed fat is rendered separately & used to create "beef butter" used to baste steak before & during broiling
 4.0 out of 5
1690 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak); est. 2014; "an updated take on the classic steakhouse & features nearly 2 dozen different cuts of beef sourced from the finest butchers across the globe" (from its website)
Sid's DinerSee Sid's Diner Video ($)
(274 ratings)

300 S Choctaw Ave Map It!
El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-7757
As Seen On:
All-American ClassicsMan v. Food, Episode: "Oklahoma City"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Burgers"
  • Coney Island Dog
    all-beef hot dog w/ chili & slaw
  • Fried Onion Burger
    local specialty: carmelized onions cooked right into beef; 8-inch diameter
 4.5 out of 5
274 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Burgers); cozy diner décor off of Route 66
Simplethings [CLOSED] ($$)
(345 ratings)

4013 W Riverside Dr Map It!
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 562-9619
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Lunch"
  • Chicken Sandwich & Corn Chowder
    bbq pulled chicken sandwich w/ arugula, red onions, garlic aioli, bbq sauce on pretzel roll
 3.5 out of 5
345 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Lunch)
Skylight Inn BBQSee Skylight Inn BBQ Video ($)
(229 ratings)

4618 Lee St Map It!
Ayden, NC 28513
(252) 746-4113
www.skylightinnbbq.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
BBQ Paradise 2-Another RackMan v. Food Nation, Episode: "Feast Special"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best BBQ"
  • Whole Hog Pulled Pork
    BBQ sauce is spicy tomato-vinegar-based; looks good; use oak wood charcoal and cooked for 16 hrs; comes w/ homemade coleslaw, potato salad and corn bread; whole pig can feed up to 80 people!
 4.5 out of 5
229 ratings		 #90 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best BBQ); est. 1947; James Beard award winner (American Classics - 2003)
Slater's 50/50 - Pasadena [CLOSED]See Slater's 50/50 - Pasadena Video ($$)
(4212 ratings)

61 N Raymond Ave Map It!
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 765-9700
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Coast to Coast Indulgences"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Hot and Spicy Foods"
  • Bacon Brownie
    double layer of brownies separated by candied bacon & chocolate ganache; served a la mode
  • 50 Alarm Burger
    50/50 patty (50% beef, 50% Chorizo) topped w/ ghost-pepper Colby jack cheese, habanero jam, sliced jalapeno & habanero cheese poppers; need to sign waiver of liability & make you wear gloves while eating
 4.0 out of 5
4212 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Hot and Spicy Foods)
Swag Country InnSee Swag Country Inn Video ($$$$)
(32 ratings)

2300 Swag Rd Map It!
Waynesville, NC 28785
(828) 926-0430
www.theswag.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Romantic Foods"
  • Banana Pudding Pie
    call restaurant for availability (dessert menu changes)
 4.0 out of 5
32 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Romantic Foods); rating might be for hotel; mountaintop resort w/ incomparable Smoky Mountain views, an award-winning restaurant, pampering accommodations, world-class hiking trails, & warm hospitality; open seasonal
TanoreenSee Tanoreen Video ($$)
(1029 ratings)

7523 3rd Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-5600
www.tanoreen.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Nutty"
  • Knafeh
 4.0 out of 5
1029 ratings
Sunny Anderson (bio)   (86 restaurants)    
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