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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
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 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
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)
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
Veni Vidi Vici [CLOSED]See Veni Vidi Vici Video ($$$)
(225 ratings)

41 14th St Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 875-8424
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Under Wraps"
  • Agnolotti
    BBQ ravioli
 4.0 out of 5
225 ratings		 [CLOSED]
Zum StammtischSee Zum Stammtisch Video ($$)
(591 ratings)

6946 Myrtle Ave Map It!
Glendale, NY 11385
(718) 386-3014
www.zumstammtisch.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Last Supper"
  • Jagerschnitzel & Spaetzle
    looks good
 4.0 out of 5
591 ratings
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
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
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)
Greenhouse Tavern [CLOSED]See Greenhouse Tavern Video ($$$)
(1154 ratings)

2038 E 4th St Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 443-0511
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Guilty Pleasures"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Bar Food"
  • Gravy Frites (Duck Fat Fries)
    w/ mozarella curd, pepper & brown gravy
  • Animal Style Frites
    fries w/ full bacon, fried eggs, whole grain mustard, mozzarella curd & brown gravy; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
1154 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bar Food)
Hog Heaven [CLOSED]See Hog Heaven Video ($)
(218 ratings)

115 27th Ave N Map It!
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-1234
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "That I'm Thankful For"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Lunch"
  • Pulled Turkey Sandwich
    smoke turkey breast for 4-5 hrs, pulled, put on onion bun or corn bread (Claire's preferred) w/ cheese, pickles and topped w/ white BBQ sauce (mayo-buttermilk-based sauce); "it is the best turkey sandwich I've ever had"-Claire Robinson; looks good
  • Pulled Pork on Cornbread
    cornbread pancakes as buns; recommend the white sauce; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
218 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Lunch); est. 1986; outdoor seating and take-out style restaurant
Kaiser Tiger ($$)
(568 ratings)

1415 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-3100
kaisertiger.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Bacon Bites"
  • The Bomb
    5-lb meatloaf made of spicy beef & pork sausage stuffed w/ pepper bacon & wrapped in a brown sugar bacon weave cooked for hours on the smoker & served w/ fresh cut fries, buns, pepper jack cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato, & BBQ sauce
 3.5 out of 5
568 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bacon Bites); beer hall specializing in "sausage, bacon & beer"
Kenny & Zuke's [CLOSED]See Kenny & Zuke's Video ($$)
(1272 ratings)

1038 SW Stark St Map It!
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 222-3354
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Sandwiches"
  • Pastrami on Rye
    brine-injected, cured 7 days, smoked 10 hours, steamed for 3 & hand-sliced; served on homemade rye w/ deli mustard & coleslaw; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
1272 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Sandwiches)
La CondesaSee La Condesa Video ($$)
(1541 ratings)

400A W 2nd St Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 499-0300
www.lacondesa.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Brunch"
  • Huevos Condesa
    roasted chicken, fried eggs, poblano rajas, duck fat potatoes, grilled onions, bacon, swiss chard (or spinach pending in season), tortillas
 3.5 out of 5
1541 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Brunch); award-winning modern Mexican restaurant, nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award for 'Best New Restaurant'
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
Sunny Anderson (bio)   (86 restaurants)    
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