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101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown

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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
Charles Vergos' RendezvousSee Charles Vergos' Rendezvous Video ($$)
(2622 ratings)

52 S 2nd St Map It!
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 523-2746
www.hogsfly.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bar-B-Que"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Memphis"
Ribs Paradise
 3.5 out of 5
2622 ratings		 #24 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); institution BBQ restaurant
Cherry CricketSee Cherry Cricket Video ($$)
(3168 ratings)

2641 E 2nd Ave Map It!
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 322-7666
www.cherrycricket.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Burgers"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Denver"
  • Cricket Burger
    signature burger; signature burger; Angus beef; most popular toppings is cream cheese & chopped jalapeno
  • Cricket Burger w/ Green Chili
    Aaron's toppings: bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, onions, chopped ajalapenos and green chili strips; "best burger you'll ever eat"-Aaron Sanchez; looks good
  • Goober Burger
    burger w/ peanut butter and fried egg
 4.0 out of 5
3168 ratings		 #79 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); build-your-own burger w/ 21 toppings; throw dart at dartboard to choose your toppings
Chick & Ruth's Delly ($$)
(1170 ratings)

165 Main St Map It!
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 269-6737
chickandruths.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Washington, D.C."
  • 6-lb milkshake
  • Colossal Challenge
    challenge - 6-lb milkshake and 1.5-lb sandwich; Adam won
 4.0 out of 5
1170 ratings		 #57 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Chino BandidoSee Chino Bandido Video ($$)
(2313 ratings)

310 W Bell Rd Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 375-3639
www.chinobandido.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "A World of Flavors"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Flavortown Faves"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: Fried, Baked and Barbecued"
  • Jade Red Chicken
    fried chicken strips, deep-fried & covered in red sauce; can be served on rice or as a quesadilla; looks good
  • Machaca
    shredded beef w/ garlic, onion, tomato & cilantro; can be served in quesadilla, burrito or in fried rice
  • Pollo Diablo
    lightly coated, deep-fried chicken w/ garlic, onions & red hot peppers; "If you're from Iowa, you probably can't handle it!"
  • Emerald Chicken
    teriyaki marinated grilled chicken breast served w/ ginger/green onion sauce
 4.0 out of 5
2313 ratings		 #41 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1990; combo/fusion of Chinese & Mexican; started as a 1000-sq-ft, 16-seat "hole-in-the-wall" that expanded to 5000-sq-ft w/ 150 seats; another location in Chandler, AZ
Cotham's In the CitySee Cotham's In the City Video ($)
(50 ratings)

1401 W 3rd St Map It!
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 370-9177
www.cothams.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
  • Hubcap Cheeseburger
    hubcap-sized burger
 4.0 out of 5
50 ratings		 #18 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); Bill Clinton has visited
Country Pancake House [CLOSED]See Country Pancake House Video ($$)
(539 ratings)

140 E Ridgewood Ave Map It!
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 444-8395
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Extreme Pig Outs
  • Pancakes
    medium: 4 stack, 8-inch wide pancakes; large: 2 stack, 12-inch wide pancakes; huge amount of toppings; medium: 4 stack, 8-inch wide pancakes; large: 2 stack, 12-inch wide pancakes; huge amount of toppings
 3.0 out of 5
539 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #49 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Cozy Inn ($)
(331 ratings)

108 N 7th St Map It!
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 825-2699
cozyburger.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
  • Sliders
    chopped onions embedded in sliders; served only 1 way: w/ sliced pickle, mustard & ketchup (cheese is not an option)
 4.5 out of 5
331 ratings		 #69 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1922
Daichan Kaiten Sushi [CLOSED] ($$)
(377 ratings)

11301 Olympic Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 914-5028
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
  • Sushi
 4.0 out of 5
377 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #85 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); sushi served on conveyer belt
Denny's Beer Barrel Pub ($$)
(251 ratings)

1452 Woodland Rd Map It!
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-7190
www.dennysbeerbarrelpub.c...
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
All You Can Eat ParadiseExtreme Pig Outs
  • 50-lb Burger
  • 2-, 6-, 15-lb burgers
    $500 if you can eat 15-lb burger in 4 hours
  • 15-lb Belly Buster
    challenge: eat in one sitting; only 1 has succeeded
  • 2-lb Burger
    challenge: eat in 1-hour
  • 6-lb Burger
    challenge: eat in 3-hours; only 2 have succeeded
  • Beer Belly Bruiser (50-lb burger)
    50-lb burger
 3.5 out of 5
251 ratings		 #100 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); founded in 1977; "Home of the World's Largest Hamburger Challenges" (from its website); in Guiness world record w/ 123-lb burger
Dinosaur Bar-B-QueSee Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Video ($$)
(2393 ratings)

246 West Willow St Map It!
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 476-4937
www.dinosaurbarbque.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bar-B-Que"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Syracuse"
  • Beef Brisket
    looks good
  • Pulled Pork
    looks good; looks good
  • BBQ Chicken
  • Pork Sket
    pulled pork and beef brisket; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
2393 ratings		 #61 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); "Best BBQ in northeast"; Other Recipes: Corn & Potato Chowder | Grilled Scallop Ceviche | Roasted Garlic & Chile-Crusted Pork Loin
Doe's Eat PlaceSee Doe's Eat Place Video ($$$)
(157 ratings)

502 Nelson St Map It!
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-3315
www.doeseatplace.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Steak Paradise 3
  • Porterhouse Steak
    aged 45 days; signature cut; steak pan-drippings is poured back onto steak
 4.0 out of 5
157 ratings		 #44 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); James Beard award winning; Other Recipes: Tamales
Doughnut PlantSee Doughnut Plant Video ($$)
(3451 ratings)

379 Grand St Map It!
New York, NY 10002
(212) 505-3700
www.doughnutplant.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Decadent Donuts"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sweet Tooth"
Donut Paradise
  • Doughnuts
    gourmet doughnuts
  • Coconut Cream Doughnut
    coconut milk cream-filled square-shaped donut w/ coconut glaze; looks good!
  • Peanut Butter & Jelly Doughnut
    square doughnut w/ traditional hole, injected w/ blackberry jelly w/in doughnut circle and coated in peanut butter glaze; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
3451 ratings		 #89 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1994 using grandfather's doughnut recipe; gourmet doughnuts
Durgin Park [CLOSED]See Durgin Park Video ($$)
(551 ratings)

340 N Market St Map It!
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 227-2038
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Boston, MA"
  • 32-oz Prime Rib
    bone sticks over the plate; dry-aged
 3.0 out of 5
551 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #10 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1827 (but serving food since 1742); Boston institution serving "Yankee Cooking"
Eagle's Deli ($)
(467 ratings)

1918 Beacon St Map It!
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 731-3232
www.eaglesdeli.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Boston"
World's Best Places to Pig Out
  • Eagle's Challenge
    10 burger tower, 20 slices of cheese, 20 strips of bacon plus 1-lb of fries
  • 5-lb Eagle's Challenge Burger
    challenge - amount; Adam lost; no one has won
  • Reilly Burger
    3lbs of burger, 12pcs of american cheese, 2lbs of fries
 3.5 out of 5
467 ratings		 #21 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
#2 (World's Best Places to Pig Out)
El Guero CaneloSee El Guero Canelo Video ($)
(715 ratings)

5201 S 12th Ave Map It!
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 295-9005
elguerocanelo.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Food Wars, Episode: "Tucson: Sonoran Dog"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Tucson"
  • Tex-Mex Hot dog
  • Sonoran Hot Dog
    bun from ingredients imported from Mexico; more traditional style; bacon-wrapped hot dog, topped pinto beans, onions, tomatoes, mustard, jalapeno sauce and mayo
 4.0 out of 5
715 ratings		 #70 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); Food War: BK Carne Asada vs. El Guero Canelo... BK Carne Asada won (4-votes-to-1); started as a hot dog truck in 1993...now it's an establishment w/ multiple full-scale restaurants including a new opening in W. Phoenix
El Tepeyac CafeSee El Tepeyac Cafe Video ($$)
(2561 ratings)

812 N Evergreen Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 268-1960
manuelseltepeyac.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Livin' Large"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Los Angeles"
  • Manuel Special
    5-lb Burrito; 5-lb burrito, finish in under an hour for a free t-shirt; refried beans, Spanish rice, marinated pork shoulder, guacamole, cheddar, flour tortilla; looks good!; 5-lb burrito
 4.0 out of 5
2561 ratings		 #23 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); founded in 1942 (originally called El Tupinamba Cafe)
Fentons CreamerySee Fentons Creamery Video ($$)
(5204 ratings)

4226 Piedmont Ave Map It!
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 658-7000
www.fentonscreamery.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crazy Good"
Bucket ListTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Desserts"
  • Banana Special
    banana split (large one); banana split; unanimous #1 pick for Top 5 Restaurants-Best Dessert; huge scoops, of vanilla, chocolate & strawberry ice cream cradled by a whole ripe banana, bathed in pineapple, strawberry & chocolate fudge; topped off w/ almonds, whipped cream & cherry
  • Cookie Connection
    warm chocolate chip cookie under scoops of Cookies n' Cream & cookie dough ice cream topped w/ hot fudge, marshmallow topping, whipped cream, crushed Oreos & a cherry
 4.0 out of 5
5204 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Desserts); #4 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); founded in 1894 starting as delivering milk by horse-drawn wagon; ice cream made by hand
Five Islands Lobster Co ($$)
(235 ratings)

1447 Five Islands Rd Map It!
Georgetown, ME 04548
(207) 371-2990
www.fiveislandslobster.co...
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
  • Lobster
    store lobsters in tank w/ bay-pumped water
 4.5 out of 5
235 ratings		 #97 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); located on the wharf at Five Islands, known as the "prettiest harbor in Maine" and one of the most picturesque spots anywhere on the coast
Frank Pepe Pizzeria NapoletanaSee Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana Video ($$)
(3381 ratings)

157 Wooster St Map It!
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 865-5762
www.pepespizzeria.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pizza and Burgers"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Life Changers"
Pizza ParadiseTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Pizza"
  • Pizza
    thin crust pizza; Thin crust; looks good
  • Original Tomato Pie
    crispy pizza w/ crushed Italian tomatoes, grated pecorino Romano & olive oil on house dough; coal-fired at 600 degrees; looks good
  • White Clam Pizza
    thin crust pizza topped w/ fresh clams, grated cheese, olive oil, fresh garlic & oregano; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
3381 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Pizza); Tie for #73 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown): Pepe's vs. Sally's; est. 1925; Bill Clinton made his own pie here
Gauchos Village [CLOSED] ($$$)
(1016 ratings)

135 N Artsakh Ave Map It!
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 550-1430
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
All You Can Eat Paradise
  • Brazilian BBQ
    all you can eat buffett (they come to your table); all you can eat buffett (they come to your table and slice from skewer); use red-yellow-green cylinder block to let servers know to come to your table for more meat
 3.5 out of 5
1016 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #94 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); Brazilian band and dancers dressed in Carnivale-like costumes (scantily)
GCS Ballpark
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Sauget, IL
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
  • Hamburger w/ Krispy Kreme doughnut as bun
   #72 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Geno's Steaks ($)
(3576 ratings)

1219 S 9th St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-0659
www.genosteaks.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Steak Paradise
  • Cheesesteak
    most popular w/ cheese whiz; most popular w/ cheese whiz
 2.5 out of 5
3576 ratings		 Tie for #6 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown): Pat's vs. Geno's; restaurants are across the street from each other; opened in 1966
Giordano's PizzeriaSee Giordano's Pizzeria Video ($$)
(1420 ratings)

223 W Jackson Blvd Map It!
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 583-9400
www.giordanos.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "The Deep Fried!"
Pizza Paradise
  • Pizza
    Stuffed deep-dish; Tia gets w/ sausage & pepperoni; Stuffed deep-dish
 4.0 out of 5
1420 ratings		 #88 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1974
Goodson's Cafe ($$)
(569 ratings)

27931 State Hwy 249 Map It!
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 351-1749
www.goodsonscafetomball.c...
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Deep Fried Paradise
  • Chicken fried steak
  • Chicken-Fried Steak
    really a beef steak; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
569 ratings		 #62 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Grill HouseSee Grill House Video ($$)
(125 ratings)

1071 32nd St Map It!
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 686-9192
www.grillhouse.net
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Steak Paradise 2-A Second Helping
  • Steaks
    Grill-your-own steak
 3.5 out of 5
125 ratings		 #71 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); Grill-your-own steak; "Jack" the ghost lives there
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown   (105 restaurants)    
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