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101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown

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Sally's ApizzaSee Sally's Apizza Video ($$)
(1311 ratings)

237 Wooster St Map It!
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 624-5271
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Pizza Paradise
  • Pizza
    thin crust pizza; Thin crust
 4.0 out of 5
1311 ratings		 Tie for #73 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown): Pepe's vs. Sally's; Frank Sinatra ate here
Salt Lick BBQSee Salt Lick BBQ Video ($$)
(5437 ratings)

18300 Fm 1826 Map It!
Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 858-4959
www.saltlickbbq.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Southwest"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bar-B-Que"
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Super Chefs' Favorite Foods"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Austin"
Manliest Restaurants
  • BBQ
  • Brisket Jalapeno Sandwich
    smoked 4-6 hrs in oakwood & wet pecan shells; recommended w/ housemade pickled jalapenos & spicy habanero BBQ sauce by Bobby Flay; looks good
  • BBQ Beef Ribs
    available only on Sunday afternoons; looks good
  • Beef Brisket
    smoked 20 hrs & regularly basted; looks good; looks good; top seller
  • Peach Cobbler
  • Family Style Plate
    heaping helpings of beef, sausage, and pork ribs, served with potato salad, cole slaw, beans, bread, pickles, and onions; sold per person; "some of the best BBQ I've ever tasted"; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
5437 ratings		 #7 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1967; institution BBQ restaurant; large open pit BBQ
Slows Bar BQSee Slows Bar BQ Video ($$)
(2290 ratings)

2138 Michigan Ave Map It!
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 962-9828
www.slowsbarbq.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Championship Finale"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Great Lakes"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Detroit"
  • Beef Brisket Enchilada
  • Yardbird Sandwich
    pulled smoked Amish chicken breast drenched in housemade mustard BBQ sauce, tossed w/ sauteed mushrooms & cheddar & topped w/ applewood bacon; winner of Best Sandwich (Great Lakes); looks good!
  • Triple Threat Pork Sandwich
    signature sandwich; Applewood bacon, pulled pork and ham stacked high; choice of 7 BBQ sauces (Adam used Orange Pop BBQ); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2290 ratings		 Best Sandwich in America (Runer-Up); #40 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 2005
Sodolak's Original Country Inn ($$)
(63 ratings)

9711 Fm 60 Rd E Map It!
Snook, TX 77878
(979) 272-6002
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Deep Fried Paradise
  • Chicken-Fried Bacon
 4.0 out of 5
63 ratings		 #42 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Superdawg Drive-InSee Superdawg Drive-In Video ($)
(1922 ratings)

6363 N Milwaukee Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 763-0660
www.superdawg.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Hot Dog Paradise
  • Superdawg
    hot dogs
  • Hot Dog
    "Superdawg"; toppings: mustard, relish, onion, pickle, green-pickled tomato
 4.0 out of 5
1922 ratings		 #46 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); started as a hot dog stand in 1948; a Chicago institution, internationally known; where the hot dog statues are on top of rooftop; have car hop service
Talkeetna Roadhouse [CLOSED]See Talkeetna Roadhouse Video ($$)
(289 ratings)

13550 E Main St Map It!
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-1351
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Alaska"
  • Reindeer pig-in-a-blanket
    signature dish; reindeer sausage link stuffed w/ cheddar & monterey pepper jack cheese & wrapped in homemade potato dough; looks good
  • Roadhouse Standard
    scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, toast
 4.0 out of 5
289 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #66 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1917; used to be a lodging for gold prospectors; rating might be for lodging
Thurman Cafe ($$)
(1149 ratings)

183 Thurman Ave Map It!
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 443-1570
www.thethurmancafe.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Columbus"
  • Thurman Burger
    burger overloaded with ham, mozzarella, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, sauteed onions, pickle, peppers, and mayo with chips and a pickle spear; large burger; looks good
  • Thurmanator
    2 12-oz burgers; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1149 ratings		 #35 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Tommy DiNic'sSee Tommy DiNic's Video ($)
(2365 ratings)

1136 Arch St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 923-6175
www.tommydinics.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Championship Finale"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Northeast"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Philadelphia"
  • Roast Pork Sandwich
    looks good; winner of Best Sandwich (Northeast & America); get w/ sharp provolone & sauted broccoli rabe; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2365 ratings		 Best Sandwich in America (#1 Winner) ; #50 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); at Reading Terminal Market; started as a butcher shop in South Philly in 1918
Vortex Bar And GrillSee Vortex Bar And Grill Video ($$)
(1987 ratings)

878 Peachtree St NE Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 875-1667
www.thevortexbarandgrill....
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Atlanta"
  • Double Bypass Burger
    half-pound burger topped with two fried eggs, six slices of American cheese, and eight slices of bacon, all served between the two grilled cheese sandwiches as buns; uses grilled cheese sandwich as buns
  • Blue 'shroom Burger
    Adam's college favorite
 4.0 out of 5
1987 ratings		 #90 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); college hangout
Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village ($$)
(1292 ratings)

3434 Bahia Vista St Map It!
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 955-7771
www.yodersrestaurant.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Sarasota"
  • Pies
    made from scratch w/ no preservatives; serving up to 23 variations every day
  • Fried Chicken
    popular
 4.0 out of 5
1292 ratings		 #68 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); Amish restaurant
Al's BeefSee Al's Beef Video ($)
(603 ratings)

1079 W Taylor St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 226-4017
www.alsbeef.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Midwest"
Food Wars, Episode: "Chicago: Italian Beef"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Chicago"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Sandwiches"
  • Italian Beef Sandwich
    have it dipped Italian beef gravy w/ Italian relish; looks good; winner of Best Sandwich (Midwest); topped w/ spicy gardinaire (Italian relish) and dipped in beef gravy; have it dipped Italian beef gravy; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
603 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Sandwiches); #11 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
Food War: Al's #1 vs. Mr. Beef... Mr. Beef won (4-votes-to-1); opened in 1938; in Little Italy
Albano's PizzeriaSee Albano's Pizzeria Video ($)
(166 ratings)

5913 W Roosevelt Rd Map It!
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-0060
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
  • Pizza Puff
    plate-sized; "calzone on steroids", but deep-fried; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
166 ratings		 #8 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
American Coney IslandSee American Coney Island Video ($)
(479 ratings)

114 W Lafayette Blvd Map It!
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 961-7758
www.americanconeyisland.c...
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Food Wars, Episode: "Detroit: Hot Dogs"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Detroit"
  • Coney Island Hot Dog
    hot dog topped w/ chili, Belgian mustard and chopped Vidalia onions; smoother chili; topped w/ chili, mustard and chopped onions
 3.5 out of 5
479 ratings		 Tie for #22 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown): Lafayette vs. American;
Food War: Lafayette vs. American... American won (3-votes-to-2); opened in 1917; American Coney Island's founder's nephew opened competitor Lafayette right next door; difference is in the chili
Anchor BarSee Anchor Bar Video ($$)
(2184 ratings)

1047 Main St Map It!
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 883-1134
www.anchorbar.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Bar Food ParadiseFood Wars, Episode: "Buffalo: Chicken Wings"
Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Buffalo Chicken Wing"
  • Buffalo Wings
    offer mild, medium, hot and "suicidal"; medium sauce is the same recipe from the original in 1964; larger wings; coats sauce tossing in a large bowl
 3.5 out of 5
2184 ratings		 #17 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
Food War: Anchor Bar vs. Duff's... Duff's won (3-votes-to-2); opened in 1935; birthplace of the chicken wing since 1964; can mail-order wing sauce
Arthur Bryant's BarbequeSee Arthur Bryant's Barbeque Video ($$)
(1798 ratings)

1727 Brooklyn Ave Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 231-1123
www.arthurbryantsbbq.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Barbecue ParadiseBBQ Crawl, Episode: "Missouri Competition"
Food Wars, Episode: "Kansas City: BBQ Ribs"
  • BBQ
  • Beef Brisket
    smoked for 12 hours; top seller
  • Ribs
    pork spare ribs; vinegar-based sauce
  • Burnt Ends
 3.5 out of 5
1798 ratings		 #14 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
Food War: Arthur Bryant's vs. Gate's... Arthur Bryant's won (4-votes-to-1); opened in 1930; iconic BBQ; long lines; known for its BBQ sauce; served on butcher paper w/ loaf of bread
Ben's Chili BowlSee Ben's Chili Bowl Video ($)
(4178 ratings)

1213 U St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-0058
benschilibowl.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Genuine Legends"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Washington, D.C."
  • Chili Half Smoke
    sausage; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
4178 ratings		 #28 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1958; D.C. landmark; Bill Cosby, President Obama ate here
Beth's CafeSee Beth's Cafe Video ($$)
(1480 ratings)

7311 Aurora Ave N Map It!
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 782-5588
www.bethscafe.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Seattle"
World's Best Places to Pig Out
  • 12-Egg Omelet
  • Southwestern Exposure
    challenge - 12 egg, 5 lb omelet w/ hash browns; Adam lost
 3.5 out of 5
1480 ratings		 #26 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
#4 (World's Best Places to Pig Out); est. 1954; started as a nickel slots gambling parlor, now a full restaurant; "Best Place to Cure a Hangover" (Seattle Magazine)
Big Lou's PizzaSee Big Lou's Pizza Video ($$)
(945 ratings)

2048 S Ww White Rd Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78222
(210) 337-0707
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Man v. Food, Episode: "San Antonio"
  • Big Lou 42"
    42-inch pizza
  • BBQ Brisket Pizza
    looks good
  • Big Lou "42"
    42-inch pizza; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
945 ratings		 #52 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Big Texan Steak RanchSee Big Texan Steak Ranch Video ($$)
(2830 ratings)

7701 E I-40 Map It!
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 372-6000
www.bigtexan.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Amarillo"
Steak ParadiseWorld's Best Places to Pig Out
  • 72-oz Steak Challenge
    challenge: 72-oz steak, shrimp cocktail, tossed salad, baked potato, roll in 1 hour and eat for free; challenge: 72-oz steak, shrimp cocktail, tossed salad, baked potato, roll in 1 hour and eat for free
  • 72 oz Big Texan Challenge
    challenge - 72-oz steak with sides in 1 hour; Adam won; challenge: 72-oz steak, shrimp cocktail, tossed salad, baked potato, roll in 1 hour and eat for free
 3.5 out of 5
2830 ratings		 #16 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
#10 (World's Best Places to Pig Out)
Buckhorn Exchange RestaurantSee Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant Video ($$$)
(1141 ratings)

1000 Osage St Map It!
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 534-9505
buckhornexchange.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Denver"
Steak Paradise
  • Rocky Mountain Oysters
    top-selling appetizer; deep-fried sliced buffalo testicles (ummm...I don't think so!)
  • "Big Steak"
    64-oz steak; intended for 2-5 persons; looks good
  • Steaks
    choices of buffalo, ostrich, elk or yak
  • Yak Steak
    most popular steak
 3.5 out of 5
1141 ratings		 #99 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); Denver's oldest restaurant (1893); exotic steaks (buffalo, yak, rattlesnake, etc); hunted game hanging all over the walls; Theodore Roosevelt and Buffalo Bill ate here; Other Recipes: Buffalo Red Eye Stew
Buffet at Bellagio ($$$)
(5267 ratings)

3600 S Las Vegas Blvd Map It!
Las Vegas, NV 89109
www.bellagio.com/restaura...
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
All You Can Eat Paradise
  • Buffet
    200 food items (leg of lamb, sushi, pizza, king crab legs, sea bass, suckling pig, beef wellington and much, much more)
 3.5 out of 5
5267 ratings		 #75 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); live-action cooking stations offering Italian, Japanese, Chinese, seafood and American cuisines; 200+ food items; long lines
Camp Washington ChiliSee Camp Washington Chili Video ($)
(289 ratings)

3005 Colerain Ave Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45225
(513) 541-0061
www.campwashingtonchili.c...
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Chili ParadiseMan v. Food Nation, Episode: "Cincinnati"
  • Chili spaghetti
  • Chili
    sweet & salty tomato-based w/ bull meat round; served minimally on spaghetti ("two way")
  • 5 Way Chili
    spaghetti, chili, beans, chopped white onions, shredded Wisconsin cheddar cheese; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
289 ratings		 #65 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1940; James Beard Award (American Regional Classic); open 24-hours a day, 6 days a week; chili ordered 3-way (spaghetti+chili+mound of shredded cheese), 4-way (+onions or beans), or 5-way (+onions+beans)
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
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
    $500 if you can eat 15-lb burger in 4 hours
  • 15-lb Belly Buster
    challenge: eat in one sitting; only 1 has succeeded
  • 2-lb Burger
    challenge: eat in 1-hour
  • 6-lb Burger
    challenge: eat in 3-hours; only 2 have succeeded
  • Beer Belly Bruiser (50-lb burger)
    50-lb burger
 3.5 out of 5
251 ratings		 #100 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); founded in 1977; "Home of the World's Largest Hamburger Challenges" (from its website); in Guiness world record w/ 123-lb burger
Eagle's Deli ($)
(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)
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown   (105 restaurants)    
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