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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
Barney GreengrassSee Barney Greengrass Video ($$)
(912 ratings)

541 Amsterdam Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-4707
www.barneygreengrass.com/...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "At a Deli"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New York"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Holiday Decadence"
  • Chopped Herring Salad Sandwich
    chopped pickled Icelandic herring salad made w/ apple sauce, cured onions, matzo meal, & sugar; Alton likes on rye w/ tomato (normally on a bagel); looks good
  • Potato Latkes
    w/ side of sour cream & apple sauce
 4.0 out of 5
912 ratings		 since 1908; old-time NY Jewish-style deli
Barrio ChinoSee Barrio Chino Video ($$)
(1181 ratings)

253 Broome St Map It!
New York, NY 10002
(212) 228-6710
www.barriochinonyc.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Best Drink"
  • Grapefruit Margarita
 4.0 out of 5
1181 ratings
Bay Cities Italian DeliSee Bay Cities Italian Deli Video ($)
(5788 ratings)

1517 Lincoln Blvd Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 395-8279
www.baycitiesitaliandeli....
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Between Bread"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Tale of Two Sandwiches"
  • Godmother Sandwich
    Mary Sue recommends w/ extra italian sauce & extra peppers; mortadella, Genoa salami, prosciutto, capicola, provolone, tomato, lettuce, Chicago-style giardiniera (sliced pickled hot & mild peppers), Italian dressing; recommend ordering w/ "the works"; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
5788 ratings		 opened in 1925; gourmet market
Bayona ($$$)
(836 ratings)

430 Dauphine St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 525-4455
www.bayona.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Garlic"
  • Cream of Garlic Soup
 4.0 out of 5
836 ratings		 three dining rooms: Dyer Room with its trompe l'oeil depicting the Mediterranean countryside, the Bayona Room with its stained-glass accents and picture window and the main dining room which is dominated by gorgeous arrangements of flowers; patio is also available most of the year; Other Recipes: Baked Oysters Italian-Style w/ Ciabatta Crouton
Beach BakerySee Beach Bakery Video ($$)
(188 ratings)

112 Main St Map It!
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
(631) 288-6552
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crunchy"
  • Peach Pie
 4.0 out of 5
188 ratings
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
Bertolli's River Pizza ($$)
(178 ratings)

7973 Lake St Map It!
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-2820
bertollispizza.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Back to School"
  • Pepperoni Panzerotti
    house dough, red sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella; folded, sealed & baked (fried on request); "everything that you ever craved in a pizza x10!" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
178 ratings		 est. 1963; family owned & operated pizzeria known for home-style food, alongside sister deli next door
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-QSee Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q Video ($$)
(519 ratings)

1715 6th Ave SE Map It!
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 350-6969
www.bigbobgibson.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Smoky"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best BBQ"
  • BBQ Ribs
  • Smoked Bar-B-Q Turkey
    turkey is brined, covered with wet "smear" and dry-rubbed; juicy; looks good
  • BBQ Chicken
    smoked in hickory, bathed in chicken fat, smoked again & finally dipped in signature tangy white sauce; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
519 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best BBQ); since 1925; won many awards including 2014 World BBQ Champion in Memphis
Biscuit LoveSee Biscuit Love Video ($$)
(4974 ratings)

316 11th Ave S Map It!
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 490-9584
biscuitlove.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Magical Combos"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Southern Charm"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Meat Lover Mania"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Nashville, TN"
  • "The Gertie"
    named after chef's daughter; caramelized banana jam, Southern chocolate gravy, peanut butter & pretzels on a buttermilk biscuit; looks good
  • "Bill Neal's Shrimp & Grits"
    gulf shrimp, roasted mushrooms, bacon, green onions, lemon Tabasco beurre blanc, served over cheese grits; looks good
  • The Wash Park
    sandwich w/ buttermilk biscuit, 2 beef burger patties, Pimento cheese, bacon jam, 1 egg; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
4974 ratings		 est. 2012; started as a food truck that offered an assortment of southern menu options sourced from local purveyors and farms; eventually became a brick & mortar establishment in 2015...now has 3 locations; long lines
Black Market Liquor BarSee Black Market Liquor Bar Video ($$)
(1862 ratings)

11915 Ventura Blvd Map It!
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 446-2533
blackmarketliquorbar.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Toasting the Classics"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Champion Chefs"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Holy Moly Burgers!"
  • Deviled Quail Eggs
    boiled quail eggs & filling of yolk, dill shallot aioli & diced ahi tuna, topped w/ dill; "Godsend from the heavens" -Claudia Sandoval
  • Hamachi Crudo
    hamachi (fish), sprouted broccoli tempura, ponzu, shiso aioli, black sesame; "delicate & balanced...that would compete with any Japanese restaurant on any level" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Tagliatelle Bolognese
    tagliatelle, bolognese, basil, rosemary, parmigiano-reggiano; "in the top 3 best bolognese I've ever had in my life...that's a light's out dish!" -Guy Fieri; looks good!
  • Deep Fried Fluffer-Nutter
    2 slices of brioche bread, peanut butter, fresh bananas, marshmallow fluff, dredged, washed & panko & deep-fried; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1862 ratings		 est. 2011; "American eclectic plates & craft cocktails" (from its website); one of celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso's restaurants
Blue Ridge GrillSee Blue Ridge Grill Video ($$$)
(292 ratings)

1261 W Paces Ferry Rd NW Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 233-5030
www.blueridgegrill.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Finger Food"
  • Fried Pickle Chips
    not on menu...you have to ask for it; served w/ herb buttermilk dressing as dipping sauce
 4.0 out of 5
292 ratings		 "established as one of the 'in spots' for Atlanta's movers and shakers...rustic, yet casual, elegance" (from its website)
Blue Springs CafeSee Blue Springs Cafe Video ($$)
(283 ratings)

3505 George St Map It!
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-5788
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Eggstraordinary"
  • Foot-Hi Lemon Meringue Pie
    each pie uses 12 egg whites to create the foot-high meringue topping
 4.0 out of 5
283 ratings		 country kitchen decor
Boo's Philly Cheesesteaks ($)
(1415 ratings)

4501 Fountain Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 661-1955
www.boosphilly.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Borrowed Favorites"
  • Boo's Pepper Steak
    thinly sliced steak w/ grilled onions, sweet peppers & choice of cheese, on an authentic amoroso roll; looks good!
 4.0 out of 5
1415 ratings		 est. 2011; family run 2-location operation specializes in classic Philly cheesesteaks & hoagies
BottegaSee Bottega Video ($$$)
(3576 ratings)

6525 Washington St Map It!
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 945-1050
www.botteganapavalley.com...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Salty Goodness"
  • Bacon and Egg
 4.0 out of 5
3576 ratings		 "Chef Michael Chiarello's Bottega Restaurant in Napa Valley has been named Best Newcomer by Zagat, Top 10 by Forbes, Top 20 by Esquire, and Top 100 Bay Area by Michael Bauer" (from website)
Bottega Cafe ($$)
(179 ratings)

2242 Highland Ave S Map It!
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 933-2001
bottegarestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Southern Charm"
  • Coconut Pecan Cake
    award-winning dessert; layered round cake w/ coconut filling, Chantilly cream frosting, toasted pecans & crème anglaise; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
179 ratings		 est. 1988; flavors of regional Italian trattorias, meets the American South, w/ both upscale & casual dining in a historic building
BouchonSee Bouchon Video ($$$)
(3577 ratings)

6534 Washington St Map It!
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 944-8037
www.bouchonbistro.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Filled With Envy"
  • Salmon Rillettes (Rillettes Aux Deux Saumons)
 4.0 out of 5
3577 ratings		 French bistro fare in a Parisian bistro-like setting
Brennan'sSee Brennan's Video ($$$)
(1946 ratings)

417 Royal St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-9711
www.brennansneworleans.co...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Throwback"
  • World Famous Bananas Foster
    bananas, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, rum, vanilla bean ice cream, flambéed tableside; looks good!
 4.0 out of 5
1946 ratings		 est. 1946; Creole fine dining w/ seasonal offerings, French & Spanish influences & historical dining rooms
Brick & Flour ($$)
(2024 ratings)

1015 N Pacific Ave Map It!
Glendale, CA 91202
(818) 484-8449
brickandflour.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mess Hall"
  • Carne Asada Fries
    French fries, melted cheese, house salsa, guacamole, chipotle aioli, cilantro avocado aioli, sour cream; "no utensil required" -Fabio Viviani
 4.0 out of 5
2024 ratings		 classic Mexican staples w/ an artisanal twist
Bubby's ($$)
(2040 ratings)

120 Hudson St Map It!
New York, NY 10013
(212) 219-0666
www.bubbys.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Voted 'Most Popular'"
  • Fried Chicken
    1/2 chicken, 24 hr brine, sits 6 hrs between breading & frying; crispy southern style; w/ coleslaw & biscuit; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2040 ratings		 est 1990; originally a wholesale pie company, now serving locally sourced American comfort food
Buckeye RoadhouseSee Buckeye Roadhouse Video ($$$)
(1669 ratings)

15 Shoreline Hwy Map It!
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 331-2600
www.buckeyeroadhouse.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chocolate"
  • S'mores Pie
 4.0 out of 5
1669 ratings		 opened in 1937; beautiful Aspen lodge-style dining room adorned with vaulted ceilings and magnificent river-rock fireplace; Other Recipes: Seared Ahi Tuna w/ Asian Slaw
BuddakanSee Buddakan Video ($$$)
(1744 ratings)

325 Chestnut St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 574-9440
www.buddakan.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Surprises"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With My Hands"
  • Edamame Dumplings
    truffled sauternes-shallot broth, topped w/ micro spring onion; "there's never enough for me" -Robert Irvine
  • Dip Sum Doughnuts
    3 Sauces for dipping (ginger creamcheese, housmade blackberry jam, dark chocolate ganache)
 4.0 out of 5
1744 ratings		 est. 1998; known for upscale Asian fusion cuisine; Other Recipes: Lemongrass Swordfish w/ Thai Basil Pesto & Sesame Long Beans
Buddakan ($$$)
(4613 ratings)

75 9th Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10011
(212) 989-6699
www.buddakannyc.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bird Is the Word"
  • Whole Peking Duck
    make yourself at table: duck meat, crispy duck skin, hoisin sauce rolled in a (tortilla-like) moo shu pancake
 4.0 out of 5
4613 ratings
Buena VistaSee Buena Vista Video ($$)
(3144 ratings)

2765 Hyde St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 474-5044
thebuenavista.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Best Drink"
  • Irish Coffee
 4.0 out of 5
3144 ratings		 converted from a boardinghouse to a saloon in 1916 and then served its now famous Irish Coffee in 1952
Bueno Y SanoSee Bueno Y Sano Video ($)
(258 ratings)

1 Boltwood Walk Map It!
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 253-4000
www.buenoysano.com/Amhers...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Road Trip"
  • Salvadoran Burrito
    Rice made w/beans & veggies; Marc asks w/ chicken and (lots of) Bueno's special hot sauce and sour cream...with extra hot sauce on side; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
258 ratings
Bulgarini GelatoSee Bulgarini Gelato Video ($$)
(675 ratings)

749 E Altadena Dr Map It!
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 791-6174
www.bulgarinigelato.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Ice Creamy"
  • Torta Gelato w/ Chocolate & Pistachio
    pistachios & powdered chocolate imported from Italy
 4.0 out of 5
675 ratings		 "a favorite of L.A. Weekly & Wall St. Journal" (from its website)
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