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Flour Bakery & Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Flour Bakery & CafeSee Flour Bakery & Cafe Video ($$)
(879 ratings)

1595 Washington St Map It!
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 267-4300
www.flourbakery.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New England"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Simply Irresistible"
Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Sticky Buns"
  • Sticky Buns
    brioche dough rolled w/ pecans & sugar; dark, sticky caramel & toasted pecans; looks good; Bobby Flay lost to these sticky buns in one of his shows (Throwdown); looks good; w/ white & brown sugar, toasted pecans; baked in syrupy mixture called "goo"; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
879 ratings		 Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost [Bobby's recipe]; "We want each customer's experience to be an enjoyable one, and we focus on all aspects involved: great food, gracious service, warm atmosphere, heady aromas, and irresistible displays." (from its website); Other Recipes: Flour's Famous Banana Bread
Fong's Pizza: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Fong's PizzaSee Fong's Pizza Video ($$)
(686 ratings)

223 4th St Map It!
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 323-3333
fongspizza.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pizza and Burgers"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "One of a Kind"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Des Moines, IA"
  • Crab Rangoon Pizza
    crab rangoon base, surimi, green onion, asiago & mozzarella topped w/ crispy wontons & a sweet chili lattice; looks good
  • General Tso's Chicken Pizza
    thin crust pizza topped w/ "General Tso" sauce, breaded chicken, water chestnuts, baby corn, roasted red pepper, mozzarella, asiago & green onion
 4.0 out of 5
686 ratings		 est. 2009; mid-century style restaurant & Tiki bar serving pizzas inspired by classic Chinese takeout dishes; Other Recipes: King Fong
Founding Farmers: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Founding FarmersSee Founding Farmers Video ($$)
(13916 ratings)

1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 822-8783
www.wearefoundingfarmers....
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Reinvented Classics"
  • Devil-ish Eggs
    sampler w/ various types: Maine lobster, crab, smoked salmon and classic; get fresh eggs from a local farmer everyday
 4.0 out of 5
13916 ratings		 opened in 2008; offer farm-inspired American true food and drink in a modern, casual and eco-friendly setting; three blocks from the White House
Four & Twenty Blackbirds: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Four & Twenty BlackbirdsSee Four & Twenty Blackbirds Video ($$)
(725 ratings)

439 3rd Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-2917
birdsblack.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "All American"
  • Salted Caramel Apple Pie
    salted caramel is put into apple pie mixture; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
725 ratings		 renovated to restore the original tin walls and wood floor
Four Seasons Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Four Seasons Restaurant [CLOSED]See Four Seasons Restaurant Video ($$$$)
(303 ratings)

42 E 49th St Map It!
New York, NY 10017
(212) 754-9494
www.fourseasonsrestaurant...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Childhood Favorites"
  • Cotton Candy
    not on menu...served for special occasions; served on a chilled plate w/ a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream wrapped w/ pink cotton candy and studded w/ candied violets; looks fun
 4.0 out of 5
303 ratings		 [CLOSED]; since 1959; named the "Favorite Restaurant in the World" by Town & Country magazine; where the power elite go to lunch in New York
Francesco's Hole In the Wall: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Francesco's Hole In the Wall ($$)
(429 ratings)

254 Skokie Blvd Map It!
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-0155
www.francescosholeinthewa...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Borrowed Favorites"
  • Chicken Vesuvio
    chicken & potato wedges w/ garlic & seasonings, plus sherry wine; roasted at high temp & served w/ a garnish; "melts in your mouth" -Dan Kohler
 4.0 out of 5
429 ratings		 est. 1980; authentic Italian family restaurant offering classics & comfort food
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Frank Pepe Pizzeria NapoletanaSee Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana Video ($$)
(2680 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
2680 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
Franklin Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Franklin CafeSee Franklin Cafe Video ($$)
(510 ratings)

278 Shawmut Ave Map It!
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 350-0010
www.franklincafe.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Combos"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New England"
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage
    marinated beef brisket; served w/ braised cabbage, butter-poached carrots, grain mustard; "the best corned beef and cabbage I've ever had...cabbage tastes like brown butter...perfect contrast to corned beef"-Adam Gertler; homemade corned beef; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
510 ratings		 opened in 1996; serving award-winning food by combining some of the cities' best Modern American cuisine, a great wine list, local microbrews on tap & craft cocktails w/ a lively eclectic bar scene
Franklin Fountain: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Franklin FountainSee Franklin Fountain Video ($$)
(2007 ratings)

116 Market St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627-1899
www.franklinfountain.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Best Drink"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Philadelphia"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Ice Cream"
  • Chocolate Ice Cream Soda
  • Egyptienne Egg Shake
  • Franklin Mint Sundae
  • Mt. Vesuvius
    mountain of chocolate or vanilla ice cream with chocolate brownie pieces, topped with hot fudge and malt powder
  • Stock Market Crunch
 4.0 out of 5
2007 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ice Cream); opened in 2004; ice cream parlor; vintage furniture & equipment and feel...like being in a time-warp
Frasca Food and Wine: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Frasca Food and WineSee Frasca Food and Wine Video ($$$$)
(517 ratings)

1738 Pearl St Map It!
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-6966
www.frascafoodandwine.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Fruit"
  • "Fritta Esotica"
    pineapple wrapped in speck (smoked prosciutto) coated in tempura batter and deep-fried
 4.0 out of 5
517 ratings		 co-owners/chefs used to work in French Laundry in Napa Valley
Fratelli La Bufala: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Fratelli La BufalaSee Fratelli La Bufala Video ($$)
(885 ratings)

437 Washington Ave Map It!
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 532-0700
www.fratellilabufala.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Under Wraps"
  • Ripienone Calzone
    looks good
 4.0 out of 5
885 ratings		 since 2005
Fred's Meat & Bread: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Fred's Meat & Bread
(550 ratings)

99 Krog St NE Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30307
www.fredsmeatandbread.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Sandwiches"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sandwich Hall of Fame"
  • Cheesesteak Sandwich
    10-oz ribeye, onion, American cheese on house baked bread; looks good!
 4.0 out of 5
550 ratings		 located in the Krog St Market; "classic sandwiches, handcut fries & old-school sodas" (from its website)
Frontera Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Frontera GrillSee Frontera Grill Video ($$$)
(2306 ratings)

445 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 661-1434
www.rickbayless.com/resta...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Filled With Envy"
  • Carne Asada a la Oaxaquena
    rib steak; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2306 ratings
Gallo Blanco: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Gallo Blanco ($$)
(309 ratings)

928 E Pierce St Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 327-0880
galloblancocafe.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mexican Favorites"
  • Envuelto
    pork shoulder marinated 6-8 hours, grilled & encased in caramelized asadero & manchego cheese; topped w/ sliced pineapple & served w/ tortillas & salsa
 4.0 out of 5
309 ratings		 opened in 2017; local, scratch-made classic Mexican dishes w/ new world flavors
George's California Modern: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
George's California ModernSee George's California Modern Video ($$$$)
(445 ratings)

1250 Prospect St Map It!
La Jolla, CA 92039
(858) 454-4244
www.georgesatthecove.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Reinvented Classics"
  • "Fish Tacos"
    "hard to explain, just try it" (on the menu); sliced, pounded and disc-cut yellow fin tuna is "tortilla"; tuna tartar is mixed w/ jalapeno aioli to create the "filling"; tuna disc is crimped to form the "taco"; served w/ crispy fried avocado and more jalapeno aioli and other decorative herbs and radish
 4.0 out of 5
445 ratings		 opened in 2003; 65-seat restaurant
Gertrude's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Gertrude's ($$)
(380 ratings)

10 Art Museum Dr Map It!
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 889-3399
gertrudesbaltimore.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Trigger Foods"
  • Chincoteague Single-Fry Oysters
    cornmeal-crusted & lightly fried, remoulade, rosemary red potatoes, apple-fennel slaw
 4.0 out of 5
380 ratings		 located in the Baltimore Museum of Art; serves local farm-to-table Chesapeake inspired new American cuisine
Golden Deli: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Golden DeliSee Golden Deli Video ($)
(2807 ratings)

815 W Las Tunas Dr Map It!
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 308-0803
www.goldendelirestaurant....
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On a Stick"
  • Chao Tom (Sugarcane Shrimp)
 4.0 out of 5
2807 ratings
Good 2 Go Taco: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Good 2 Go Taco [CLOSED]See Good 2 Go Taco Video ($)
(439 ratings)

1146 Peavy Rd Map It!
Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 519-9110
good2gotaco.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Hidden Treasures"
  • Paris Texas Tacos
    looks good
 4.0 out of 5
439 ratings		 [CLOSED]; at the Green Spot gas station; chef worked in 4-star restaurants
Gotham Bar and Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Gotham Bar and Grill [CLOSED]See Gotham Bar and Grill Video ($$$$)
(1603 ratings)

12 E 12th St Map It!
New York, NY 10003
(212) 620-4020
www.gothambarandgrill.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "That I'm Thankful For"
  • Thanksgiving Dinner
    3-course meal w/ options for each course; Michael got the following: 1st-seared foie gras served on Concord grape gelee; 2nd-butternut squash risotto w/ sage & spice butter; 3rd-roasted organic free range turkey w/ duck confit sour cherry stuffing, root vegetables and potato puree, cranberry compote and fortified turkey jus; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1603 ratings		 [CLOSED]; opened in 1984; many accolades including James Beard Foundation Award - Outstanding Restaurant (2002), only restaurant to have received five consecutive three-star reviews from the New York Times; Other Recipes: Crushed White Bean Bruschetta w/ White Truffle Oil | Red Snapper Braised w/ Rosemary, Potatoes, & Garlic Confit | Shrimp, Spiced Mango, & Avocado Salad w/ Citrus Dressing
Grant Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Grant GrillSee Grant Grill Video ($$$)
(453 ratings)

326 Broadway Map It!
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 744-2077
www.grantgrill.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "That I'm Thankful For"
  • Smashing Pumpkin Martini
 4.0 out of 5
453 ratings		 opened in 1951; the place to power lunch; brass plaque commemorating a 1969 women's successful sit-in known as "the Grant Grill invasion" protesting men's only sign during lunchtime
Graziella's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Graziella'sSee Graziella's Video ($$)
(426 ratings)

232 Vanderbilt Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 789-5663
www.graziellasmenu.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pizza"
  • Arugula & Parmesan Pizza
    crispy thin crust; cheese pizza once baked in wood-burning oven is then covered w/ baby arugula and topped w/ shredded parmigiano reggiano and extra virgin olive oil drizzle
 4.0 out of 5
426 ratings		 opened in 2004; pizzas made w/ Italian flour and tomatoes and baked in a 100% wood-burning brick oven; rooftop patio available from May through September
Grill 'Em All: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Grill 'Em AllSee Grill 'Em All Video ($$)
(2496 ratings)

19 E Main St Map It!
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 284-2874
grillemallburgs.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Street Food"
Food Wars, Episode: "Los Angeles: LA Truck"
  • H-100's (Tater Tots)
    cheddar & jack filled, hand rolled tator tots; limited supply daily; served w/ a choice of 6 dipping sauces...Beau's favorite is malt vinegar aioli; looks good
  • Molly Hatchet Burger
    seared fennel sausage gravy, bacon, maple drizzle on a 1/2-pound burger; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2496 ratings		 Food War: Baby's Badass vs. Grill 'Em All...Baby's Baddass won (3-votes-to-2); owner used to be the cook for Baby's Badass for only 2 weeks...only to open Grill 'Em All 1 mo. later; food truck w/ heavy metal art; specialize in burgers; long lines; UPDATE: now a sit-down joint in Alhambra
Hankook Taqueria: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Hankook TaqueriaSee Hankook Taqueria Video ($)
(944 ratings)

1341 Collier Rd NW Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 352-8881
www.hankooktaqueria.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bang for the Buck"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Mega Meat and Sweet Treats"
  • Bibim-Bop
    beef rice bowl w/ veggies; $6 at airtime
  • Bulgogi Kimchi Fries
    fries topped w/ marinated rib-eye, kimchi, Queso sauce, gochujang (hot sauce), scallions; looks good
  • Tongdak Fried Chicken Tacos
    w/ chipotle aioli, sesame salad (vinaigrette & onions, cilantro, lime), Jack cheese; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
944 ratings		 Korean/Mexican fusion
Happy Dog: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Happy DogSee Happy Dog Video ($)
(656 ratings)

5801 Detroit Ave Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-9474
www.happydogcleveland.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "All American"
  • Hot Dogs
    can choose from 50 homemade toppings; served on Chicago-style poppy seed bun; Michael gets w/ chunky peanut butter, Sriracha hot sauce and "alien" pickle relish (concoction created by his stepson Kyle)
 4.0 out of 5
656 ratings		 neighborhood corner serving hot dogs and beer, and "lots" of live music, from rock and country to punk and polka
Hearth: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Hearth ($$$)
(727 ratings)

403 E 12th St Map It!
New York, NY 10009
(646) 602-1300
www.restauranthearth.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On A Date"
  • Potato Gnocchi
    w/ sage butter & parmesan; "fresh, herbaceous, super earthy" -Alex Guarnaschelli; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
727 ratings		 opened in 2003; upscale farm-to-table Tuscan-American dining
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