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Best Thing I Ever Ate

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Evvia EstiatorioSee Evvia Estiatorio Video ($$$)
(2915 ratings)

420 Emerson St Map It!
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-0983
www.evvia.net
  • Soutzoukakia (Grilled Lamb Meatballs)
4.5 out of 5
2915 ratings
refined, cosmopolitan sensibility w/ a Mediterranean culinary tradition and an appreciation for vibrant Greek flavors
Exchange Restaurant ($$)
(428 ratings)

416 West 8th St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 395-9531
www.theexchangela.com
  • Olive Oil Mint Cake
    cake w/ herb oil of parsley, mint, spearmint & fennel; served w/ house yogurt sorbet, pistachio baklava crumble, olive oil gel & fresh mint
4.0 out of 5
428 ratings
Israeli restaurant serving multi-cultural flavors, from within a hotel
Extra VirginSee Extra Virgin Video ($$)
(1376 ratings)

259 W 4th St Map It!
New York, NY 10014
(212) 691-9359
www.extravirginrestaurant...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Combos"
  • Spaghetti and Meatballs
    served only on Sunday night; makes only 28 orders...sells out quickly; meatballs are "ginormous"; spaghetti and meatballs served in separate dishes; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1376 ratings
offers different varieties of extra virgin oils from around the world each night; outdoor seating available in nicer weather
Extra VirginSee Extra Virgin Video ($$)
(543 ratings)

1900 Main St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 842-2205
www.extravirginkc.com
  • Duck Tongue Tacos
    seasoned duck tongue & neck meat cooked in hot sauce, onion, cilantro, garlic & achiote paste then shredded & caramelized w/ scallions & cilantro before filling a deep fried corn tortilla shell; topped w/ pickled onions & queso fresco
  • Braised Pork Jowls
    poached then braised & caramelized pork jowls w/ amatriciana sauce from in-house cured pork pancetta, tomato sauce, onions, garlic & herbs; topped w/ pecorino & chopped parsley
4.0 out of 5
543 ratings
est. 2008; this lively spot for inventive Mediterranean tapas puts a unique take on exotic cuisine; also has a full bar & streetside patio; chef/owner Michael Smith won James Beard Award (Best Chef in the Midwest, 1999)
Extraordinary DessertsSee Extraordinary Desserts Video ($$$)
(3740 ratings)

2870 4th Ave Map It!
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 294-2132
www.extraordinarydesserts...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Cake Walk"
  • Dulce de Leche Cake
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
3740 ratings
opened in 1988; chef/owner studied pastry-making at the Cordon Bleu (in France)
Faidley SeafoodSee Faidley Seafood Video ($$)
(1307 ratings)

203 N Paca St Map It!
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 727-4898
www.faidleyscrabcakes.com
  • Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
    award-winning dish; large lump crab meat, crushed saltine crackers, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce & Tabasco, served w/ lemon & tartar sauce; looks good
  • Raw Oysters
4.0 out of 5
1307 ratings
#7 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 1886; "Baltimore's Best Crab Cake" (from its website); family run restaurant specializing in fresh, local seafood; parts of movie "Sleepless in Seattle" & TV program "Homicide" were filmed here
Farm Cafe [CLOSED]See Farm Cafe Video ($$)
(630 ratings)

10 SE 7th Ave Map It!
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 736-3276
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Burgers"
  • Farmhouse Veggie Burger
    burger: eggplant, cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, green onions, parsley, garlic, black pepper; topped w/ carmelized onions, roasted red peppers, spicy brown mustard, baby greens on an artisan-style bun
4.0 out of 5
630 ratings
[CLOSED]
Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant [CLOSED]See Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant Video ($$)
(433 ratings)

799A The Shops at Mission Viejo Map It!
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 364-5411
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Ice Creamy"
  • Gibson Girl
    a combination of rich creamy vanilla ice cream, rainbow sherbets, butterscotch topping, cherry nectar, topped with whipped cream and toasted nuts
3.5 out of 5
433 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 1963; vintage old candy store atmosphere; other locations (check website)
Fat Matt's Rib Shack ($$)
(2447 ratings)

1811 Piedmont Ave NE Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 607-1622
www.fatmattsribshack.com
  • Ribs
    St. Louis style ribs, steamed then smoked; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2447 ratings
est. 1990; counter service restaurant specializing in ribs & barbecue
Fat Ox ($$$)
(756 ratings)

6316 N Scottsdale Rd Map It!
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
(480) 307-6900
www.ilovefatox.com
  • Veal Meatballs
    spiced ground veal & beef filet w/ giusto polenta, San Marzano tomato sauce, basil & parmesan
4.0 out of 5
756 ratings
est 2016; "a chef-driven restaurant crafting modern riffs on regional Italian classics" (from its website)
Fat Rice [CLOSED]
(1065 ratings)

2957 W Diversey Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60647
  • Arroz Gordo
    "the fat rice"; paella topped w/ chorizo, chicken, pork shoulder, sausage, beef, stuffed prawns, vegetables & fried croutons; served w/ marinated boiled egg & chili flake lemon; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1065 ratings
[CLOSED]; temporarily closed; opened in 2012; specializes in the food of Macau, a former Portuguese colony in China; chef won a James Beard award in 2018
Fat Sal'sSee Fat Sal's Video ($$)
(2697 ratings)

1300 N Highland Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(855) 682-4373
www.fatsalsdeli.com
  • "Fat Anthony" Sandwich
    ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, lettuce, tomato, fries, vinaigrette, marinara, on a hero; looks good!
  • Fat Jerry Fat Sandwich
    cheesesteak, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, crisp bacon, fried eggs, fries, mayo, ketchup on hero bun (called "fat bread"); named after Jerry Ferrara--co-owner & former star of HBO's show "Entourage"; looks good
  • Meat Luv'rz Pizza Rolls
    ground beef, sweet Italian sausage, provolone, mozzarella stuffed in a crispy spring roll wrapper & deep-fried & served w/ side of marinara
4.0 out of 5
2697 ratings
opened in 2010; bringing NY-style signature "fat" sandwiches to LA; couple of blocks from UCLA; another location in Hollywood
Father's OfficeSee Father's Office Video ($$)
(6363 ratings)

3229 Helms Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 736-2224
www.fathersoffice.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Bacon"
  • Office Burger
    bacon burger; "best burger I've ever had"-Adam Gertler
3.5 out of 5
6363 ratings
Fatty Crab [CLOSED]See Fatty Crab Video ($$$)
(708 ratings)

643 Hudson St Map It!
New York, NY 10014
(212) 352-3592
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Combos"
  • Watermelon Pickle and Crispy Pork
    combo of salty and sweet
3.5 out of 5
708 ratings
[CLOSED]; serves Malaysian inspired cuisine
Fearing's RestaurantSee Fearing's Restaurant Video ($$$$)
(676 ratings)

2121 McKinney Ave Map It!
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 922-4848
www.fearingsrestaurant.co...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Road Trip"
  • Roasted Van Vooren Ranch Pheasant
    signature dish; sliced and served on corn puree & sauteed veges, topped w/ gravy and capped w/ pheasant tenders w/ honey mustard dressing; Emeril liked it so much, he ordered it twice in one sitting; looks good
4.0 out of 5
676 ratings
Feast [CLOSED] ($$$)
(311 ratings)

219 Westheimer Rd Map It!
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 529-7788
  • Rabbit Liver & Kidney's on Toast
    pan-fried, finished w/ duck demi-glace and served on homemade toasted bread
3.5 out of 5
311 ratings
[CLOSED]; multiple recognitions including 2 James Beard award nominations
FEED Co Table & Tavern ($$)
(865 ratings)

201 W Main St Map It!
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 708-8500
www.feedtableandtavern.co...
  • Short Rib "Pot Roast"
    buttermilk whipped potatoes, whiskey glazed carrots, smoked bordelaise, tobacco onions; "it's Christmas in your mouth!" -Jernard Wells; looks good
4.5 out of 5
865 ratings
est. 2014; elevated farm-to-table comfort food classics, plus a full bar & live music
Felidia [CLOSED]See Felidia Video ($$$$)
(578 ratings)

243 E 58th St Map It!
New York, NY 10022
(212) 758-1479
  • Cacio E Pere
    pear & pecorino ravioli, crushed black pepper; "you must try it!" -Geoffrey Zakarian
4.0 out of 5
578 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 1981; innovative twists on traditional, regional Italian cuisine
Felix Trattoria ($$$)
(1292 ratings)

1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90291
(424) 387-8622
felixla.com
  • Fiori Di Zucca
    squash blossoms & bellwether farms ricotta; stuffed & fried; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1292 ratings
means "happy" or "lucky" in Latin; farm-sourced traditional Italian fare; known for authentic, hand-made pasta
Fentons CreamerySee Fentons Creamery Video ($$)
(5204 ratings)

4226 Piedmont Ave Map It!
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 658-7000
www.fentonscreamery.com
  • 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
Ferdinando's ($$)
(223 ratings)

151 Union St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 855-1545
  • Vastedda (Spleen Sandwich)
    boiled, dried and aged for 10 days, sliced into small pieces, sauteed in pork lard and served on Sicilian-style bun and topped w/ ricotta & pecorino romano cheese; "one of the best things I've ever eaten"-Scott Conant
  • Sausage Parmesan
    baked in oven, sliced & cooked in tomato sauce; served on homemade roll, as a hero or on a plate; looks good
4.0 out of 5
223 ratings
est. 1904; iconic Italian eatery
Ferrara Bakery & CafeSee Ferrara Bakery & Cafe Video ($$)
(1827 ratings)

195 Grand St Map It!
New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-6150
www.ferraracafe.com/home....
  • Lobster Tail & Sfogliatella
    desserts - stuffed pastries; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1827 ratings
FIGSee FIG Video ($$$)
(1494 ratings)

232 Meeting St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 805-5900
www.eatatfig.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sauced"
  • Hanger Steak w/ Agrodolce Sauce
    looks good
4.5 out of 5
1494 ratings
FIG Restaurant ($$$)
(1268 ratings)

101 Wilshire Boulevard Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 319-3111
www.figsantamonica.com
  • Hand Rolled Ricotta Cavatelli
    pasta w/ English peas, shiitake mushrooms, creme fraiche & chives; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1268 ratings
opened in 2009; farm-to-table dining inside the Fairmont Miramar Hotel
Figs by Todd EnglishSee Figs by Todd English Video ($$)
(897 ratings)

42 Charles St Map It!
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 742-3447
toddenglishfigs.com
  • Boston Bib & Mache Salad
    bibb lettuce & toasted walnuts; served w/ toasted walnut dressing & a shower of Maytag blue cheese; looks good
3.5 out of 5
897 ratings
est. 1993; serving a range of fare including pizza, salads, & pasta
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