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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
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
Charlie's Hot Dogs [CLOSED] ($)
(44 ratings)

18 S Michigan Ave Map It!
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
(908) 241-2627
As Seen On:
Food Wars, Episode: "New Jersey: Italian Hot Dogs"
  • Italian Hot Dog
 3.5 out of 5
44 ratings		 [CLOSED]; Food War: Jimmy Buff's vs. Charlie's... Charlie's won (3-votes-to-0)
Chicken Annie'sSee Chicken Annie's Video ($)
(49 ratings)

1143 E 600th Ave Map It!
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-9460
As Seen On:
Food Wars, Episode: "Kansas: Fried Chicken"
  • Fried Chicken
    fried in lard
 3.5 out of 5
49 ratings		 Food War: Chicken Annie's vs. Chicken Mary's... Chicken Mary's won (3-votes-to-2); opened in 1934
Clam ShackSee Clam Shack Video ($$)
(837 ratings)

2 Western Ave Map It!
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 967-3321
As Seen On:
Food Wars, Episode: "Maine: Lobster Rolls"
  • Lobster Roll
    lobster chunks topped w/ melted butter on a round bun...mayo on bun is optional; use entire lobster (tail, claws and knuckles) to make sandwich; lobster meat from soft-shell lobsters; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
837 ratings		 Food War: Alisson's vs. Clam Shack... Clam Shack won (2-votes-to-1); opened in 1968; lobsters are kept in salt water piped-in from the Kennebunkport River prior to cooking; long lines
Grimaldi'sSee Grimaldi's Video ($$)
(4986 ratings)

1 Front St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 858-4300
www.grimaldis.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Food Wars, Episode: "New York: Pizza"
  • Pizza
    thin crust pizza; recommend classic Margherita; sauce on top of cheese topped w/ olive oil, grated cheese, oregano, pepper and basil
 3.5 out of 5
4986 ratings		 #39 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
Food War: Grimaldi's vs. John's Pizzeria... Grimaldi's won (2-votes-to-1); opened in 1990; long lines; no reservations; no credit cards; no slices; use San Marzano tomatoes imported from Naples, Italy
Jumbo Slice PizzaSee Jumbo Slice Pizza Video ($)
(276 ratings)

2341 18th St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 234-2200
As Seen On:
Food Wars, Episode: "Washington, DC: Jumbo Pizza"
  • Pizza
    jumbo slice; uses Mozzarella and provolone cheeses; each slice is 20-inches long and weighs 1-lb
 3.5 out of 5
276 ratings		 Food War: Pizza Mart vs. Jumbo Slice Pizza... Pizza Mart won (3-votes-to-2); originator of jumbo pizza slice in Adams Morgan; competes w/ Pizza Mart (owned by his younger brother) only 1 block away
Kreuz MarketSee Kreuz Market Video ($$)
(978 ratings)

619 N Colorado St Map It!
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-2361
www.kreuzmarket.com
As Seen On:
America's Best, Episode: "American Classics"
Barbecue ParadiseFood Wars, Episode: "Lockhart, Texas: BBQ"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "You're Bacon Me Crazy"
  • Beef Brisket
    cooked for 6 hrs; looks good
  • Sausage
  • BBQ Meat Platter
    sausage, beef brisket, smoked turkey, pork spare ribs; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
978 ratings		 #10 (America's Best: American Classics);
Food War: Kreuz's vs. Smitty's... Kreuz won (3-votes-to-2); opened in 1900 as a meat market and grocery store, became full-fledged restaurant in 1960s, moved to new location in 1999; sister owns rival Smitty's Market across town; served on butcher paper; no BBQ sauce, no forks
Little Nugget Diner [CLOSED] ($)
(637 ratings)

233 N Virginia St Map It!
Reno, NV 89501
As Seen On:
Food Wars, Episode: "Reno: Awful-Awful Burger"
  • Awful-Awful Burger
    2 quarter-pound patties topped w/ American cheese & special sauce served in mound of fries
 3.5 out of 5
637 ratings		 [CLOSED]; Food War: John Ascuaga's Nugget's vs. The Nugget's... The Nugget's won (2-votes-to-1)
Pizza MartSee Pizza Mart Video ($)
(193 ratings)

2445 18th St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 234-9700
As Seen On:
Food Wars, Episode: "Washington, DC: Jumbo Pizza"
  • Pizza
    jumbo slice; uses mozzarella, provolone and cheddar cheeses; each slice is 20-inches long and weighs 1-lb
 3.5 out of 5
193 ratings		 Food War: Pizza Mart vs. Jumbo Slice Pizza; Pizza Mart won (3-votes-to-2)... competes w/ Jumbo Slice Pizza (owned by his older brother) only 1 block away; spicier sauce
Pizzeria UnoSee Pizzeria Uno Video ($$)
(1667 ratings)

29 E Ohio St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 321-1000
www.unos.com
As Seen On:
Food Wars, Episode: "Chicago: Pizza"
Pizza Paradise
  • Pizza
    Deep-dish crust topped w/ cheese then sausage, pepperoni and then finally the signature chunky sauce, cooked first time, then topped w/ veges and finally cooked again; looks good; Deep-dish
 3.5 out of 5
1667 ratings		 Food War: (deep-dish sausage) Uno's vs. Lou Malnati's; Lou Malnati's won (3-votes-to-0); established in 1943; birthplace of deep-dish pizzeria; other locations across the country
Smitty's MarketSee Smitty's Market Video ($$)
(976 ratings)

208 S Commerce St Map It!
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-9344
www.smittysmarket.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Barbecue ParadiseFood Wars, Episode: "Lockhart, Texas: BBQ"
  • Sausage
    served on butcher paper; signature dish
  • Beef Brisket
 3.5 out of 5
976 ratings		 #92 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
Food War: Kreuz's vs. Smitty's... Kreuz won (3-votes-to-2); opened in 1999; located where the original Kreuz Market stood; brother owns rival Kreuz Market across town; served on butcher paper; no BBQ sauce
Caniglia's Venice Inn [CLOSED]See Caniglia's Venice Inn Video ($$)
(32 ratings)

6920 Pacific St Map It!
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 556-3111
As Seen On:
Food Wars, Episode: "Omaha: Steaks"
  • Steaks
    dry-aged
 3.0 out of 5
32 ratings		 [CLOSED]; Food War: Piccolo's vs. Caniglia's... Caniglia's won (2-votes-to-1); opened in 1957
Gates Bar-B-QSee Gates Bar-B-Q Video ($$)
(631 ratings)

3205 Main St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-0828
www.gatesbbq.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
BBQ Paradise 2-Another RackBest Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Personal Favorites"
Food Wars, Episode: "Kansas City: BBQ Ribs"
  • Pork Ribs
    smoked in hickory wood; topped w/ thick, tangy tomato-molassas-based BBQ sauce; pork spare ribs; tomato-based sauce
  • Burnt Ends on Bun
    looks good
 3.0 out of 5
631 ratings		 #37 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown; Food War: Arthur Bryant's vs. Gate's... Arthur Bryant's won (4-votes-to-1); opened in 1946; celebrity sightings: Presidents Clinton & W. Bush, Denzel Washington & Michelle Obama
Pat's King of SteaksSee Pat's King of Steaks Video ($)
(4614 ratings)

1237 E Passyunk Ave Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 468-1546
www.patskingofsteaks.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Food Wars, Episode: "Philly: Cheesesteaks"
Steak Paradise
  • Cheesesteak
    most popular w/ cheese whiz; cooked in high heat: 550-degree flat-top grill; cheese wiz on top of steak; to eat, alternate 1 bite cherry pepper (side item), 1 bite cheesesteak; looks good; most popular w/ cheese whiz
 3.0 out of 5
4614 ratings		 Tie for #6 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown): Pat's vs. Geno's (across the street from each other);
Food War: Pat's vs. Tony Luke's...Pat's won (2-votes-to-1); original cheesesteak since 1930; long lines; cash only
Piccolo Pete's [CLOSED]See Piccolo Pete's Video ($$)
(91 ratings)

2202 S 20th St Map It!
Omaha, NE 68108
(402) 346-2865
As Seen On:
Food Wars, Episode: "Omaha: Steaks"
  • Steaks
    tenderized by machine
 3.0 out of 5
91 ratings		 [CLOSED]; Food War: Piccolo's vs. Caniglia's... Caniglia's won (2-votes-to-1); est. 1922; Warren Buffet's choice for steaks
Jimmy Buff's [CLOSED] ($)
(22 ratings)

354 Rt 10 Map It!
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 463-0099
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Food Wars, Episode: "New Jersey: Italian Hot Dogs"
Hot Dog Paradise
  • Italian Hot Dog
    Potatoes, grilled peppers, onions and hot dog stuffed in a pita; Potatoes, grilled peppers, onions and hot dog on a pita
 2.5 out of 5
22 ratings		 [CLOSED]; 2 other locations open...check website; #93 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); deep fried hot dog;
Food War: Jimmy Buff's vs. Charlie's... Charlie's won (3-votes-to-0)
Nugget Casino Resort ($$)
(1821 ratings)

1100 Nugget Ave Map It!
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 356-3300
www.janugget.com
As Seen On:
Food Wars, Episode: "Reno: Awful-Awful Burger"
  • Awful-Awful Burger
    2 quarter-pound patties topped w/ American cheese & special sauce served in mound of fries
 2.0 out of 5
1821 ratings		 Food War: John Ascuaga's Nugget's vs. The Nugget's... The Nugget's won (2-votes-to-1); rating might be for resort or casino
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