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Piccolos Cheesesteaks HobokenSee Piccolos Cheesesteaks Hoboken Video ($)
(106 ratings)

92 Clinton St Map It!
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 653-0564
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Cheesiest and Meatiest"
  • Cheesesteak
    in-house sliced ribeye, grilled, onions & American cheese; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
106 ratings		 old-fashioned deli
Pizzanista! ($)
(1368 ratings)

2019 E 7th St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 627-1430
www.pizzanista.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Super-Stuffed Gluttony!"
  • Macaroni & Cheese Pizza
    available only on Sundays
 4.0 out of 5
1368 ratings		 since 2011; blending the historic flavor & thin-crust style of New York pizza w/ California's abundance of fresh produce
Plan Check Kitchen + Bar ($$)
(2769 ratings)

1800 Sawtelle Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 444-1411
www.plancheck.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Dipped"
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Comedy and Cooking in the City of Angels"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "The Deep Fried!"
  • Dynamite Crab Dip
    Dungeness crab meat w/ masago, tomato, nori, "dynamite" sauce, bechamel sauce & ciabatta toast; "everything you want in a dip x100" -Brad Miller
  • Pastrami Fries
    fries topped w/ pastrami gravy & pickles
  • PCB (Plan Check Burger)
    top seller burger; Americanized dashi cheese, KETCHUP LEATHER, schmaltz onions, mixed pickles, crunch bun; looks good
  • Smokey Fried Chicken
    jidori chicken, smoked milk gravy, yam preserves, spicy pickled okra; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2769 ratings		 est. 2012; serving modern American comfort food in a small plate format along w/ unique cocktails, premium whiskeys & craft beers; multiple locations
Playa ProvisionsSee Playa Provisions Video ($$)
(1544 ratings)

119 Culver Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90293
(310) 683-5019
www.playaprovisions.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Chocolate Obsessions"
  • Waffle Taco
    ice cream cone shaped as a taco shell stuffed w/ vanilla custard mix of chocolate cake & sprinkles, dipped in chocolate ganache & topped w/ more sprinkles
 4.0 out of 5
1544 ratings		 gastro-pub owned/operated by former Top Chef alum Brooke Williamson & husband Nick Roberts
Portillo's Hot DogsSee Portillo's Hot Dogs Video ($)
(6498 ratings)

100 W Ontario Map It!
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 587-8910
www.portillos.com/locatio...
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Chocolate Obsessions"
  • Chocolate Cake Milkshake
    2-layer chocolate cake w/ icing blended in to milkshake; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
6498 ratings		 est. 1963; hot dog joint; multiple locations
Prova Pizzeria [CLOSED]See Prova Pizzeria Video ($$)
(501 ratings)

8729 Santa Monica Blvd Map It!
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 855-7285
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Cheesiest and Meatiest"
  • Vesuvio Pizza
    signature pizza; salame di Napoli, fresh ricotta, mozzarella, ground pepper, San Marzano tomato, fresh basil & olive oil; crust on bottom & top...when baked in brick oven, it puffs up to shape of a mountain (like Mount Vesuvius); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
501 ratings		 [CLOSED]
Purple PigSee Purple Pig Video ($$)
(8007 ratings)

500 N Michigan Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 464-1744
thepurplepigchicago.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Double-Down Chow Down!"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Holy Moly Burgers!"
  • Pork Gravy with Ricotta
    seared pork braised in tomato sauce to form ragu & served in a cast iron serving bowl w/ a ball of ricotta; served w/ thickly sliced toasted bread for dipping; looks good
  • Milk Braised Pork Shoulder
    served on mashed potatoes & topped w/ milk gravy; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
8007 ratings		 opened in 2009; chef/co-owner Jimmy Bannos Jr. was winner of James Beard, Rising Star Chef (2014)
Purple RoomSee Purple Room Video ($$)
(349 ratings)

1900 E Palm Canyon Dr Map It!
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 322-4422
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Thanksgiving Madness"
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake
    topped w/ caramel sauce
 4.0 out of 5
349 ratings
Red Lion TavernSee Red Lion Tavern Video ($$)
(1814 ratings)

2366 Glendale Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 662-5337
www.redliontavern.net
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Meat Lover Mania"
  • Jagerschnitzel & Spaetzle
    pork schnitzel topped w/ mushroom gravy & served w/ spaetzle (egg pasta) & red cabbage
 4.0 out of 5
1814 ratings		 since 1959; German "Gasthaus" & beer garden
Roaring ForkSee Roaring Fork Video ($$)
(1254 ratings)

701 Congress Ave Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 583-0000
www.roaringfork.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Cheesiest and Meatiest"
  • Green Chili Mac & Cheese
    served in cast iron bowl & topped w/ panko; "grown-up mac & cheese" -Fabio Viviani
 4.0 out of 5
1254 ratings		 in spirit of The Old West, meats are prepared by wood fire rotisserie, open flame grill or wood oven roasting
Roberta's ($$)
(3247 ratings)

261 Moore St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 417-1118
www.robertaspizza.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Double-Down Chow Down!"
  • Bee Sting Pizza
    thin crust w/ tomato, mozzarella, soppressata, chili, honey; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
3247 ratings
Robicelli's Bakery [CLOSED] ($$)
(150 ratings)

9009 5th Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(917) 509-6048
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Magical Combos"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Super-Stuffed Gluttony!"
  • Nutella Lasagna
    cooked lasagna noodles layered w/ cannoli custard cream, nutella ganache & roasted hazelnuts; topped w/ torched marshmallow & hazelnuts; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
150 ratings		 [CLOSED]; moving to Baltimore
Root & Bone [CLOSED]See Root & Bone Video ($$)
(1688 ratings)

200 E 3rd St Map It!
New York, NY 10009
(646) 682-7080
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Cinnamon, Steak and Cake!"
  • Fried Chicken & Waffle Sandwich
    w/ pickled green tomato, melted cheddar & pickles & bourbon maple syrup; available for brunch (check website for current menu)
 4.0 out of 5
1688 ratings		 [CLOSED]; "tribute to the timeless recipes and traditions of a rural America and the warm embrace of its hospitality" (from its website)
Roscoe's House of Chicken & WafflesSee Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles Video ($$)
(4375 ratings)

1514 N Gower St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 466-7453
www.roscoeschickenandwaff...
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Combos"
Fried Chicken ParadiseGuilty Pleasures, Episode: "You're Bacon Me Crazy"
  • Waffles and fried chicken
    recommend eating both together at same time; Duff adds hot sauce also
  • Herb's Special
    top seller; 4 pieces of chicken smothered w/ gravy & onions; side of 2 waffles; chicken pan-fried for 30 min; looks good
  • "The Oscar"
    3 Chicken wings, grits, one egg & fluffy hot biscuit
 4.0 out of 5
4375 ratings		 #2 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1975; celebrities who have eaten here: Snoop Dogg, CNN's Larry King & David Beckham; multiple locations
RosebudSee Rosebud Video ($$)
(690 ratings)

1500 W Taylor St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 942-1117
www.rosebudrestaurants.co...
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Pig Out!"
  • Pork Chops Calabrese
    served w/ crispy potatoes; choice of Calabrese or Cacciatore (Jeff gets it Calabrese)
 4.0 out of 5
690 ratings		 est. 1975
Scarpetta [CLOSED]See Scarpetta Video ($$$$)
(838 ratings)

Montage Beverly Hills Map It!
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 860-5832
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Plead Guilty to Pastrami, Poutine and Pork!"
  • Spaghetti
    looks good
  • Stromboli
 4.0 out of 5
838 ratings		 [CLOSED]
Simona's BakerySee Simona's Bakery Video ($$)
(75 ratings)

2201 Hwy 35 Map It!
Sea Girt, NJ 08750
(732) 223-8373
www.simonasbakery.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Ooey-Gooey Obsessions"
  • Blueberry White Chocolate Cupcake
    vanilla cake filled w/ blueberry preserves, frosted w/ blueberry & white chocolate cream cheese frosting, edged w/ white chocolate pieces & drizzled w/ more white chocolate
  • Chocolate Mousse & Raspberry
    chocolate or vanilla cake filled w/ chocolate mousse & raspberry preserves frosted w/ chocolate mousse, dipped in chocolate ganache, edged w/ sprinkles dusted w/ raspberry dust & drizzled w/ more raspberry preserves
 4.0 out of 5
75 ratings
Skyline Chili ($)
(366 ratings)

290 Ludlow Avenue Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 221-2142
www.skylinechili.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "The Deep Fried!"
  • 5-Way Chili Spaghetti
    steaming spaghetti covered w/ homemade chili, topped w/ beans, onions & a mound of shredded cheddar cheese; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
366 ratings		 est. 1949; multiple locations
Slater's 50/50 - PasadenaSee Slater's 50/50 - Pasadena Video ($$)
(4222 ratings)

61 N Raymond Ave Map It!
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 765-9700
slaters5050.com/locations...
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Coast to Coast Indulgences"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Hot and Spicy Foods"
  • Bacon Brownie
    double layer of brownies separated by candied bacon & chocolate ganache; served a la mode
  • 50 Alarm Burger
    50/50 patty (50% beef, 50% Chorizo) topped w/ ghost-pepper Colby jack cheese, habanero jam, sliced jalapeno & habanero cheese poppers; need to sign waiver of liability & make you wear gloves while eating
 4.0 out of 5
4222 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Hot and Spicy Foods)
Son of a GunSee Son of a Gun Video ($$$)
(1822 ratings)

8370 W 3rd St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 782-9033
sonofagunrestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Sweet Tooth"
  • Fried Chicken Sandwich
    w/ spicy B&B pickle slaw & Rooster aioli on brioche bun; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1822 ratings
Sublime Doughnuts ($)
(1312 ratings)

535 10th St NW Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 897-1801
www.sublimedoughnuts.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Bringin' Home the Bacon, Burger and BBQ!"
  • Oreo Ice Cream "Burger"
    Oreo ice cream sandwich w/ doughnuts as buns w/ top bun crusted w/ more Oreos & frosting
 4.0 out of 5
1312 ratings		 since 2008
Sweet Rose CreamerySee Sweet Rose Creamery Video ($$)
(1153 ratings)

225 26th St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90402
(310) 260-2663
www.sweetrosecreamery.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Killer Combos"
  • Build Your Own Sundae
    Curtis got chocolate & vanilla ice cream sundae topped w/ brownie bites, cacao nibs, toasted almonds, hot chocolate & caramel sauce; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1153 ratings		 pasteurizes on site and makes all ice cream, sorbets & dairy free ice creams on premises from scratch every day using fresh ingredients from produce from the Santa Monica Farmers Market (purchased every Wednesday); multiple locations
TEN Park Lanes [CLOSED] ($$)
(199 ratings)

1700 Montford Dr Map It!
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 523-7633
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Big Game, Big Eats"
  • Lane Buster
    chocolate fudge & roasted peanut covered mason jar, layered w/ double fudge brownies, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce & whipped cream
 4.0 out of 5
199 ratings		 [CLOSED]; bowling alley w/ restaurant having 32 craft beers on tap
Toca MaderaSee Toca Madera Video ($$$)
(2916 ratings)

8450 W 3rd St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 852-9400
www.tocamadera.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Guilty Obsessions"
  • Churro Ice Cream Sandwich
    warm cinnamon & sugar churro filled w/ dulce de leche ice cream w/ spiced Mexican chocolate shavings; vegan option available; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2916 ratings		 opened in 2015; intimate 120-seat space that features a creative take on traditional Mexican cuisine
Tony Luke'sSee Tony Luke's Video ($)
(2006 ratings)

39 E Oregon Ave Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 551-5725
www.tonylukes.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Sandwiches"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Regional Favorites"
Food Wars, Episode: "Philly: Cheesesteaks"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Decadent and Delicious"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Philadelphia"
  • Cheesesteaks
    cooked in (low) 225-degree flat-top grill; cheese wiz on roll rather than on steak; looks good
  • Italian Roast Pork Sandwich
    slow-roasted pork, au jus, sauteed broccoli rabe (or spinach) & sharp provolone on a fresh baked roll; Rachael adds sauteed hot peppers; looks good
  • Pizza Cheesesteak
    looks good
  • Ultimate Cheesesteak Challenge
    challenge: 20-inch cheesesteak sub (equivalent to 6 cheese steak subs); Adam won
 4.0 out of 5
2006 ratings		 #6 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); Food War: Pat's vs. Tony Luke's...Pat's won (2-votes-to-1); opened in 1992; long lines; serves other sandwiches as well; bake their own bread
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