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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
Peg Leg Porker ($$)
(3459 ratings)

903 Gleaves St Map It!
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 829-6023
peglegporker.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Bring on the Bratwurst"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Big Game, Big Eats"
  • Memphis Sushi
    sausage & cheese platter w/saltines; add BBQ sauce
  • Ribs
    dry (non-sauced) baby-back rib smoked for 3-4 hrs; looks good
  • Smoked Green Beans
    w/ bacon; one of best selling sides
  • BBQ Pork Nachos
    cheese, pulled pork, BBQ sauce, jalapeneos; "best nachos I've ever had" -Aaron Sanchez; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
3459 ratings		 opened in 2013; award winning BBQ w/ owner who lost his leg at age 17 fighting bone cancer...and hence the restaurant name
Petit TroisSee Petit Trois Video ($$$)
(763 ratings)

718 N Highland Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 468-8916
petittrois.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Sandwiches"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Closers"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Delights"
  • Croque Monsier/Madame
    layers of sliced bread, Bechamel/Mornay sauce, ham & topped w/ a fried egg
  • Napoleon
    bruleed puff pastry w/ Tahitian vanilla bean pastry cream & powdered sugar; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
763 ratings		 est. 2014; intimate Parisian-style bistro specializing in classic French dishes from award-winning classically trained chef
Piccolos Cheesesteaks HobokenSee Piccolos Cheesesteaks Hoboken Video ($)
(110 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
 4.5 out of 5
110 ratings		 old-fashioned deli
Pier 115 Bar and Grill ($$)
(1138 ratings)

115 River Rd Map It!
Edgewater, NJ 07020
(201) 313-2155
www.pier115barandgrill.co...
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Fried Fabulous Fun"
  • Bella's Warm Cookie Skillet
    warm chocolate chip cookie, chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream
 3.5 out of 5
1138 ratings		 waterfront restaurant/lounge w/ world-class views from the west bank of the Hudson River; Modern American Gastro Pub w/ 115 beers by tap & bottle
Pine State Biscuits ($)
(1327 ratings)

1100 SE Division St Map It!
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 236-3346
pinestatebiscuits.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "All Kinds of Classics"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Southern Spectacular"
Fried Chicken ParadiseGuilty Pleasures, Episode: "Splurge with No Regrets"
  • Biscuits and Gravy
    looks good
  • Pine State Fried Club
    Trio of fried grit cakes topped with fried chicken and spiced honey, pimento cheese, fried green tomato, country ham and white cheddar
  • Reggie
    homemade biscuit sandwich w/ fried chicken, bacon & cheese topped with gravy; looks good
  • Reggie Deluxe
    The Reggie + eggs
 4.5 out of 5
1327 ratings		 opened in 2006; mix of old-style Southern goodness and modern restaurant professionalism; moved from original location at 3640 SE Belmont St
Pizzanista! ($)
(1399 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
1399 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 ($$)
(2809 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
2809 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 ($$)
(1739 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
1739 ratings		 gastro-pub owned/operated by former Top Chef alum Brooke Williamson & husband Nick Roberts
Portillo's Hot DogsSee Portillo's Hot Dogs Video ($)
(6710 ratings)

100 W Ontario Map It!
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 587-8910
www.portillos.com/locatio...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Toasting the Classics"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Chocolate Obsessions"
  • Jumbo Hot Dog
    steamed hot dog, mustard, relish, celery salt, onion, tomato, kosher pickle & sport peppers on a steamed poppy seed bun; "fire!" "umami at it's finest" -Jeremy McBryde
  • Chocolate Cake Milkshake
    2-layer chocolate cake w/ icing blended in to milkshake; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
6710 ratings		 est. 1963; "known for our famous Chicago-style hot dogs" (from its website) plus sandwiches, salads, fries & dessert; 70+ locations;
Primanti BrothersSee Primanti Brothers Video ($)
(1678 ratings)

46 18th St Map It!
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 263-2142
www.primantibros.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Northeast"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Tale of Two Sandwiches"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Pittsburgh"
Manliest RestaurantsSandwich ParadiseWorld's Best Places to Pig Out
  • Sandwich
    sandwiches piled-high topped with french fries, cole slaw and tomatoes; sandwiches topped with french fries, cole slaw and tomatoes
  • Capicola & Cheese Sandwich
    5 slices of capicola, cheese, coleslaw & fries stuffed between 2 thick slices of Italian bread; Adam likes to add a runny egg; sponsored by Kevin Pollak; looks good
  • Cap & Egg Sandwich
    capicola, egg & cheese w/ fries, slaw & tomatoes in sandwich
  • Pitts-Burgher Cheesesteak
    cheesesteak sandwich stuffed choice of meat and cheese with french fries, cole slaw and tomatoes
  • Corned Beef Sandwich
    sandwiches topped with french fries, cole slaw and tomatoes
 3.5 out of 5
1678 ratings		 #3 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
#7 (World's Best Places to Pig Out); since 1933; multiple locations
Prova Pizzeria [CLOSED]See Prova Pizzeria Video ($$)
(495 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
495 ratings		 [CLOSED]
Purple PigSee Purple Pig Video ($$$)
(8389 ratings)

444 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
 4.5 out of 5
8389 ratings		 opened in 2009; chef/co-owner Jimmy Bannos Jr. was winner of James Beard, Rising Star Chef (2014)
Purple RoomSee Purple Room Video ($$)
(379 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
379 ratings
Ranch 616 ($$)
(587 ratings)

616 Nueces St Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 479-7616
theranch616.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Fried Fabulous Fun"
  • Beef Tenderloin Enchilada w/ Quail
    looks good; 2 quails served 2 ways...fried & grilled; not always available (call ahead); looks good
 3.5 out of 5
587 ratings		 opened in 1998; combining the flavors of the Gulf Coast w/ the spices of Texas border towns
Rao's [CLOSED]See Rao's Video ($$$)
(1158 ratings)

3570 Las Vegas Blvd S Map It!
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 731-7267
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Las Vegas"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Ooey-Gooey Obsessions"
  • Chicken Scarpariello
    bone-in chicken pieces w/ slices of sausage, pan-seared and flavored chicken stock and pickled cherry peppers w/ its respective pickled brine
  • Beef Lasagna
    layers of fresh pasta, beef bolognese sauce, ricotta, parmesan & Mozzarella; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
1158 ratings		 [CLOSED]; est. 1896 (orig. in NYC); Las Vegas location is replica of the NYC institution serving Southern Italian fare; Other Recipes: Lemon Chicken
Red Lion TavernSee Red Lion Tavern Video ($$)
(1860 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
1860 ratings		 since 1959; German "Gasthaus" & beer garden
RedFarmSee RedFarm Video ($$$)
(726 ratings)

529 Hudson St Map It!
New York, NY 10014
(212) 792-9700
redfarmnyc.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Plead Guilty to Pastrami, Poutine and Pork!"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chinese Food"
  • Katz's Pastrami Egg Roll
    use pastrami from Katz's Deli & double-fried for extra crispiness; served w/ side of honey-mustard sauce; looks good
  • Lamb Dumpling Shooter
    pan-fried lamb dumpling, skewered & served over shot of miso soup
 3.5 out of 5
726 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chinese Food); serving Dim Sum dishes w/ a twist
Rennick Meat MarketSee Rennick Meat Market Video ($$)
(206 ratings)

1104 Bridge St Map It!
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 964-6328
www.rennickmeatmarket.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Pig Out!"
  • Short Rib Hash
    sous vide (slow-cooked in vacuumed bag in low-heat water) short rib, cubed, pan-fried w/ potatoes, herbs; topped w/ paprika hollandaise & poached eggs; looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
206 ratings		 "butcher inspired American food" (from its website); off-beaten path & near scenic harbor
Rito's Bakery & DeliSee Rito's Bakery & Deli Video ($$)
(41 ratings)

1930 Pearl Rd Map It!
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 220-3103
www.ritosbakery.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Magical Combos"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Holiday Decadence"
  • Giant Cannoli
    giant cannoli shell stuffed w/ 3 dozen miniature cannolis; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
41 ratings		 since 1964; family-owned & operated
Roaring ForkSee Roaring Fork Video ($$)
(1294 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
1294 ratings		 in spirit of The Old West, meats are prepared by wood fire rotisserie, open flame grill or wood oven roasting
Roberta's ($$)
(3321 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
3321 ratings
Roberto's Taco Shop [CLOSED]See Roberto's Taco Shop Video ($)
(135 ratings)

1220 E Harmon Ave Map It!
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 792-3611
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Sweet Tooth"
  • Carne Asada Burrito
    served w/ rice & beans; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
135 ratings		 [CLOSED]; est. 1964; near UNLV; multiple locations in CA & NV
Robicelli's Bakery [CLOSED] ($$)
(148 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
148 ratings		 [CLOSED]; moving to Baltimore
Roof on Wilshire [CLOSED]See Roof on Wilshire Video ($$)
(1359 ratings)

6317 Wilshire Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 852-6002
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Decadence"
  • Pancake Lasagna
    instead of lasagna pasta, they use pancakes to layer; w/ bacon, sausage, cheddar & a maple bechamel; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
1359 ratings		 [CLOSED]; scenic rooftop poolside dining
Root & Bone [CLOSED]See Root & Bone Video ($$)
(1678 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
1678 ratings		 [CLOSED]; "tribute to the timeless recipes and traditions of a rural America and the warm embrace of its hospitality" (from its website)
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