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Man v. Food Nation

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La Super-Rica Taqueria ($)
(1945 ratings)

622 N Milpas St Map It!
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-4940
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Pacific Coast Highway"
  • La Super Rica Especial
    cheese-stuffed roasted chile and marinated pork served on tortillas and 3 salsas on the side; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1945 ratings		 long lines; serving Mexico city-style tacos; actor Kevin Pollak ate here
Martino's Italian Beef ($)
(136 ratings)

1215 W Layton Ave Map It!
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 281-5580
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Milwaukee"
  • Italian Combo
    grilled Italian sausage in custom-baked Italian bread lined w/ Mozzarella, then topped au jus-dipped Italian beef, meaty red sauce and giardiniera (spicy relish of pickled veggies & hot peppers); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
136 ratings		 opened in 1977; family-owned-and-operated; Milwaukee sandwich institution; won award for best hot dogs in Milwaukee
Modern ApizzaSee Modern Apizza Video ($$)
(1649 ratings)

874 State St Map It!
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 776-5306
www.modernapizza.com
As Seen On:
Bucket ListMan v. Food Nation, Episode: "New Haven"
  • Clams Casino (Pizza)
    looks good; signature pie; pizza w/ bacon, peppers and RI clams; what Adam used to eat regularly as a Yale student
  • Italian Bomb Pizza
    pizza w/ San Marzano tomato sauce, bacon, sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, onion, pepper, garlic; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1649 ratings		 opened in 1934; thin crust pizza; brick-oven
Nick Tahou Hots ($)
(228 ratings)

320 W Main St Map It!
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 436-0184
www.garbageplate.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "NASCAR"
  • Garbage Plate
    mish-mosh of home fries, cheeseburgers (or hot dogs), mac salad, and a slice of bread all covered in a thick spicy meaty gravy hot sauce; 2-lbs of whatever you want; Adam got cheeseburger, red hots (hot dogs), baked beans, macaroni salad, french fries, home fries and topped w/ "hot sauce" (meat sauce); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
228 ratings		 #81 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est.1918; NY landmark restaurant; has trademark for "Garbage Plate"
Original Oyster House ($$)
(924 ratings)

701 Gulf Shores Pkwy Map It!
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 948-2445
www.originaloysterhouse.c...
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Gulf Coast"
  • Man v. Food Nation Platter
    grilled Ahi tuna, shrimp scampi, fried oysters, stuffed crab and fried crawfish tails along with two side dishes
 4.0 out of 5
924 ratings		 opened in 1983; on bayou just off the Gulf of Mexico
Pancake Pantry ($$)
(2427 ratings)

1796 21st Ave S Map It!
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 383-9333
www.thepancakepantry.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Breakfast ParadiseMan v. Food Nation, Episode: "Nashville"
  • Santa Fe (Pancakes)
    3 stone-ground cornmeal pancakes w/ chunks of bacon, cheddar & roasted green chiles cooked inside; recommended w/ maple syrup, hot picante salsa & sour cream
  • Sweet Potato Pancakes
    most popular; looks good
  • Village Smithy Sante Fe Cornmeal Pancakes
    Three stone-ground cornmeal pancakes with chunks of bacon, Cheddar cheese, and roasted green chiles cooked inside. Recommended with maple syrup, hot picante salsa, and sour cream; "one of the coolest, best thing I've ever tried"-Adam Richman
 4.0 out of 5
2427 ratings		 #48 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1961; Nashville breakfast mecca; 23 pancake variations; long lines; where QB Ingle Martin ate growing up
Plimoth Plantation
(202 ratings)

137 Warren Ave Map It!
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 746-1622
www.plimoth.org
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Feast Special"
  • Thanksgiving Feast
    only on Thanksgiving (of course); use same recipes from 17th century
 4.0 out of 5
202 ratings		 rating is for plantation; outdoor museum ($ for admission) that offers "taste of history through re-creations of 17th-century cookery"; has special meal event for Thanksgiving; eat in community setting
Shed BBQ & Blues JointSee Shed BBQ & Blues Joint Video ($$)
(1053 ratings)

7501 Hwy 57 Map It!
Ocean Springs, MS 39565
(228) 875-9590
www.theshedbbq.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "All Kinds of Barbecue"
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Gulf Coast"
Ribs Paradise
  • Baby Back Ribs
    top seller; rubbed, smoked, rubbed again and sauced, wrapped in foil and smoked again; fall-off-the-bone tender; looks good
  • Momma Mia's Mac Salad
    Large shell macaronis, onion, bellpepper, shredded cheese, seasonings and special Mac sauce; looks good
  • Wings
    smoked for 3 hrs
 4.0 out of 5
1053 ratings		 opened in 2002; it's a total dive filled w/ their beloved "junk collection" creating a campy decor in outdoor tiki bar atmosphere; only 300 sq-ft; bro & sis run the joint--he's crazy (fun); die-hard locals are called "Shed Heads"; have vintage jeep that doubles as a smoker that smokes a whole hog for 20 hours
Side Street Inn ($$)
(2035 ratings)

1225 Hopaka St Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 591-0253
sidestreetinn.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Feast Special"
  • Special In-House Meal
    7-item meal: Ahi Poke, soy beans, chicken salad, award-winning wok fried rice, boneless spicy chicken, pan-fried island pork chops, bone-in Kalbi short ribs; require a minimum of 15 guests and must order in advance
 4.0 out of 5
2035 ratings		 opened in 1992
Skipper's SmokehouseSee Skipper's Smokehouse Video ($$)
(361 ratings)

910 Skipper Rd Map It!
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 971-0666
www.skipperssmokehouse.co...
As Seen On:
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Gulf Coast"
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Tampa Bay"
  • Blackened-Grouper Reuben
    award-winning; blackened grouper grilled on flat top, topped w/ thousand island dressing, Swiss cheese & caramelized sauerkraut served on marble rye bread; looks good
  • Gator Tail
    tastes like "pork"; looks like a spare rib
 4.0 out of 5
361 ratings		 opened in 1980; shack atmosphere
Sprout's Springroll & Pho ($$)
(457 ratings)

780 E Rd To Six Map It!
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 860-7655
www.sproutsspringroll.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Dallas"
  • Super Pho Challenge
    challenge: 5-lb of pho in 30 minutes; Pete MacGillis (local financial analyst) won and broke the record in 8 min, 12 sec
 4.0 out of 5
457 ratings		 family-owned and operated
Wintzell's Oyster House ($$)
(743 ratings)

605 Dauphin St Map It!
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 432-4605
wintzellsoysterhouse.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Mobile"
  • Wintzell's Oyster Eating Championship
    challenge: eat as many oysters as you can in 1 hour; at airtime, record at 421 oysters; "Big Joe" Evans (local native) lost (ate 305 oysters)
 4.0 out of 5
743 ratings		 opened in 1938
Aguila Sandwich ShopSee Aguila Sandwich Shop Video ($)
(225 ratings)

3200 W Hillsborough Ave Map It!
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 876-4022
As Seen On:
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Gulf Coast"
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Tampa Bay"
  • Medianoche Sandwich
    similar to a Cuban sandwich; boiled ham, serrano, slow-roasted pulled pork, Swiss, salami, mayo, mustard & pickles on an egg bread bun & panini-pressed; looks good
  • Cubano (Cuban Sandwich)
    "locals say is one of the most delicious and authentic cubanos in the country"-Adam Richman; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
225 ratings		 in Ybor City, a historic neighborhood in Tampa filled with a rich Latin tradition
Camp Washington ChiliSee Camp Washington Chili Video ($)
(289 ratings)

3005 Colerain Ave Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45225
(513) 541-0061
www.campwashingtonchili.c...
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Chili ParadiseMan v. Food Nation, Episode: "Cincinnati"
  • Chili spaghetti
  • Chili
    sweet & salty tomato-based w/ bull meat round; served minimally on spaghetti ("two way")
  • 5 Way Chili
    spaghetti, chili, beans, chopped white onions, shredded Wisconsin cheddar cheese; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
289 ratings		 #65 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1940; James Beard Award (American Regional Classic); open 24-hours a day, 6 days a week; chili ordered 3-way (spaghetti+chili+mound of shredded cheese), 4-way (+onions or beans), or 5-way (+onions+beans)
Hal and Mal's ($$)
(91 ratings)

200 Commerce St Map It!
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 948-0888
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Jackson"
  • Catfish Po' Boy
    catfish dredged in cornmeal & deep-fried
 3.5 out of 5
91 ratings
Haven Brothers ($)
(103 ratings)

12 Fulton And Dorrance St Map It!
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 861-7777
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Providence"
  • Triple Murder Burger
    3 beef patties, bacon, egg, sauteed onions & mushroom topped w/ mayo, mustard, relish, ketchup, lettuce & tomatoes; Adam special requested a runny egg (w/ yolk intact); looks good
 3.5 out of 5
103 ratings		 started in 1888 as a horse-drawn diner in front of city hall; it's now a truck-drawn diner w/ some outdoor seating
La FondaSee La Fonda Video ($$)
(317 ratings)

169 E 106th St Map It!
New York, NY 10029
(212) 410-7292
www.fondaboricua.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Harlem"
  • Monfongaso
    really big mofongo (mashed fried green plantains w/ pulled pork and topped w/ escabeche...pepper & onion sauce)
 3.5 out of 5
317 ratings		 #72 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown)
Louis' LunchSee Louis' Lunch Video ($)
(1172 ratings)

261 Crown St Map It!
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 562-5507
www.louislunch.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Burgers"
Hamburger ParadiseMan v. Food Nation, Episode: "New Haven"
  • The Original Burger
    The Original Burger; served on toast; no ketchup, no fries; served on toast; no ketchup, no fries; blend of 5 ground meats; served on toast; only available toppings are cheese, tomato and onion, no ketchup; no fries, just potato salad
 3.5 out of 5
1172 ratings		 #1 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1895; birthplace of the hamburger (since 1900)
Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant ($$)
(162 ratings)

3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Map It!
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-4400
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Feast Special"
  • Amish Farm Feast
    11-item meal: fried chicken, roast beef, sausage, chicken pot pie, browned butter noodles, mashed potatoes, dried sweet corn, green beans, iced raisin bread, shoofly pie, sour apple-crumb pie
 3.5 out of 5
162 ratings		 in Amish country; eat in community setting
Reel Inn ($$)
(1178 ratings)

18661 Pacific Coast Hwy Map It!
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-8221
reelinnmalibu.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Pacific Coast Highway"
  • Halibut
    grilled, sauteed or coated in Cajun seasoning; Adam got his sauteed; served in butter, tomatoes, capers, white wine sauce
 3.5 out of 5
1178 ratings		 est. 1986; fresh fish purchased everyday
Rib Line ($$)
(517 ratings)

12308 Los Osos Valley Rd Map It!
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 543-7427
www.ribline.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Pacific Coast Highway"
  • Brahma Bull Challenge
    challenge: 4-lb tri-tip steak sandwich in less than 42 minutes (previous record at airtime)...winner gets free lunch every Friday until the next person wins; Naader Reda (high school history teacher) won w/ time of 40 minutes
 3.5 out of 5
517 ratings		 opened in 1988
Sadie's Dining RoomSee Sadie's Dining Room Video ($$)
(1061 ratings)

6230 4th St NW Map It!
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-5339
www.sadiesofnewmexico.com...
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Albuquerque"
  • World's Biggest Stuffed Sopapilla
    challenge: eat 1 whole in 1 hr; 1-foot wide, 6.5-lbs mix of chicken, ground beef and Carne adovada (cubed pork marinated in red chili), fried potatoes, beans, red and gren chili (called "Christmas") and cheddar cheese; looks good
  • Stuffed Sopapilla
    signature dish; large fried pastry stuffed w/ meat and cheese; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
1061 ratings		 #30 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1950; traditional home cooking
Sonny Bryans Smokehouse Bbq ($$)
(528 ratings)

2202 Inwood Rd Map It!
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 357-7120
www.sonnybryans.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Dallas"
  • Brisket Sandwich
    slow-cooked & smoked using hickory wood for 9 hrs; topped w/ Sonny's BBQ sauce; "one of the best beef sandwiches you'll ever have"-Adam Richman; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
528 ratings		 #80 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. in 1910; awarded and mentioned in various publications (including James Beard Award - Regional Classic - 2000)
Spudder RestaurantSee Spudder Restaurant Video ($$$)
(193 ratings)

6536 E 50th St Map It!
Tulsa, OK 74145
(918) 665-1416
www.thespudder.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "All Fired Up"
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Tulsa"
  • "The Gusher"
    27-day aged 22-oz bone in ribeye, fire grilled, w/ port reduction & seared foie gras, served w/ baked potato, french fries & potato soup; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
193 ratings		 #60-57 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1976; high-end steakhouse w/ seafood & signature recipes for classic dishes
Taco BusSee Taco Bus Video ($)
(956 ratings)

913 E Hillsborough Ave Map It!
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 234-0294
taco-bus.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Mex to the Max"
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Street Eats"
  • Butternut Squash Tostada
  • Chilorio Torta
    Mexican sandwich w/ pulled pork & Ancho pepper sauce lined w/ refried beans on homemade bread; "one of the best tortas I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Puerco Asado Taco
    soft taco w/ seasoned roasted pork, fresh vegetables and Mexican spices; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
956 ratings		 opened in 1991; tacos served by a 35-foot school bus-turned-food truck; open 24/7; check website for location
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