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Man v. Food Nation

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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
Hank's Haute DogsSee Hank's Haute Dogs Video ($)
(1154 ratings)

324 Coral St Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-4265
www.hankshautedogs.com
  • Chicago Dog
    w/ mustard, raw onion, imported relish, pickle, tomato, sport peppers
  • Fat Boy
    hot dog wrapped in bacon, deep fried served with mayo, tomato and lettuce...HDBLT
  • Lobster Dog
    available only on certain days; most popular special hot dog; grounded fish, shrimp, lobster tail
  • Big Hawaiian
    foot-long all beef sausage topped w/ poi BBQ sauce, pickled onions, pineapple relish, Kalua pulled pork and shredded cabbage; looks good
  • Chicago Italian Beef
    traditional Italian beef sandwich (w/ sauteed peppers and giardiniera) but topped w/ truffle cheese sauce for a twist; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1154 ratings
opened in 2007; hot dogs; bun shipped from Chicago
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
Hogfish Bar & Grill ($$)
(1905 ratings)

6810 Front St Map It!
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-4041
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Florida Keys"
  • Killer Hogfish Sandwich
    hogfish has a pig-like snout and scallop-like flavor; half-pound of fried hogfish smothered w/ melted swiss cheese, sauteed onions & mushrooms and served on grilled Cuban bread; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1905 ratings
tiki bar on marina
Hungry Owl [CLOSED]See Hungry Owl Video ($$)
(97 ratings)

7899 Cottage Hill Rd Map It!
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 340-2522
  • Stuffed Tony Burger
    signature dish; 1-lb burger stuffed w/ Conecuh pork sausage-vegie mixture and 3 types of cheese, then topped w/ bacon, candied jalapenos, 2 more slices of other cheeses and a fried egg
3.0 out of 5
97 ratings
[CLOSED]; #36 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 2008; serving Creole comfort food in casual family setting; moved from original airing location (2502 Schillinger Rd S)
Idle Spurs Steakhouse [CLOSED]See Idle Spurs Steakhouse Video ($$)
(303 ratings)

690 Old Hwy 58 Map It!
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 256-8888
  • Prime Rib
    top seller
  • Porterhouse Steak
    24-oz steak
4.0 out of 5
303 ratings
[CLOSED]; #98 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. in 1951
Izzy's [CLOSED] ($)
(40 ratings)

610 Main St Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-6246
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Cincinnati"
  • 110 Reuben Challenge
    challenge: 5.5-lb reuben (super-sized potato pancake, Izzy's Famous corned beef, sauerkraut, Izzy's special dressing, Swiss cheese all on rye oval loaf) in 30 min.; Adam Turer (local youth baseball coach) lost first time trying, lost again
3.5 out of 5
40 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 1901; first kosher style delicatessen West of the Alleghenies; Best Deli-2011 (Cincy Magazine); blends great food with friendly and attentive staff, all while maintaining the highest in quality and value (from its website)
J P's Eatery [CLOSED] ($)
(4 ratings)

38 Main St Map It!
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-7449
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Portsmouth"
  • Slapshot Challenge
    challenge: 15 sliders, half-pound of fries and a pound of milkshake (total of 4 lbs) in 30 min; Paul "Chappy" Chapman (Univ. of NH strength and conditioning coach) won...w/ 4 seconds to spare
4.0 out of 5
4 ratings
[CLOSED]
J. Graham's Cafe ($$)
(231 ratings)

335 W Broadway Map It!
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 583-1234
www.brownhotel.com/j-grah...
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Louisville"
  • Hot Brown
    hot open-faced turkey sandwich served on Texas toast topped w/ Mornay sauce & bacon; "without question, one of my favorite comfort foods in the world"-Adam Richman; looks good
4.5 out of 5
231 ratings
where the Hot Brown was invented in 1926 (specifically for late-night ballroom dancers)
Jackalope Jacks [CLOSED] ($$)
(159 ratings)

1936 E 7th St Map It!
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 347-1918
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Charlotte"
  • Big Eats Challenge
    challenge: 5-lbs of 25 pulled pork sliders & fries in 45 minutes...only defeated once at airing; winner gets free lunch for 1 yr; John Allerd (college freshman) lost
  • Kobe Mexicali Burger
    9-oz Kobe burger patty topped w/ guacamole, pepperjack cheese, fried jalapenos & pico de gallo (salsa); served w/ sweet potato tater tots; looks good
3.5 out of 5
159 ratings
[CLOSED]
Joe Momma's [CLOSED] ($$)
(126 ratings)

112 S Elgin Ave Map It!
Tulsa, OK 74120
(918) 794-6563
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Tulsa"
  • Joe Mamma's Incinerator Spicy Pizza Challenge
    challenge: pizza w/ jalapeno peppers, habanero peppers, wasabi & ghost chili pepper swirl in 1 hr; Kyle Younger (Tulsa firefighter) won
4.0 out of 5
126 ratings
[CLOSED]
K & I Diner ($)
(146 ratings)

2500 Broadway Blvd SE Map It!
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-1881
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Albuquerque"
  • Travis on a Silver Platter Challenge
    challenge: 6-lb burrito burried w/ 2-lb of fries in 1 hr; at airing, only 2 people have finished; 3 Travis's tried the challenge: Travis Albreski (Univ. of New Mexico senior lost first time), Travis Christy (weatherman), and Travis Briscoe (champion bull rider); All 3 Travis's lost
4.0 out of 5
146 ratings
home of one of the oldest food challenges (started in 1960's when truck driver named Travis said "Give me everything you've got!" He ate it all.)
Key Largo Conch House ($$)
(841 ratings)

100211 Overseas Hwy Map It!
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 453-4844
www.keylargoconchhouse.co...
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Florida Keys"
  • Conch Fritter Eating Contest
    annual contest: eat as many conch fritters in 15 minutes; at airing, 10 contestants; Cassie Glenn (University of Miami senior) lost eating 26 fritters (winner ate 42)
4.0 out of 5
841 ratings
Krolls West RestaurantSee Krolls West Restaurant Video ($$)
(291 ratings)

1990 S Ridge Rd Map It!
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 497-1111
www.krollswest.com
  • Prime Rib Sandwich
    3-oz of sliced prime rib, grilled and served on semolina roll, topped w/ butter, mix of sauteed mushrooms, peppers and onions and finally butter-infused au jus; looks good
  • Butter Double Cheeseburger
    2 cheeseburgers w/ butter on the burgers; looks good
3.0 out of 5
291 ratings
est. 1936; family-owned landmark located across the street from Lambeau Field (Green Bay Packers); celebrity sightings include Brett Favre, Santana Dotson, Al Gore
Kuby's Sausage House ($)
(431 ratings)

6601 Snider Plz Map It!
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 363-2231
www.kubys.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Dallas"
  • Sausage Platter
    3-5 various sausages (you choose); sausages boiled and then grilled to create a crust; Adam got Nurnberger, Polish, Knackwurst, Grobe, Weisswurst and Jalapeno Cheddar (he got 6); Jalapeno Cheddar looks especially good
4.0 out of 5
431 ratings
est. in 1961; family-owned, German specialty store and restaurant offering a wide variety of homemade sausages (over 100 varieties) and cold cuts
La FondaSee La Fonda Video ($$)
(317 ratings)

169 E 106th St Map It!
New York, NY 10029
(212) 410-7292
www.fondaboricua.com
  • 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)
La Super-Rica Taqueria ($)
(1945 ratings)

622 N Milpas St Map It!
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-4940
  • 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
Louis' LunchSee Louis' Lunch Video ($)
(1172 ratings)

261 Crown St Map It!
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 562-5507
www.louislunch.com
  • 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)
Lynn's Paradise Cafe [CLOSED] ($$)
(265 ratings)

984 Barret Ave Map It!
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 583-3447
  • French Toast
  • Paradise Hot Brown
    hot open-faced sandwich w/ home roasted turkey breast baked on sourdough bread, with Mornay sauce, bacon, tomato, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses...broiled w/ a flame torch (or maybe a broiler); "I've certainly not had a sandwich to beat that hot brown anywhere...not even in New York"-Alton Brown; looks good
  • Quadruple B French Toast
    homemade Buttermilk-Black-walnut bread topped w/ Blackberry sauce & Bourbon meringue that is blowtorched for added color and flavor
3.5 out of 5
265 ratings
[CLOSED]; #77 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); wackiest, campiest (fun!) décor that continually changes; opened in 1991; Other Recipes: Bourbon Ball French Toast | Kentucky Farmhouse Scramble
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
  • 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
Moose's Pub & Cafe [CLOSED] ($$)
(498 ratings)

310 Lewers St Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 923-0751
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Oahu"
  • Moose Omelet Challenge
    challenge: 5-lb, 12-egg omelet w/ 4 meats, 4 cheeses and served over potatoes in 1 hr; Lauren Takao (100-lb local teacher, mother and food challenge champ) lost
3.0 out of 5
498 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 1980; other locations in Maui and Kihei
Nick Tahou Hots ($)
(228 ratings)

320 W Main St Map It!
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 436-0184
www.garbageplate.com
  • 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"
Olneyville New York SystemSee Olneyville New York System Video ($)
(535 ratings)

18 Plainfield St Map It!
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 621-9500
www.olneyvillenysystem.co...
  • Hot Wieners
    "best hot dogs I've ever ate"-Guy Fieri; topped w/ mustard, onion, meat-cream sauce
  • Hot Wiener Challenge
    challenge: 15 fully loaded wiener dogs in 45 minutes; at airing, only 1 person has won; each wiener is topped with mustard, homemade meat sauce, onion, celery salt and all served on a steamed bun; looks good; Connor McQuade (local rugby player) lost
4.5 out of 5
535 ratings
est. in 1946; beef, pork & veal blend wieners are cut to traditional bun-size from 3-foot links called "ropes"; line up buns up the arm; no sauerkraut
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
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