fast-casual joint serving Szechuan hot chicken; owned & operated by "Tournament of Champions", season 4 champ Mei Lin; special appearances: celebrity chefs Nate Appleman, Stephanie Izard, Aaron May
opened in 1959; "wholesome, homemade meals, value-laden prices, exceptionally warm and hospitable service and a down-to-earth atmosphere" (from its website)
Mussel Bisque seafood bisque w/ mussels served en Croute (w/ pastry puff on top of bowl...like a pot pie); at service, waiter breaks a hole in crust and pours in some cream sherry from Spain
Chimale Chinese-Mexican tamales filled w/ Kung Pao chicken or Chinese BBQ pork; includes a side of Chimale salsa made with crushed tomatoes; Guy got the Kung Pao chicken
Chinese BBQ Pork Taco most popular; come with onions, cilantro, salsa
[CLOSED]; opened in 2009; taco truck serving "Chino-meets-Latino" fusion cuisine blends Chinese and Mexican flavors; location varies daily...go to their Twitter or Facebook page to find current location; Other Recipes: Kung Pao Chicken Tacos
Big Poppa Tart Donut pop-tart stuffed into a donut, injected w/ filling, frosted & sprinkled; choice of blueberry, s'mores or strawberry; each weighs about 1-lb; Duff recommends strawberry
Crab Cioppino a house specialty; seafood stew: Dungeness crab w/ prawns & clams in tomato-based sauce w/ onion, garlic & cumin; "some of the best cioppino I've ever had"-Guy Fieri
Abalone Sandwich egg-washed-and-floured, grilled on flatop and served on sourdough bread;
Cream of Artichoke signature dish; looks good
Olallieberry Pie homemade; olallieberry is similar to a blackberry, but sweeter
formerly "E&O Trading Co" at airing; contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine, the restaurant's unique space features high ceilings adorned by dramatic chandeliers and stunning decor
D.A. Special Sandwich specialty sandwich; sausage, meatball, roast beef & pastrami served on sub roll w/ Provolone & bell peppers; looks good (& messy)!
est. 1929; one of the last "true" Italian delis in downtown L.A.; Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock & David Spade (actors from "Grown Ups 2") made guest appearance where they had meatball-making competition (Team Fieri-Rock-Spade won); Other Recipes: Eggplant Parmesan
a fitting stage for the cafe's culinary theater, where performances are played out behind an all-access panorama of windows that peer into the restaurant's inner workrooms
Miso Peanut Ramen Bol edamame, red pepper, pickled carrots, shiitake, scallion, roasted peanuts, honey miso dressing; served over greens; looks good
Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Hash Bol only available for weekend brunch; crispy poached egg, tomatillo crema, housemade pickles, candied almonds, home-baked cheddar buttermilk biscuit
Tortas Ahogadas carnitas (slow-cooked pulled pork) w/ refried beans in sandwich "drowning" in a spicy salsa topped w/ pickled onions and a slice of lime; looks good