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Restaurant Restaurants in ascending order What to Get Show / Episode /
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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
Randy's Wooster Street PizzaSee Randy's Wooster Street Pizza Video ($$)
(223 ratings)

1000 Tolland Tpke Map It!
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 649-1166
www.hottestpizza.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Hartford"
  • Stuffed Pizza Challenge
    challenge: 10-lb, 22-inch stuffed pizza pie; 2 persons finish in 1 hour; Adam won
 3.5 out of 5
223 ratings
Rawley's Drive-InSee Rawley's Drive-In Video ($)
(122 ratings)

1886 Post Rd Map It!
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-9023
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Fried"
  • Deep Fried Hot Dog
    "the works" - w/ mustard, relish, sauerkraut & chopped fried bacon
 4.0 out of 5
122 ratings
Sally's ApizzaSee Sally's Apizza Video ($$)
(1311 ratings)

237 Wooster St Map It!
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 624-5271
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Pizza Paradise
  • Pizza
    thin crust pizza; Thin crust
 4.0 out of 5
1311 ratings		 Tie for #73 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown): Pepe's vs. Sally's; Frank Sinatra ate here
Shady Glen Dairy ($$)
(434 ratings)

840 Middle Tpke E Map It!
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-4245
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Cheesy"
  • Cheeseburger
 4.0 out of 5
434 ratings
Sift Bake ShopSee Sift Bake Shop Video ($$)
(628 ratings)

5 Water St Map It!
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 245-0541
www.siftbakeshopmystic.co...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Holiday Delights"
  • Chocolate Cherry Bûche de Noël
    brandied cherries, dark chocolate mousse, dark chocolate sponge cake
 4.5 out of 5
628 ratings		 opened in 2016; French inspired bakery "specializes in artisanal breads, pastries, desserts, macarons, signature cakes, savory items & more" (from its website)
Stamford Diner ($$)
(216 ratings)

135 Harvard Ave Map It!
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 348-7000
stamforddiner.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Tasty Time Travel"
  • Chicken Matzoh Ball Soup
    chicken noodle soup w/ housemade matzoh balls; chef's son's favorite dish; looks good
  • Oven Roasted Turkey
    house roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, broccoli, mashed potatoes, natural gravy & cranberry sauce
 3.5 out of 5
216 ratings		 retro 50s classic diner setting serving classic diner food
Super Duper WeenieSee Super Duper Weenie Video ($)
(416 ratings)

306 Black Rock Tpke Map It!
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 334-3647
www.superduperweenie.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "All Kinds of Fast Food"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Summer Spectacular"
  • "New Englander" (weenie)
    hot dog w/ Sauerkraut, Bacon, Mustard, Sweet Relish & Raw Onion; looks good
  • "New Yorker" (weenie)
    hot dog w/ Sauerkraut, Onion Sauce, Mustard, & Hot Relish
 4.0 out of 5
416 ratings		 started as Super Duper Weenie Wagon (food truck); got so popular, he opened a restaurant; still has food truck for catering
Ted's RestaurantSee Ted's Restaurant Video ($)
(462 ratings)

1046 Broad St Map It!
Meriden, CT 06450
(855) 860-8646
www.tedsrestaurant.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Hamburger ParadiseMan v. Food, Episode: "Hartford"
  • Steamed Cheeseburger
    steamed burger; steamed cheese
  • Steamed Hamburger
 3.5 out of 5
462 ratings		 #22 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1959; local legend; written up in US News and World Report, Yankee Magazine & Connecticut Magazine
Valencia Luncheria ($$)
(1269 ratings)

164 Main St Map It!
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 846-8009
www.valencialuncheria.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Pork Hall of Fame"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Something From Everywhere"
  • Pernil Arepas
    Venezuelan handmade corn cake fried or skillet roasted stuffed w. Venezuelan pork roast; looks good
  • Ceviche
  • Chicken Tamarillo Empanadas
    looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1269 ratings		 serving Venezuelan beach food
Willington Pizza House ($$)
(267 ratings)

25 River Rd Map It!
Willington, CT 06279
(860) 429-7433
willingtonpizza.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Back to School"
  • Red Potato Pizza
    award-winning top seller; house crust w/ sour cream, sliced red potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, chives & choice of bacon, broccoli or both; "it tastes like a baked potato!" -Hannah Chloe
 4.0 out of 5
267 ratings		 opened in 1978; neighborhood pizzeria & Italian restaurant w/ classic decor; started as a one-man operation
Wilson's Barbeque [CLOSED] ($$)
(131 ratings)

1851 Post Rd Map It!
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 319-7427
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "BBQ & More"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "BBQ Legends"
  • BBQ Chicken
    brined overnight & smoked for 6 hr; looks good
  • Black-Eyed Pea Salad
  • Pulled Pork
    smoked for 16-18 hours; topped w/ slaw & Carolina BBQ sauce; looks good
 2.5 out of 5
131 ratings		 [CLOSED]
Woody's [CLOSED] ($)
(110 ratings)

915 Main St Map It!
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 233-4637
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Hartford"
  • Deputy Dog
    hot dog, BBQ Pulled Pork,Cheddar Cheese; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
110 ratings		 [CLOSED]; mainly hotdogs
Zuppardi's Apizza ($$)
(569 ratings)

179 Union Ave Map It!
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 934-1949
www.zuppardisapizza.com
As Seen On:
Iconic Eats
  • Fresh Clam Pizza
    shucked-to-order littleneck clams baked on fresh dough w/ a mixture of garlic & spices, served w/ fresh lemon wedges; "it is widely considered one of the best clam pizzas in America" (from its website); looks good
 4.5 out of 5
569 ratings		 since 1934; family owned & operated
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