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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
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
Abbott's Lobster In the Rough ($$)
(746 ratings)

117 Pearl St Map It!
Noank, CT 06430
(860) 536-7719
www.abbottslobster.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Mystic, CT"
  • New England Lobster Feast
    chowder, shrimp, steamer clams, muscles & lobster, served w/ drawn butter, coleslaw & potato chips
 3.5 out of 5
746 ratings		 est. 1947; waterfront seafood restaurant w/ counter service, known for lobster rolls
Corbo's Southside Deli ($)
(84 ratings)

90 Washinton Blvd Map It!
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 998-7600
www.corbosdeli.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Sandwich-Fest"
  • Bao
    pork belly, pickled red cabbage, bbq glaze, serrano crema
  • Hot Pastrami & Swiss
    hot pastrami, Swiss, Russian dressing & coleslaw; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
84 ratings		 "family and really close friend owned and operated" (from its website); celebrity appearance: TV host Adam Richman
Doogie's ($)
(165 ratings)

2525 Berlin Tpke Map It!
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-3647
www.doogieshotdogs.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Hartford"
  • Doogie Dog
    2-foot long hot dog w/ toppings (onions, peppers, chili, cheese, bacon bits)
 3.5 out of 5
165 ratings
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)
Merritt CanteenSee Merritt Canteen Video ($)
(258 ratings)

4355 Main St Map It!
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 372-1416
www.merrittcanteen.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Fully Loaded"
  • Chili Dog
    hot dog is deep fried and then grilled; topped w/ homemade chili
  • Fish and Chips
 3.5 out of 5
258 ratings		 recommended by fans: go-to spot for burger, dogs & seafood; Other Recipes: Clam Chowder
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
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
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
Black Duck Cafe ($$)
(300 ratings)

605 Riverside Ave Map It!
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 227-7978
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Go-To Joints"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Ultimate Bacon Fest"
  • Clams Casino
    half-shell clams, seasoned, topped w/ bacon & parmesean cheese and then broiled
  • Steak Au Poivre
    16-oz NY steak coated with loosely cracked peppercorns & cooked in w/ demi-glaze cream sauce; looks good
  • Steamers (Clams)
    w/ butter dip
  • Stuffed Burgers
    stuffed w/ a selection of cheeses; Guy had his stuffed w/ Brie cheese
 3.0 out of 5
300 ratings		 local favorite; 40-foot waterfront dive bar on a barge overlooking the river under the I-95 bridge
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]
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