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Ranstead RoomSee Ranstead Room Video ($$$)
(516 ratings)

2013 Ranstead St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-3330
  • Albondigas
    off-menu item; meatball sub w/ Mexican-style meatballs, goat cheese
4.0 out of 5
516 ratings
entrance is in alleyway w/ no signage (shares same building as El Rey Restaurant)
Sarcone's Deli [CLOSED]See Sarcone's Deli Video ($)
(207 ratings)

734 S 9th St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 922-1717
  • C.C. Hoagie
    roast beef, sauteed spinach, roast garlic, sharp provolone, drizzled w/ balsamic vinegar & oil; "C.C" stands for "Center City"
  • The Italian Hoagie
    thinly slice prosciutto, hot capicola, salami, provolone, oil, vinegar, herbs, lettuce, tomatoes, onions; served on homemade bread (sub roll); looks good
  • Junk Yard Special (Turkey Prosciutto Hoagie)
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
207 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 1997
Sidecar Bar & GrilleSee Sidecar Bar & Grille Video ($$)
(738 ratings)

2201 Christian St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-3429
www.thesidecarbar.com
  • New England Style Clam Chowder
    apple wood smoked bacon, homemade potato & chive gnocchi, crispy shallots, picked celery; "one of the best gnocchi dished I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good!
4.0 out of 5
738 ratings
opened in 2005; shot bar-turned-hot spot serving gourmet bar food; Other Recipes: Fries w/ Crab Imperial Sauce
Silk City Diner & LoungeSee Silk City Diner & Lounge Video ($$)
(1009 ratings)

435 Spring Garden St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 592-8838
www.silkcityphilly.com
  • Chicken Wings
    looks good
  • Duck Confit Spring Rolls
  • Empanadas
    homemade; ham filling
  • Shrimp & Crab Potstickers
    pan fried
4.0 out of 5
1009 ratings
opened in 1952; changed management and re-opened in 2007; French-trained chef; in old-fashion diner car; 3,000 square-foot beer garden opens in the spring
South Philadelphia TaproomSee South Philadelphia Taproom Video ($$)
(553 ratings)

1509 Mifflin St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 271-7787
www.southphiladelphiatapr...
  • Fried Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
    signature dish; dessert: PB&J sandwich dipped in French toast batter then crusted w/ ground Frosted Flakes & pan-fried; looks good
  • Headcheese
    popular dish; made from parts of a whole pig head (ear, jowl, tongue), boiled, chopped, gelled & sliced; served on corn tortilla discs & topped w/ slice of avocado, queso fresco, house-pickled jalapenos-mustard seed & minced red onion; comes w/ side of homemade hot sauce
  • Ricotta Donuts
    bite-sized donuts rolled in garam masala-sugar mix; comes w/ side of hard-cider caramel sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
553 ratings
since 2003; Marc Summers made special appearance
Standard TapSee Standard Tap Video ($$)
(827 ratings)

901 N 2nd St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 238-0630
www.standardtap.com
  • Chicken Pie
    chicken pot pie minus the "pot" (chicken filler covered by 2 layers of pastry & baked); looks good
  • Grilled Octopus
    octopus boiled, pulled, marinated & grilled
4.0 out of 5
827 ratings
opened in 1999; offer a draft-only beer selection that highlights the vast array of styles crafted by breweries located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey & Delaware
Steel City Samiches Bar & Grille [CLOSED] ($$)
(67 ratings)

15 N 7th St Map It!
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 801-8402
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Pittsburgh, PA"
  • Tag Team "Stuffaluffagus" Challenge
    challenge: duo team eat in 30 min the Stuffaluffagus--a colossal "samich" weighing in at five pounds & is made on a whole loaf of italian bread; piled high w/ your choice of four meats, fresh cut fries, slaw, & tomatoes; Casey team won
4.0 out of 5
67 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 1983
Superior Motors [CLOSED] ($$$)
(233 ratings)

1211 Braddock Ave Map It!
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-1022
  • Smoked Potato
    triple-cooked potatoes & herbs; smothered in whey vinaigrette w/ Cowboy Coffee cheese; served w/ celery root, celery leaves, radishes & baby greens; topped w/ toasted nori & roasted leek ash
4.0 out of 5
233 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2017; farm-to-table eclectic fine dining served inside an old car dealership
Termini Bros Bakery ($$)
(299 ratings)

12th St & Filbert St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 629-1790
www.termini.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Philadelphia"
  • Mini Chocolate Covered Banana
    at airing, it's free (1 piece) if they can take your picture & post on Facebook
4.0 out of 5
299 ratings
at Reading Terminal Market
Tommy DiNic'sSee Tommy DiNic's Video ($)
(2365 ratings)

1136 Arch St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 923-6175
www.tommydinics.com
  • Roast Pork Sandwich
    looks good; winner of Best Sandwich (Northeast & America); get w/ sharp provolone & sauted broccoli rabe; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2365 ratings
Best Sandwich in America (#1 Winner) ; #50 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); at Reading Terminal Market; started as a butcher shop in South Philly in 1918
Tony Luke'sSee Tony Luke's Video ($)
(2052 ratings)

39 E Oregon Ave Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 551-5725
www.tonylukes.com
  • Cheesesteaks
    cooked in (low) 225-degree flat-top grill; cheese wiz on roll rather than on steak; looks good
  • Italian Roast Pork Sandwich
    slow-roasted pork, au jus, sauteed broccoli rabe (or spinach) & sharp provolone on a fresh baked roll; Rachael adds sauteed hot peppers; looks good
  • Pizza Cheesesteak
    looks good
  • Ultimate Cheesesteak Challenge
    challenge: 20-inch cheesesteak sub (equivalent to 6 cheese steak subs); Adam won
4.0 out of 5
2052 ratings
#6 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); Food War: Pat's vs. Tony Luke's...Pat's won (2-votes-to-1); opened in 1992; long lines; serves other sandwiches as well; bake their own bread
Village WhiskeySee Village Whiskey Video ($$)
(1648 ratings)

118 S 20th St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 665-1088
philadelphia.villagewhisk...
  • Short Rib & Cheddar Duck Fat Fries
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
1648 ratings
Chef Jose Garces is 2009 winner of the James Beard Foundation's "Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic" award; Other Recipes: Pickled Baby Beets
Church Brew Works ($$)
(1356 ratings)

3525 Liberty Ave Map It!
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 688-8200
www.churchbrew.com
  • Untraditional Pierogies
    vary from week to week; highlighted on show was Rattlesnake-Cactus Pierogies topped w/ chipotle corn sauce
  • Buffalo Chicken Pierogie Saute
    potato & cheese pierogies tossed w/ beer braised chicken & celery; finished w/ a zesty buffalo cream sauce; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1356 ratings
#67 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); restored church now a brewery & restaurant serving bar food w/ a twist
ContinentalSee Continental Video ($$)
(1864 ratings)

1801 Chestnut St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 567-1800
www.continentalmidtown.co...
  • Crispy Calamari Salad
    "spicy, crunchy & greasy"; looks good (for a salad)
3.5 out of 5
1864 ratings
Crystal On Penn [CLOSED]See Crystal On Penn Video ($$)
(69 ratings)

1211 Penn Ave Map It!
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 434-0480
  • Grape Leaves
    ground beef, rice, pine nuts wrapped in grape leaves cooked in lemon juice
  • Lamb on the Rod
    kabobbed marinated cubed lamb w/ sauteed green peppers and onions; comes w/ garlic sauce, salad and pita quarters
3.5 out of 5
69 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2005; Lebanese cuisine
Denny's Beer Barrel Pub ($$)
(251 ratings)

1452 Woodland Rd Map It!
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-7190
www.dennysbeerbarrelpub.c...
  • 50-lb Burger
  • 2-, 6-, 15-lb burgers
    $500 if you can eat 15-lb burger in 4 hours
  • 15-lb Belly Buster
    challenge: eat in one sitting; only 1 has succeeded
  • 2-lb Burger
    challenge: eat in 1-hour
  • 6-lb Burger
    challenge: eat in 3-hours; only 2 have succeeded
  • Beer Belly Bruiser (50-lb burger)
    50-lb burger
3.5 out of 5
251 ratings
#100 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); founded in 1977; "Home of the World's Largest Hamburger Challenges" (from its website); in Guiness world record w/ 123-lb burger
Dining Car & MarketSee Dining Car & Market Video ($$)
(263 ratings)

8826 Frankford Ave Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 338-5113
thediningcar.com
3.5 out of 5
263 ratings
Flying Monkey BakerySee Flying Monkey Bakery Video ($)
(394 ratings)

12th St & Arch St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19176
(215) 928-0340
www.flyingmonkeyphilly.co...
  • Butter Cake
    top seller; classic house recipe, baked by the tray & cut into squares; "too good for words" (from its website)
  • Pumpple Cake
    chocolate cake w/ pumpkin pie baked inside & vanilla cake w/ apple pie baked inside; filled & frosted w/ vanilla buttercream; served by the slice from October 1st through March 1st; whole cakes are available by special order year-round but require 72 hours notice
3.5 out of 5
394 ratings
est. 2010; homestyle bakeshop focused on seasonal & local ingredients, offering cakes, confections, brownies & more; at Reading Terminal Market
Half Moon Restaurant & Saloon [CLOSED] ($$)
(190 ratings)

108 W State St Map It!
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-7232
  • Wild Game Burger
    buffalo, kangaroo or elk; for first-timers, recommend starting w/ buffalo burger
3.5 out of 5
190 ratings
[CLOSED]
Kelly O's DinerSee Kelly O's Diner Video ($)
(140 ratings)

1130 Perry Hwy Map It!
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 364-0473
www.kellyosdiner.com
  • Haluski
    Polish dish: cabbage, bacon, onion & egg noodles; "one of the surprise dishes I've had on DDD"-Guy Fieri
  • Mush
    Pan-Fried Polenta w/ crumbled bacon
  • Polenta with Bolognese Sauce
  • Turkey Pot Pie Soup
3.5 out of 5
140 ratings
Marabella Meatball Co. [CLOSED] ($)
(134 ratings)

1211 Walnut St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 238-1833
  • Meatball Subs
    choice of beef, beef/pork/veal or chicken; multiple combos of cheese, sauce & toppings
3.5 out of 5
134 ratings
[CLOSED]; #56 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown)
Max Brenner [CLOSED]See Max Brenner Video ($$)
(1444 ratings)

1500 Walnut St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 344-8150
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chocolate"
  • Chocolate Pizza
    dessert pizza; pastry topped w/ double melted chocolate and marshmallows and candied hazelnut crunch; use Belgian chocolate
3.5 out of 5
1444 ratings
[CLOSED]; #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chocolate); chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate; multiple locations across U.S.
Ms Tootsie's RBL [CLOSED]See Ms Tootsie's RBL Video ($$)
(636 ratings)

1314 S St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 731-9045
  • Fried Chicken
    grandmother's recipe; secret is seasoned flour; looks good
3.5 out of 5
636 ratings
[CLOSED]
Peanut Bar Restaurant ($$)
(122 ratings)

332 Penn St Map It!
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 376-8500
www.peanutbar.com
  • Peanuts
    free w/ order
3.5 out of 5
122 ratings
est. 1924; also known as Jimmy Kramer's Peanut Bar; customers toss the cracked peanut shells on the floor...became part of their trademark
Pete's Famous Pizza ($)
(266 ratings)

116 N 21st St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 567-4116
www.petesfamouspizza.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Philadelphia"
  • Meatball Stromboli
    stuffed w/ homemade meatballs, American cheese, pizza sauce & Mozzarella cheese & topped w/ more Mozzarella; looks good
3.5 out of 5
266 ratings
opened in 1980; neighborhood institution; everything made from scratch
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