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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
Cochon ButcherSee Cochon Butcher Video ($$)
(4399 ratings)

930 Tchoupitoulas St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 588-7675
www.cochonbutcher.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Simply Irresistible"
  • Boudin Sausage
    meat is pre-cooked prior to put into casing; how to eat: squeeze meat into mouth w/o eating casing
 4.5 out of 5
4399 ratings		 est. 2009; butcher shop, a sandwich counter & a wine bar inspired by old-world meat market
Cold Spring TavernSee Cold Spring Tavern Video ($$)
(1245 ratings)

5995 Stagecoach Rd Map It!
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 967-0066
www.coldspringtavern.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Meat-Fest"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Santa Barbara, CA"
  • Bar-B-Q Beef Sandwich
    looks good
  • Tri-Tip Sandwich
    beer infused, sliced barbecued tri-tip on grilled bolillo w/ barbecue sauce, horseradish mustard & salsa; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1245 ratings		 est. 1873; old Western themed former stagecoach stop out in the mountains; known for grilled to order meats
Commander's PalaceSee Commander's Palace Video ($$$)
(5585 ratings)

1403 Washington Ave Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-8221
www.commanderspalace.com
As Seen On:
America's Best, Episode: "American Classics"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New Orleans"
Bucket List
  • Gumbo
    recipe changes slightly depending on what is fresh and local for that day; looks good
  • Creole Bread Pudding Souffle
    rich bread pudding whipped into a light fluffy souffle w/ whiskey sauce; looks good
  • Louisiana Blue Crab Lasagna
    seasonal; mushroom-spinach-caramelized onions-ricotta lasagna topped w/ deep-fried soft-shell crab & crab-based hollandaise sauce; looks good
  • Shrimp and Tasso Henican
    a signature dish; wild Louisiana white shrimp stuffed w/ spicy Cajun ham tossed in Crystal hot sauce w/ pickled okra & five pepper jelly; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
5585 ratings		 #7 (America's Best: American Classics); opened in 1880; before Hurricane Katrina, it was the longest continually operating restaurant in U.S...closed for 13 months for restoration; restaurant in turquoise and white Victorian in The Garden District
Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge ($$)
(459 ratings)

1210 Manchester St Map It!
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 288-2176
crankandboom.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Voted 'Most Popular'"
  • Bourbon Ball Sundae
    bourbon & honey ice cream w/ chocolate fudge sauce & candied pecans
 4.5 out of 5
459 ratings		 started as a food cart in 2013; locally sourced, natural ice creams w/ eclectic ingredients & house made toppings; features craft beer & cocktails
CUCINA urbana ($$)
(4640 ratings)

505 Laurel St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 239-2222
www.urbankitchengroup.com...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Kids' Menu"
  • Make Your Own Pizza
    personalized par-baked pizza crust is brought to your table where you add your sauce, cheese, toppings, and then they bring it back to the kitchen to bake; looks fun
 4.5 out of 5
4640 ratings		 contemporary Italian restaurant featuring pasta, pizza, seafood & meat, plus wine & cocktails
Dabney ($$$$)
(834 ratings)

122 Blagden Aly NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 450-1015
thedabney.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Fried and Gone to Heaven"
  • Fried Sugar Toads
    buttermilk fried blowfish tail, doused in hot honey glaze & served w/ salad & buttermilk dressing; "it's a flavor explosion!" -Elena Besser
 4.5 out of 5
834 ratings		 est. 2015; locally sourced farm-to-table Mid-Atlantic cuisine, served inside a former row house
DanielSee Daniel Video ($$$$)
(1897 ratings)

60 E 65th St Map It!
New York, NY 10065
(212) 288-0033
www.danielnyc.com/daniel....
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Last Supper"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Special Occasion"
  • Canard a la Presse (Pressed Duck)
    side-table presentation; looks good
  • Clay Baked Wild King Salmon
    seasonal dish; fig leaf-wrapped Alaskan King salmon baked in clay; served w/ fennel custard, carmelized figs, fennel confit & red wine fig balsamic
 4.5 out of 5
1897 ratings		 est 1993; award-winning chef's flagship restaurant w/ upscale French restaurant; "an elegant and vibrant ambiance, gracious service and a delectable menu...(w/) contemporary furnishings and finishes over the restaurant's grand neo-classical architecture" (from its website)
Delice Chocolatier & Patisserie ($$)
(175 ratings)

946 N Loop 1604 W Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78232
(210) 545-2200
www.delicechocolatier.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chocolate Bliss"
  • Dark Truffle Cake
    covered in dark chocolate ganache & garnished w/ dark chocolate ribbons & cocoa powder; batter contains mayonnaise
 4.5 out of 5
175 ratings		 est 2011; scratch-made sweets from family recipes
Di Palo's ($$)
(339 ratings)

200 Grand St Map It!
New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-1033
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Terrific Italian"
  • Lasagna Al Forno
    Pecorino-Romano, aged provolone, house mozzarella & house ricotta, layered w/ sauce & dry noodles, then baked
 4.5 out of 5
339 ratings		 est 1925; Italian specialty shop w/ cured meats, artisanal cheeses, pasta & more
DiAnoia's Eatery ($$)
(1013 ratings)

2549 Penn Ave Map It!
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 918-1875
www.dianoiaseatery.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Upper Crust"
  • Gnocchi Sorrentina Bread Bowl
    scratch made potato gnocchi, mozzarella, pecorino romano & basil served in a house bread bowl; "every single taste bud on my tongue is happy!" -Courtney Rada
 4.5 out of 5
1013 ratings		 opened in 2016; award winning family owned Italian cafe & restaurant w/ pasta, breads, pastries & cocktails
Dinosaur Bar-B-QueSee Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Video ($$)
(2393 ratings)

246 West Willow St Map It!
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 476-4937
www.dinosaurbarbque.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bar-B-Que"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Syracuse"
  • Beef Brisket
    looks good
  • Pulled Pork
    looks good; looks good
  • BBQ Chicken
  • Pork Sket
    pulled pork and beef brisket; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
2393 ratings		 #61 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); "Best BBQ in northeast"; Other Recipes: Corn & Potato Chowder | Grilled Scallop Ceviche | Roasted Garlic & Chile-Crusted Pork Loin
District Donuts Sliders Brew
(2062 ratings)

2209 Magazine St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 570-6945
www.districtdonuts.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Decadent Donuts"
  • Monte Cristo
    applewood smoked ham, havarti cheese & dijon, on a griddled donut, topped w/ raspberry preserves & powdered sugar; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
2062 ratings		 opened in 2013; baked treats, quality meats & locally sourced ingredients
Don Angie ($$$)
(832 ratings)

103 Greenwich Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10014
(212) 889-8884
www.donangie.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crazy Creations"
  • Buffalo Milk Caramelle
    handmade candy-shaped pasta filled w/ buffalo milk ricotta, served in brown butter sauce w/ honey pickled persimmons & black sesame; "crazy in the best way!" -Elena Besser
 4.5 out of 5
832 ratings		 est. 2017; awarded Michelin star; modern Italian-American restaurant & bar
Doughnut PlantSee Doughnut Plant Video ($$)
(3451 ratings)

379 Grand St Map It!
New York, NY 10002
(212) 505-3700
www.doughnutplant.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Decadent Donuts"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sweet Tooth"
Donut Paradise
  • Doughnuts
    gourmet doughnuts
  • Coconut Cream Doughnut
    coconut milk cream-filled square-shaped donut w/ coconut glaze; looks good!
  • Peanut Butter & Jelly Doughnut
    square doughnut w/ traditional hole, injected w/ blackberry jelly w/in doughnut circle and coated in peanut butter glaze; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
3451 ratings		 #89 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1994 using grandfather's doughnut recipe; gourmet doughnuts
Dukes Bar-B-QueSee Dukes Bar-B-Que Video ($)
(69 ratings)

1298 Whitman St Map It!
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-2916
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Hometown Favorites"
  • Hash
 4.5 out of 5
69 ratings
Edgewood Market ($)
(33 ratings)

1043 Narragansett Blvd Map It!
Cranston, RI 02905
(401) 941-5060
www.edgewooddeli.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Back to School"
  • The "Boffa Italian Super Sub" Combo
    2-ft long sub w/ ham, salami, mortadella, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, hot peppers, oil & vinegar on local bread; "absolutely phenomenal...Italian sandwich heaven!" -Beau MacMillan; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
33 ratings		 est. 1958; "full deli selection, hot & cold sandwiches, pizza, calzones, burgers, Italian dishes, soups, sodas/juices, candy, chips, convenience groceries & more" (from its website)
EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute ($$$)
(325 ratings)

13101 Shaker Sq Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 921-3333
edwinsrestaurant.org
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Life Changers"
  • Artichokes Barigoule
    braised in white wine, olive oil & butter; sauteed w/ onions, celery & carrots; topped w/ basil & thyme
 4.5 out of 5
325 ratings		 restaurant & leadership institute for formerly incarcerated adults; serving seasonal, classic French cuisine
El Gallito Tortas AhogadasSee El Gallito Tortas Ahogadas Video ($)
(171 ratings)

943 Broadway Map It!
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 862-5614
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Street Food"
  • 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
 4.5 out of 5
171 ratings		 food truck
Elsie's Plate & Pie ($$)
(903 ratings)

3145 Government St Map It!
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 636-5157
www.elsiespies.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Upper Crust"
  • Seafood Pot Pie
    crawfish, shrimp & crab in a roasted red pepper cream, baked w/ a flaky crust; "incredibly crispy, super flaky crust!" -Duff Goldman
 4.5 out of 5
903 ratings		 est. 2017; specializes in sweet & savory pies plus Southern comfort fare
Eventide Oyster CompanySee Eventide Oyster Company Video ($$)
(4024 ratings)

86 Middle St Map It!
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-8538
www.eventideoysterco.com/...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Buttered Up"
  • Brown Butter Lobster Roll
    warm lobster meat, steamed bao bun & chive; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
4024 ratings		 opened in 2012; popular seafood restaurant w/ inventive creations, raw bar, lobster rolls & more classic specialties, plus cocktails
Evvia EstiatorioSee Evvia Estiatorio Video ($$$)
(2915 ratings)

420 Emerson St Map It!
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-0983
www.evvia.net
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Unexpected"
  • Soutzoukakia (Grilled Lamb Meatballs)
 4.5 out of 5
2915 ratings		 refined, cosmopolitan sensibility w/ a Mediterranean culinary tradition and an appreciation for vibrant Greek flavors
FEED Co Table & Tavern ($$)
(865 ratings)

201 W Main St Map It!
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 708-8500
www.feedtableandtavern.co...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Holiday Delights"
  • Short Rib "Pot Roast"
    buttermilk whipped potatoes, whiskey glazed carrots, smoked bordelaise, tobacco onions; "it's Christmas in your mouth!" -Jernard Wells; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
865 ratings		 est. 2014; elevated farm-to-table comfort food classics, plus a full bar & live music
FIGSee FIG Video ($$$)
(1494 ratings)

232 Meeting St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 805-5900
www.eatatfig.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sauced"
  • Hanger Steak w/ Agrodolce Sauce
    looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1494 ratings
Five Daughters Bakery ($$)
(1232 ratings)

1110 Caruthers Ave Map It!
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 490-6554
fivedaughtersbakery.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Yummy in the Middle"
  • Vanilla Cream 100 Layer Doughnut
    takes up to 3 days to prepare; filled & topped w/ house vanilla cream & dusted w/ powdered sugar; "buttery, sweet, flaky" -Jeff Mauro
 4.5 out of 5
1232 ratings		 est. 2015; family owned bakery w/ 4 TN locations & 2 GA locations
Fox Bros. Bar-B-QSee Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q Video ($$)
(4684 ratings)

1238 Dekalb Ave NE Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 577-4030
www.foxbrosbbq.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Fried and Gone to Heaven"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "From Biscuits to Brisket"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: Chili Three Ways"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Bringin' Home the Bacon, Burger and BBQ!"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Atlanta, GA"
  • Chicken Fried Ribs
    "a little bit of heaven in your mouth!" -Marc Murphy; double sided, thick cut smoked ribs that are breaded, deep-fried & served w/ housemade white BBQ sauce
  • Fox Bros. "Burger"
    chopped Brisket topped w/ bacon, tomato, red onion, pickles, melted pimento cheese & jalapeno mayo on a buttered, toasted brioche bun; looks good
  • Brisket Chili
    chopped brisket cooked w/ diced white onion, jalapeno, garlic, stewed tomatoes, adobo sauce & other spices; served w/ cheese, onions, jalapenos on top of basket corn chips
  • Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
    fresh jalapenos stuffed w/ BBQ pork & cream cheese & deep fried; served w/ ranch; looks good
  • The Everything Plate
    choice of four meat portions: pulled pork/ beef brisket (chopped/sliced)/ 1/4 chicken/ ribs/ 4 wings; Buddy gets ribs, brisket, wings & pulled pork; looks good
  • Beef Short Rib
    9-inch, bone in beef rib w/ salt & pepper rub; smoked over oak & hickory for 12 hrs; looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
4684 ratings		 opened in 2007; owned & operated by twin brothers; Other Recipes: Bar-B-Q Brisket Chili | Brisket
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