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Restaurant	What to Get	Show / Episode / Recommended By	Yelp! Rating	Restaurant Notes
Addiction Bistro [CLOSED] ($$) (725 ratings) 408 N La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 203-1793 As Seen On: Chili Paradise	Jamaican Jerk Chili tomato-based made of chicken & jerk spices Spontaneous Combustion Chili tomato-based made of beef asada, chipotle, sorrano, Thai chilis & ghost peppers (it's hot!)	Chili Paradise	4.0 out of 5 725 ratings	[CLOSED]; fomerly called "The Chili Addiction" as seen at airing; varying chilis every week
Angel City Brewery ($) (1971 ratings) 216 Alameda St Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 622-1261 angelcitybrewery.com As Seen On: Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Comedy and Cooking in the City of Angels"	Beer	Burgers, Brew & 'Que "Comedy and Cooking in the City of Angels" Michael Symon	4.0 out of 5 1971 ratings
Angelini Osteria ($$$) (2163 ratings) 7313 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 297-0070 www.angeliniosteria.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Cheesy" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Close to Home" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Desert Island Dish"	Lasagna Verde grandmother's recipe, looks good! Whole Branzino Roasted in Sea Salt fish Tiramisu lady fingers soaked in Italian espresso infused w/ brandy, layered in scratch-made mascarpone, dusted w/ cocoa powder, topped w/ raspberries & mint leaves	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Cheesy" Giada De Laurentiis Best Thing I Ever Ate "Close to Home" Wolfgang Puck Best Thing I Ever Ate "Desert Island Dish" Wolfgang Puck	4.0 out of 5 2163 ratings	opened in 2001; family owned & operated, celebrated authentic Italian restaurant
Animal [CLOSED] ($$$) (3426 ratings) 435 N Fairfax Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 782-9225 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Frightfully Good" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Bacon"	Pig Tails brined, cut up, deep-fried and tossed in hot sauce; "it's the chicken wing of the pig"-Michael Symon Bacon Chocolate Crunch Bar	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Frightfully Good" Michael Symon Best Thing I Ever Ate "With Bacon" Duff Goldman	4.0 out of 5 3426 ratings	[CLOSED]; opened in 2008; accolades include Food & Wine Best New Chefs of 2009, two James Beard nominations, Rising Star Chefs by Star Chefs and Wine List of the Year by GQ Magazine
AOC ($$$) (2543 ratings) 8700 W 3rd St Los Angeles, CA 90048 (310) 859-9859 www.aocwinebar.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Snack Attack"	Grilled Lamb Skewers skewered marinated cubed lamb, seared & topped w/ lamb sauce & salsa verde; check for availability; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Snack Attack" Alex Guarnaschelli	4.0 out of 5 2543 ratings	wine bar & restaurant founded by 3-time James Beard Award winning chef Suzanne Goin & James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year 2018 Caroline Styne
ArcLight Cinemas [CLOSED] (2242 ratings) 6360 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 615-2550 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crunchy"	Caramel Corn	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Crunchy" Candace Nelson	4.0 out of 5 2242 ratings	[CLOSED]; movie theater; rating is for theater; part of ArcLight Cinemas chain located across the country
Baby's Badass Burgers ($$) (793 ratings) Los Angeles, CA 90069 (877) 962-2297 www.babysbadassburgers.co... As Seen On: Food Wars, Episode: "Los Angeles: LA Truck"	All American Girl Burger top seller; 1/2-lb burger w/ smoked cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles & baby's special sauce; looks good	Food Wars "Los Angeles: LA Truck" Camille Ford	4.0 out of 5 793 ratings	Food War: Baby's Badass vs. Grill 'Em All...Baby's Baddass won (3-votes-to-2); pink truck run by gorgeous women ("burger babes") serving gourmet burgers
Badmaash ($$) (2021 ratings) 108 W 2nd St Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 221-7466 www.badmaashla.com As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "O.M.G. Food!"	Chicken Tikka Poutine Fries masala fries topped w/ cheese curds, doused in hot beef gravy & topped w/ Tandoori chicken tikka + cilantro; looks good	Guilty Pleasures "O.M.G. Food!" Aarti Sequeira	4.0 out of 5 2021 ratings	Indian gastropub

Barton G ($$$) (3150 ratings) 861 N La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90069 (310) 388-1888 www.bartongtherestaurantl... As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Sweet Tooth"	Marie Antoinette "Let Them Eat Cake" Cotton Candy Head mannequin head w/ 2-feet tall of over-the-top cotton candy (as her hair) surrounded by petit cakes: raspberry & strawberry cream cheese; fresh berries & schlag; too funny!	Guilty Pleasures "Deep-Fried Sweet Tooth" Jonathan Bennett	4.0 out of 5 3150 ratings	est. 2002
Beer Belly [CLOSED] ($$) (2314 ratings) 532 S Western Ave Los Angeles, CA 90020 (213) 387-2337 As Seen On: Deep Fried Paradise 3 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Super Sandwiches" Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Unlikely Partners" Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Decadence" Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "The Deep Fried!"	Death By Duck popular; duck fat fries, duck skin cracklins, duck confit served w/ raspberry-mustard dipping sauce; looks good Deep Fried Cheese Balls popular; w/ provolone cheese & served w/ basil marinara dipping sauce; looks good Duck French Dip sage-roasted duck breast, provolone, duck-skin, horseradish aioli, duck au jus; "in the world of great duck sandwiches that I've had--duck dishes--that's easily in the top 5 all-time of my life"-Guy Fieri; looks good Jidori Hot Wings buffalo blue (spicy), or volcano chipotle (super spicy), or honey Dijon & cilantro (not spicy); Guy got the volcano chipotle wings; comes w/ side of blue cheese dressing Deep Fried Twinkie Beer Belly Grilled Cheese quad deck; cheddar, Swiss, goat cheese, Asiago, Applewood bacon, fried egg, maple syrup; looks good	Deep Fried Paradise 3 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Super Sandwiches" Guy Fieri Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Unlikely Partners" Guy Fieri Guilty Pleasures "Deep-Fried Decadence" Carnie Wilson Guilty Pleasures "The Deep Fried!" Judy Greer	4.0 out of 5 2314 ratings	[CLOSED]; opened in 2011; in Koreatown; "beer bar focused on serving craft beer, and crafty food" (from website)
Biergarten ($$) (885 ratings) 206 N Western Ave Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 466-4860 www.biergartenla.com As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Indulgent Dishes"	Chosun Burger Angus chuck, American cheese, grilled spam, kimchi, pickled daikon, gochujang aioli, mustard Drunken Chicken beer-can baked Mary's free range chicken; served w/ cabbage slaw, pickled Daikon, jalapeno	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Indulgent Dishes" Guy Fieri	4.0 out of 5 885 ratings	est. 2010; local neighborhood Koreantown gastropub serving Korean fusion cuisine & 25 craft beers
Big Man Bakes ($) (1478 ratings) 413 S Main St Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 617-9100 www.bigmanbakes.com As Seen On: Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Mini Cupcakes"	Old School Cupcakes light white cake w/ vanilla & almond accents w/ a Ghirardelli chocolate buttercream frosting Rum Raisin Cupcakes	Throwdown With Bobby Flay "Mini Cupcakes" Bobby Flay	4.0 out of 5 1478 ratings	Throwdown: Bobby Flay won [recipe 1 \| recipe 2]; opened in 2009; "6 foot 5 inch linebacker-looking dude" who was a physician-in-training...he left to start this bakery
BLD [CLOSED] ($$) (2168 ratings) 7450 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 930-9744 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Wake-Up Call"	Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Wake-Up Call" Aida Mollenkamp	4.0 out of 5 2168 ratings	[CLOSED]
Bludso's BBQ ($$) (3034 ratings) 609 N La Brea Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 931-2583 www.barandque.com/bludsos As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Big Time Barbecue" Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Kings and Queens of 'Cue" Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Holiday Decadence" Iron Chef Eats, Episode: "Lip-Smacking Barbecue"	Collard Greens looks good Ribs pork ribs spice-rubbed & marinated for 24-hrs, smoked in red oak & pacaya for 3-4 hrs; served w/ side of homemade spicy BBQ sauce; looks good Deep Fried Turkey injected w/ housemade seasoning & deep-fried in peanut oil; looks good "Lunch Tray" brisket, pulled pork, chicken, ribs, sausage links, sides, cornbread & BBQ sauce BBQ Chicken	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Big Time Barbecue" Guy Fieri Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Kings and Queens of 'Cue" Guy Fieri Guilty Pleasures "Holiday Decadence" David/Christina McLarty-Arquette Iron Chef Eats "Lip-Smacking Barbecue" Madison Cowan	4.0 out of 5 3034 ratings	opened in 2008; Texas-style BBQ; moved from original airing Compton location
Boo's Philly Cheesesteaks ($) (1415 ratings) 4501 Fountain Ave Los Angeles, CA 90029 (323) 661-1955 www.boosphilly.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Borrowed Favorites"	Boo's Pepper Steak thinly sliced steak w/ grilled onions, sweet peppers & choice of cheese, on an authentic amoroso roll; looks good!	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Borrowed Favorites" Sabin Lomac	4.0 out of 5 1415 ratings	est. 2011; family run 2-location operation specializes in classic Philly cheesesteaks & hoagies
Border Grill Downtown LA [CLOSED] ($$) (1152 ratings) 445 S Figueroa St Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 486-5171 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Big Cheese"	Queso Fundido Mexican cheeses, peppers, chorizo, handmade flour tortilla; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Big Cheese" Bobby Flay	4.0 out of 5 1152 ratings	[CLOSED]; est. 2010; gourmet food truck & restaurant concept serving "California-inflected Mexican-inspired cuisine" (from its website)

Bottega Louie ($$) (18676 ratings) 700 S Grand Ave Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 802-1470 www.bottegalouie.com As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Sweet and Salty Addictions" Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Breakfast"	Tiramisu espresso & rum soaked almond dacquoise w/ mascarpone cream; looks good Lobster Hash lobster, Yukon gold potatoes, two poached eggs, shallots, Brussels sprouts & smoked paprika topped w/ hollandaise sauce; available for weekend brunch only (check website for updated menu); looks good	Guilty Pleasures "Sweet and Salty Addictions" Brooke Burke-Charvet Top 5 Restaurants "Best Breakfast" Sunny Anderson	4.0 out of 5 18676 ratings	opened in 2009; 255-seat restaurant, gourmet market, patisserie & cafe w/ full bar
Broken Spanish [CLOSED] ($$$) (949 ratings) 1050 S Flower St Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 749-1460 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Feats of Meat"	Chicharron rubbed & rolled pork belly is slow-cooked 24 hours then deep fried; topped w/ seasonal micro-greens	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Feats of Meat" Monti Carlo	4.0 out of 5 949 ratings	[CLOSED]; serving modern Mexican food
Bun Shop [CLOSED] ($) (1789 ratings) 151 N Western Ave Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 468-1031 As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Burgers, Buns and Bagels"	Ba'Corn Cheese corn, bacon, mozzarella cheese, jalapeno, scallions served in a small skillet; looks good Kalbi Bun signature dish; beef, tempura onion, mixed greens, spicy aioli on an Asian steamed bun	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Burgers, Buns and Bagels" Guy Fieri	4.0 out of 5 1789 ratings	[CLOSED]; "bao and brew spot"; 2 childhood friends who started in a food truck that opened a brick-and-mortar joint in 2014
Button Mash ($$) (695 ratings) 1391 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90026 (213) 250-9903 buttonmashla.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Kids' Menu"	Mac and Cheese w/ Bacon macaroni, cheddar, gruyere, caramelized onion, bacon bits & crispy shallots; looks good!	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Kids' Menu" Monti Carlo	4.0 out of 5 695 ratings	est. 2015; nostalgic arcade bar & restaurant
Carney's ($) (921 ratings) 8351 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90069 (323) 654-8300 www.carneytrain.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Classics"	Chili dog	Best Thing I Ever Ate "The Classics" Marc Summers	4.0 out of 5 921 ratings
Carving Board ($$) (769 ratings) 7300 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90046 (323) 845-4550 eattheboard.com As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Golden-Fried Deliciousness"	Spaghetti Meatballwich sliced meatballs topped w/ marinara sauce, mozzarella in between 2 slices of spaghetti "bread"; served w/ side of marinara sauce; looks good	Guilty Pleasures "Golden-Fried Deliciousness" Fabio Viviani	4.0 out of 5 769 ratings	specialize in sandwiches; multiple locations
Cassell's Hamburgers ($$) (1892 ratings) 3600 W 6th St Los Angeles, CA 90020 (213) 387-5502 www.cassellshamburgers.co... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Key Ingredient"	Patty Melt house-ground premium beef patty w/ cheddar or Swiss & grilled onions; served on toasted rye w/ side of mustardy mayo & pickles; extra crispy cheese "wings" (key "ingredient"); looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Key Ingredient" Adam Gertler	4.0 out of 5 1892 ratings	est 1948 & became an iconic lunch counter; now w/ classic 50s breakfast menu, coffee bar, housemade sodas & full bar
Cha Cha Chili [CLOSED] ($) (1382 ratings) 4625 Valley Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90032 (323) 222-8900 As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Intercontinental Flavorfest" Man Finds Food, Episode: "Incognito in Escondido"	El Jefe Taco short ribs, salsa verde, chipotle pepper slices, avocado, Cotija cheese on corn masa; on special menu Spicy Pork Chimichanga "like a sushi roll mixed w/ a burrito"; spicy pork, marinated rice, beans, cheese, spicy mayo, Sriracha rolled in a tortilla, battered, deep-fried & sliced like sushi rolls; looks good Lomo Burrito off-menu item; burrito w/ Korean marinated short ribs, stir-fried rice, veggie medley (red onion, red bell pepper, tomato, garlic, cilantro, french fries) & "Lomo" sauce	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Intercontinental Flavorfest" Guy Fieri Man Finds Food "Incognito in Escondido" Adam Richman	4.0 out of 5 1382 ratings	[CLOSED]; est. 2009; Korean-Mexican Fusion restaurant; Other Recipes: Mushroom Poppers
Chi Spacca ($$$) (680 ratings) 6610 Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 297-1133 chispacca.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Culinary Revolutions"	Focaccia Di Recco thin, crispy Stracchino cheese stuffed bread w/ extra virgin olive oil	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Culinary Revolutions" Katie Pix	4.0 out of 5 680 ratings	Italian for 'he who cleaves' has come to represent the quintessential new Italian dining experience (from its website)