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Restaurant	What to Get	Show / Episode / Recommended By	Yelp! Rating	Restaurant Notes
Taim Falafel and Smoothie Bar ($) (1588 ratings) 222 Waverly Pl New York, NY 10014 (212) 691-1287 www.taimfalafel.com As Seen On: Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Falafel"	Falafel deep-fried balls made of ground chickpeas & spices	Throwdown With Bobby Flay "Falafel" Bobby Flay	4.5 out of 5 1588 ratings	Throwdown: Bobby Flay won [recipe]; opened in 2005; "a menu centered around street food with a gourmet twist" (from its website); voted best falafel in NYC (NY Magazine - 2006)
Taureau ($$$) (606 ratings) 558 Broome St New York, NY 10013 (212) 228-2222 www.taureaunyc.com As Seen On: Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Fondue"	Perigord Fondue Italian Gran Padano (18 Month old parmesan) & white american w/ truffle mushrooms & truffle oil	Throwdown With Bobby Flay "Fondue" Bobby Flay	4.5 out of 5 606 ratings	Throwdown: Bobby Flay won; offering 3 type of fondue: cheese, Bourguignonne (meat) & dessert
Uncle Gussy's ($) (487 ratings) 345 Park Ave New York, NY 10154 (929) 600-1111 unclegussys.com As Seen On: Food Truck Paradise	Chicken/Lamb Rice Platter Gyros	Food Truck Paradise	4.5 out of 5 487 ratings	oldest food truck in NYC; Greek food; long lines
Wafels & Dinges ($) (1548 ratings) New York, NY 10011 (646) 257-2592 dinges.nyc As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Street Food" Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Street Eats" Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Belgian Waffles"	WMD (Wafel of Massive Deliciousness) unlimited dinges (toppings); Sunny gets chocolate syrup, Dulce de Leche, strawberry slices, whipped cream and chopped walnuts; looks good; dinges for Throwdown had spekuloos spread & whipped cream on liege wafel BBQ Pulled Pork Wafel Belgian waffle topped with BBQ sauce, pulled barbecue pork, coleslaw, coolickle (Kool Aid marinated pickles); to eat, fold in half to make a sandwich	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Street Food" Sunny Anderson Man v. Food Nation "Street Eats" Adam Richman Throwdown With Bobby Flay "Belgian Waffles" Bobby Flay	4.5 out of 5 1548 ratings	Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost [recipe]; yellow food truck serving "good things Belgian"; location varies daily...check website to find location
2nd Ave Deli ($$) (1416 ratings) 162 E 33rd St New York, NY 10016 (212) 689-9000 www.2ndavedeli.com As Seen On: Food Wars, Episode: "New York: Pastrami"	Pastrami Sandwich steamed twice for extra juiciness; machine-cut, thinner-sliced	Food Wars "New York: Pastrami" Camille Ford	4.0 out of 5 1416 ratings	Food War: Katz's vs. 2nd Ave... Katz's won (3-votes-to-2); opened in 1954; moved in 2007 (originally on 2nd Ave); family-friendly, more relaxed
abcV ($$$) (676 ratings) 38 E 19th St New York, NY 10003 (212) 475-5829 www.abchome.com/content/d... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Buttered Up"	Tropical Sundae vegan specialty dessert featuring a variety of tropical fruits atop non-dairy ice cream; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Buttered Up" Geoffrey Zakarian	4.0 out of 5 676 ratings	est. 2017; award-winning vegan restaurant w/ seasonal dishes & drinks
Aldea [CLOSED] ($$$) (607 ratings) 31 W 17th St New York, NY 10011 (212) 675-7223 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bird Is the Word"	Arroz De Pato (Duck Rice) almost paella-like; duck confit, chorizo, olive, clementine; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Bird Is the Word" Frank Bruni	4.0 out of 5 607 ratings	[CLOSED]; opened in 2009
Amy Ruth's ($$) (3008 ratings) 113 W 116th St New York, NY 10026 (212) 280-8779 www.amyruthsharlem.com As Seen On: 101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81" Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Harlem"	Rev. Al Sharpton top seller; chicken & waffles	101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown "Countdown 101-81" Man v. Food Nation "Harlem" Adam Richman	4.0 out of 5 3008 ratings	#93 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1998; authentic Southern cuisine; dishes named after famous people

Artichoke Basille's Pizza ($) (4217 ratings) 321 E 14th St New York, NY 10003 (212) 228-2004 www.artichokepizza.com As Seen On: $24 in 24, Episode: "New York"	Artichoke Pizza signature pizza; thin crust; white sauce, pecorino romano cheese, mozzarella & artichoke; slices almost plate-sized; looks good	$24 in 24 "New York" Jeff Mauro	4.0 out of 5 4217 ratings	take-out only; multiple locations w/in NYC
Balthazar Restaurant ($$$) (3642 ratings) 80 Spring St New York, NY 10012 (212) 965-1414 www.balthazarny.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New York" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Fried" Iron Chef Eats, Episode: "Best Breakfasts"	French Fries Idaho russet potatoes pressed through cutter, blanched in peanut oil, & double-fried right before serving; seasoned w/ salt; looks good Roasted Pepper and Caramelized Onion Quiche w/ gruyere cheese & mixed greens; "to die for" -Geoffrey Zakarian Sour Cream-Hazelnut Waffles w/ warm berries & creme fraiche	Best Thing I Ever Ate "New York" Bobby Flay Best Thing I Ever Ate "Totally Fried" Bobby Flay Iron Chef Eats "Best Breakfasts" Geoffrey Zakarian	4.0 out of 5 3642 ratings	opened in 1997; old Parisian-style bistro serving traditional bistro fare from breakfast through late-night supper
Barbuto [CLOSED] ($$$) (885 ratings) 775 Washington St New York, NY 10014 (212) 924-9700 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Better Than Mine" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Terrific Italian"	Pollo Al Forno (Roasted Chicken) topped w/ salsa verde; "this is what I would call a 'master recipe'"-Tyler Florence Buccatini Ala Carbonara classic pasta dish w/ olive oil, pancetta, farm egg yolks, parmesan & black pepper	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Better Than Mine" Tyler Florence Best Thing I Ever Ate "Terrific Italian" Alton Brown	4.0 out of 5 885 ratings	[CLOSED]; revival of a 15+ year neighborhood icon; simple, seasonal Italian menu
Barney Greengrass ($$) (912 ratings) 541 Amsterdam Ave New York, NY 10024 (212) 724-4707 www.barneygreengrass.com/... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "At a Deli" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New York" Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Holiday Decadence"	Chopped Herring Salad Sandwich chopped pickled Icelandic herring salad made w/ apple sauce, cured onions, matzo meal, & sugar; Alton likes on rye w/ tomato (normally on a bagel); looks good Potato Latkes w/ side of sour cream & apple sauce	Best Thing I Ever Ate "At a Deli" Alton Brown Best Thing I Ever Ate "New York" Alton Brown Guilty Pleasures "Holiday Decadence" Daphne Oz	4.0 out of 5 912 ratings	since 1908; old-time NY Jewish-style deli
Barrio Chino ($$) (1181 ratings) 253 Broome St New York, NY 10002 (212) 228-6710 www.barriochinonyc.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Best Drink"	Grapefruit Margarita	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Best Drink" Claire Robinson	4.0 out of 5 1181 ratings
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop [CLOSED] ($) (1962 ratings) 125 E 7th St New York, NY 10009 (212) 533-9333 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Street Food" Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Tale of Two Sandwiches"	Salty Pimp soft-serve vanilla ice cream, Dulce de Leche and sea salt capped w/ chocolate dip that contains mixes of cayenne pepper & chilies; "it will be the best soft-serve you will ever have"-Gail Simmons; looks good Bea Arthur (Ice Cream) soft-serve vanilla ice cream, dulce de leche, covered w/ crushed vanilla wafers	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Street Food" Gail Simmons Guilty Pleasures "Tale of Two Sandwiches" Anne Thornton	4.0 out of 5 1962 ratings	[CLOSED]; est. in 2009; formerly an ice cream truck at airing, now storefronts (couple in NYC)
Black Tree [CLOSED] ($$) (319 ratings) 131 Orchard St New York, NY 10002 (212) 533-4684 As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "All Things New York" Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Extra Helpings"	Winter Pig Sandwich six point IPA braised pork belly, brown butter apple jam, pickled apples, cheddar, hydroponic mint; offered seasonally; looks good Lamb Sandwich braised lamb, shredded, topped w/ tzatziki, feta, mint; looks good	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "All Things New York" Guy Fieri Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Extra Helpings" Guy Fieri	4.0 out of 5 319 ratings	[CLOSED]; opened in 2013; innovative "farm-to-you" sandwiches 30-seat joint; menu changes w/ the seasons; Alex Guarnaschelli made guest appearance
BLT Steak [CLOSED] ($$$$) (450 ratings) 106 E 57th St New York, NY 10022 (212) 752-7470 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Appetizers"	Popovers comes free with meal; recommend: spread butter and add sea salt	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Appetizers" Tyler Florence	4.0 out of 5 450 ratings	[CLOSED]

BLVD Bistro ($$) (1457 ratings) 2149 Frederick Douglass Blvd New York, NY 10026 (212) 678-6200 blvdbistrony.com As Seen On: Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Soul Food"	Double Cut Pork Chop topped w/ caramelized apples, onions, on bed of black-eyed peas w/ andouille sausage; "grandma's pork chops meets classic French training"; looks good	Top 5 Restaurants "Best Soul Food" Geoffrey Zakarian	4.0 out of 5 1457 ratings	#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Soul Food); family owned & operated
Bouchon Bakery & Cafe [CLOSED] ($$) (1369 ratings) 10 Columbus Cir New York, NY 10019 (212) 823-9366 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Guilty Pleasures"	Quiche Lorraine	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Guilty Pleasures" Donatella Arpaia	4.0 out of 5 1369 ratings	[CLOSED]; locations in Las Vegas and Yountville, CA
Bowery Meat Company ($$$) (644 ratings) 9 E 1st St New York, NY 10003 (212) 460-5255 www.bowerymeatcompany.com As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Sweet and Savory Confessions"	Bread Pudding	Guilty Pleasures "Sweet and Savory Confessions" Cheryl James/Sandra Denton (Salt-N-Pepa)	4.0 out of 5 644 ratings
Brindle Room [CLOSED] ($$) (1015 ratings) 277 E 10th St New York, NY 10009 (212) 529-9702 As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Big Time Bites" Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Extra Helpings" Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Burgers"	Duck Confit Poutine pulled duck mixed w/ thickened duck au jus & topped over hand-cut fries & cheese curds; looks good Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger 70/30 freshly ground beef (fat from prime rib mixed w/ chuck); topped w/ caramelized onions, cheese; side of pickle & fries; "best hamburger in America"-Josh Ozersky (Guy's buddy & hamburger expert); available for lunch only; looks good! Mexican Moules Frites spicy mussels & fries	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Big Time Bites" Guy Fieri Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Extra Helpings" Guy Fieri Top 5 Restaurants "Best Burgers" Sunny Anderson	4.0 out of 5 1015 ratings	[CLOSED]; #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Burgers); owner/chef used to work in fine dining establishments & left to create foods he likes
Bubby's ($$) (2040 ratings) 120 Hudson St New York, NY 10013 (212) 219-0666 www.bubbys.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Voted 'Most Popular'"	Fried Chicken 1/2 chicken, 24 hr brine, sits 6 hrs between breading & frying; crispy southern style; w/ coleslaw & biscuit; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Voted 'Most Popular'" Bobby Flay	4.0 out of 5 2040 ratings	est 1990; originally a wholesale pie company, now serving locally sourced American comfort food
Buddakan ($$$) (4613 ratings) 75 9th Ave New York, NY 10011 (212) 989-6699 www.buddakannyc.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bird Is the Word"	Whole Peking Duck make yourself at table: duck meat, crispy duck skin, hoisin sauce rolled in a (tortilla-like) moo shu pancake	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Bird Is the Word" Bobby Flay	4.0 out of 5 4613 ratings
Butter Lane ($) (1267 ratings) 123 E 7th St New York, NY 10009 (212) 677-2880 www.butterlane.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Classics"	Banana Cupcake with French Vanilla Icing	Best Thing I Ever Ate "The Classics" Ted Allen	4.0 out of 5 1267 ratings	"devoted to making you the perfect cupcake" (from website)
Cafe China ($$) (1953 ratings) 59 W 37th St New York, NY 10018 (212) 213-2810 www.cafechinanyc.com As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Fried Fabulous Fun"	Kung Pao Chicken stir fried w/ peanuts, peppercorn & chili peppers; looks good	Guilty Pleasures "Fried Fabulous Fun" Geoffrey Zakarian	4.0 out of 5 1953 ratings
Cafe Habana ($$) (3313 ratings) 17 Prince St New York, NY 10012 (212) 625-2001 www.cafehabana.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New York" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On a Stick"	Mexican Grilled Corn served w/ mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder & lime; "everything you want in a bite" –Tyler Florence; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "New York" Tyler Florence Best Thing I Ever Ate "On a Stick" Tyler Florence	4.0 out of 5 3313 ratings	opened in 1997; old-school Dominican diner inspired by a storied Mexico City lunch joint; Other Recipes: Cuban Sandwich \| Cuban Sandwich