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Restaurant	What to Get	Show / Episode / Recommended By	Yelp! Rating	Restaurant Notes
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque [CLOSED] ($$) (1865 ratings) 103 2nd Ave New York, NY 10003 (212) 677-3733 As Seen On: Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Southern, Spicy and Sweet"	Bread Pudding Brontosaurus Rib huge beef rib; smoked for 12 hrs; looks good Burnt End Baked Beans looks good Buttermilk Broccoli Salad w/ bacon (contains almonds)	Burgers, Brew & 'Que "Southern, Spicy and Sweet" Michael Symon	4.0 out of 5 1865 ratings	[CLOSED]; their approach: "source the best quality ingredients we can and don't fuss with them too much. We cook our barbeque the old school way with plenty of wood and time" (from its website); Bobby Flay made guest appearance ("definitely the best BBQ in New York...it's not even close")
Miznon ($$) (533 ratings) 435 W 15th St New York, NY 10011 (646) 490-5871 www.miznonnyc.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Surprises"	Folded Cheeseburger in a Pita cheddar, garlic aioli, sour cream, tomato, pickles; "nothing better than that!" -Duff Goldman	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Sensational Surprises" Duff Goldman	4.0 out of 5 533 ratings	est. 2018; pita-centered, worldly Mediterranean menu
Monday Room [CLOSED] ($$$) (32 ratings) 210 Elizabeth St New York, NY 10012 (212) 343-7011 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Unexpected"	Glazed Eel	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Totally Unexpected" Claire Robinson	4.0 out of 5 32 ratings	[CLOSED]
Morimoto [CLOSED] ($$$$) (3064 ratings) 88 10th Ave New York, NY 10011 (212) 989-8883 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Simply Irresistible"	Toro Tartare raw tuna chopped w/ ingenious condiments like caviar	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Simply Irresistible" Duff Goldman	4.0 out of 5 3064 ratings	[CLOSED]
Motorino ($$) (1129 ratings) 349 E 12th St New York, NY 10003 (212) 777-2644 www.motorinopizza.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New York" Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sliced" Iron Chef Eats, Episode: "Pizza Perfection"	Pizza - Colatura Di Alici white thin-crust pizza w/ buffalo mozzarella, onion, cherry tomatoes, anchovies, chili, & olives Brussels Sprout Pizza Fior di latte, garlic, pecorino, smoked pancetta, olive; looks good Marinara Pizza oregano, garlic, sea salt (no cheese)	Best Thing I Ever Ate "New York" Rachael Ray Best Thing I Ever Ate "Sliced" Rachael Ray Iron Chef Eats "Pizza Perfection" Michael Symon	4.0 out of 5 1129 ratings	Other Recipes: Tiramisu
Nobu ($$$$) (1485 ratings) 40 W 57th St New York, NY 10019 (212) 757-3000 www.noburestaurants.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Asian Sensations"	Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki special order; thinly sliced beef, mushrooms, tofu, onions & noodles cooked tableside w/ soy, mirin & dashi; served w/ onsen tamago (sous vide poached egg); "ultra creamy & ultra delicious" -Martha Stewart	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Asian Sensations" Martha Stewart	4.0 out of 5 1485 ratings	est. 2005; new style Japanese cuisine w/ classic dishes & new creations from the hibachi grill & wood burning oven
Osteria Morini ($$$) (1330 ratings) 218 Lafayette St New York, NY 10012 (212) 965-8777 www.osteriamorini.com As Seen On: Iron Chef Eats, Episode: "Comfort Food"	Gramigna handmade artisan pasta, sweet pork sausage, tomato, cream; looks good Tortellini in Brodo traditional meat-filled ravioli in rich chicken broth	Iron Chef Eats "Comfort Food" Mario Batali	4.0 out of 5 1330 ratings	opened in 2012; "soulful cuisine & convivial spirit of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy" (from its website); multiple locations
P.J. Clarke's ($$) (1041 ratings) 915 Third Ave At 55th St New York, NY 10022 (212) 317-1616 pjclarkes.com As Seen On: Bucket List	"The Cadillac" Burger double smoked country bacon, American cheese, bread & butter pickles; looks good Wagyu Prime Burger Wagyu short rib blend, brioche bun, sauteed mushroom, caramelized onion, overnight tomato jam; looks good	Bucket List	4.0 out of 5 1041 ratings	est. 1884; multiple locations

Patsy's Italian Restaurant ($$$) (1166 ratings) 236 W 56th St New York, NY 10019 (212) 247-3491 www.patsys.com As Seen On: Pasta Paradise	Cannelloni with Meat Sauce Lobster Fra Diavolo Spaghetti and Meatballs most requested dish	Pasta Paradise	4.0 out of 5 1166 ratings	"grandfather of Italian restaurants"; Frank Sinatra was regular
Petite Abeille [CLOSED] ($$) (1177 ratings) 44 W 17th St New York, NY 10011 (212) 727-2989 As Seen On: Breakfast Paradise	Brussels Waffles more like the traditional waffles w/ fruit toppings and whipped cream; offer 7 different types of toppings Liege Waffles heavier, sweeter and eaten plain	Breakfast Paradise	4.0 out of 5 1177 ratings	[CLOSED]; opened in 1996; specialize in Belgian cuisine; petite abeille translates to "little bee"; 3 other locations in NYC; kid friendly
Picholine [CLOSED] ($$$$) (231 ratings) 35 W 64th St New York, NY 10023 (212) 724-8585 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Eggstraordinary"	"Bacon and Eggs" not your traditional bacon & eggs dish; super-slowly cooked hard-boiled egg placed on black truffle polenta and surrounded by diced tuna belly; "best bacon and eggs in the Universe"-Frank Bruni	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Eggstraordinary" Frank Bruni	4.0 out of 5 231 ratings	[CLOSED]; opened in 1993; French-Mediterranean dishes are original interpretations of classic flavors from France, Spain and Italy; received a James Beard Foundation nomination for Outstanding Restaurant in 2007
Pietros Ristorante ($$$) (157 ratings) 232 E 43rd St New York, NY 10017 (212) 682-9760 pietros.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Salty Goodness"	Caesar Salad	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Salty Goodness" Alex Guarnaschelli	4.0 out of 5 157 ratings
Pig Heaven ($$) (512 ratings) 1420 3rd Ave New York, NY 10028 (212) 744-4333 pigheavennyc.com As Seen On: Ribs Paradise	Spareribs Chinese-style sauce-rubbed	Ribs Paradise	4.0 out of 5 512 ratings	also known as Nancy Lee's Pig Heaven; moved from original location at airing (1540 2nd Ave)
Ray's Pizza [CLOSED] ($) (170 ratings) 27 Prince St New York, NY 10012 (212) 966-1960 As Seen On: Pizza Paradise	Pizza Thin crust	Pizza Paradise	4.0 out of 5 170 ratings	[CLOSED]; opened in 1959; the original of 32 Ray's in NYC (non-franchised)
Red Cat [CLOSED] ($$$) (682 ratings) 227 10th Ave New York, NY 10011 (212) 242-1308 As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Fried"	Tempura Bacon	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Totally Fried" Ted Allen	4.0 out of 5 682 ratings	[CLOSED]
Redhead [CLOSED] ($$) (669 ratings) 349 E 13th St New York, NY 10003 (212) 533-6212 As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Best of New York" Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Scratch Made Classics"	Housemade Soft Pretzels served w/ Kentucky-style beer cheese; looks good Low Country Shrimp & Grits Anson Mills antebellum grits, andouille sausage; "exceptional"-Guy Fieri; looks good	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Best of New York" Guy Fieri Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives "Scratch Made Classics" Guy Fieri	4.0 out of 5 669 ratings	[CLOSED]; neighborhood restaurant

Rice To Riches ($$) (3216 ratings) 37 Spring St New York, NY 10012 (212) 274-0008 www.ricetoriches.com/pudd... As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chilled Perfection"	Fluent in French Toast - Rice Pudding cloud 9 & spirit toppings recommended	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Chilled Perfection" Lisa Lillien	4.0 out of 5 3216 ratings
Root & Bone [CLOSED] ($$) (1678 ratings) 200 E 3rd St New York, NY 10009 (646) 682-7080 As Seen On: Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Cinnamon, Steak and Cake!"	Fried Chicken & Waffle Sandwich w/ pickled green tomato, melted cheddar & pickles & bourbon maple syrup; available for brunch (check website for current menu)	Guilty Pleasures "Cinnamon, Steak and Cake!" Nancy Fuller	4.0 out of 5 1678 ratings	[CLOSED]; "tribute to the timeless recipes and traditions of a rural America and the warm embrace of its hospitality" (from its website)
Rotisserie Georgette [CLOSED] ($$$) (207 ratings) 14 E 60th St New York, NY 10022 (212) 390-8060 As Seen On: Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Thanksgiving"	Stuffed & Crisped Potatoes baked Idaho, halved & hollowed, then deep-fried & filled w/ Gruyere mashed potatoes; looks good	Top 5 Restaurants "Best Thanksgiving" Geoffrey Zakarian	4.0 out of 5 207 ratings	[CLOSED]; #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Thanksgiving); contemporary comfort food w/ a French accent
Sake Bar Hagi ($$) (452 ratings) 245 W 51st St New York, NY 10019 (212) 956-2429 www.hagi46.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Extra Crispy"	Pizza Tempura deep fried pizza; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Extra Crispy" Justin Warner	4.0 out of 5 452 ratings	opened in 2015; sake bar & Japanese restaurant w/ yakitori, noodles & other traditional dishes
Salumeria Rosi ($$$) (599 ratings) 283 Amsterdam Ave New York, NY 10023 (212) 877-4800 www.salumeriarosi.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Meat-Fest"	Costina (Spicy Tuscan Spareribs) appetizer; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Meat-Fest" Anne Burrell	4.0 out of 5 599 ratings
Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse [CLOSED] ($$$) (435 ratings) 157 Chrystie St New York, NY 10002 (212) 673-0330 As Seen On: Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best for the Holidays"	Skirt Steak, Greeven & Schmaltz skirt steak broiled to medium-rare & "smeared" w/ garlic paste; recommended w/ side of mashed potatoes w/ greeven (fried chicken skin bits) & schmaltz (chicken fat); looks good	Top 5 Restaurants "Best for the Holidays" Geoffrey Zakarian	4.0 out of 5 435 ratings	[CLOSED]; #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best for the Holidays); serving Jewish-Romanian cuisine w/ non-stop basement Bar Mitzvah & over-the-top Hanukkah celebration w/ night-time entertainer Dani Luv; fun fact: owner's father won restaurant in poker game against "Sammy" in 1975
Sant Ambroeus ($$$) (526 ratings) 1000 Madison Ave New York, NY 10021 (212) 570-2211 www.santambroeus.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Rise and Dine"	Tonno Classico tuna, tomato, light mayonnaise; served on a fresh brioche bun; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Rise and Dine" Geoffrey Zakarian	4.0 out of 5 526 ratings	serving authentic, fine specialties from Milan since 1982
Scarpetta ($$$) (2314 ratings) 88 Madison Ave New York, NY 10016 (212) 691-0555 www.scarpettanyc.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sauced"	Spaghetti Tomato & Basil expensive (for spaghetti)..."worth every penny"-Ted Allen; everything is homemade; looks good	Best Thing I Ever Ate "Sauced" Ted Allen	4.0 out of 5 2314 ratings
Shake Shack ($$) (2460 ratings) 366 Columbus Ave New York, NY 10024 (646) 747-8770 www.shakeshack.com As Seen On: Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On a Stick"	Corn Dog available only 3 times per year: Memorial Day weekend, July 4th weekend, Labor Day weekend	Best Thing I Ever Ate "On a Stick" Claire Robinson	4.0 out of 5 2460 ratings	opened in 2004; modern day "roadside" burger stand; other locations within New York City; also in Miami, DC, Connecticut