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101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown -
"Countdown 20-1"

   (20 restaurants - Include Closed)    
Aired on: March 16, 2014 
Aired on: March 16, 2014 
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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
Franklin BarbecueSee Franklin Barbecue Video ($$)
(5949 ratings)

900 E 11th St Map It!
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 653-1187
franklinbarbecue.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
BBQ Paradise 2-Another RackIron Chef Eats, Episode: "Lip-Smacking Barbecue"
  • Beef Brisket
    smoked in post-oak wood for 15-16 hrs; looks good
  • BBQ
    Lee Anne gets the beef brisket, pulled pork, pork ribs, sausage links & smoked turkey breast; looks good
  • Tipsy Texan Sandwich
    chopped brisket, sliced links, cole slaw, pickles & onions; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
5949 ratings		 #2 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 2009; Franklin was a protége at JMueller BBQ...now a heated rival; hailed Franklin BBQ as the best in America (Bon Appetit, 2010); long lines (even as early as 9am!)...usually sells out by 2pm
Glorioso's Italian Market ($$)
(555 ratings)

1011 E Brady St Map It!
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 272-0540
www.gloriosos.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
  • Chicago Combo
    Italian roll sub w/ Italian sausage & Italian beef w/ mild or hot giardiniera; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
555 ratings		 #13 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 1946; family-owned Italian store w/ sit-in
Grizzly Manor Cafe ($$)
(2860 ratings)

41268 Big Bear Blvd Map It!
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-6226
grizzlymanorcafe.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
  • The Mess
    huge plate of onions, peppers, tomatoes, ham, eggs, hash browns w/ cheese melted on top; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
2860 ratings		 #10 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); "It is for those who enjoy huge amounts of delicious food" (from its website)
Lexie's Joint ($)
(848 ratings)

212 Islington St Map It!
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 319-4055
lexiesjoint.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
  • Stairway to Heaven (Burger)
    burger w/ braised short ribs, caramelized onions, BBQ & cheddar; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
848 ratings		 #20 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); specialize in taking regular meals & putting them on burgers
Beau Jo's PizzaSee Beau Jo's Pizza Video ($$)
(1435 ratings)

1517 Miner St Map It!
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-4376
www.beaujos.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
  • The 14-er Pizza
    14-lb combo pizza w/ pepperoni, sausage, hamburger, green peppers, onions & mushrooms & topped w/ cheese; challenge: 2 persons eat a whole pie in 1 hr
 4.0 out of 5
1435 ratings		 #19 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1973; ski hangout; specializing in CO-style pizzas (cheese on top of toppings held back by a "containment wall" outter crust); multiple locations in CO
Faidley SeafoodSee Faidley Seafood Video ($$)
(1307 ratings)

203 N Paca St Map It!
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 727-4898
www.faidleyscrabcakes.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Mid Atlantic"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "More Than I Can Count!"
Seafood Paradise
  • Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
    award-winning dish; large lump crab meat, crushed saltine crackers, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce & Tabasco, served w/ lemon & tartar sauce; looks good
  • Raw Oysters
 4.0 out of 5
1307 ratings		 #7 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 1886; "Baltimore's Best Crab Cake" (from its website); family run restaurant specializing in fresh, local seafood; parts of movie "Sleepless in Seattle" & TV program "Homicide" were filmed here
Knockback Nats ($$)
(400 ratings)

10 7th St W Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 621-1000
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
  • Smoked Wings
    smoked for 3 hrs & finished on flat top w/ homemade wing sauce
 4.0 out of 5
400 ratings		 #9 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); neighborhood bar serving BBQ
Kravings ($$$)
(1347 ratings)

18663 Ventura Blvd Map It!
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 881-7111
www.kravingsfusion.com/ht...
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
  • Brazilian Picanha
    10 oz. USDA choice cut from prime part of top sirloin, charcoal-grilled, thin sliced; served w/ Chimichurri sauce
 4.0 out of 5
1347 ratings		 #16 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); Brazilian steakhouse w/ Brazilian dancers
Lardo ($$)
(1369 ratings)

1212 SE Hawthorne St Map It!
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 234-7786
www.lardopdx.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Portland, OR"
  • Griddled Mortadella Sandwich
    mortadella (balona-like) seared on the flat top & topped w/ provolone, marinated peppers & mustard aioli
  • Porchetta Sandwich
    roasted pork roll, sliced & grilled, served on ciabatta w/ gremolata (chopped herb condiment), caper mayo, crispy crackling, arugula; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1369 ratings		 #18 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); started as a food cart in 2010 & opened restaurant in 2011; everything is pork
Peter Luger Steak HouseSee Peter Luger Steak House Video ($$$$)
(6922 ratings)

178 Broadway Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 387-7400
www.peterluger.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Hidden Treasures"
Steak ParadiseTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Steak"
  • Porterhouse Steak
    dry-aged; for 2 persons; looks good
  • Sizzling Bacon
    thickly sliced; waiter-recommended
 4.0 out of 5
6922 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak); #4 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); established in 1887; "vatican of meat"; cash only or Peter Lugar credit card
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack [CLOSED]See Prince's Hot Chicken Shack Video ($)
(922 ratings)

123 Ewing Dr Map It!
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-9442
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Fried Chicken ParadiseMan v. Food Nation, Episode: "Nashville"
  • Spicy Hot Chicken
    spicy hot (lots of cayenne pepper); served on white bread and capped w/ slices of pickle on top; history: great uncle--a womanizer--upset a lady friend and she served him chicken spiced super hot to get back at him...he liked it
 4.0 out of 5
922 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #3 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1941; Nashville institution
Suppenkuche ($$)
(3342 ratings)

525 Laguna St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 252-9289
www.suppenkuche.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
  • Falscher Hase
    meatloaf stuffed w/ hard-boiled eggs & wrapped w/ bacon; served w/ onion sauce & mashed potatoes
 4.0 out of 5
3342 ratings		 #14 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); serving German food & beer from different regions of Germany, w/ an emphasis on Bavarian cooking
Tony Luke'sSee Tony Luke's Video ($)
(2052 ratings)

39 E Oregon Ave Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 551-5725
www.tonylukes.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Sandwiches"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Regional Favorites"
Food Wars, Episode: "Philly: Cheesesteaks"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Decadent and Delicious"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Philadelphia"
  • 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
Two Sister's Kitchen [CLOSED]See Two Sister's Kitchen Video ($$)
(169 ratings)

707 N Congress St Map It!
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 353-1180
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Jackson"
  • Country Fried Steak
    smothered w/ thick, tomato gravy; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
169 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #15 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1989; Jackson institution; buffet-style southern comfort food in 2-story Victorian home; 1 block from state capitol building
Vitek's BBQ ($)
(467 ratings)

1600 Speight Ave Map It!
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 752-7591
viteksbbq.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
  • Gut Pack
    bed of Fritos topped w/ cheese, chopped beef, beans, sausage, bread, pickles, onions & jalapenos; usually served to-go
 4.0 out of 5
467 ratings		 #17 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1915
5-8 ClubSee 5-8 Club Video ($$)
(601 ratings)

5800 Cedar Ave S Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 823-5858
www.5-8club.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Food Wars, Episode: "Minneapolis: Juicy Lucy"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Minneapolis"
  • Juicy Lucy
    Hamburger stuffed w/ cheese; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
601 ratings		 #1 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); Food War: Matt's Bar's vs. 5-8 Club's...Matt's Bar won (3-votes-to-2); since 1928
Carnegie Deli [CLOSED]See Carnegie Deli Video ($$)
(2133 ratings)

854 7th Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10019
(212) 757-2245
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Deli Paradise
  • Pastrami Sandwich
    pepper-crusted; approx. 1-lb served on rye bread; mustard is only condiment (mayo is a no-no); looks good
  • Reuben Sandwich
    open-faced & huge
 3.5 out of 5
2133 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #8 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1937; across from Carnegie Hall; all gargantuan sandwiches are overstuffed w/ at least one pound of meat..."if you can put your mouth around the sandwich, we made a mistake...if you finish, we made a mistake"-Owner Sandy Levine; many celebrities have eaten here
Fifty/50See Fifty/50 Video ($$)
(786 ratings)

2047 W Division St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 489-5050
www.thefifty50.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Midwest"
  • Four-Courser Sandwich
    whole pork shoulder rubbed & smoked 13-hrs over apple wood, pulled & tossed in gouda bechamel, topped w/ deep-fried jalapenos, sweet potato chips, mac 'n cheese waffle, smokey BBQ sauce on a pretzel bun
 3.5 out of 5
786 ratings		 #5 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); sports bar w/ 2 full bars, 19 flat screen TVs & a restaurant that offer 3 levels, each with a different "vibe"
Mother's RestaurantSee Mother's Restaurant Video ($$)
(5915 ratings)

401 Poydras St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 523-9656
www.mothersrestaurant.net
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Guilty Pleasures"
Man v. Food, Episode: "New Orleans"
  • Famous Ferdi Sandwich
    po' boy packed w/ baked ham, roast beef, "debris" sauce & gravy, served dressed; looks good; secret is "debris" sauce
  • Bread Pudding
 3.5 out of 5
5915 ratings		 #11 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1938; New Orleans institution; long lines
Pink's Hot Dogs ($)
(7692 ratings)

709 N La Brea Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 931-4223
www.pinkshollywood.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Livin' Large"
Hot Dog Paradise
  • Hot Dog
    various toppings
  • "El Cucuy" Dog
    12" jalapeno dog, mayo, mustard, ketchup, grilled onions, jalapenos, bacon; looks good!
 3.5 out of 5
7692 ratings		 #12 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1939; historic roadside hot dog cart turned chain featuring footlong dogs w/ creative topping combinations; long lines; near Hollywood studios...many actors eat here w/ signed autographs all over the place
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown -
"Countdown 20-1"		   (20 restaurants - Include Closed)    
Aired on: March 16, 2014 
Aired on: March 16, 2014