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101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown -
"Countdown 60-41"

   (20 restaurants - Include Closed)    
Aired on: March 23, 2011 
Aired on: March 23, 2011 
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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
Max & Mina's ($)
(289 ratings)

7126 Main St Map It!
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 793-8629
www.maxandminasicecream.c...
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Ice Cream Paradise
  • Ice Cream
    funky flavor ice creams such as Lox, Doughnut, Corn on the Cob, Cotton Candy, Chocolate Cupcake, Beer & Nuts
 4.5 out of 5
289 ratings		 #51 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); Rosie O'Donnell & Kevin James have visited
Pappy's SmokehouseSee Pappy's Smokehouse Video ($$)
(4453 ratings)

3106 Olive St Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 535-4340
pappyssmokehouse.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
BBQ Crawl, Episode: "Kentucky to Missouri Crawl"
Man v. Food, Episode: "St. Louis"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Ribs"
  • Big Ben (BBQ)
    6-lbs total: full slab of ribs, beef brisket sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, quarter chicken, fries and sides; looks good; 6-lbs total: full slab of Ribs, a Beef Brisket and a Pork sandwich, 1/4 Chicken and 4 sides; looks good
  • BBQ
    brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey
  • Frito Pie
    Fritos topped with your choice of meat, baked beans, cheddar cheese and onion
  • Sweet Potato Fries
    "off-the-chart amazing!"-Danielle Dimovski
  • Ribs
    house specialty; baby back ribs dry-rubbed & slow smoked over apple & cherry wood; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
4453 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ribs); #48 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 2008; "voted #1 in city"; close when they sell out; cooked in floor-to-ceiling smoker "Walter" ("you're really not a true redneck unless you name your smoker"); created new menu item "Adam" Bomb (for Adam Richman) - A Big Ben with a Hot Link Frito Pie
Big Jud'sSee Big Jud's Video ($)
(272 ratings)

1289 S Protest Rd Map It!
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 343-4439
www.bigjudsboise.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Boise"
  • Double Big-Jud Special (burger)
    Two 1-lb platter-sized patties
 4.0 out of 5
272 ratings		 #43 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Big Mama's KitchenSee Big Mama's Kitchen Video ($$)
(233 ratings)

3223 N 45th St Map It!
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 455-6262
www.bigmamaskitchen.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Cookin' It Old School"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Omaha, NE"
  • Oven-Fried Chicken
    signature dish; two pieces of oven fried chicken seasoned w/ secret, 100-year-old recipe; served w/ homemade cornbread made in cast iron skillet & choice of one side; looks good; season w/ homemade rub, marinated in buttermilk dusted with flour and oven-fried
  • Afro Burger
    very spicy-hot burger shaped in a sausage, soaked in BBQ sauce and served in a hotdog bun
  • Pig Ears Sandwich
    balogna-like; served w/ mustard and chopped onions between hamburger buns
 4.0 out of 5
233 ratings		 #56 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); serving soul food staples in a former school cafeteria since 2007
Cecilia's Cafe ($)
(291 ratings)

230 6th St SW Map It!
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-7070
www.ceciliascafe.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Regional Classics"
  • Fireman's burrito
    served w/ an apron
  • Carne Adovada
    chunks of tender pork marinated in red chile (Albuqueque-style chili); top seller; looks good
  • Chicharron Burrito
    a top seller; topped w/ red or green chile (Guy had red)
  • Stuffed Sopaipillas
    Machaca (beef) burrito
 4.0 out of 5
291 ratings		 #45 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); Northern Mexican food
Chick & Ruth's Delly ($$)
(1170 ratings)

165 Main St Map It!
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 269-6737
chickandruths.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Washington, D.C."
  • 6-lb milkshake
  • Colossal Challenge
    challenge - 6-lb milkshake and 1.5-lb sandwich; Adam won
 4.0 out of 5
1170 ratings		 #57 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Chino BandidoSee Chino Bandido Video ($$)
(2313 ratings)

310 W Bell Rd Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 375-3639
www.chinobandido.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "A World of Flavors"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Flavortown Faves"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: Fried, Baked and Barbecued"
  • Jade Red Chicken
    fried chicken strips, deep-fried & covered in red sauce; can be served on rice or as a quesadilla; looks good
  • Machaca
    shredded beef w/ garlic, onion, tomato & cilantro; can be served in quesadilla, burrito or in fried rice
  • Pollo Diablo
    lightly coated, deep-fried chicken w/ garlic, onions & red hot peppers; "If you're from Iowa, you probably can't handle it!"
  • Emerald Chicken
    teriyaki marinated grilled chicken breast served w/ ginger/green onion sauce
 4.0 out of 5
2313 ratings		 #41 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1990; combo/fusion of Chinese & Mexican; started as a 1000-sq-ft, 16-seat "hole-in-the-wall" that expanded to 5000-sq-ft w/ 150 seats; another location in Chandler, AZ
Doe's Eat PlaceSee Doe's Eat Place Video ($$$)
(157 ratings)

502 Nelson St Map It!
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 334-3315
www.doeseatplace.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Steak Paradise 3
  • Porterhouse Steak
    aged 45 days; signature cut; steak pan-drippings is poured back onto steak
 4.0 out of 5
157 ratings		 #44 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); James Beard award winning; Other Recipes: Tamales
Juan In A MillionSee Juan In A Million Video ($)
(2238 ratings)

2300 E Cesar Chavez St Map It!
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 472-3872
www.juaninamillion.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Austin"
  • Don Juan Breakfast Taco
  • Don Juan Breakfast Taco Challenge
    challenge: eat as many tacos, no time limit, beat record of 7 (at time of airing); Adam lost
 4.0 out of 5
2238 ratings		 #53 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1980
Matt's Bar ($)
(1916 ratings)

3500 Cedar Ave S Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 722-7072
mattsbar.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Food Wars, Episode: "Minneapolis: Juicy Lucy"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Minneapolis"
  • Jucy Lucy
    Hamburger stuffed w/ cheese; looks good; Hamburger stuffed w/ cheese; purposely spelled wrong; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1916 ratings		 #47 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Food War: Matt's Bar's vs. 5-8 Club's... Matt's Bar won (3-votes-to-2)
Sodolak's Original Country Inn ($$)
(63 ratings)

9711 Fm 60 Rd E Map It!
Snook, TX 77878
(979) 272-6002
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Deep Fried Paradise
  • Chicken-Fried Bacon
 4.0 out of 5
63 ratings		 #42 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Superdawg Drive-InSee Superdawg Drive-In Video ($)
(1922 ratings)

6363 N Milwaukee Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 763-0660
www.superdawg.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Hot Dog Paradise
  • Superdawg
    hot dogs
  • Hot Dog
    "Superdawg"; toppings: mustard, relish, onion, pickle, green-pickled tomato
 4.0 out of 5
1922 ratings		 #46 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); started as a hot dog stand in 1948; a Chicago institution, internationally known; where the hot dog statues are on top of rooftop; have car hop service
Tommy DiNic'sSee Tommy DiNic's Video ($)
(2365 ratings)

1136 Arch St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 923-6175
www.tommydinics.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Championship Finale"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Northeast"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Philadelphia"
  • Roast Pork Sandwich
    looks good; winner of Best Sandwich (Northeast & America); get w/ sharp provolone & sauted broccoli rabe; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2365 ratings		 Best Sandwich in America (#1 Winner) ; #50 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); at Reading Terminal Market; started as a butcher shop in South Philly in 1918
Big Lou's PizzaSee Big Lou's Pizza Video ($$)
(945 ratings)

2048 S Ww White Rd Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78222
(210) 337-0707
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Man v. Food, Episode: "San Antonio"
  • Big Lou 42"
    42-inch pizza
  • BBQ Brisket Pizza
    looks good
  • Big Lou "42"
    42-inch pizza; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
945 ratings		 #52 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Steak & Main ($$)
(251 ratings)

107 S Main St Map It!
North East, MD 21901
(410) 287-3512
www.mysteakandmain.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Baltimore"
  • Great Steak Challenge
    74-oz of steaks (5 types) plus string fries and veges in 1 hour; challenge: 5 steaks (74 oz) + sides in 1 hour; Adam lost
 3.5 out of 5
251 ratings		 #54 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Sylvia's RestaurantSee Sylvia's Restaurant Video ($$)
(2188 ratings)

328 Malcolm X Blvd Map It!
New York, NY 10027
(212) 996-0660
www.sylviasrestaurant.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Holiday Decadence"
Man v. Food, Episode: "New York"
Soul Food Paradise
  • Fried Chicken
    2nd top seller; option of regular home fried or "smothered" (topped w/ gravy); looks good
  • Banana Pudding
    Southern-style
  • Fried Chicken w/ Waffles
  • Spicy BBQ Ribs
  • BBQ Ribs
    top seller; "sweet & sassy"; marinated in spices for 24 hrs & braised in vinegar
 3.5 out of 5
2188 ratings		 #60 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); since 1962; self-proclaimed "Queen of Soul Food"; Liza Minnelli, Beyonce, Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama have visited; long lines
Country Pancake House [CLOSED]See Country Pancake House Video ($$)
(539 ratings)

140 E Ridgewood Ave Map It!
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 444-8395
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Extreme Pig Outs
  • Pancakes
    medium: 4 stack, 8-inch wide pancakes; large: 2 stack, 12-inch wide pancakes; huge amount of toppings; medium: 4 stack, 8-inch wide pancakes; large: 2 stack, 12-inch wide pancakes; huge amount of toppings
 3.0 out of 5
539 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #49 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Jim Neely's Interstate BBQ ($$)
(400 ratings)

2265 S 3rd St Map It!
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 775-2304
www.interstatebarbecue.co...
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Barbecue Paradise
  • BBQ Spaghetti
  • Pork Ribs
  • Barbecue Spaghetti
  • Brisket
  • Pulled Pork
 3.0 out of 5
400 ratings		 #55 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1979 first as a grocery store to provide his disabled son with a job; recognized as one of the best BBQ (People Magazine, Vogue, USA Today)
Munchies 420 Cafe ($$)
(318 ratings)

6639 Superior Ave Map It!
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 929-9893
www.munchies420cafe.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Sarasota"
  • Fat Daddy
    2-foot long of 6 burgers, 3 Philly cheesesteaks, 22 slices of cheese, 6 chicken fingers, 6 mozzarella sticks, 6 onion rings and mountain of spuds (fries); cheeseburger, philly works, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, spuds; looks good
  • Fat Sandy
    2 cheeseburgers, mac-n-cheese, chicken fingers, onion hoops, spuds; looks good
  • Mystery Challenge
    challenge varies; "Fire in your hole" wings; Adam lost (didn't even finish one)
 3.0 out of 5
318 ratings		 #59 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); stuffed "fat" sandwiches look good
Taqueria La CumbreSee Taqueria La Cumbre Video ($)
(940 ratings)

515 Valencia St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 863-8205
www.taquerialacumbre.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Iconic EatsMan v. Food, Episode: "San Francisco"
  • Mission Burrito
    5-lb burrito; flank steak, beans, rice, salsa, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce & tomatoes
  • Super Meat Burrito
 3.0 out of 5
940 ratings		 #58 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1967; birthplace of the mission-style burrito; large portions
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown -
"Countdown 60-41"		   (20 restaurants - Include Closed)    
Aired on: March 23, 2011 
Aired on: March 23, 2011