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Best Thing I Ever Ate -
"Livin' Large"

   (7 restaurants - Hide Closed)    
Aired on: September 6, 2021 
Aired on: September 6, 2021 
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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
Peninsula GrillSee Peninsula Grill Video ($$$$)
(606 ratings)

112 N Market St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-0700
www.peninsulagrill.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Livin' Large"
  • The Ultimate Coconut Cake
    top seller; w/ coconut anglaise & strawberries, topped w/ cream cheese frosting & toasted coconut; "I dream about this cake!" -Maneet Chauhan
 4.5 out of 5
606 ratings		 est. 1997; fine dining restaurant serving elevated Southern fare
ARC Restaurant Food & LibationsSee ARC Restaurant Food & Libations Video ($$)
(1716 ratings)

3321 Hyland Ave Map It!
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 500-5561
www.arcrestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Livin' Large"
  • "Arc" Burger
    bacon infused burger w/ cheddar, tomato, red onion, pickled Fresno chile, lettuce, garlic aioli on a toasted bun; "so rich it could buy a house in Beverly Hills!" -Simon Majumdar
 4.0 out of 5
1716 ratings		 opened in 2013; locally sourced, scratch made American dining
Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Times Square ($$)
(4771 ratings)

200 W 44th St Map It!
New York, NY 10036
(212) 221-3800
www.carminesnyc.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Livin' Large"
  • Chocolate Bread Pudding
    toasted Italian bread w/ golden raisins, chocolate chips, soaked in custard w/ cinnamon, eggs, vanilla, & heavy cream, baked & served warm w/ whipped cream & strawberries
 4.0 out of 5
4771 ratings		 est. 1990; family style Southern Italian cuisine; multiple locations
El Tepeyac CafeSee El Tepeyac Cafe Video ($$)
(2561 ratings)

812 N Evergreen Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 268-1960
manuelseltepeyac.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Livin' Large"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Los Angeles"
  • Manuel Special
    5-lb Burrito; 5-lb burrito, finish in under an hour for a free t-shirt; refried beans, Spanish rice, marinated pork shoulder, guacamole, cheddar, flour tortilla; looks good!; 5-lb burrito
 4.0 out of 5
2561 ratings		 #23 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); founded in 1942 (originally called El Tupinamba Cafe)
Hampton Chutney ($$)
(127 ratings)

107 Newtown Ln Map It!
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 267-3131
hamptonchutney.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Livin' Large"
  • Curry Chutney Chicken Dosa
    rice & lentil crépe w/ marinated chicken, curry chutney, roasted onions & spinach; "so rich & wonderful" -Alex Guarnaschelli
 4.0 out of 5
127 ratings		 est. 2001; Indian restaurant specializing in dosas (crepes) w/ non-traditional fillings
Leon's Fine Poultry and Oysters ($$)
(1225 ratings)

698 King St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 531-6500
leonsoystershop.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Livin' Large"
  • Leon's Big Chicken Platter
    the whole bird w/ choice of 2 large sides; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1225 ratings		 opened in 2014; Southern-style seafood restaurant housed in an old body shop
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
Best Thing I Ever Ate -
"Livin' Large"		   (7 restaurants - Hide Closed)    
Aired on: September 6, 2021 
Aired on: September 6, 2021