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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Chicago's Finest"

   (7 restaurants - Include Closed)    
Aired on: September 13, 2014 
Aired on: September 13, 2014 
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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
Garifuna FlavaSee Garifuna Flava Video ($$)
(395 ratings)

2518 W 63rd St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 776-7440
garifunaflava.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Chicago's Finest"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "You Can Only Get It Here"
  • Hudut Baruru with Tikini
    fresh cabbage, brown stewed with King Fish & seasoned with black pepper, bay leaf & recado; served with "Hudut" (a mix of green/ripe plantain, boiled & blended)
  • Split Peas & Pigtail Soup
  • Panades
    top seller; corn patties stuffed with hashed buffalo fish and garnished with a sweet vegetable sauce
 4.5 out of 5
395 ratings
Paradise PupSee Paradise Pup Video ($)
(1065 ratings)

1724 S River Rd Map It!
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 699-8590
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Chicago's Finest"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Family Owned"
  • Chicago Dog
    hot dog w/ mustard, relish, chopped onions, sliced tomato, cucumber & pickle
  • Italian Beef
    homemade; dipped in au jus; looks good
  • Cheddar Burger
    "need 20 napkins to eat it"-Guy Fieri; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1065 ratings		 only 800 sq. ft.; Chicago legend; long lines
BIG & little's [CLOSED]See BIG & little's Video ($$)
(1246 ratings)

860 N Orleans St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 943-0000
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Chicago's Finest"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Pizza, Pancakes & Pork"
  • Fish and Chips
    beer-battered deep fried cod; fries are double-fried; looks good
  • Foie Gras & Fries
    pan-fried foie gras on double-fried fries topped w/ duck fat (rendered from foie gras); looks good
  • Pork Belly Po'Boy
    deep-fried cubed pork belly w/ Louisiana hot sauce, homemade maple glaze, shredded lettuce, sliced dill pickle served on sub roll; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1246 ratings		 [CLOSED]; opened in 2009; gourmet fast food 12-seat joint; created by 2 best friends since 3rd grade; cash only
Charlie ParkersSee Charlie Parkers Video ($)
(393 ratings)

700 North St Map It!
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 241-2104
www.charlieparkersdiner.n...
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Big Bites"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Chicago's Finest"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Regional Favorites"
  • Horseshoe
    2 slices of toast topped w/ hamburger, ham, bacon, sausage, turkey, chicken breast, pork tenderloin, walleye or buffalo chicken topped w/ cheese sauce & fries or tater tots; top lunchtime seller is hamburger w/ cheese sauce; looks good
  • Pancakes
    16-inch pancake
 4.0 out of 5
393 ratings		 est. 1992; located in a Quonset hut (manufactured during World War II that was meant to house people & protect materials)
Kuma's CornerSee Kuma's Corner Video ($$)
(5364 ratings)

2900 W Belmont Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8769
www.kumascorner.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Garlic"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Chicago's Finest"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Their Own Way"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Meat Lover Mania"
Hamburger Paradise 2
  • Plague Bringer Burger
    1-lb patty w/ roasted garlic mayo, extra raw garlic, homemade hot sauce, pepper jack cheese, jalapeno, tortilla chips (for crunch), lettuce, tomato & onion all on a pretzel roll; looks good
  • Black Sabbath Burger
    fan favorite; w/ blackening spice, chili, Pepper Jack, red onion; served on pretzel bun; "that's up there in the top 5 burgers on Triple-D"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Lair of the Minotaur Burger
    w/ caramelized onions, pancetta, brie, bourbon-soaked pears served on pretzel roll
  • Mastodon Burger
    10-oz burger w/ bacon, barbecue sauce, sharp cheddar & frizzled onions; looks good
  • Build-Your-Own Mac and Cheese
    choice of Andouille sausage, bacon, broccoli, caramelized onions, chicken, corn, garlic, green onion, jalapeno, peas, roasted red pepper and/or sundried tomatoes; looks good
  • Kuma Burger
    signature & top seller; w/ bacon, sharp cheddar, fried egg, lettuce, tomato & onion
 4.0 out of 5
5364 ratings		 opened in 2005; dive-bar where burgers named after heavy metal bands
Tre KronorSee Tre Kronor Video ($$)
(841 ratings)

3258 W Foster Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 267-9888
www.trekronorrestaurant.c...
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Chicago's Finest"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Global Grub"
  • Gravlax
    Aquavit cured (for 3 days) salmon with chilled asparagus and toast points; looks good
  • Swedish Meatballs
    Topped w/ gravy, served with mashed potatoes, pickled cucumbers and housemade lignonberry relish
 4.0 out of 5
841 ratings		 opened in 1982; Swedish & Norwegian food
Chicago Brauhaus [CLOSED] ($$)
(574 ratings)

4732 N Lincoln Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-4444
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Chicago's Finest"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Coast to Coast Chow"
  • Rindsroulade
    beef rouladen -- thin sliced sirloin of beef rolled w/ mustard, bacon, onions & pickle, slowly braised served w/ spaetzle (German noodle) or potato dumplings and red cabbage
  • Sauerbraten
    braised, 6-day-marinated beef, topped w/ gravy & served w/ spaetzle or potato dumplings & red cabbage; Guy got spaetzle (German noodle); looks good
 3.5 out of 5
574 ratings		 [CLOSED]; opened in 1964; named a street & a park after the chef, Harry Kempf; "a friendly Bavarian atmosphere where friends and family of all ages can enjoy a good meal, a stein of cold beer and dance along to the sounds of the world famous Brauhaus Trio. It is always Oktoberfest at the Chicago Brauhaus." (from its website)...looks like fun
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Chicago's Finest"		   (7 restaurants - Include Closed)    
Aired on: September 13, 2014 
Aired on: September 13, 2014