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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Ultimate Bacon Fest"

   (11 restaurants - Include Closed)    
Aired on: May 30, 2016 
Aired on: May 30, 2016 
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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
George & The DragonSee George & The Dragon Video ($$)
(1130 ratings)

813 W 50th St Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 208-1047
www.ganddpub.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Finger Lickin' Food"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Ultimate Bacon Fest"
  • Bacon & Onion Dip
    caramelized onions, cream cheese, mayo, mustard, Parmesan topped w/ bacon & baked; served w/ sliced toasted bread; looks good
  • G&D Banh Mi Sandwich
    5-spice Compart pork, green beans, pickled carrots & daikon, wasabi mayo; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1130 ratings		 opened in 2011; Filipino flair in an English pub
Fat Sal'sSee Fat Sal's Video ($$)
(2697 ratings)

1300 N Highland Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(855) 682-4373
www.fatsalsdeli.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mess Hall"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Righteous Bites"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Ultimate Bacon Fest"
  • "Fat Anthony" Sandwich
    ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, lettuce, tomato, fries, vinaigrette, marinara, on a hero; looks good!
  • Fat Jerry Fat Sandwich
    cheesesteak, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, crisp bacon, fried eggs, fries, mayo, ketchup on hero bun (called "fat bread"); named after Jerry Ferrara--co-owner & former star of HBO's show "Entourage"; looks good
  • Meat Luv'rz Pizza Rolls
    ground beef, sweet Italian sausage, provolone, mozzarella stuffed in a crispy spring roll wrapper & deep-fried & served w/ side of marinara
 4.0 out of 5
2697 ratings		 opened in 2010; bringing NY-style signature "fat" sandwiches to LA; couple of blocks from UCLA; another location in Hollywood
Foreign & Domestic ($$)
(867 ratings)

306 E 53rd St Map It!
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 459-1010
fndaustin.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Belly Up"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Ultimate Bacon Fest"
  • Fried Chicken Biscuit
    fried chicken, fried egg, black pepper-cheddar biscuit topped w/ redeye gravy, romaine slaw, lemon Jam; looks good
  • Gruyere & Black Pepper Popovers
    larger-than-normal size; "it's like a grilled cheese gone wild...like an explosion at the grilled cheese factory"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Fideos
    angel hair pasta sauteed & then cooked in broth w/ mussels, clams & bacon; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
867 ratings		 est. 2010; husband-and-wife team who met in culinary school; opened up the restaurant in an old skate shop
Magnolia Pancake HausSee Magnolia Pancake Haus Video ($$)
(2910 ratings)

2070 N Loop 1604 Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78232
(210) 496-0828
www.magnoliapancakehaus.c...
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Ultimate Bacon Fest"
  • Apple Pfannkuchen
    signature dish; custardy apple pie topped w/ homemade whipped cream; looks good
  • Bacon Waffle
    apple cider smoked and cured bacon embedded in homemade waffle
  • Corned Beef Hash
    uses certified Black Angus beef brisket brined for 14 days to make hash; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2910 ratings		 opened in 2000
Moo CreamerySee Moo Creamery Video ($$)
(2554 ratings)

4885 Truxtun Ave Map It!
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 861-1130
www.moocreamery.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Sweet, Savory and Saucy"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Ultimate Bacon Fest"
  • Bacon Ice Cream
    bacon bites w/ maple syrup flavored ice cream
  • Peanut Butter & Bacon (PB+B) Burger
    beef patty, bacon jam, homemade peanut butter, pepper relish, potato chips, arugula & honey chipotle vinaigrette; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2554 ratings		 opened in 2008; husband-and-wife team with an ice cream shop/restaurant/coffee bar that serves wine & craft beer; Other Recipes: Bacon Fried Rice
ShantySee Shanty Video ($$)
(689 ratings)

38985 Hwy 41 Map It!
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 336-0262
www.theshantyrestaurant.c...
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Dives Worth a Drive"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Ultimate Bacon Fest"
  • New Orleans Blackened Conch Filet
    8-oz filet mignon wrapped in bacon, rubbed in Cajun spices & flamed w/ fresh conch meat, cilantro, tomato & red onion
  • Whiskey Shrimp
    fan favorite; four fresh jumbo shrimp flamed in a Jack Daniels cream sauce & served over toast points; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
689 ratings		 est. 1971; homemade olive oil (from their own olive ranch in Greece); "comfortable rustic atmosphere and friendly service, this truly is the place where quality food meets a fair price" (from its website)
Jersey's Cafe [CLOSED]See Jersey's Cafe Video ($$)
(38 ratings)

820 E 116th St Map It!
Carmel, IN 46032
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Fully Loaded"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Ultimate Bacon Fest"
  • Chicken Salad Club
    w/ crisp bacon, tomato, lettuce & Swiss cheese on toasted wheat
  • Chili Spuds
    baked potato loaded w/ homemade chili & toppings
  • Loaded Chips
    Homemade potato chips topped w/ toppings (BBQ sauce, cheeses) and ranch dressing on side
  • Wildwood Steak Hoagie
    cheesesteak sub w/ meatball, meat sauce & blue cheese
 3.5 out of 5
38 ratings		 [CLOSED]; "bring a bit of Jersy to Indiana"; homemade bread; moved from original location at airing (13710 N Meridian St); Other Recipes: Granola
LakeviewSee Lakeview Video ($$)
(431 ratings)

1132 Dundas Street W Map It!
Toronto, ON M6J 1X2
+1 416-850-8886
www.thelakeviewrestaurant...
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Ultimate Bacon Fest"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Unlikely Partners"
  • Freedom Toast
    egg-dipped baguette stuffed w/ Le Bacon Peameal, brie & Havarti; served w/ organic 'Quebecois' maple syrup
  • Apple Pie Milkshake
    homemade apple pie blended in shake
  • Lakeview Clubhouse Stack
    classic double or triple decker w/ cornflake chicken, strip bacon, lettuce, tomato & sweet chili mayo; served on whole wheat
 3.5 out of 5
431 ratings		 est. 1932; new owners since 2008; 24-hr classic retro diner; everything is homemade
Sage Roadhouse [CLOSED]See Sage Roadhouse Video ($$)
(389 ratings)

24-20 Jackson Ave Map It!
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 361-0707
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Funky Finds"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Ultimate Bacon Fest"
  • Mac and Cheese
    includes 5 types of cheese (Swiss, fontina, cheddar, goat, blue) plus bacon and carmelized onions; looks good
  • Spit-Roasted Chicken
    brined; rotisserie imported from France; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
389 ratings		 [CLOSED]; only 14 seats; Other Recipes: Bourbon-Sweet Potato Brulee
Weeping Radish Farm Brewery & ButcherySee Weeping Radish Farm Brewery & Butchery Video ($$)
(244 ratings)

6810 Caratoke Hwy Map It!
Grandy, NC 27939
(252) 491-5205
www.weepingradish.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Savory Sensations"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Ultimate Bacon Fest"
  • Baked Potato Soup
    thick, creamy soup loaded w/ cheddar cheese, homemade bacon bits & baked potatoes; looks good
  • Classic Reuben
    housemade thin-sliced pastrami w/ housemade sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese & 1000 Island dressing & served on housemade bread; looks good
  • Liverwurst Crostini
    award-winning housemade sweet potato liverwurst served on sliced toasted Crostini bread (housemade pretzel roll) & topped w/ red onions
 3.5 out of 5
244 ratings		 since 1986; brewery-farm stand-restaurant; make their own sausages, bacon, pastrami, sauerkraut & much more
Black Duck Cafe ($$)
(300 ratings)

605 Riverside Ave Map It!
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 227-7978
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Go-To Joints"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Ultimate Bacon Fest"
  • Clams Casino
    half-shell clams, seasoned, topped w/ bacon & parmesean cheese and then broiled
  • Steak Au Poivre
    16-oz NY steak coated with loosely cracked peppercorns & cooked in w/ demi-glaze cream sauce; looks good
  • Steamers (Clams)
    w/ butter dip
  • Stuffed Burgers
    stuffed w/ a selection of cheeses; Guy had his stuffed w/ Brie cheese
 3.0 out of 5
300 ratings		 local favorite; 40-foot waterfront dive bar on a barge overlooking the river under the I-95 bridge
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Ultimate Bacon Fest"		   (11 restaurants - Include Closed)    
Aired on: May 30, 2016 
Aired on: May 30, 2016