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Mordecai ($$)
(129 ratings)

3632 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 269-5410
www.mordecaichicago.com
  • Crackerjack Beignets
    popped sorghum, candied peanuts, bourbon ice cream; looks good
4.0 out of 5
129 ratings
est. 2018; classic American favorites along w/ reimagined creations, locally sourced & paired w/ seasonal drinks
Neighborhood RestaurantSee Neighborhood Restaurant Video ($$)
(860 ratings)

25 Bow St Map It!
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 623-9710
www.theneighborhoodrestau...
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Boston"
  • #2 Breakfast Special
    3 eggs, home fries, cream of wheat sprinkled w/ cinnamon, homemade Portuguese sweet bread w/ homemade jam (made from grapes from their own yard), coffee & orange juice; "best cream of wheat I've ever had"-Jeff Mauro
4.0 out of 5
860 ratings
opened in 1983; Portuguese and American cuisine; outdoor seating under grapevines; huge portions (good!)
Oasis CafeSee Oasis Cafe Video ($)
(472 ratings)

21 N Wabash Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 443-9534
  • Falafel & Hummus Plate
    ground chickpeas deep-fried in vegetable oil, hummus, decorated w/ vegetables & served w/ tahini sauce & pita; looks good
4.0 out of 5
472 ratings
Mediterranean takeout & delivery restaurant located at the back of a jewelry store
Proxi ($$$)
(521 ratings)

565 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 466-1950
www.proxichicago.com
  • Tempura Elotes
    corn fritters topped w/ Japanese mayo, Grana Padano cheese, chives, lime & chili powder; "pure, deep-fried fantastic-ness!" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
4.0 out of 5
521 ratings
est. 2017; features global street food & multi-cultural cuisine
River RoastSee River Roast Video ($$)
(1209 ratings)

315 N La Salle Dr Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 822-0100
riverroastchicago.com
  • Whole Roasted Chicken
    "it's a magical experience!" -Jeff Mauro; looks good; signature dish; applewood smoked & juicy, RR potatoes; carved table-side; looks good
  • Rack of Pork
    Berkshire cider-brined & apple smoked, cornbread; carved table-side & served w/ apple cider sauce
4.0 out of 5
1209 ratings
est. 2014; offering dramatic city & water views from every seat--inside and out; specializing in roasted meats, fish & vegetables, known for carving at the table; owner/chef is James Beard award-winning Tony Mantuano
RosebudSee Rosebud Video ($$)
(704 ratings)

1500 W Taylor St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 942-1117
www.rosebudrestaurants.co...
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Pig Out!"
  • Pork Chops Calabrese
    served w/ crispy potatoes; choice of Calabrese or Cacciatore (Jeff gets it Calabrese)
4.0 out of 5
704 ratings
est. 1975
RPM SteakSee RPM Steak Video ($$$$)
(1690 ratings)

66 W Kinzie St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 284-4990
rpmsteak.com
  • 14K Chocolate Cake
    w/ milk & dark chocolate; infused w/ coffee, layered w/ ganache, coated w/ glaze & garnished w/ edible gold leaves; looks good
  • Dry-Aged Steakburger
    dry-aged for 28 days; w/ cheddar, horseradish cream, frizzled onions; looks good
  • Grilled Lamb Burger
    cucumber, feta, harissa, sesame seed bun
  • "The Duke"
    10 oz. Rib eye filet; trimmed fat is rendered separately & used to create "beef butter" used to baste steak before & during broiling
4.0 out of 5
1690 ratings
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak); est. 2014; "an updated take on the classic steakhouse & features nearly 2 dozen different cuts of beef sourced from the finest butchers across the globe" (from its website)
Sonora Grill ($$)
(307 ratings)

3300 E Lake St Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-2500
www.sonoragrillmpls.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Minneapolis"
  • Sonoran Hot Dog
    homemade pork sausage, wrapped in bacon & fried on flat top; served in brioche bun & topped w/ turkey chorizo, grilled onions, chimichurri (parsley, garlic & herb sauce), chopped tomatoes, cilantro aioli; Jeff also got a side of eggplant fries (comes w/ chimichurri aioli dipping sauce); looks good
4.0 out of 5
307 ratings
infusion of Spanish & South American flavors; moved from original airing location (920 E Lake St)
Sunda ChicagoSee Sunda Chicago Video ($$$)
(3246 ratings)

110 W Illinois St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 644-0500
sundanewasian.com/Chicago...
  • Sumo Bloody Mary
    32-oz bloody mary topped w/ tocino grilled cheese, longanisa, lumpia egg rolls, pork belly bao bun, baked snow crab handroll, shrimp skewer, potatoes, cucumber
4.0 out of 5
3246 ratings
est. 2009; new Asian fusion cuisine w/ sushi, sashimi & nigiri, plus sakes, Asian beers, champagnes, wine & craft cocktails
Termini Bros Bakery ($$)
(299 ratings)

12th St & Filbert St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 629-1790
www.termini.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Philadelphia"
  • Mini Chocolate Covered Banana
    at airing, it's free (1 piece) if they can take your picture & post on Facebook
4.0 out of 5
299 ratings
at Reading Terminal Market
Athena Greek Restaurant ($$)
(981 ratings)

212 S Halsted St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 655-0000
www.athenachicago.com
  • Saganaki
    pan fried Kaseri cheese, flambeed w/ Brandy, topped w/ lemon juice; "the greatest appetizer in the world!" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
3.5 out of 5
981 ratings
est. 1997; traditional Greek food & Mediterranean inspired atmosphere; "full of flavor & tradition" (from its website)
Gene & GeorgettiSee Gene & Georgetti Video ($$$)
(1070 ratings)

500 N Franklin St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 527-3718
www.geneandgeorgetti.com
  • Shrimp de Jonghe
    jumbo shrimp, Italian breadcrumbs & garlic wine sauce, topped w/ parsley; "butteriness coats your tongue!" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
  • Broiled Bone-In Rib Eye Steak
    20-oz steak wet-aged for 32-36 days; looks good
  • Steaks
    wet-aged
3.5 out of 5
1070 ratings
est. 1941; fine steaks, seafood & Italian specialties; celebrity sitings: Joe DiMaggio, Lucille Ball, Frank Sinatra, Russell Crow, Ron Howard
Goddess and Grocer ($$)
(564 ratings)

1649 N Damen Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-3200
goddessandgrocer.com
  • "The Goddess Rainbow Cake"
    "6 layer rainbow cake w/ vanilla buttercream icing, rainbow sprinkles & pride" (from its website)
3.5 out of 5
564 ratings
est. 2004; offering prepared foods, local goods & international fare; known for soups, salads & sandwiches, desserts, artisanal products & more
Honey 1 BBQ ($)
(110 ratings)

746 E 43rd St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 285-9455
www.honey1bbq.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Chicago"
  • Rib Tip
    little nugget of smoky rib meat; served w/ fries & bread; looks good
3.5 out of 5
110 ratings
aquarium-style glassed-in smoker & smoked in hickory wood; slow smoked; moved from original airing location (2241 N Western Ave)
Pete's Famous Pizza ($)
(266 ratings)

116 N 21st St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 567-4116
www.petesfamouspizza.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Philadelphia"
  • Meatball Stromboli
    stuffed w/ homemade meatballs, American cheese, pizza sauce & Mozzarella cheese & topped w/ more Mozzarella; looks good
3.5 out of 5
266 ratings
opened in 1980; neighborhood institution; everything made from scratch
Sal's Ristorante & Pizzeria ($)
(72 ratings)

205 L St Map It!
Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-5800
www.salsofsouthie.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Boston"
  • Arancini
    house specialty; deep-fried Sicilian rice balls stuffed w/ mozzarella, meat sauce & peas; topped w/ marinara sauce; Jeff also got a side of 3 homemade meatballs; looks good
3.5 out of 5
72 ratings
since 1986; "A Touch of Sicily in Southie" (South Boston)
Sweet Lady Jane BakerySee Sweet Lady Jane Bakery Video ($$)
(1679 ratings)

8360 Melrose Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(323) 653-7145
www.sweetladyjane.com
  • Yule Log Cake
    deep chocolate-almond sponge cake rolled around rich raspberry buttercream covered in a bark of chocolate ganache & graced w/ a dusting of powered sugar snow & meringue mushrooms
3.5 out of 5
1679 ratings
uses only the finest imported chocolate, the freshest butter & cream, the highest quality in-season fruit, no mixes (as many bakeries do), & no preservatives (from its website); deep-dish cherry pie made Oprah's Favorite Things List 2015
Tofu Ya ($$)
(1184 ratings)

2021 Sawtelle Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 473-2627
www.citycheers.com/templa...
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Los Angeles"
  • Seafood Tofu Soup
    Korean spicy tofu soup w/ clam, shrimp & oyster in beef broth that takes 8 hrs to make; comes w/ rice & 6 assorted side dishes (broccoli, spicy pickles, glass noodles, bean sprouts, fish cakes & kimchee); comes boiling in pot...before you eat, you put in raw egg & stir it in
3.5 out of 5
1184 ratings
Korean-style cuisine
Fisherman's Net ($$)
(86 ratings)

200 Faneuil Hall Market Map It!
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 742-2872
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Boston"
  • Clam Chowder in Bread Bowl
    thick homemade chowder; looks good
3.0 out of 5
86 ratings
since 1981; at Quincy Market
Scatchell's Beef & Pizza ($)
(143 ratings)

4700 W Cermak Rd Map It!
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 656-0911
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Chicago"
  • Italian Beef Sandwich
    bread shipped from D'amato's Bakery; topped w/ homemade jardiniere sauce; Jeff got sweet & hot & dipped in au jus
3.0 out of 5
143 ratings
since 1953; Italian beef sandwich stand; cash only
Jeff Mauro (bio)   (45 restaurants - Include Closed)    
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