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Cafe Fleuri [CLOSED]See Cafe Fleuri Video ($$$)
(284 ratings)

250 Franklin St Map It!
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 451-1900
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
All You Can Eat Paradise
  • Chocolate Bar
    available only on Saturday noon-3pm from September - June; chocolates from around the world; 100+ items including chocolate fountain
 4.0 out of 5
284 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #84 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
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
Cherry CricketSee Cherry Cricket Video ($$)
(3168 ratings)

2641 E 2nd Ave Map It!
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 322-7666
www.cherrycricket.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Burgers"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Denver"
  • Cricket Burger
    signature burger; signature burger; Angus beef; most popular toppings is cream cheese & chopped jalapeno
  • Cricket Burger w/ Green Chili
    Aaron's toppings: bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, onions, chopped ajalapenos and green chili strips; "best burger you'll ever eat"-Aaron Sanchez; looks good
  • Goober Burger
    burger w/ peanut butter and fried egg
 4.0 out of 5
3168 ratings		 #79 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); build-your-own burger w/ 21 toppings; throw dart at dartboard to choose your toppings
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
Cotham's In the CitySee Cotham's In the City Video ($)
(50 ratings)

1401 W 3rd St Map It!
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 370-9177
www.cothams.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
  • Hubcap Cheeseburger
    hubcap-sized burger
 4.0 out of 5
50 ratings		 #18 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); Bill Clinton has visited
Daichan Kaiten Sushi [CLOSED] ($$)
(377 ratings)

11301 Olympic Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 914-5028
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
  • Sushi
 4.0 out of 5
377 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #85 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); sushi served on conveyer belt
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
El Guero CaneloSee El Guero Canelo Video ($)
(715 ratings)

5201 S 12th Ave Map It!
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 295-9005
elguerocanelo.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Food Wars, Episode: "Tucson: Sonoran Dog"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Tucson"
  • Tex-Mex Hot dog
  • Sonoran Hot Dog
    bun from ingredients imported from Mexico; more traditional style; bacon-wrapped hot dog, topped pinto beans, onions, tomatoes, mustard, jalapeno sauce and mayo
 4.0 out of 5
715 ratings		 #70 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); Food War: BK Carne Asada vs. El Guero Canelo... BK Carne Asada won (4-votes-to-1); started as a hot dog truck in 1993...now it's an establishment w/ multiple full-scale restaurants including a new opening in W. Phoenix
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)
Fentons CreamerySee Fentons Creamery Video ($$)
(5204 ratings)

4226 Piedmont Ave Map It!
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 658-7000
www.fentonscreamery.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crazy Good"
Bucket ListTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Desserts"
  • Banana Special
    banana split (large one); banana split; unanimous #1 pick for Top 5 Restaurants-Best Dessert; huge scoops, of vanilla, chocolate & strawberry ice cream cradled by a whole ripe banana, bathed in pineapple, strawberry & chocolate fudge; topped off w/ almonds, whipped cream & cherry
  • Cookie Connection
    warm chocolate chip cookie under scoops of Cookies n' Cream & cookie dough ice cream topped w/ hot fudge, marshmallow topping, whipped cream, crushed Oreos & a cherry
 4.0 out of 5
5204 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Desserts); #4 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); founded in 1894 starting as delivering milk by horse-drawn wagon; ice cream made by hand
Frank Pepe Pizzeria NapoletanaSee Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana Video ($$)
(3381 ratings)

157 Wooster St Map It!
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 865-5762
www.pepespizzeria.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pizza and Burgers"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Life Changers"
Pizza ParadiseTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Pizza"
  • Pizza
    thin crust pizza; Thin crust; looks good
  • Original Tomato Pie
    crispy pizza w/ crushed Italian tomatoes, grated pecorino Romano & olive oil on house dough; coal-fired at 600 degrees; looks good
  • White Clam Pizza
    thin crust pizza topped w/ fresh clams, grated cheese, olive oil, fresh garlic & oregano; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
3381 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Pizza); Tie for #73 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown): Pepe's vs. Sally's; est. 1925; Bill Clinton made his own pie here
Giordano's PizzeriaSee Giordano's Pizzeria Video ($$)
(1420 ratings)

223 W Jackson Blvd Map It!
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 583-9400
www.giordanos.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "The Deep Fried!"
Pizza Paradise
  • Pizza
    Stuffed deep-dish; Tia gets w/ sausage & pepperoni; Stuffed deep-dish
 4.0 out of 5
1420 ratings		 #88 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1974
Hominy Grill [CLOSED]See Hominy Grill Video ($$)
(2388 ratings)

207 Rutledge Ave Map It!
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 937-0930
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
America's Best, Episode: "American Classics"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chocolate"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Charleston"
Sausage Paradise
  • Big Nasty
    biscuit w/ fried chicken breast, cheddar and sausage gravy; looks good; biscuit w/ fried chicken breast, cheddar and sausage gravy; looks good
  • Shrimp & Grits
    signature dish; signature dish; signature dish
  • Chocolate Pudding
 4.0 out of 5
2388 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #87 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
#8 (America's Best: American Classics); opened in 1996; outdoor seating available; in historic Charleston; country-style institution; Other Recipes: Sausage Gravy
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
Katz's DelicatessenSee Katz's Delicatessen Video ($$)
(15370 ratings)

205 E Houston St Map It!
New York, NY 10002
(212) 254-2246
katzsdelicatessen.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Northeast"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Garlic"
Food Wars, Episode: "New York: Pastrami"
Man v. Food, Episode: "New York"
Sandwich Paradise
  • Corned Beef Sandwich
    2nd top seller; looks good; looks good; 2nd top seller; looks good
  • Pastrami Sandwich
    top seller; looks good; Adam adds corned beef, Russian dressing & slaw; brined for 30 days; hand-carved, hence thicker-sliced; looks good; top seller; looks good
  • Knoblewurst (garlic beef sausage)
  • Rueben
    looks good
 4.0 out of 5
15370 ratings		 #5 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
Food War: Katz's vs. 2nd Ave... Katz's won (3-votes-to-2); oldest deli in America (1888); where "Harry Met Sally" was filmed (orgasm scene); don't lose your ticket to order or it will cost you $50 (and they have a cop guarding the door)
Lafayette Coney IslandSee Lafayette Coney Island Video ($)
(1033 ratings)

118 W Lafayette Blvd Map It!
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 964-8198
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Food Wars, Episode: "Detroit: Hot Dogs"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Detroit"
  • Coney Island Hot Dog
    hot dog topped w/ chili, mustard and chopped sweet Spanish onions; chunkier chili; topped w/ chili, mustard and chopped onions
 4.0 out of 5
1033 ratings		 Tie for #22 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown): Lafayette vs. American;
Food War: Lafayette vs. American... American won (3-votes-to-2); Lafayette opened by nephew of American Coney Island's owner; they compete next door to each other; difference is in the chili
Lambert's CafeSee Lambert's Cafe Video ($$)
(765 ratings)

2305 E Malone Ave Map It!
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-4261
www.throwedrolls.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
World's Best Places to Pig Out
  • All-You-Can-Eat Sides
 4.0 out of 5
765 ratings		 #19 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
#1 (World's Best Places to Pig Out); HUGE portions; "throw rolls" they throw the rolls to you from across the room
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)
Nick Tahou Hots ($)
(228 ratings)

320 W Main St Map It!
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 436-0184
www.garbageplate.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "NASCAR"
  • Garbage Plate
    mish-mosh of home fries, cheeseburgers (or hot dogs), mac salad, and a slice of bread all covered in a thick spicy meaty gravy hot sauce; 2-lbs of whatever you want; Adam got cheeseburger, red hots (hot dogs), baked beans, macaroni salad, french fries, home fries and topped w/ "hot sauce" (meat sauce); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
228 ratings		 #81 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est.1918; NY landmark restaurant; has trademark for "Garbage Plate"
Obrycki's Crab House & Seafood Restaurant [CLOSED]See Obrycki's Crab House & Seafood Restaurant Video ($$$)
(204 ratings)

1727 E Pratt St Map It!
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 732-6399
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Baltimore"
  • Crabs
  • Crab Cakes
  • Steamed Crabs
 4.0 out of 5
204 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #38 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Olde San Francisco CreamerySee Olde San Francisco Creamery Video ($$)
(1328 ratings)

1370 Locust St Map It!
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 926-0228
www.sanfranciscocreameryc...
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Man v. Food, Episode: "San Francisco"
  • Kitchen Sink
    ice cream sundae with 8 scoops of ice cream; finish in 1 hour and get ice cream for 1 year free
  • Kitchen Sink Sundae Challenge
    2-gallon sundae; Adam won
 4.0 out of 5
1328 ratings		 #76 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Original New York Systems Restaurant ($)
(61 ratings)

424 Smith St Map It!
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 331-5349
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
  • Hot Dog
 4.0 out of 5
61 ratings		 #74 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Philippe the OriginalSee Philippe the Original Video ($)
(7112 ratings)

1001 N Alameda St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-3781
www.philippes.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bang for the Buck"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Los Angeles"
Sandwich Paradise
  • Philippe French Dipped Sandwich
    top seller; French rolled dipped in au jus; recommend double-dipped; looks good
  • Roast Beef French Dipped Sandwich
    $5.75 at airtime; ask for double-dip; looks good; Wolfgang recommends adding horseradish mustard; roll dipped in au jus; ask for double-dip; looks good
  • Lamb Sandwich
    2nd top seller
 4.0 out of 5
7112 ratings		 #96 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); birthplace of French dipped sandwich; long lines; Los Angeles' oldest sandwich shop; cash only; "my favorite fast food restaurant"-Wolfgang Puck
Roscoe's House of Chicken & WafflesSee Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles Video ($$)
(4496 ratings)

1514 N Gower St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 466-7453
www.roscoeschickenandwaff...
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Combos"
Fried Chicken ParadiseGuilty Pleasures, Episode: "You're Bacon Me Crazy"
  • Waffles and fried chicken
    recommend eating both together at same time; Duff adds hot sauce also
  • Herb's Special
    top seller; 4 pieces of chicken smothered w/ gravy & onions; side of 2 waffles; chicken pan-fried for 30 min; looks good
  • "The Oscar"
    3 Chicken wings, grits, one egg & fluffy hot biscuit
 4.0 out of 5
4496 ratings		 #2 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1975; celebrities who have eaten here: Snoop Dogg, CNN's Larry King & David Beckham; multiple locations
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