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Salty SowSee Salty Sow Video ($$)
(3251 ratings)

1917 Manor Rd Map It!
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 391-2337
www.saltysow.com
  • Triple Fried Duck Fat Fries
    topped w/ 110-minute egg; w/ side of cold Bearnaise; looks good
4.5 out of 5
3251 ratings
American Gastropub that serves contemporary farm-to-table eats in a casual setting
Sweet PotatoesSee Sweet Potatoes Video ($$)
(861 ratings)

607 N Trade St NW Map It!
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 727-4844
www.sweetpotatoes.ws
  • Sweet Potato Bread Pudding
    topeed w/ bourbon caramel sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
861 ratings
Vinny's Deli & Pasta ($)
(66 ratings)

14 E Main St Map It!
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-1922
www.freshgratedcheese.com
  • Steak Margarita Sandwich
    combo of cheesesteak & margarita pizza; homemade marinara sauce, caramelized onions, grilled mushrooms, sliced sausage, homemade mozzarella, shaved steak, pepperoni, arugula; looks good
4.5 out of 5
66 ratings
family-owned Italian store/deli
Willa Jean ($$)
(2371 ratings)

611 O'Keefe Ave Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 509-7334
www.willajean.com
  • Cookies + Milk
    chocolate chip cookies, vanilla milk & dough on a beater
  • King Cake
    4-lb cake stuffed w/ salted caramel, dulce leche, sliced bananas, mascarpone, pecans, edible gold leaves; available only during Mardi Gras
4.5 out of 5
2371 ratings
opened in 2015; retro-chic café operation offering modern & elegant touch to Southern foods, baked goods, coffee, tea & cocktails
Badmaash ($$)
(2021 ratings)

108 W 2nd St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 221-7466
www.badmaashla.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "O.M.G. Food!"
  • Chicken Tikka Poutine Fries
    masala fries topped w/ cheese curds, doused in hot beef gravy & topped w/ Tandoori chicken tikka + cilantro; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2021 ratings
Indian gastropub
Barney GreengrassSee Barney Greengrass Video ($$)
(912 ratings)

541 Amsterdam Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-4707
www.barneygreengrass.com/...
  • Chopped Herring Salad Sandwich
    chopped pickled Icelandic herring salad made w/ apple sauce, cured onions, matzo meal, & sugar; Alton likes on rye w/ tomato (normally on a bagel); looks good
  • Potato Latkes
    w/ side of sour cream & apple sauce
4.0 out of 5
912 ratings
since 1908; old-time NY Jewish-style deli
Barton GSee Barton G Video ($$$)
(3150 ratings)

861 N La Cienega Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 388-1888
www.bartongtherestaurantl...
  • Marie Antoinette "Let Them Eat Cake" Cotton Candy Head
    mannequin head w/ 2-feet tall of over-the-top cotton candy (as her hair) surrounded by petit cakes: raspberry & strawberry cream cheese; fresh berries & schlag; too funny!
4.0 out of 5
3150 ratings
est. 2002
Bay Cities Italian DeliSee Bay Cities Italian Deli Video ($)
(5788 ratings)

1517 Lincoln Blvd Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 395-8279
www.baycitiesitaliandeli....
  • Godmother Sandwich
    Mary Sue recommends w/ extra italian sauce & extra peppers; mortadella, Genoa salami, prosciutto, capicola, provolone, tomato, lettuce, Chicago-style giardiniera (sliced pickled hot & mild peppers), Italian dressing; recommend ordering w/ "the works"; looks good
4.0 out of 5
5788 ratings
opened in 1925; gourmet market
Bern's Steak HouseSee Bern's Steak House Video ($$$$)
(3553 ratings)

1208 S Howard Ave Map It!
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 251-2421
www.bernssteakhouse.com
  • 22 oz. Strip Sirloin
    aged for 5 weeks; looks good
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle
    peanut butter mouse and dark chocolate mouse layered in deep-dish oreo crust; looks good
  • Chocolate Macadamia Decadence Cake
    one of signature sample-sized dessert from the sampler platter "Taste of Bern's" (other sampler items include King Midas, Banana Cheese Pie, Chocolate Cheese Pie & Vanilla Cheesecake)
  • Steaks
4.0 out of 5
3553 ratings
extravagant interior (small statues embedded in walls); the largest restaurant wine collection in the world (over 500,000 bottles); "dessert room" on second floor
Biscuit LoveSee Biscuit Love Video ($$)
(4974 ratings)

316 11th Ave S Map It!
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 490-9584
biscuitlove.com
  • "The Gertie"
    named after chef's daughter; caramelized banana jam, Southern chocolate gravy, peanut butter & pretzels on a buttermilk biscuit; looks good
  • "Bill Neal's Shrimp & Grits"
    gulf shrimp, roasted mushrooms, bacon, green onions, lemon Tabasco beurre blanc, served over cheese grits; looks good
  • The Wash Park
    sandwich w/ buttermilk biscuit, 2 beef burger patties, Pimento cheese, bacon jam, 1 egg; looks good
4.0 out of 5
4974 ratings
est. 2012; started as a food truck that offered an assortment of southern menu options sourced from local purveyors and farms; eventually became a brick & mortar establishment in 2015...now has 3 locations; long lines
Black Market Liquor BarSee Black Market Liquor Bar Video ($$)
(1862 ratings)

11915 Ventura Blvd Map It!
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 446-2533
blackmarketliquorbar.com
  • Deviled Quail Eggs
    boiled quail eggs & filling of yolk, dill shallot aioli & diced ahi tuna, topped w/ dill; "Godsend from the heavens" -Claudia Sandoval
  • Hamachi Crudo
    hamachi (fish), sprouted broccoli tempura, ponzu, shiso aioli, black sesame; "delicate & balanced...that would compete with any Japanese restaurant on any level" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Tagliatelle Bolognese
    tagliatelle, bolognese, basil, rosemary, parmigiano-reggiano; "in the top 3 best bolognese I've ever had in my life...that's a light's out dish!" -Guy Fieri; looks good!
  • Deep Fried Fluffer-Nutter
    2 slices of brioche bread, peanut butter, fresh bananas, marshmallow fluff, dredged, washed & panko & deep-fried; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1862 ratings
est. 2011; "American eclectic plates & craft cocktails" (from its website); one of celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso's restaurants
Bludso's BBQSee Bludso's BBQ Video ($$)
(3034 ratings)

609 N La Brea Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 931-2583
www.barandque.com/bludsos
  • Collard Greens
    looks good
  • Ribs
    pork ribs spice-rubbed & marinated for 24-hrs, smoked in red oak & pacaya for 3-4 hrs; served w/ side of homemade spicy BBQ sauce; looks good
  • Deep Fried Turkey
    injected w/ housemade seasoning & deep-fried in peanut oil; looks good
  • "Lunch Tray"
    brisket, pulled pork, chicken, ribs, sausage links, sides, cornbread & BBQ sauce
  • BBQ Chicken
4.0 out of 5
3034 ratings
opened in 2008; Texas-style BBQ; moved from original airing Compton location
Blue Moon CafeSee Blue Moon Cafe Video ($$)
(2565 ratings)

1621 Aliceanna St Map It!
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 522-3940
bluemoonbaltimore.com
  • Captain Crunch French Toast
    french toast coated w/ crushed captain crunch; topped w/ whipped cream, fresh fruit and more captain crunch; looks good
  • Savory Meat Roll
    cross between a cinnamon roll and a Stromboli; sausage, cheese, homemade pesto rolled in biscuit dough; topped w/ sauteed veggies and hash browns on side; looks good
  • Sweet Baby Jesus w/ Scrapple
    hash browns, crab, tomatoes, cheese, eggs, Hollandaise sauce; w/ side of scrapple; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2565 ratings
opened in 1996; feel-like-home atmosphere w/ bright & funky decor; in historic Fells Point
Bongo RoomSee Bongo Room Video ($$)
(1687 ratings)

1470 N Milwaukee Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 489-0690
thebongoroom.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Killer Combos"
  • Chocolate Tower French Toast
    French toast w/ mascarpone-banana pudding-infused chocolate-chunked bread served on banana brulee sauce & topped w/ slices of banana, white & black chocolate shavings; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1687 ratings
Bottega LouieSee Bottega Louie Video ($$)
(18676 ratings)

700 S Grand Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 802-1470
www.bottegalouie.com
  • Tiramisu
    espresso & rum soaked almond dacquoise w/ mascarpone cream; looks good
  • Lobster Hash
    lobster, Yukon gold potatoes, two poached eggs, shallots, Brussels sprouts & smoked paprika topped w/ hollandaise sauce; available for weekend brunch only (check website for updated menu); looks good
4.0 out of 5
18676 ratings
opened in 2009; 255-seat restaurant, gourmet market, patisserie & cafe w/ full bar
Bowery Meat CompanySee Bowery Meat Company Video ($$$)
(644 ratings)

9 E 1st St Map It!
New York, NY 10003
(212) 460-5255
www.bowerymeatcompany.com
  • Bread Pudding
4.0 out of 5
644 ratings
Cafe China ($$)
(1953 ratings)

59 W 37th St Map It!
New York, NY 10018
(212) 213-2810
www.cafechinanyc.com
  • Kung Pao Chicken
    stir fried w/ peanuts, peppercorn & chili peppers; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1953 ratings
Cake Bake ShopSee Cake Bake Shop Video ($$)
(1108 ratings)

6515 Carrollton Ave Map It!
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 257-2253
thecakebakeshop.com
  • Earl's Court Chocolate Cake
    3-layer French Valrhona chocolate cake top w/ a layer of Belgian chocolate ganache, filled w/ malted cream & topped w/ dark chocolate fudge frosting; award-winning cake has been served to Ina Garten, Jim Carrey, Elton John, Zac Brown Band, the production crew from Food Network & most of all Marc Summers; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1108 ratings
Carnitas Snack ShackSee Carnitas Snack Shack Video ($$)
(873 ratings)

1004 N Harbor Dr Map It!
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 696-7675
carnitassnackshack.com
  • Carnitas Tacos
    pork carnitas/ standard accompaniments in corn tortilla
4.0 out of 5
873 ratings
opened in 2011; serving slow food-inspired, pork-centric American cuisine, snacks & locally sourced craft beers; moved from airing location (2632 University Ave)
Carving BoardSee Carving Board Video ($$)
(769 ratings)

7300 Sunset Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 845-4550
eattheboard.com
  • Spaghetti Meatballwich
    sliced meatballs topped w/ marinara sauce, mozzarella in between 2 slices of spaghetti "bread"; served w/ side of marinara sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
769 ratings
specialize in sandwiches; multiple locations
Chili John'sSee Chili John's Video ($)
(886 ratings)

2018 W Burbank Blvd Map It!
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 846-3611
  • Texas Style Chili
    choice of beef, chicken or veggie; served plain or on any mix of beans, spaghetti, tamales or chili dog; Guy got beef chili w/ beans, spaghetti, cheddar cheese, onions & oyster crackers; looks good
  • Chili Over Spaghetti
    Ross has his w/ beans, (lots of) cheese, onions & oyster crackers
4.0 out of 5
886 ratings
since 1946; 1950's diner setting
City GrocerySee City Grocery Video ($$$)
(225 ratings)

152 Courthouse Sq Map It!
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 232-8080
citygroceryonline.com/cit...
  • Mississippi Hot Brown
    open sandwich w/ sliced sourdough bread, mayo, mustard, sliced onion, dill pickle, hot sauce/buttermilk-marinated fried chicken breast, roasted tomatoes, ham & topped w/ "white gravy w/ cheese" (gruyere mornay sauce), broiled & (finally) topped w/ a fried egg; looks good
4.0 out of 5
225 ratings
est. 1992; w/ charming exposed brick walls & heart pine plank floor w/ candle light & white linen
CUTSee CUT Video ($$$$)
(1822 ratings)

9500 Wilshire Blvd Map It!
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 276-8500
www.wolfgangpuck.com/rest...
  • Porterhouse
    32 oz of mesquite grilled USDA prime beef w/ garlic, thyme, melted butter & choice of side, like creamed spinach & fried egg; "mastery of steak cooking on a plate" -Antonia Lofaso
  • Baked Alaska
    blueberry gelato, devil's food cake topped w/ meringue
  • Bone-In New York Sirloin
    wet-aged for 28 days; Sam gets it wasabi-yuzu & Argentinian chimichurri sauces on side & w/ side of mac & cheese; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1822 ratings
est. 2006; located inside Beverly Wilshire hotel; awarded a Michelin star; contemporary fine dining steakhouse; one of Wolfgang Puck's restaurants
Dai DueSee Dai Due Video ($$)
(682 ratings)

2406 Manor Rd Map It!
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 524-0688
www.daidue.com
  • Cemita Ahogada
    house bun, beef chuck & broth, Oaxaca cheese, refried beans, radish, cabbage, cilantro & mayo; "deep, deep, savory flavors here" -Ali Khan
  • Venison Enchilada
    layered dish w/ venison-based picadillo, cheddar, tortilla topped w/ fried egg & crema
4.0 out of 5
682 ratings
est. 2006; locally sourced, farm-to-table chic restaurant & butcher shop
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que ($$)
(3507 ratings)

700 West 125th St Map It!
New York, NY 10027
(212) 694-1777
www.dinosaurbarbque.com/b...
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "O.M.G. Food!"
  • Bar-B-Que Pork Ribs
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
3507 ratings
original location in Syracuse; multiple locations
Guilty Pleasures   (136 restaurants - Include Closed)    
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