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Piccolos Cheesesteaks HobokenSee Piccolos Cheesesteaks Hoboken Video ($)
(110 ratings)

92 Clinton St Map It!
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 653-0564
  • Cheesesteak
    in-house sliced ribeye, grilled, onions & American cheese; looks good
4.5 out of 5
110 ratings
old-fashioned deli
Pine State Biscuits ($)
(1327 ratings)

1100 SE Division St Map It!
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 236-3346
pinestatebiscuits.com
  • Biscuits and Gravy
    looks good
  • Pine State Fried Club
    Trio of fried grit cakes topped with fried chicken and spiced honey, pimento cheese, fried green tomato, country ham and white cheddar
  • Reggie
    homemade biscuit sandwich w/ fried chicken, bacon & cheese topped with gravy; looks good
  • Reggie Deluxe
    The Reggie + eggs
4.5 out of 5
1327 ratings
opened in 2006; mix of old-style Southern goodness and modern restaurant professionalism; moved from original location at 3640 SE Belmont St
Purple PigSee Purple Pig Video ($$$)
(8389 ratings)

444 N Michigan Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 464-1744
thepurplepigchicago.com
  • Pork Gravy with Ricotta
    seared pork braised in tomato sauce to form ragu & served in a cast iron serving bowl w/ a ball of ricotta; served w/ thickly sliced toasted bread for dipping; looks good
  • Milk Braised Pork Shoulder
    served on mashed potatoes & topped w/ milk gravy; looks good
4.5 out of 5
8389 ratings
opened in 2009; chef/co-owner Jimmy Bannos Jr. was winner of James Beard, Rising Star Chef (2014)
Rennick Meat MarketSee Rennick Meat Market Video ($$)
(206 ratings)

1104 Bridge St Map It!
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 964-6328
www.rennickmeatmarket.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Pig Out!"
  • Short Rib Hash
    sous vide (slow-cooked in vacuumed bag in low-heat water) short rib, cubed, pan-fried w/ potatoes, herbs; topped w/ paprika hollandaise & poached eggs; looks good!
4.5 out of 5
206 ratings
"butcher inspired American food" (from its website); off-beaten path & near scenic harbor
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
Scrumptious Cafe & Bakery [CLOSED] ($$)
(444 ratings)

1111 N Hayworth Ave Map It!
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 798-4211
  • Banana Stuffed French Toast
    banana-stuffed brioche w/ Nutella & mascarpone whipped cream
4.5 out of 5
444 ratings
[CLOSED]; "OUR STORY: Three friends w/ the love of food, set off on a journey to share their love of food w/ the world" (from website)
Smoketown USA [CLOSED]See Smoketown USA Video ($$)
(441 ratings)

1153 Logan St Map It!
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 409-9180
  • Flintstones (Beef) Ribs
    3 large beef ribs smoked for 90 min, then cooked in water bath & finished in convection oven; looks good
4.5 out of 5
441 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2007; located in pair of Civil War era buildings built in 1862, that originally housed a grocery, feed & seed store & a livery
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
Treats Truck [CLOSED]See Treats Truck Video ($)
(241 ratings)

521 Court St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(212) 691-5226
  • Dessert Nachos
    various triangle-shaped homemade cookies, rice crispy squares, brownies topped w/ hot fudge & whipped cream served in a nachos tray
4.5 out of 5
241 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2007; "I love treats. I love them. A lot. I believe in treats. I believe in those little moments in the middle of an ordinary day when you treat yourself or a friend to a cookie." (from its website); check website for up-to-date location
Truck U Barbeque [CLOSED]See Truck U Barbeque Video ($$)
(30 ratings)

Las Vegas, NV 88901
(702) 232-7579
  • Cajeta Stuffed Churros
    fried in duck fat, stuffed w/ cajeta (salted caramel sauce), topped w/ caramel sauce & candied jalapeno bacon
4.5 out of 5
30 ratings
[CLOSED]; food truck ("Meat Candy on Wheels")
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
Andiron Steak & Sea [CLOSED]See Andiron Steak & Sea Video ($$$)
(581 ratings)

1720 Festival Plaza Dr Map It!
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 685-8002
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Killer Combos"
  • Mac & Cheese Waffle
    waffle made of mac-n-cheese; topped w/ more cheese & comes w/ side of cheese sauce
4.0 out of 5
581 ratings
[CLOSED]
Atlantic ChipShop [CLOSED] ($$)
(525 ratings)

129 Atlantic Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 855-7775
  • Deep Fried Twinkie
  • Deep Fried Mac and Cheese
  • Deep Fried Pizza
  • Deep Fried Candy Bars
    Reeces or Snickers
  • Fish & Chip Butty
    typical British sandwich w/ fried fish, mushy peas fritters, garlic mayo, fries & onion gravy; not necessarily on menu
4.0 out of 5
525 ratings
[CLOSED]; #30 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); deep-fries everything on menu; you can bring your own food to deep fry
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
Beer Belly [CLOSED]See Beer Belly Video ($$)
(2314 ratings)

532 S Western Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 387-2337
  • Death By Duck
    popular; duck fat fries, duck skin cracklins, duck confit served w/ raspberry-mustard dipping sauce; looks good
  • Deep Fried Cheese Balls
    popular; w/ provolone cheese & served w/ basil marinara dipping sauce; looks good
  • Duck French Dip
    sage-roasted duck breast, provolone, duck-skin, horseradish aioli, duck au jus; "in the world of great duck sandwiches that I've had--duck dishes--that's easily in the top 5 all-time of my life"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Jidori Hot Wings
    buffalo blue (spicy), or volcano chipotle (super spicy), or honey Dijon & cilantro (not spicy); Guy got the volcano chipotle wings; comes w/ side of blue cheese dressing
  • Deep Fried Twinkie
  • Beer Belly Grilled Cheese
    quad deck; cheddar, Swiss, goat cheese, Asiago, Applewood bacon, fried egg, maple syrup; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2314 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2011; in Koreatown; "beer bar focused on serving craft beer, and crafty food" (from website)
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
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop [CLOSED]See Big Gay Ice Cream Shop Video ($)
(1962 ratings)

125 E 7th St Map It!
New York, NY 10009
(212) 533-9333
  • Salty Pimp
    soft-serve vanilla ice cream, Dulce de Leche and sea salt capped w/ chocolate dip that contains mixes of cayenne pepper & chilies; "it will be the best soft-serve you will ever have"-Gail Simmons; looks good
  • Bea Arthur (Ice Cream)
    soft-serve vanilla ice cream, dulce de leche, covered w/ crushed vanilla wafers
4.0 out of 5
1962 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. in 2009; formerly an ice cream truck at airing, now storefronts (couple in NYC)
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
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