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Skylight Inn BBQSee Skylight Inn BBQ Video ($)
(229 ratings)

4618 Lee St Map It!
Ayden, NC 28513
(252) 746-4113
www.skylightinnbbq.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
BBQ Paradise 2-Another RackMan v. Food Nation, Episode: "Feast Special"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best BBQ"
  • Whole Hog Pulled Pork
    BBQ sauce is spicy tomato-vinegar-based; looks good; use oak wood charcoal and cooked for 16 hrs; comes w/ homemade coleslaw, potato salad and corn bread; whole pig can feed up to 80 people!
 4.5 out of 5
229 ratings		 #90 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best BBQ); est. 1947; James Beard award winner (American Classics - 2003)
Tia Sophia's ($)
(867 ratings)

210 W San Francisco St Map It!
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-9880
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Breakfast"
  • Breakfast Burrito
    w/ thick bacon, shredded potatoes, red & green chile, shredded cheese & topped w/ fried egg
 4.5 out of 5
867 ratings
Tops Diner ($$)
(4419 ratings)

500 Passaic Ave Map It!
East Newark, NJ 07029
(973) 481-0490
www.thetopsdiner.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Lunch"
  • Lobster Mac & Cheese
    use fresh lobsters (and hence seasonal); looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
4419 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Lunch); est. 1942; higher-end diner atmosphere
Veracruz All NaturalSee Veracruz All Natural Video ($)
(1089 ratings)

2505 Webberville Rd Map It!
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 981-1760
veracruztacos.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Tacos"
  • Migas Breakfast Taco
    corn tortilla taco w/ eggs, tortilla chips, avocado, pico de gallo & cheese
 4.5 out of 5
1089 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Tacos); est. 2008; taco truck; multiple locations; featured by Rachael Ray, Rolling Stone & Austin Eater
Via 313 Pizza - West 5thSee Via 313 Pizza - West 5th Video ($$)
(889 ratings)

10106 Menchaca Rd Map It!
Austin, TX 78748
(737) 334-3313
www.via313.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Pizza"
  • The Detroiter Pizza
    thick crust, rectangular pizza w/ smoked pepperoni under the cheese, natural casing pepperoni on top; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
889 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Pizza); opened in 2011 by two brothers from Detroit serving "genuine Detroit Style Pizza"
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar ($$$)
(6613 ratings)

1600 Lenox Ave Map It!
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 538-5220
runchickenrun.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Bacon Bites"
  • Bacon Butterscotch Cake
    4-layered cake w/ bacon frosting, butterscotch sauce, toasted pecan bourbon ice cream; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
6613 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bacon Bites); James Beard Award winner (Best New Restaurant-2012)
Al Forno RestaurantSee Al Forno Restaurant Video ($$$)
(691 ratings)

577 S Water St Map It!
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-9760
www.alforno.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pizza and Burgers"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sugar Rush"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Voted 'Most Popular'"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Italian"
  • Corn Grilled Pizza
    thin cruse w/ pomodoro, fresh herbs, 2 cheeses & spicy olive oil; looks good
  • Golden Delicious Apple Tart
  • Baked Pasta w/ Five Cheeses
    Pecorino Romano, Fontina, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, ricotta in tomato-cream sauce in pasta & baked; looks good!
 4.0 out of 5
691 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Italian); opened in 1980; dishes are re-crafted to reflect the products of New England's farms & waters cooked in wood-burning ovens & on grills over hardwood charcoal fires; opened for dinner only & closed on Sundays & Mondays
Area FourSee Area Four Video ($$)
(1081 ratings)

500 Technology Sq Map It!
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 758-4444
areafour.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Bacon Bites"
  • Clam & Bacon Pizza
    thin crust pizza w/ clam sauce, pecorino, hot pepper & parsley; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1081 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bacon Bites); "fueled by creativity, fearlessness and an unrelenting commitment to quality" (from its website)
Arnaud's RestaurantSee Arnaud's Restaurant Video ($$$)
(955 ratings)

813 Bienville St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70112
(866) 230-8895
www.arnaudsrestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Made Table Side"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Romantic Foods"
  • Crêpes Suzette
    brunch menu; house crêpes sautéed in butter, orange & lemon juice w/ orange & lemon zest, flambéed tableside w/ orange liqueur & brandy
  • Bananas Foster
    bananas sauteed in butter w/ cinnamon & brown sugar, flamed rum & served over French vanilla ice cream
 4.0 out of 5
955 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Romantic Foods); since 1918; classic Creole Cuisine & exemplary service in beautifully restored turn of the century dining rooms
Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars PalaceSee Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace Video ($$$$)
(14568 ratings)

3570 Las Vegas Blvd S Map It!
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 731-7928
www.caesars.com/caesars-p...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best for the Holidays"
Vegas, Baby!
  • Roast Suckling Pig
    Asian-influence spiced, dried for 24 hrs, coated w/ hoisin sauce, slow-roasted in Chinese roasting oven for over 2 hrs & placed over "firebox" to crisp the skin; looks good
  • Shrimp & Grits
    part of buffet
 4.0 out of 5
14568 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best for the Holidays); opened in 2012; voted Best Buffet in Las Vegas by "USA Today" (more than once); more than 500 daily offerings; in Caesars Palace
BBQ ShopSee BBQ Shop Video ($$)
(788 ratings)

1782 Madison Ave Map It!
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 272-1277
www.dancingpigs.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best BBQ"
  • Ribs
    dry seasoned, smoked for 3 hrs & topped w/ homemade vinegar-based "Dancing Pigs BBQ Sauce"
 4.0 out of 5
788 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best BBQ)
Best Pizza ($)
(738 ratings)

33 Havemeyer St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 599-2210
www.best.piz.za.com/#menu...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Cheap Eats"
  • White & Veggie Pies
    large slice is under $4
 4.0 out of 5
738 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheap Eats); opened in 2010
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-QSee Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q Video ($$)
(519 ratings)

1715 6th Ave SE Map It!
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 350-6969
www.bigbobgibson.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Smoky"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best BBQ"
  • BBQ Ribs
  • Smoked Bar-B-Q Turkey
    turkey is brined, covered with wet "smear" and dry-rubbed; juicy; looks good
  • BBQ Chicken
    smoked in hickory, bathed in chicken fat, smoked again & finally dipped in signature tangy white sauce; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
519 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best BBQ); since 1925; won many awards including 2014 World BBQ Champion in Memphis
BLVD Bistro ($$)
(1457 ratings)

2149 Frederick Douglass Blvd Map It!
New York, NY 10026
(212) 678-6200
blvdbistrony.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Soul Food"
  • Double Cut Pork Chop
    topped w/ caramelized apples, onions, on bed of black-eyed peas w/ andouille sausage; "grandma's pork chops meets classic French training"; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1457 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Soul Food); family owned & operated
Bottega LouieSee Bottega Louie Video ($$)
(18676 ratings)

700 S Grand Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 802-1470
www.bottegalouie.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Sweet and Salty Addictions"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Breakfast"
  • 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
Brindle Room [CLOSED]See Brindle Room Video ($$)
(1015 ratings)

277 E 10th St Map It!
New York, NY 10009
(212) 529-9702
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Big Time Bites"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Extra Helpings"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Burgers"
  • Duck Confit Poutine
    pulled duck mixed w/ thickened duck au jus & topped over hand-cut fries & cheese curds; looks good
  • Sebastian's Steakhouse Burger
    70/30 freshly ground beef (fat from prime rib mixed w/ chuck); topped w/ caramelized onions, cheese; side of pickle & fries; "best hamburger in America"-Josh Ozersky (Guy's buddy & hamburger expert); available for lunch only; looks good!
  • Mexican Moules Frites
    spicy mussels & fries
 4.0 out of 5
1015 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Burgers); owner/chef used to work in fine dining establishments & left to create foods he likes
Broussard'sSee Broussard's Video ($$$)
(810 ratings)

819 Conti St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 581-3866
broussards.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Thanksgiving"
  • Creole Smoked Turkey
    brined & smoked slow; served w/ spoon bread ("a souffle cornbread") w/ Andouille gravy; available only on Thanksgiving; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
810 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Thanksgiving); est. 1920; Creole-French-Caribbean-Spanish-influenced cuisine in an imperial formal decor setting
Cheesetique [CLOSED]See Cheesetique Video ($$)
(458 ratings)

4024 Campbell Ave Map It!
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 933-8787
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Thanksgiving"
  • Mac & Cheesetique
    mac & cheese w/ goat Gouda, Asiago & Cacio de Roma topped w/ truffle-infused bread crumbs; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
458 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Thanksgiving); since 2004; specialty cheese shop, restaurant & "all things to all cheese lovers" (from its website)
Daily CatchSee Daily Catch Video ($$)
(1868 ratings)

323 Hanover St Map It!
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 523-8567
thedailycatch.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best for the Holidays"
  • Lobster Fra Diavolo
    1 1/4-lb lobster, littleneck clams, shrimp, mussels & calamari simmered in a 'spicy as you like' seafood tomato sauce over imported linguine fini pasta served al'dente
  • Feast of Seven Fishes
    lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, stewed in tomato-base sauce w/ crab, served on linguine & served w/ "side" of broiled haddock, monkfish marsala
 4.0 out of 5
1868 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best for the Holidays); #77 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1973; so small (only 10 tables), you can watch them cook in open kitchen
DomenicaSee Domenica Video ($$)
(2139 ratings)

123 Baronne St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 648-6020
www.domenicarestaurant.co...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Italian"
  • Lasagne Bolognese
    7-layers of pasta verde (parsley-infused pasta), bechamel, mozzarella, pork ragu; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2139 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Italian); inside renovated historic Roosevelt Hotel that is as warm & inviting as a traditional Sunday supper in a rural Italian village (Domenica means Sunday)
Domilise Po-Boys & BarSee Domilise Po-Boys & Bar Video ($$)
(662 ratings)

5240 Annunciation St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-9126
www.domilisespoboys.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Gulf Coast"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Regional Favorites"
Food Wars, Episode: "New Orleans: Po-Boy"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Lunch"
  • Shrimp Po' Boy
    fan favorite; suggested by Anthony Bourdain; winner of Best Sandwich (Gulf Coast); double-dredged fried gulf shrimp w/ hot sauce & shredded lettuce on sub roll
  • The Peacemaker Po' Boy
    po' boy sandwich w/ half shrimp & half oysters
 4.0 out of 5
662 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Lunch); #91 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); Food War: Domilise's vs. Parkway... Domilise's won (3-votes-to-2)
Emily ($$)
(660 ratings)

919 Fulton St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(347) 844-9588
pizzalovesemily.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Hot, Charred and Crispy"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Cheesy Dishes"
  • Emmy Burger
    Fleisher's grass fed dry aged beef, Tom Cat pretzel bun, EMMY sauce, caramelized onion, Grafton cheddar, cornichon & fries; limited availability for dinner; looks good
  • S'mores Calzone
    s'mores baked inside pizza dough
  • Quinn Pizza
    thin crust pizza w/ mozzarella, havarti, pecorino, ricotta; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
660 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheesy Dishes); specialize in pizza but serves one of the best burgers in town; run by husband-and-wife team
Enoteca MariaSee Enoteca Maria Video ($$)
(445 ratings)

27 Hyatt St Map It!
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 447-2777
www.enotecamaria.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Italian"
  • Pappardelle Di Mare
    fresh sauteed octopus, Italian cuttlefish, calamari & shrimp; available on certain days (call in advance)
 4.0 out of 5
445 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Italian); opened in 2007; goal is to create an authentic Enoteca where each cook--a nonna (Italian grandmother)--represents a different region in Italy where they share a passion for cooking traditional local dishes that have been handed down from mother to daughter, generation after generation; menu changes regularly depending on which nonnas are cooking
Federal Donuts [CLOSED]See Federal Donuts Video ($)
(1474 ratings)

1632 Sansom St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 665-1101
As Seen On:
Man Finds Food, Episode: "City of Brotherly Grub"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Fried Chicken"
  • Chicken & Donuts
    off-menu item is fried chicken w/ dill-pickle glaze (regular is Korean-style fried chicken)
 4.0 out of 5
1474 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Fried Chicken); multiple locations
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
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