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Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe ($)
(477 ratings)

86 Bedford St Map It!
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 482-1888
genescafeboston.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pasta Perfection"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chinese Food"
  • Hand-Pulled Noodles
    seasoned w/ minced garlic, crushed cayenne pepper, chopped scallion & cilantro; "salty & sweet & umami" -Kristen Kish
  • Hand-Pulled Noodles
    wide hand-pulled noodles w/ scallions, cilantro, garlic, hot pepper flakes, soy sauce, vinegar & shot of hot sesame oil; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
477 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chinese Food); est. 2011; authentic western Chinese cuisine
Gibsons Bar & SteakhouseSee Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Video ($$$)
(2520 ratings)

1028 N Rush St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 266-8999
www.gibsonssteakhouse.com...
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Sweet Tooth"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Desserts"
  • Macadamia Turtle Pie
    1-foot tall pie w/ macadamia nut-wafer crust layered w/ vanilla ice cream, more macadamia nut mix, caramel-chocolate sauce, more ice cream & topped w/ whole macadamia nuts
  • Meaning of Life (Cake)
    5-layer cake w/ chocolate mousse, bananas, raspberries, whipped cream; each slice is approx. 6-lbs; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2520 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Desserts); autographed photographs of athletes, politicians, movie stars, rock stars, entertainers on walls
High StreetSee High Street Video ($$)
(856 ratings)

101 S 9th St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 625-0988
highstreetonmarket.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Brunch"
  • Pastrami & Hash
    shaved pastrami, spiced hash, roasted peppers & onions, farm egg, russian dressing served on Kaiser roll; "a pastrami that rivals the best our Food Networks experts have ever tasted" -Geoffrey Zakarian; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
856 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Brunch)
House of Prime RibSee House of Prime Rib Video ($$$)
(8942 ratings)

1906 Van Ness Ave Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 885-4605
houseofprimerib.net
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Classics"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Steak"
  • Prime Rib
    carved at the table; prime rib buried in mountain of rock salt, slow-roasted, dug-out from the salt pile & sliced at your table; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
8942 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak); San Francisco Landmark; cozy English-style dining room setting
Humphry Slocombe Ice CreamSee Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream Video ($)
(3490 ratings)

2790A Harrison St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 550-6971
www.humphryslocombe.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Unexpected"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Ice Cream"
  • Prosciutto Ice Cream
  • Secret Breakfast Ice Cream
    top seller; ice cream w/ corn cereal cookies made w/ bourbon; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
3490 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ice Cream); won many awards (SF Weekly - "Best Ice Cream in San Francisco" Reader's Poll, and other recognitions)
J Gilligan's Bar & GrillSee J Gilligan's Bar & Grill Video ($)
(228 ratings)

400 E Abram St Map It!
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 274-8561
www.jgilligans.com
As Seen On:
Bar Food ParadiseTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Bar Food"
  • "Original" Irish Nachos
    signature dish; Irish-Mexican fusion of natural cut cottage fries with skins, topped with melted cheddar cheese, bacon, chives, onions, tomatoes and jalapenos (note: no nachos); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
228 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bar Food); college town bar near University of Texas-Arlington; "a poor-man's Cheers...we have a lot of regulars and we kind of make everyone feel at home"-owner Randy Ford
J Timothy's TaverneSee J Timothy's Taverne Video ($$)
(1104 ratings)

143 New Britain Ave Map It!
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-6813
jtimothys.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Bar Food"
  • "Dirt Wings"
    chicken wings double-sauced dipped & double-fried; award-winning; sell about 4,000-lbs per week; looks good!
 4.0 out of 5
1104 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bar Food); est. 1988; casual restaurant known for its awarding-winning chicken wings, eclectic menu ranging from traditional pub fare & comfort food to contemporary seasonal specials, family-friendly atmosphere, local & national craft beer, & in a historic building which dates back to 1789
Killen's BBQSee Killen's BBQ Video ($$)
(2802 ratings)

3613 E Broadway Map It!
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2272
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best BBQ"
  • Beef Brisket
    smoked for 16 hrs; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2802 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best BBQ); est. 2013; long lines (up to 3 hrs long!)
La Casita MexicanaSee La Casita Mexicana Video ($$)
(1549 ratings)

4030 E Gage Ave Map It!
Bell, CA 90201
(323) 773-1898
casitamex.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Reinvented Classics"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Mexican Food"
  • Churros Con Cajeta
    churros (crunchy Spanish doughnut-like stick) covered w/ sugar & cinnamon and filled w/ Mexican caramel
  • Flautas Tres Moles
    3 fried tortillas stuffed w/ shredded chicken smothered in house made mole & pipianes, cotija cheese, sesame seeds & red onion; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1549 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Mexican Food); opened in 2001; serving authentic and traditional Mexican cuisine
La Choza RestaurantSee La Choza Restaurant Video ($$)
(979 ratings)

905 Alarid St Map It!
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-0909
www.lachozasf.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best for the Holidays"
  • Pork Tamale
    w/ "Christmas sauce" (red and green chile sauce); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
979 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best for the Holidays); since 1983; "warm, friendly atmosphere, authentic dishes, great margaritas, and colorful decor" (from its website)
La Creperie du VillageSee La Creperie du Village Video ($$)
(541 ratings)

400 E Hopkins Ave Map It!
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1566
www.lacreperieduvillage.c...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Romantic Foods"
  • Beef Fondue
    tender sliced sirloin that you cook on a table-top stove served w/ rosemary fingerling potatoes, salade verse & dipping sauces (saffron aioli, romesco, green peppercorn sauce); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
541 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Romantic Foods); authentic French & fondue restaurant in a charming chalet ambiance
La TaqueriaSee La Taqueria Video ($)
(4632 ratings)

2889 Mission St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 285-7117
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Tacos"
  • Burritos
    no rice as filler, but rather lingua (cow's tongue)
  • Carne Asada Tacos Dorados
    not on menu; "hard & soft" taco shell (2 shells: crispy on the inside, soft on the outside) w/ carne asada (thin sliced steaks), melted monterey jack cheese, beans, homemade salsa, green hot sauce, avocado & sour cream; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
4632 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Tacos); #55 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 1973; long lines
La Torta GordaSee La Torta Gorda Video ($)
(419 ratings)

2833 24th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 642-9600
latortagorda.net
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Sandwiches"
  • Pierna Enchilada Torta
    pulled pork, adobo sauce, refried beans, queso fresco, red onion, avocado; juicy & sloppy; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
419 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Sandwiches); opened in 2002; serving traditional Mexican cuisine
Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles ($$)
(2856 ratings)

1220 S Central Ave Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 340-1304
loloschickenandwaffles.co...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Soul Food"
  • KK's Combo (Chicken & Waffles)
    three piece fried chicken southern style, two waffles, grits & two eggs w/ cheese & onions
 4.0 out of 5
2856 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Soul Food); multiple locations in AZ
Longman & EagleSee Longman & Eagle Video ($$)
(2565 ratings)

2657 N Kedzie Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-7110
www.longmanandeagle.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Fried Chicken"
  • Fried Chicken & Waffles
    fried in beef fat; served w/ sweet potato & pork belly hash, maple syrup; available only for brunch (check website for updated menu)
 4.0 out of 5
2565 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Fried Chicken)
Louie Mueller BarbecueSee Louie Mueller Barbecue Video ($$)
(778 ratings)

206 W 2nd St Map It!
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-6206
www.louiemuellerbarbecue....
As Seen On:
BBQ Crawl, Episode: "Texas Competition"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "BBQ"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Grilling Greats"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Ribs"
  • Beef Brisket
    smoked in mesquite & post-oak; seasoned w/ salt & pepper & smoked
  • Texas Beef Rib
    "Dino-Ribs" (they're big!); beef ribs rubbed w/ salt & cracked black pepper then slow-cooked over post oak wood; once sold out, they're out for rest of evening; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
778 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ribs); started in 1936 as a grocery store, selling BBQ w/ leftover meats; full-fledged BBQ joint in 1949; James Beard Foundation award-winner (American Classics - 2006); Other Recipes: Potato Salad
m.henrySee m.henry Video ($$)
(1915 ratings)

5707 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 561-1600
mhenry.net
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Stacked"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Brunch"
  • Blackberry Bliss Cakes
    house hotcakes w/ warm blackberries & vanilla mascarpone cream, topped w/ brown sugar & oat crust
  • Cinnamon Roll French Toast
    french toast made w/ house baked brioche cinnamon rolls, layered w/warm seasonal fruit, vanilla neufchatel creme & topped w/a granola crust; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1915 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Brunch); "chow for now" serving globally inspired, new american style cooking; serving breakfast, lunch, brunch only
Mary & Tito's Cafe ($)
(463 ratings)

2711 4th St NW Map It!
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-6266
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Mexican Food"
  • Carne Adovada Turnover
    slow-roasted pork wrapped in homemade tortilla dough, deep-fried & smothered in spicy red chile sauce
 4.0 out of 5
463 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Mexican Food); since 1963; serving authentic New Mexican cuisine
Mike's City DinerSee Mike's City Diner Video ($)
(671 ratings)

1714 Washington St Map It!
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 267-9393
mikescitydiner.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Talkin' Turkey"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Ultimate Turkey Fest"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Thanksgiving"
  • Corned Beef Hash
  • Pilgrim Sandwich
    top seller; roasted 24-hr brined turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing & gravy in a sub roll; available every day (not just Thanksgiving); looks good
  • Turkey Dinner
 4.0 out of 5
671 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Thanksgiving); Other Recipes: Stuffing
MilktoothSee Milktooth Video ($$)
(1572 ratings)

534 Virginia Ave Map It!
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 986-5131
www.milktoothindy.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Brilliantly Baked"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Brunch"
  • Cranberry Coconut Pop Tart
    vegan; cranberry filling w/ orange juice & coconut milk, encased in dough & baked; topped w/ sugar glaze & toasted coconut; "pure pop tart perfection!" -Jonathon Sawyer
  • BLT Dutch Baby Pancake
    baked souffle-like pancake w/ oven-dried tomatillo aioli, bacon jam, sliced bacon, marinated fresh tomatoes, romaine, sunflower shoots & vinegar
 4.0 out of 5
1572 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Brunch); est. 2014; garage-turned-to-fine diner restaurant serving world-inspired breakfast & lunch using locally sourced ingredients
Milwaukee Brat HouseSee Milwaukee Brat House Video ($$)
(733 ratings)

1013 N Old World 3rd St Map It!
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 273-8709
www.milwaukeebrathouse.co...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Bar Food"
  • "The Miltown" (Bratwurst)
    brat cooked in beer, then grilled, served on pretzel roll & topped w/ Wisconsin cheddar cheese, sauteed onions & mushrooms; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
733 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bar Food); est. 2008; "a professional drinking establishment for beer barons, boot leggers & patriots" (from its website)
Mission Bowling ClubSee Mission Bowling Club Video ($$)
(666 ratings)

3176 17th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 863-2695
www.missionbowlingclub.co...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Burgers"
  • Mission Burger
    1/2-lb aged & granulated patty, monterey jack, caramelized onions, caper aioli, fries; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
666 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Burgers); "boutique bowling alley that departs from tradition by serving award-winning food & extraordinary specialty cocktails, along w/ a rotating craft beer & wine list" (from its website)
Modern DinerSee Modern Diner Video ($)
(321 ratings)

364 East Ave Map It!
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-8390
moderndinerri.com
As Seen On:
Diner ParadiseTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Diners"
  • Meat Loaf, Crusty French Toast, Granola
  • French Toast
    topped w/ custard sauce, candied pecans, raspberry syrup; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
321 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Diners); recognized as the first diner in the nation housed in factory-built Sterling Streamliner; serve breakfast & lunch only
Original Ninfa's on NavigationSee Original Ninfa's on Navigation Video ($$)
(1937 ratings)

2704 Navigation Blvd Map It!
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 228-1175
www.ninfas.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Old School"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Houston, TX"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Mexican Food"
  • Queso Flameado
    melted cheeses topped w/ homemade chorizo; server comes out w/ small cheese-chorizo mix in casserole dish and a side of tortillas and makes the queso flameado at your table
  • Beef Fajitas Al Carbon
    served in a flour tortilla w/ Pico de Gallo, guacamole, & chile con queso; supposedly they are the first to serve fajitas; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1937 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Mexican Food); opened in 1973; supposedly served the first beef fajitas (according to its website); caution: there are 2 Ninfa's in Houston...this is the one highlighted on the show (and rated better)
Pequod's PizzeriaSee Pequod's Pizzeria Video ($$)
(7861 ratings)

2207 N Clybourn Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 327-1512
pequodspizza.com/chicago/
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Chicago, IL"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Pizza"
  • Pepperoni & Sausage Pizza
    thick-crust pizza w/ cheesy, crispy edge-crust; looks good
  • Italian Sausage Pan Pizza
    thick crust pizza w/ layer of cheese complementing the crust & forming a caramelized cheesy, crispy edge, w/ sauce & Italian sausage; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
7861 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Pizza); est. 1970; known for "unique atmosphere & great pizza" (from its website)
Top 5 Restaurants   (110 restaurants - Include Closed)    
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