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- Lamb Brasato Ossobuco
risotto, braised lamb shank, vegetables, jus & parsley; "that's the bite!" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Lasagna
5 layers of house made pasta, bechamel sauce, mozzarella & parmigiano, local beef, Italian sausage, tomato ragu; "rustic, super balanced!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
983 ratings |
opened in 2013; husband-and-wife team serving traditional Italian w/ a modern spin; large wine selection |
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- Brunswick Stew
chopped smoked chicken in tomato-chili-wing sauce-based soup; only available on certain days...check website - Biscuits & Gravy
homemade biscuit topped w/ sausage gravy; "we've done biscuits & gravy all over the country...hands-down one of the best!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
399 ratings |
est. 1955; third-generation small-town cafeteria serving Southern comfort food; local institution w/ long lines; Other Recipes: Sweet Potato Souffle |
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- Fish & Chips
beer battered local fish; Guy substituted fries w/ onion rings; looks good - Paradise Pesto Pizza
seasoned sausage, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini, Greek olives, sweet onion & feta w/ pesto sauce
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4.0 out of 5
554 ratings |
[CLOSED]; serving gluten-free food; both chefs have celiac disease...which means they must avoid even trace amounts of gluten |
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- Apple Grape Pie
topped w/ homemade whipped cream; looks good - Down-Home Country Sausage
fan favorite; homemade pork & chicken-mixed sausage; served w/ eggs & home potatoes - Slow Roasted Pork w/ Coconut Curry
pork roasted for 6-8 hrs; shredded, cooked in coconut curry sauce; served w/ rice, tortilla shells & homemade salsa; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
402 ratings |
[CLOSED]; in artist- & musician-influenced neighborhood; cook's & co-owner's name is Jimmy Carter (not the President, but a former Olympic swimmer) |
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- Porchetta
sandwich w/ chopped slow-roasted, salt-herbed pork topped w/ salsa verde on ciabatta roll; roll-down-the-arm juicy; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
787 ratings |
only make 4 different sandwiches everyday...each day might be different sandwiches though |
As Seen On: 101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Messy"Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Ooey Gooey Goodness"Cheese ParadiseDiners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "By Request"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Super Sandwiches"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: Finger Lickin' Chicken"Man v. Food, Episode: "Cleveland" |
- Melt Challenge
"monster" grilled cheese featuring 13 different cheeses, 3 slices of grilled bread & a pile of hand-cut fries & slaw (all over 5-lbs); eat all to be awarded a Melt t-shirt or Melt Pint Glass, a $10 gift card your name on online Melt Challenge Hall of Fame; challenge - 5-lb patti melt + fries; Adam won - Godfather
sandwich made of 3 cheese lasagna, fresh fennel-oregano pasta sheets, sun-dried tomato pesto and pureed roasted garlic, provolone served on garlic spiked bread; looks good - "Reverend Horton Meat" Burger
2 grilled cheeses deep fried as buns, 4 ground steak burgers, bacon & American cheese; "impossible to forget!" -Courtney Rada - Parmageddon Grilled Cheese Sandwich
customer favorite; grilled cheese sandwich w/ potato & onion pierogi, fresh napa vodka kraut, sauteed onions, sharp cheddar; looks good - Parmageddon
local favorite; grilled cheese sandwich w/ potato & onion pierogi, fresh napa vodka kraut, sauteed onions, sharp cheddar; "that is one of the best grilled cheeses I've ever had!"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Tokyo Tuna Melt
tuna steak marinated for 24 hrs, grilled & sliced in muenster grilled cheese w/ wasabi-ginger dressing; looks good - Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
grilled cheese sandwich w/ fried chicken tenders, sweet corn puree, garlic spinach, mashed potatoes & sharp cheddar; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1079 ratings |
#41 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 2006; specialize on gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches; get an approved Melt logo tattoo (design on its website) & get 25% for life; multiple locations in Ohio |
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- Vegan Chili
using textured vegetable protein instead of ground beef; "so delicious even the carnivores crave it!" (from its website); served 3-way (on spaghetti & topped w/ cheese); owner/chef likes to add Sriracha sauce; looks good - Yeehaw BBQ Sandwich
chicken, Seitan or Tempeh w/ roma tomatoes, housemade Pico de Gallo (fresh roma tomato, minced jalapenos, cilantro & finely chopped red onion, drizzled w/ lots of housemade BBQ sauce & melted nuenster on a whole wheat hoagie; (vegetarian & vegan options available); looks good
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4.0 out of 5
597 ratings |
since 2005; serving gourmet sandwiches & salads including a large variety of Vegan, Vegetarian options; moved from original airing location (4165 Hamilton Ave); Other Recipes: Coconut Lime Chicken Stew |
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- Cheese Fritters
fritters made of 4 types of cheeses (mozzarella, Swiss, parmesan, cheddar) shapped into balls, deep fried & placed on layer of "ooey gooey goodness" honey mustard sauce; looks good - Baby Back Ribs
award-winning; marinated overnight; smoked in pecan wood at 220-degrees for 2 hrs, then 230-degress for 3 more hrs; looks good - Crunch Burger
a top seller; double-pattied burgers w/ fried pork grinds & juke sauce; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1046 ratings |
4x world champs (in BBQ) including in 2010, 2011 & 2012 |
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- Deep-Fried Pickle
beer-based batter; w/ horseradish buttermilk dipping sauce - Pork Rillons and Watermelon Salad
slow-cooked pork belly, watermelon, arugula, sugarcane vinaigrette; pork is seasoned overnight and slow-cooked in lard; balance of salty-and-sweet - Smoked Coconut Club
sandwich w/ grilled lemon garlic tofu, smoked coconut and tomato herb mayo
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4.0 out of 5
697 ratings |
[CLOSED]; bar food w/ attitude |
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- 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
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4.0 out of 5
671 ratings |
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Thanksgiving); Other Recipes: Stuffing |
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- "Get Your Grits On"
jumbo blackened shrimp or blackened salmon (Guy got shrimp) on fried green tomatoes, stone ground grits w/ diced bacon, tomato & chives & roasted corn emulsion, dusted w/ cajun spice - Chicken 'n Cheddar Green Onion Waffles
fried buttermilk boneless chicken breast pieces w/ honey mustard aioli drizzle & white cheddar green onion waffles w/ Peppadew jalapeño butter, dusted w/ Cajun Spice 22 - Coconut Cream Stuffed French Toast
Challah bread dipped in an almond scented egg mix, stuffed w/ coconut cream cheese & flaked coconut, garnished w/ diced strawberries & bruleed bananas, dusted w/ cinnamon & powdered sugar; looks good - Crab Cake Po' Boy
jumbo lump crab cake, tabasco bacon onion jam, bibb lettuce, red & yellow tomatoes on ciabatta, dusted w/ Old Bay; "this is outrageous! The way you compose this sandwich is so next-level" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1258 ratings |
est. 2005; local landmark serving Southern fundamentals using fresh ingredients from the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland; multiple locations including in Baltimore's Inner Harbor; long lines |
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- BBQ Meatloaf
served w/ garlic mashed, squash & green beans topped w/ Austin sauce; looks good - Brisket & Mushroom Empanadas
beef brisket, mushrooms, Austin BBQ sauce, sauteed onions, smoked Gouda, drizzled w/ goat cheese ranch & Austin BBQ sauce
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4.0 out of 5
982 ratings |
since 2014; "full spectrum of hospitality, great beers, good vibes, and some amazing eats" (from its website); 20-barrel brewing system is housed in an historic, 1700s renovated barn |
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- Guacamole
6 variations; Guy had smoked trout & bacon guac; served w/ warm cumin chips for dipping; looks good - Machaca
pulled coffee- & ancho-rubbed grilled & braised beef brisket; served w/ corn tortilla, chili rajitas, Cotija cheese, guacamole; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
946 ratings |
everything made from scratch every day |
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- Greek Chicken
cut chicken, seasoned, oiled, buttered & oven baked; "killer!...oh, that's good!"-Guy Fieri - Pork Souvlaki
thickly sliced tenderloin pork seasoned, marinated for 5-6 days & flame-broiled on skewer; "this is monster flavor...wow!"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Rib Eye
hand-cut every day; seasoned salted, buttered & flame-broiled - Greek Baklava
family recipe - Spaghetti & Meatballs
meatballs w/ Greek mint, over spaghetti w/ house marinara; served w/ Texas toast & soup or salad
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4.0 out of 5
403 ratings |
opened in 1980; Greek-with-a-twist restaurant behind a liquor store...you have to go thru the liquor store to get to restaurant; Albuquerque institution |
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- King Ranch Casserole
Tex-Mex casserole w/ layers of pulled chicken, a creamy soup mixture w/ red bell pepper, diced tomatoes & green chile peppers and flour tortillas are covered with shredded cheese and baked; looks good - Pig 'n Waffle
slice of homemade honey-and-sugar glazed ham in between 2 halved-waffles w/ syrup
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4.0 out of 5
1617 ratings |
est. 1995; classic roadside cafe w/ organic garden & organic market; guest appearance: actor Matthew McConaughey; Other Recipes: Blueberry Pie | Fresh Basil Dressing | Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin | Roasted Root Vegetables | Whole Wheat Zucchini-Herb Bread |
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- Bacon Ice Cream
bacon bites w/ maple syrup flavored ice cream - Peanut Butter & Bacon (PB+B) Burger
beef patty, bacon jam, homemade peanut butter, pepper relish, potato chips, arugula & honey chipotle vinaigrette; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
2554 ratings |
opened in 2008; husband-and-wife team with an ice cream shop/restaurant/coffee bar that serves wine & craft beer; Other Recipes: Bacon Fried Rice |
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- Meatball Sandwich
made from ground beef and pork sausage; w/ homemade marinara sauce & provolone cheese; looks good - Philly Cheesesteak
Guy got it w/ onion, red & green bell peppers, mushrooms, American cheese; homemade marinara sauce is optional; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
715 ratings |
Philly native who opened a restaurant in her husband's pottery shop (Circle Pottery); Other Recipes: Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich |
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- Lamb Couscous w/ Vegetables
- Mechoui
lamb roasted in a spice rub served on rice - Merguez
Moroccan sausage - Moroccan Hummus
more like a soup w/ whole chick peas
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4.0 out of 5
416 ratings |
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- Fried Chicken
cooked low & slow (17 min at 350-degrees); looks good
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4.0 out of 5
105 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 1940; takeout only |
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- Goat Stroganoff
w/ Russian banana fingerling potatoes, baby carrots, potato straws & fresh dill - New England Dinner 2.0
corned beef brisket, napa cabbage, crisp potatoes, Raye's maple mustard, pickled veg
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4.0 out of 5
417 ratings |
serving modern American tapas; James Beard best chef northeast semifinalist, 2016, 2015 |
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- Lamb Tacos
marinated lamb, grilled & served on soft taco shells & topped w/ lettuce & blue cheese; looks good - Popcorn Pork
deep-fried cubed pork served w/ dipping sauces chipotle mayo & "respecto" sauce (HOT!)
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4.0 out of 5
532 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2012; located in a fire house built in the 1800s w/ Muertos & music-themed decor; Other Recipes: Shrimp Verde Cocktail |
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- Lasagna
huge; entirely homemade (pasta, sauce); meatball, chicken, sausage, tomato, hot peppers & cheese; looks good - Meatball
BIG...larger than a baseball; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
568 ratings |
dishes influenced by many trips to Italian restaurants ins NYC |
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- Creamed Chipped Beef
served over toast; looks good - Pork Chop
spiced & grilled on flat top - Texas Hash
top seller; chicken-based hash
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4.0 out of 5
186 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 1952; started as a general store and eventually added the restaurant |
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4.0 out of 5
563 ratings |
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- Chipped Beef in Gravy
poured on toast (variation of biscuits & gravy); looks good - Pancakes
can get shaped freehand...made pancake that looked like Guy Fieri (pretty good too) - Cyclops
pancake sprinkled w/ blueberries w/ egg (sunny-side up) in the middle
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4.0 out of 5
160 ratings |
classic diner decor; Mustache Bill (owner Bill Smith) has cooked w/ paper towel headband since he bought it in 1972 |
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