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Plan Check Kitchen + Bar ($$)
(2809 ratings)

1800 Sawtelle Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 444-1411
www.plancheck.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Dipped"
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Comedy and Cooking in the City of Angels"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "The Deep Fried!"
  • Dynamite Crab Dip
    Dungeness crab meat w/ masago, tomato, nori, "dynamite" sauce, bechamel sauce & ciabatta toast; "everything you want in a dip x100" -Brad Miller
  • Pastrami Fries
    fries topped w/ pastrami gravy & pickles
  • PCB (Plan Check Burger)
    top seller burger; Americanized dashi cheese, KETCHUP LEATHER, schmaltz onions, mixed pickles, crunch bun; looks good
  • Smokey Fried Chicken
    jidori chicken, smoked milk gravy, yam preserves, spicy pickled okra; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2809 ratings		 est. 2012; serving modern American comfort food in a small plate format along w/ unique cocktails, premium whiskeys & craft beers; multiple locations
Playa ProvisionsSee Playa Provisions Video ($$)
(1739 ratings)

119 Culver Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90293
(310) 683-5019
www.playaprovisions.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Chocolate Obsessions"
  • Waffle Taco
    ice cream cone shaped as a taco shell stuffed w/ vanilla custard mix of chocolate cake & sprinkles, dipped in chocolate ganache & topped w/ more sprinkles
 4.0 out of 5
1739 ratings		 gastro-pub owned/operated by former Top Chef alum Brooke Williamson & husband Nick Roberts
Portillo's Hot DogsSee Portillo's Hot Dogs Video ($)
(6710 ratings)

100 W Ontario Map It!
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 587-8910
www.portillos.com/locatio...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Toasting the Classics"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Chocolate Obsessions"
  • Jumbo Hot Dog
    steamed hot dog, mustard, relish, celery salt, onion, tomato, kosher pickle & sport peppers on a steamed poppy seed bun; "fire!" "umami at it's finest" -Jeremy McBryde
  • Chocolate Cake Milkshake
    2-layer chocolate cake w/ icing blended in to milkshake; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
6710 ratings		 est. 1963; "known for our famous Chicago-style hot dogs" (from its website) plus sandwiches, salads, fries & dessert; 70+ locations;
Purple RoomSee Purple Room Video ($$)
(379 ratings)

1900 E Palm Canyon Dr Map It!
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 322-4422
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Thanksgiving Madness"
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake
    topped w/ caramel sauce
 4.0 out of 5
379 ratings
Red Lion TavernSee Red Lion Tavern Video ($$)
(1860 ratings)

2366 Glendale Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 662-5337
www.redliontavern.net
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Meat Lover Mania"
  • Jagerschnitzel & Spaetzle
    pork schnitzel topped w/ mushroom gravy & served w/ spaetzle (egg pasta) & red cabbage
 4.0 out of 5
1860 ratings		 since 1959; German "Gasthaus" & beer garden
Roaring ForkSee Roaring Fork Video ($$)
(1294 ratings)

701 Congress Ave Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 583-0000
www.roaringfork.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Cheesiest and Meatiest"
  • Green Chili Mac & Cheese
    served in cast iron bowl & topped w/ panko; "grown-up mac & cheese" -Fabio Viviani
 4.0 out of 5
1294 ratings		 in spirit of The Old West, meats are prepared by wood fire rotisserie, open flame grill or wood oven roasting
Roberta's ($$)
(3321 ratings)

261 Moore St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 417-1118
www.robertaspizza.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Double-Down Chow Down!"
  • Bee Sting Pizza
    thin crust w/ tomato, mozzarella, soppressata, chili, honey; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
3321 ratings
Roscoe's House of Chicken & WafflesSee Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles Video ($$)
(4496 ratings)

1514 N Gower St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 466-7453
www.roscoeschickenandwaff...
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Combos"
Fried Chicken ParadiseGuilty Pleasures, Episode: "You're Bacon Me Crazy"
  • Waffles and fried chicken
    recommend eating both together at same time; Duff adds hot sauce also
  • Herb's Special
    top seller; 4 pieces of chicken smothered w/ gravy & onions; side of 2 waffles; chicken pan-fried for 30 min; looks good
  • "The Oscar"
    3 Chicken wings, grits, one egg & fluffy hot biscuit
 4.0 out of 5
4496 ratings		 #2 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1975; celebrities who have eaten here: Snoop Dogg, CNN's Larry King & David Beckham; multiple locations
RosebudSee Rosebud Video ($$)
(704 ratings)

1500 W Taylor St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 942-1117
www.rosebudrestaurants.co...
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Pig Out!"
  • Pork Chops Calabrese
    served w/ crispy potatoes; choice of Calabrese or Cacciatore (Jeff gets it Calabrese)
 4.0 out of 5
704 ratings		 est. 1975
Skyline Chili ($)
(377 ratings)

290 Ludlow Ave Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 221-2142
www.skylinechili.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "The Deep Fried!"
  • 5-Way Chili Spaghetti
    steaming spaghetti covered w/ homemade chili, topped w/ beans, onions & a mound of shredded cheddar cheese; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
377 ratings		 est. 1949; multiple locations
Son of a GunSee Son of a Gun Video ($$$)
(1869 ratings)

8370 W 3rd St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 782-9033
sonofagunrestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Sweet Tooth"
  • Fried Chicken Sandwich
    w/ spicy B&B pickle slaw & Rooster aioli on brioche bun; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1869 ratings
Stepping Stone Cafe ($)
(903 ratings)

2390 NW Quimby St Map It!
Portland, OR 97210
(503) 222-1132
www.steppingstonecafe.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "The Deep Fried!"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Portland"
  • Banana Nut Bread French Toast
    homemade banana bread battered & grilled w/ fresh banana, walnuts, powdered sugar on top; looks good
  • Bad-Ass Omelet
    2-lb omelet
  • Man cakes
    3 13-inch pancakes
 4.0 out of 5
903 ratings		 huge portions
Sublime Doughnuts ($)
(1337 ratings)

535 10th St NW Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 897-1801
www.sublimedoughnuts.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Bringin' Home the Bacon, Burger and BBQ!"
  • Oreo Ice Cream "Burger"
    Oreo ice cream sandwich w/ doughnuts as buns w/ top bun crusted w/ more Oreos & frosting
 4.0 out of 5
1337 ratings		 since 2008
Sweet Rose CreamerySee Sweet Rose Creamery Video ($$)
(1167 ratings)

225 26th St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90402
(310) 260-2663
www.sweetrosecreamery.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Killer Combos"
  • Build Your Own Sundae
    Curtis got chocolate & vanilla ice cream sundae topped w/ brownie bites, cacao nibs, toasted almonds, hot chocolate & caramel sauce; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1167 ratings		 pasteurizes on site and makes all ice cream, sorbets & dairy free ice creams on premises from scratch every day using fresh ingredients from produce from the Santa Monica Farmers Market (purchased every Wednesday); multiple locations
Toca MaderaSee Toca Madera Video ($$$)
(3193 ratings)

8450 W 3rd St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 852-9400
www.tocamadera.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Guilty Obsessions"
  • Churro Ice Cream Sandwich
    warm cinnamon & sugar churro filled w/ dulce de leche ice cream w/ spiced Mexican chocolate shavings; vegan option available; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
3193 ratings		 opened in 2015; intimate 120-seat space that features a creative take on traditional Mexican cuisine
Tony Luke'sSee Tony Luke's Video ($)
(2052 ratings)

39 E Oregon Ave Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 551-5725
www.tonylukes.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Sandwiches"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Regional Favorites"
Food Wars, Episode: "Philly: Cheesesteaks"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Decadent and Delicious"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Philadelphia"
  • Cheesesteaks
    cooked in (low) 225-degree flat-top grill; cheese wiz on roll rather than on steak; looks good
  • Italian Roast Pork Sandwich
    slow-roasted pork, au jus, sauteed broccoli rabe (or spinach) & sharp provolone on a fresh baked roll; Rachael adds sauteed hot peppers; looks good
  • Pizza Cheesesteak
    looks good
  • Ultimate Cheesesteak Challenge
    challenge: 20-inch cheesesteak sub (equivalent to 6 cheese steak subs); Adam won
 4.0 out of 5
2052 ratings		 #6 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); Food War: Pat's vs. Tony Luke's...Pat's won (2-votes-to-1); opened in 1992; long lines; serves other sandwiches as well; bake their own bread
Tony Packo'sSee Tony Packo's Video ($$)
(574 ratings)

1902 Front St Map It!
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 691-1953
www.tonypacko.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Holy Moly Burgers!"
  • M.O.A.D. (Mother of All Dogs)
    foot-long Hungarian sausage topped w/ mustard, onions, hot dog sauce (meat chili) & shredded cheese; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
574 ratings		 est. 1932; trivia: made famous by Klinger's mention in TV's M*A*S*H; where celebrities sign hot dog buns that are cased & mounted on walls
Village Pizzeria ($$)
(1664 ratings)

131 N Larchmont Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 465-5566
villagepizzeria.net
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Big Game, Big Eats"
  • Greek Pizza
    thin-crust pizza w/ feta, tomatoes, black olives & oregano; Judy also orders homemade vinaigrette dressing to add on top of pizza; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1664 ratings		 serving Brooklyn-style pizza; neon everywhere
Village TavernSee Village Tavern Video ($$)
(396 ratings)

221 Reynolda Village Map It!
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
(336) 748-0221
www.villagetavern.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Golden-Fried Deliciousness"
  • Hot Crab Dip
    w/ backfin crab meat; served w/ toasted garlic bread; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
396 ratings		 started in 1984; "scratch kitchen / craft bar"; multiple locations
Village WhiskeySee Village Whiskey Video ($$)
(1648 ratings)

118 S 20th St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 665-1088
philadelphia.villagewhisk...
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Pizza and Pigzilla!"
  • Short Rib & Cheddar Duck Fat Fries
    looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1648 ratings		 Chef Jose Garces is 2009 winner of the James Beard Foundation's "Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic" award; Other Recipes: Pickled Baby Beets
White House SubsSee White House Subs Video ($$)
(1462 ratings)

2301 Arctic Ave Map It!
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 345-8599
whitehousesubshop.net
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Sandwiches"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Coast to Coast Indulgences"
  • Italian Sub
    18-inch long sub w/ Italian bologna, Italian capicola, Genoa salami, Provolone, lettuce & other toppings (Guy gets tomatoes, onions, crushed cherry peppers), Italian seasoning, oil; looks good!
 4.0 out of 5
1462 ratings		 since 1946; Atlantic City institution; long lines; fed an array of celebrities; one of my personal favorites
White MannaSee White Manna Video ($)
(1440 ratings)

358 River St Map It!
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 342-0914
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With My Hands"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Knockout Burger Joints"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "New Jersey Diner Tour"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Decadent and Delicious"
  • Sliders (Cheeseburgers)
    w/ sliced onions smashed into patties & topped w/ cheese; looks good; each so small, "a proper serving would be somewhere between 3 and 11"-Alex Guarnaschelli (joking...maybe)
 4.0 out of 5
1440 ratings		 tiny burger joint; beef brought in daily every morning; long lines
Wolfgang's Steakhouse ($$$$)
(1137 ratings)

4 Park Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10016
(212) 889-3369
wolfgangssteakhouse.net/p...
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Delights"
  • Porterhouse Steak
    dry-aged for 28 days & broiled at 1600-degrees; Bobby recommends sides of creamed spinach & German potatoes; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1137 ratings		 from Wolfgang Zwiener who used to work at legendary steakhouse Peter Luger; blue & white arched, vaulted ceilings tiled by the famed Rafael Guastavino
1 PicoSee 1 Pico Video ($$$)
(358 ratings)

1 Pico Blvd Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 587-1717
www.shuttersonthebeach.co...
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Pizza and Pigzilla!"
  • Salted Caramel Sundae
 3.5 out of 5
358 ratings		 perched above the beach w/ scenic views
Art and SoulSee Art and Soul Video ($$$)
(1043 ratings)

415 New Jersey Ave NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 393-7777
www.jdvhotels.com/restaur...
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Cheesiest and Meatiest"
  • Fried Chicken for Two
    double-dredged fried free range chicken served w/ spicy collards, buttermilk mash & gravy; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
1043 ratings
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