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L'Atelier de Joel RobuchonSee L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon Video ($$$$)
(1230 ratings)

3799 Las Vegas Blvd S Map It!
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 891-7358
www.mgmgrand.com/restaura...
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Magical Combos"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Las Vegas"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Thanksgiving"
  • Roasted Quail w/ Pomme Puree
    caramelized free-range quail stuffed w/ foie gras; served w/ aerated mashed potatoes topped w/ shaved truffles; looks good
  • La Langoustine
    Langoustine is like a cross of a small lobster and and shrimp (crawfish-sized); just 2-3 bites; "of all the things I've eaten in Vegas, the one thing I come back to and crave time and again is la langoustine (at L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon)"-Gail Simmons
 4.5 out of 5
1230 ratings		 est. 2010; located in MGM Grand Resort & Casino; 12 locations; gourmet French tapas & tasting menu w/ unique counter service preparation; "Joël Robuchon is grand master of French cooking"-Gail Simmons
la Barbecue ($$)
(2911 ratings)

2401 E Cesar Chavez Map It!
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 605-9696
labarbecue.com
As Seen On:
BBQ Crawl, Episode: "Texas Competition"
BBQ Paradise 2-Another RackBest Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Worth the Wait"
  • Beef Brisket
    moist brisket; looks good; smoked/cooked in post-oak wood for 8 hrs; looks good
  • Beef Rib
    large rib
 4.5 out of 5
2911 ratings		 formerly JMueller BBQ at airing; one of Danielle's personal favorites; long lines (sells out quickly); live music on Saturdays & Sundays; had to shut down temporarily in 2006...sold smokers to competitor Aaron Franklin...now a heated competitor; long lines
Langer's DeliSee Langer's Deli Video ($$)
(4491 ratings)

704 S Alvarado St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 483-8050
www.langersdeli.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Between Bread"
  • #19 - Pastrami Sandwich
    thick-cut pastrami complemented by a slice of Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and homemade cole slaw; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
4491 ratings		 opened in 1947; started as a 12-stool lunch counter, now can seat 135 patrons; local and international icon; located diagonally across MacArthur Park
Larder Delicatessen and BakerySee Larder Delicatessen and Bakery Video ($$)
(160 ratings)

1455 W 29th St Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 912-8203
larderdb.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New Deli Done Right"
  • Matzo Mac 'N' Cheese
    matzo spaetzle "pasta" w/ cheese sauce; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
160 ratings		 located in the Ohio City Firehouse; "Eastern European delicatessen & bakery w/ Jewish deli roots" (from its website); named "Best Deli in America" by Michelin starred chef Daniel Boulud (from its website)
Le BernardinSee Le Bernardin Video ($$$$)
(2977 ratings)

155 W 51st St Map It!
New York, NY 10019
(212) 554-1515
www.le-bernardin.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crunchy"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Genuine Legends"
  • Crispy Black Bass
    looks good
  • Scallops
    in Dashi brown Bonito butter sauce; served on a scallop shell
 4.5 out of 5
2977 ratings		 James Beard Award winner (2003); executive chef: Eric Ripert
Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop ($$)
(3760 ratings)

820 Olowalu Village Rd Map It!
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3600
www.leodas.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Life Changers"
  • Olowalu Lime Pie
    tart key lime pie w/ flakey crust; topped w/ whipped cream
 4.5 out of 5
3760 ratings		 counter-serve cafe featuring farm-fresh American eats & handmade baked goods
Leonard's BakerySee Leonard's Bakery Video ($)
(779 ratings)

94-849 Lumiaina St Map It!
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 732-2133
www.leonardshawaii.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Street Food"
  • Malasasas w/ Haupia Filling
    Portuquese confection...sort of like a doughnut without the hole rolled in cinnamon and sugar and filled w/ Hawaiian coconut pudding; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
779 ratings		 mobile truck selling bakery items; original store (Leonard's Bakery) est. in 1952
Leroy and Lewis Barbecue ($$)
(308 ratings)

121 Pickle Rd Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 945-9882
leroyandlewisbbq.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On Wheels"
  • "Barbacado"
    half avocado, stuffed w/ smoked barbacoa & topped w/ diced white onion, jalapeño salsa, queso fresco & cilantro
 4.5 out of 5
308 ratings		 est. 2017; inventive barbecue food truck & catering service featuring locally sourced meats; "new school barbecue" (from its website)
Levain BakerySee Levain Bakery Video ($$)
(9703 ratings)

167 W 74th St Map It!
New York, NY 10023
(212) 874-6080
www.levainbakery.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chocolate"
Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Chocolate Chip Cookies"
  • Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie
    owners' personal favorite cookie; crunchy on the outside & gooey in the inside; "truly life-altering"-Rocco Dispirito; looks good!
  • Chocolate Chip Cookies
    large & thick cookie (6 oz. each); looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
9703 ratings		 Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost [Bobby's recipe]; opened in 1995; business mission: bake everything fresh and on site each day and to donate the day's leftovers to charity each night
Loring PlaceSee Loring Place Video ($$$)
(571 ratings)

21 W 8th St Map It!
New York, NY 10011
(212) 388-1831
www.loringplacenyc.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Yummy in the Middle"
  • Spicy Soppressata & Sausage Calzone
    artisanal crust stuffed w/ house-made ricotta, mozzarella, sausage, basil & oregano; topped w/ tomato sauce, parmesan & spicy soppressata
 4.5 out of 5
571 ratings		 opened in 2016; menu is upscale American w/ wood-fired dishes & handmade pastas, for small & large shareable plates
Loveless Cafe ($$)
(2921 ratings)

8400 Hwy 100 Map It!
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 646-9700
www.lovelesscafe.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Rise and Dine"
Breakfast Paradise
  • Famous Loveless Cafe Country Ham (7oz)
    served w/ two eggs, red-eye gravy & choice of grits, hash brown casserole, or home fried potatoes, plus hot biscuits & homemade preserves
  • Biscuits
    made by the "Biscuit Lady" (Carol Fay); Martha Stewart tried to get the recipe (but didn't get it); looks good
  • Country Ham
  • Hashbrown Casserole
 4.5 out of 5
2921 ratings		 opened in 1952; Southern cooking; known for their biscuits, they serve 4,000 to 7,000 biscuits a day; also a 14-room motel; Other Recipes: Peach Glazed Ham with Peach Corn Relish
Lox ($)
(407 ratings)

772 N High St Map It!
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 824-4005
www.theloxbagelshop.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "More Than I Can Count!"
  • Everything Bagel w/ Pastrami
    hand made bagel & house cured pastrami w/ mustard, pickled onion, swiss; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
407 ratings		 est. 2018; known for "hand rolled, boiled & baked bagels & bagel sandwiches" (from its website)
LUVI Restaurant ($$)
(224 ratings)

5236 Tchoupitoulas St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 605-3340
www.luvirestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Asian Sensations"
  • Lion's Head Soup
    crab & pork meatball in house bone broth; served w/ baby bok choy heart, carrot & rice; topped w/ flying fish caviar
 4.5 out of 5
224 ratings		 est. 2018; homestyle Chinese & modern Japanese cuisines w/ a twist
MagnoliasSee Magnolias Video ($$$)
(2889 ratings)

185 E Bay St Map It!
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-7771
magnoliascharleston.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Regional Favorites"
  • Pimento Cheese with Flatbread
    appetizer; "Southern caviar"; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
2889 ratings
Mama's Fish HouseSee Mama's Fish House Video ($$$$)
(8911 ratings)

799 Poho Pl Map It!
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-8488
www.mamasfishhouse.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chilled Perfection"
  • Liliko'I (Passion Fruit) Creme Brulee
 4.5 out of 5
8911 ratings		 opened in 1973; nestled in a beautiful coconut grove on a secluded white sand beach
Mana Bu'sSee Mana Bu's Video ($)
(492 ratings)

1618 S King St Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 358-0287
www.hawaiimusubi.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Regional Favorites"
  • Spam Musubi
    spam-filled rice rolls wrapped in dry seaweed
 4.5 out of 5
492 ratings		 restaurant closes once food sells out
Manhattan Beach PostSee Manhattan Beach Post Video ($$)
(3793 ratings)

1142 Manhattan Ave Map It!
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-5405
eatmbpost.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Thanksgiving"
  • Bacon Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits
    "world famous biscuits!" (from its website); apple wood smoked bacon, aged cheddar & whipped maple butter; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
3793 ratings		 opened in 2011; "crafting unforgettable culinary experiences through adventurous & soulful cuisine" (from its website); seasonal menu features house made breads, seafood & meat dishes, charcuterie, cheese & more
Marcel ($$$$)
(851 ratings)

1170 Howell Mill Rd Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 665-4555
marcelatl.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Worth the Wait"
  • Beef Wellington
    chateaubriand, mushroom duxelles, prosciutto, puff pastry; must provide restaurant 24 hours notice to order; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
851 ratings		 est 2015; steakhouse named after Marcel Cerdan, an iconic French professional boxer
Marjie's GrillSee Marjie's Grill Video ($$)
(225 ratings)

320 S Broad Ave Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 603-2234
www.marjiesgrill.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Low and Slow"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Piling On the Pork"
  • Curried Gumbo
    Thai-style curry based gumbo w/ chicken & pig feet; served w/ rice
  • Crispy Pig Knuckles
    coated w/ black pepper, herbs, chilis & lime; looks good
  • Honey Butter Yardbird
    ¼ or ½ of a pasture raised chicken rubbed w/ chili & garlic, slow grilled over hardwood coals & basted w/ LA honey & sweet cream butter; owner/chef's favorite dish; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
225 ratings		 serving Southern & Southeast Asia fusion
Maydan
(853 ratings)

1346 Florida Ave NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20009
www.maydandc.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Feast of the Middle East"
  • Lamb Shoulder
    spiced & cured, sous vide 12 hours then fire roasted, served w/ salad of onions, sumac, mint & parsley
 4.5 out of 5
853 ratings		 est. 2017; featuring curated meals to be enjoyed family-style; known for North African & Middle Eastern dishes & flavors
Maypop Restaurant ($$)
(741 ratings)

611 O'Keefe St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 518-6345
www.maypoprestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Key Ingredient"
  • Crispy Fried Oysters
    from P&J Oyster House; w/ bourbon barrel & squid ink soy aioli (key ingredient), smoked manchego cheese & spicy cucumber; featured garnishes: sliced radish & microgreens
 4.5 out of 5
741 ratings		 contemporary, award-winning fusion of Asian, Cajun & Italian; w/ house cured meats & handmade pasta
McClure's Pickles ($$)
(47 ratings)

8201 St Aubin St Map It!
Detroit, MI 48211
(888) 784-8434
mcclures.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Snack Attack"
  • Pickles
    hand-made everyday
 4.5 out of 5
47 ratings		 since 2006; brothers using their great grandmother Lala's recipe
McGuire's Irish PubSee McGuire's Irish Pub Video ($$)
(2589 ratings)

600 E Gregory St Map It!
Pensacola, FL 32502
(850) 433-6789
www.mcguiresirishpub.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Eggstraordinary"
  • Reuben Eggroll
    all the ingredients of a reuben sandwich in a homemade wonton skin and deep-fried (egg is in the wonton skin and thousand islands dressing...oh, in the name too); thousand islands dressing is used as dipping sauce; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
2589 ratings		 framed pictures/magazine covers covered wall-to-wall; dollar bills hanging off the restaurant ceiling and plastered on walls
McNally's Tavern ($$)
(281 ratings)

8634 Germantown Ave Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-9736
www.mcnallys.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Sandwiches"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sandwich Hall of Fame"
  • "The Schmitter"
    sliced beef w/ extra cheese, fried onions, tomato, grilled salami & "schmitter sauce" on a flash-broiled Kaiser roll; "better than a [Philly] cheesesteak" -Duff Goldman; looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
281 ratings		 est. 1921; family-friendly iconic neighborhood institution w/ scratch-made soup, salad & sandwiches, plus draft beer
Meals by GenetSee Meals by Genet Video ($$)
(794 ratings)

1053 S Fairfax Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 938-9304
www.mealsbygenet.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Finger Food"
  • Dorowot
    spicy chicken stewed in red pepper sauce with Ethiopian butter; takes days to make; served on top of injera (a spongy crepe-like flatbread)
 4.5 out of 5
794 ratings		 Ethiopian cuisine in a casual bistro setting
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