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Brooklyn DinerSee Brooklyn Diner Video ($$)
(790 ratings)

155 W 43rd St Map It!
New York, NY 10036
(212) 265-5400
www.brooklyndiner.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Killer Combos"
  • Strawberry Blonde Cheesecake
    "probably the best cheese cake on the planet"-Robert Irvine
3.5 out of 5
790 ratings
Bruddah's Hawaiian FoodsSee Bruddah's Hawaiian Foods Video ($$)
(132 ratings)

1430 W Redondo Beach Blvd Map It!
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 323-9112
  • Corned Beef Hash Loco Moco
    pattied corned beef-potatoes on rice & topped w/ fried egg & gravy
3.5 out of 5
132 ratings
moved from original airing location (1033 W Gardena Blvd)
Capriotti's Sandwich ShopSee Capriotti's Sandwich Shop Video ($)
(426 ratings)

322 W Sahara Ave Map It!
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 474-0229
capriottis.com
  • "The Bobbie"
    homemade turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing & mayo
3.5 out of 5
426 ratings
est. 1976; started in Wilmington, DE w/ multiple locations across country
CatchSee Catch Video ($$$)
(2786 ratings)

21 9th Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10014
(212) 392-5978
catchrestaurants.com/catc...
  • "Hit Me" Chocolate Cake
    4-level tower stacked w/ brownie, cake, ice cream & liquid white chocolate Klondike bar; served w/ rum ganache
  • Macaroni & Lobster Cream
    mac & cheese w/ mascarpone, breadcrumbs & grated parmesan; looks good!
3.5 out of 5
2786 ratings
est. 2011; globally influenced seafood-restaurant, set in a landmark building at the heart of Manhattan's Meatpacking District
Cowgirl BBQSee Cowgirl BBQ Video ($$)
(917 ratings)

319 S Guadalupe St Map It!
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-2565
www.cowgirlsantafe.com
  • Five Pepper Nachos
    tortilla chips topped w/ black beans, Jack & cheddar cheese, red onions, guacamole, pickled jalapenos, black olives & sour cream & "Salsa Diablo" (extra spicy); on show, added pulled chicken, chipotle pulled pork & shredded beef
  • Green Chile Cheeseburger
    black Angus beef, ground beef, buffalo w/ applewood smoked bacon served in a pretzel bun w/ melted brie, chopped green chile, tomato & drizzle of truffle oil; served w/ hand-cut fries; looks good
  • Frito Pie (& Ribs)
    16-hr smoked brisket chili on Frito's w/ side of sour cream, cheddar, chopped onions & sliced jalapenos; Alex also gets the spiced-rubbed pork ribs
3.5 out of 5
917 ratings
#28 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1993; located in a hundred-year-old building in the historic Guadalupe district of Santa Fe
Dan Tana's ($$$)
(1151 ratings)

9071 Santa Monica Blvd Map It!
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 275-9444
www.dantanasrestaurant.co...
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "O.M.G. Food!"
  • Chicken Parmigiana
    looks good
3.5 out of 5
1151 ratings
est. 1964
F McLintocks Saloon & Dining HouseSee F McLintocks Saloon & Dining House Video ($$$)
(826 ratings)

750 Mattie Rd Map It!
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-1892
www.mclintocks.com
  • Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon
    topped w/ melted blue cheese & blue cheese sauce; looks good
3.5 out of 5
826 ratings
Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda FountainSee Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain Video ($$)
(876 ratings)

1526 Mission St Map It!
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-1414
www.fairoakspharmacy.net
  • "The Kitchen Sink"
    GIANT ice cream sundae (recommended for 4 persons); your choice of 8 ice cream flavors, 8 toppings, diced banana & brownie chunks; CHALLENGE: 2 persons in 30 minutes
  • Ice Cream
    Old Fashion Sundaes, Banana Splits
  • Ice Cream Soda
    top seller
3.5 out of 5
876 ratings
since 1915; old-fashion soda fountain in old-fashion hometown nostalgic 1950s-style drugstore; menu consists of items from the past such as Lime Rickies, Egg Creams, Milk Shakes
Flying Monkey BakerySee Flying Monkey Bakery Video ($)
(394 ratings)

12th St & Arch St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19176
(215) 928-0340
www.flyingmonkeyphilly.co...
  • Butter Cake
    top seller; classic house recipe, baked by the tray & cut into squares; "too good for words" (from its website)
  • Pumpple Cake
    chocolate cake w/ pumpkin pie baked inside & vanilla cake w/ apple pie baked inside; filled & frosted w/ vanilla buttercream; served by the slice from October 1st through March 1st; whole cakes are available by special order year-round but require 72 hours notice
3.5 out of 5
394 ratings
est. 2010; homestyle bakeshop focused on seasonal & local ingredients, offering cakes, confections, brownies & more; at Reading Terminal Market
Funk 'n WafflesSee Funk 'n Waffles Video ($$)
(437 ratings)

307-313 S Clinton St Map It!
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 474-1060
funknwaffles.square.site
  • Jive Turkey (Stuffing Waffle)
    homemade stuffing waffle w/ smoked turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, gravy & a side of cranberry sauce; "Hmmm!! Oh my gosh...that is killer!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Chicken & Waffles
    buttermilk waffles w/ 1/2 dozen fried wings & topped w/ house special sauce (maple syrup, hot sauce & cinnamon)
3.5 out of 5
437 ratings
est. 2007; basement college joint serving "adult version of waffles", locally sourced wholesome food, direct-trade coffee & live entertainment; known for revolutionized waffles & ships them nationally
Guy Fieri's Vegas Kitchen & BarSee Guy Fieri's Vegas Kitchen & Bar Video ($$)
(4761 ratings)

3535 S Las Vegas Blvd Map It!
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 794-3139
www.caesars.com/linq/hote...
  • Bacon Mac-n-Cheese Burger
    top seller; award-winning burger (NYC Wine + Food Festival Burger Bash); burger topped w/ crispy applewood bacon, six-cheese mac-n-cheese, LTOP (lettuce, tomato, onion + pickle), SMC (supermelty-cheese) & "donkey sauce" on a garlic-buttered brioche bun; looks good!
  • Guy's Bloody Mary
    served in huge glass finished w/ speared candied bacon, apple sausage, Italian-imported pepperoni & celery stick
  • Motley Que Sandwich
    2nd top seller; pulled pork shoulder smothered in Guy's bourbon brown sugar BBQ sauce, stacked w/ citrus slaw, pickle chips, aged cheddar cheese, onion straws + donkey sauce on a toasted pretzel hoagie; looks good
  • Vegas Fries
    a throwback to Guy's UNLV days; crispy sidewinder fries tossed in spicy buffalo seasoning + topped w/ blue cheese crumbles, served w/ house-made buffalo sauce + blue-sabi (blue cheese + wasabi) dipping sauce
3.5 out of 5
4761 ratings
serving Fieri's signature cuisine, featuring bold flavors and unique twists on traditional dishes; high-energy experience in a comfortable atmosphere w/ large outdoor patio ideal for people watching; in The LINQ Casino
House Of PiesSee House Of Pies Video ($$)
(1984 ratings)

1869 N Vermont Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 666-9961
houseofpiesla.com
  • Country Fried Steak
    tender ground beef steak, dipped in batter & deep fried to golden brown & smothered in country gravy
  • Fresh Strawberry Pie
3.5 out of 5
1984 ratings
opened in 1969; retro-chic diner; many celebrities stop here for pie
Joe Squared PizzaSee Joe Squared Pizza Video ($$)
(516 ratings)

33 W N Ave Map It!
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 545-0444
www.joesquared.com
  • Build Your Own Pizza
    "The Duffinator"; Duff gets white garlic-cream sauce w/ mozzarella, corn, jalapenos, prosciutto, bacon, linguica (Portuguese sausage), anchovy, squid, scallops, clams, pepperoni, meatball, Boursin cheese
  • Bacon and Clam Pizza
    square pizza w/ white sauce, clams, maple smoked bacon, Vidalia onion, fresh mozzarella, romano, asiago and oregano; looks good
  • Fried Ravioli
    choice of meat (ground beef & ground salami) or cheese; Guy had meat (of course) w/ side of marinara dipping sauce
  • Irish Pizza
    roasted garlic cream, corned beef, potato, caramelized onion, mozzarella & Swiss
  • Meatball and Spaghetti Pizza
    crushed tomato, oregano, meatballs, onion, roasted red peppers, spaghetti, parmigiano, romano, asiago and mozzarella cheeses
3.5 out of 5
516 ratings
opened in 2005; offer coal-fired square-shaped pizza (named one of the best pizzas in the nation by Food Network Magazine), 17 varieties of risotto, long rum list and eclectic beer; Duff Goldman made guest appearance here
Junior'sSee Junior's Video ($$)
(1981 ratings)

386 Flatbush Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 852-5257
orderjuniorsbrooklyn.com
  • Cheesecake
    New York style cheesecake; sponge cake crust (rather than graham cracker); "I literally never tasted a cheesecake quite as good as Junior's"-Rocco Dispirito
  • Strawberry Shortcake
    multi-layered tall cake
3.5 out of 5
1981 ratings
#34 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1950
Kreuz MarketSee Kreuz Market Video ($$)
(978 ratings)

619 N Colorado St Map It!
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-2361
www.kreuzmarket.com
  • Beef Brisket
    cooked for 6 hrs; looks good
  • Sausage
  • BBQ Meat Platter
    sausage, beef brisket, smoked turkey, pork spare ribs; looks good
3.5 out of 5
978 ratings
#10 (America's Best: American Classics);
Food War: Kreuz's vs. Smitty's... Kreuz won (3-votes-to-2); opened in 1900 as a meat market and grocery store, became full-fledged restaurant in 1960s, moved to new location in 1999; sister owns rival Smitty's Market across town; served on butcher paper; no BBQ sauce, no forks
La Latina ($)
(420 ratings)

3509 NE 2nd Ave Map It!
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 571-9655
www.lalatinamiami.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "O.M.G. Food!"
  • Pork & Cheese Arepas
    pocket bun stuffed w/ shredded pork & Guyanese cheese
3.5 out of 5
420 ratings
serving traditional Venezuelan food in colorful, fun atmosphere w/o pretension
Magnolia CafeSee Magnolia Cafe Video ($)
(1837 ratings)

1920 S Congress Ave Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 445-0000
themagnoliacafe.com
  • Blackened Salmon
    "cook burned" (pan-fried w/ flame) on bottom of iron skillet (skillet is turned upside-down...crazy!)
  • Gingerbread Pancakes
    embedded w/ sliced bananas
  • Polenta
    homemade; flatop-fried and topped w/ ragu sauce; looks good
  • Stuffed Red Pepper
    stuffed w/ jambalaya
  • Love Migas
    eggs scrambled in spicy "LOVE" butter (fresh garlic and serrano) w/ tomato, onion, bell pepper, tortilla chips and jack cheese; Served w/ black beans & tortillas; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1837 ratings
opened in 1988; local favorite; large crowds; "Open 24/8" and "Sorry, We're Open"
Mile End Delicatessen BrooklynSee Mile End Delicatessen Brooklyn Video ($$)
(848 ratings)

97A Hoyt St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-7510
www.mileenddeli.com
  • Smoked Meat Sandwich
    3 weeks of prep & over 18 hours of cooking; cured, smoked brisket on seeded rye bread w/ deli mustard; looks good
  • Smoked Meat Poutine
    french fries topped w/ chicken gravy, smoked brisket & cheese curds; "just makes you eat & eat!...bold youth on a deli platter!" -Alex Guarnaschelli
3.5 out of 5
848 ratings
est. 2010; classic Jewish comfort food; grandmother's traditional recipes updated in a Canadian-style deli
Mohawk HouseSee Mohawk House Video ($$$)
(448 ratings)

1 Mohawk Ln Map It!
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-6464
www.mohawkhouse.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Pig Out!"
  • 10 Mile Burger
    50/50 mangalitsa bacon burger, monterey cheese, hand rolled sesame bun, free range chicken; looks good
  • Molten Chocolate Cake
    dark chocolate sea salt molten cake w/ raspberry, Madagascar bourbon vanilla ice cream; looks good
3.5 out of 5
448 ratings
since 2005; "a warm inviting atmosphere, a historic and visually appealing setting, seamless service, outstanding wine, exceptional craft beer, and most importantly...beautiful food" (from its website)
NORMA'S ($$$)
(672 ratings)

4200 E Palm Canyon Dr Map It!
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 770-5000
www.theparkerpalmsprings....
  • Chocolate Decadence French Toast
    french toast made of chocolate yogart loaf (pound cake) covered in strawberries, pistachios & Valhrona chocolate sauce
3.5 out of 5
672 ratings
Pier 115 Bar and Grill ($$)
(1138 ratings)

115 River Rd Map It!
Edgewater, NJ 07020
(201) 313-2155
www.pier115barandgrill.co...
  • Bella's Warm Cookie Skillet
    warm chocolate chip cookie, chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream
3.5 out of 5
1138 ratings
waterfront restaurant/lounge w/ world-class views from the west bank of the Hudson River; Modern American Gastro Pub w/ 115 beers by tap & bottle
Primanti BrothersSee Primanti Brothers Video ($)
(1678 ratings)

46 18th St Map It!
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 263-2142
www.primantibros.com
  • Sandwich
    sandwiches piled-high topped with french fries, cole slaw and tomatoes; sandwiches topped with french fries, cole slaw and tomatoes
  • Capicola & Cheese Sandwich
    5 slices of capicola, cheese, coleslaw & fries stuffed between 2 thick slices of Italian bread; Adam likes to add a runny egg; sponsored by Kevin Pollak; looks good
  • Cap & Egg Sandwich
    capicola, egg & cheese w/ fries, slaw & tomatoes in sandwich
  • Pitts-Burgher Cheesesteak
    cheesesteak sandwich stuffed choice of meat and cheese with french fries, cole slaw and tomatoes
  • Corned Beef Sandwich
    sandwiches topped with french fries, cole slaw and tomatoes
3.5 out of 5
1678 ratings
#3 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
#7 (World's Best Places to Pig Out); since 1933; multiple locations
Ranch 616 ($$)
(587 ratings)

616 Nueces St Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 479-7616
theranch616.com
  • Beef Tenderloin Enchilada w/ Quail
    looks good; 2 quails served 2 ways...fried & grilled; not always available (call ahead); looks good
3.5 out of 5
587 ratings
opened in 1998; combining the flavors of the Gulf Coast w/ the spices of Texas border towns
RedFarmSee RedFarm Video ($$$)
(726 ratings)

529 Hudson St Map It!
New York, NY 10014
(212) 792-9700
redfarmnyc.com
  • Katz's Pastrami Egg Roll
    use pastrami from Katz's Deli & double-fried for extra crispiness; served w/ side of honey-mustard sauce; looks good
  • Lamb Dumpling Shooter
    pan-fried lamb dumpling, skewered & served over shot of miso soup
3.5 out of 5
726 ratings
#4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chinese Food); serving Dim Sum dishes w/ a twist
Rito's Bakery & DeliSee Rito's Bakery & Deli Video ($$)
(41 ratings)

1930 Pearl Rd Map It!
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 220-3103
www.ritosbakery.com
  • Giant Cannoli
    giant cannoli shell stuffed w/ 3 dozen miniature cannolis; looks good
3.5 out of 5
41 ratings
since 1964; family-owned & operated
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