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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
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 Toscano's Ravioli [CLOSED]See Mama Toscano's Ravioli Video ($)
(120 ratings)

2201 Macklind Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-2926
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Finger Food"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Fried Fabulous Fun"
  • Toasted Ravioli
    meat-filled, rolled in bread crumbs and pan-fried or deep-fried; takes 3 days to make; NOTE: not served on location, sold unprepared in boxed packages; they can ship to you
 4.5 out of 5
120 ratings		 [CLOSED]; not a restaurant, but serve some food like sandwiches
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
Milk Jar Cookies [CLOSED] ($)
(1724 ratings)

5466 Wilshire Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 634-9800
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Brilliantly Baked"
  • Banana Split Cookie
    top seller; banana dough, chocolate & butterscotch chips, walnuts & fresh strawberry; baked frozen for a gooey center; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1724 ratings		 [CLOSED]; est. 2013; husband-&-wife-run homemade cookie operation w/ small-batch baked, inventive recipes & ice cream sandwiches; ships nationwide
Millburn DeliSee Millburn Deli Video ($$)
(779 ratings)

328 Millburn Ave Map It!
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 379-5800
www.millburndeli.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sandwich Hall of Fame"
  • The Friday Special
    3-slice sandwich of rye bread, lettuce, house-made egg & tuna salads, w/ Russian dressing & sliced pickles
 4.5 out of 5
779 ratings		 est. 1946; sandwich shop offering classic favorites & unique creations; famous for "stacked" sandwiches
minibar by Jose AndresSee minibar by Jose Andres Video ($$$$)
(396 ratings)

855 E St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 393-0812
www.minibarbyjoseandres.c...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On a Stick"
  • Insalata Caprese Injection
    one bite: one cherry tomato pierced by pipette that has blended mozzarella and extra virgin olive oil
 4.5 out of 5
396 ratings		 6-seat bar that offers tasting menu; one of Jose Andres' restaurant
MiyakeSee Miyake Video ($$$)
(424 ratings)

468 Fore St Map It!
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-9170
restaurantmiyake.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "In a Bowl"
  • Mushroom Miso Soup
 4.5 out of 5
424 ratings
ModernSee Modern Video ($$$$)
(1199 ratings)

9 W 53rd St Map It!
New York, NY 10019
(212) 333-1220
www.themodernnyc.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Unexpected"
  • Liverwurst
 4.5 out of 5
1199 ratings
Mr PolloSee Mr Pollo Video ($$)
(609 ratings)

2823 Mission St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(860) 912-9168
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bang for the Buck"
  • $15 Chef's Tasting Menu
    four courses; varies depending what chef gets at market
 4.5 out of 5
609 ratings		 chef takes order, cooks and does the dishes
Mrs. Wilkes' Dining RoomSee Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room Video ($$)
(1597 ratings)

107 W Jones St Map It!
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 232-5997
www.mrswilkes.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Fried Chicken"
  • Fried Chicken
    secret is "The Love"; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1597 ratings		 #83 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1943; long lines; fixed price...sit down and food comes to you; in historic downtown (tree-lined streets)
New Rebozo ($$)
(716 ratings)

7403 Madison St Map It!
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 445-0370
www.newrebozos.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Serious Spice"
  • Fiesta Mole
    6 chicken enchiladas w/ 6 different moles; Jeff loves white chocolate & pistachio poblano; served w/ rice & beans
 4.5 out of 5
716 ratings		 opened in 1991; Mexican cantina known for 25 moles; serving innovative dishes w/ traditional roots
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