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Bragg Farm Sugar House & Gift ShopSee Bragg Farm Sugar House & Gift Shop Video ($$)
(86 ratings)

1005 Vt Rte 14 N Map It!
East Montpelier, VT 05651
(802) 223-5757
braggfarm.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Combos"
  • Sugar on Snow
    combo of snow (shaved ice), thicken maple syrup, a plate of pickles and unsweetened raised doughnuts; "of all the combinations of food I've ever had, it's the one I sat back and thought I'm viewing the plate of God...it's perfect"-Alton Brown; served every weekend in March and April; a Vermont tradition
 4.5 out of 5
86 ratings		 farm gift shop and sugar house nestled in the pine-clad hills; 8 generations of Pure Vermont Maple Syrup production; rating might be for shop
Commander's PalaceSee Commander's Palace Video ($$$)
(5585 ratings)

1403 Washington Ave Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 899-8221
www.commanderspalace.com
As Seen On:
America's Best, Episode: "American Classics"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New Orleans"
Bucket List
  • Gumbo
    recipe changes slightly depending on what is fresh and local for that day; looks good
  • Creole Bread Pudding Souffle
    rich bread pudding whipped into a light fluffy souffle w/ whiskey sauce; looks good
  • Louisiana Blue Crab Lasagna
    seasonal; mushroom-spinach-caramelized onions-ricotta lasagna topped w/ deep-fried soft-shell crab & crab-based hollandaise sauce; looks good
  • Shrimp and Tasso Henican
    a signature dish; wild Louisiana white shrimp stuffed w/ spicy Cajun ham tossed in Crystal hot sauce w/ pickled okra & five pepper jelly; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
5585 ratings		 #7 (America's Best: American Classics); opened in 1880; before Hurricane Katrina, it was the longest continually operating restaurant in U.S...closed for 13 months for restoration; restaurant in turquoise and white Victorian in The Garden District
Gibson's DonutsSee Gibson's Donuts Video ($)
(915 ratings)

760 Mount Moriah Rd Map It!
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 682-8200
www.facebook.com/gibsonsd...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Decadent Donuts"
  • Glazed Donuts
    yeast-raised classic, coated in house glaze; try 1 free w/ first visit; looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
915 ratings		 est. 1967; popular counter-service donut shop w/ an array of flavors & seasonal specialties
Hankook TaqueriaSee Hankook Taqueria Video ($)
(1046 ratings)

1341 Collier Rd NW Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 352-8881
www.hankooktaqueria.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bang for the Buck"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Mega Meat and Sweet Treats"
  • Bibim-Bop
    beef rice bowl w/ veggies; $6 at airtime
  • Bulgogi Kimchi Fries
    fries topped w/ marinated rib-eye, kimchi, Queso sauce, gochujang (hot sauce), scallions; looks good
  • Tongdak Fried Chicken Tacos
    w/ chipotle aioli, sesame salad (vinaigrette & onions, cilantro, lime), Jack cheese; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1046 ratings		 Korean/Mexican fusion
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
Neptune Oyster ($$$)
(6210 ratings)

63 Salem St Map It!
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 742-3474
www.neptuneoyster.com
As Seen On:
America's Best, Episode: "American Classics"
  • Lobster Roll
    prepared 2 different ways: cold w/ mayo or sauteed in hot buttered; served in brioche bun; both look good
 4.5 out of 5
6210 ratings		 #5 (America's Best: American Classics); mentioned in multiple magazines (Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, others); long lines
Old Country StoreSee Old Country Store Video ($$)
(130 ratings)

18801 Hwy 61 Map It!
Lorman, MS 39096
(601) 437-3661
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Fried Chicken"
  • Fried Chicken
    Dr. D's uses secret seasoning "shake" (his grandmother's recipe); "crunchitude...in honesty, this is the best fried chicken I've ever had in my life"-Alton Brown; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
130 ratings
Red Eyed MuleSee Red Eyed Mule Video ($$)
(848 ratings)

430 S Marietta Pkwy SE Map It!
Marietta, GA 30060
(678) 809-4546
www.theredeyedmule.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Messy"
  • Jake's Sloppy Slaw Burger
    black Angus burger topped w/ sloppy Joe (Angus chuck-chorizo) mix and coleslaw all served on Texas toast; "eating this, I'd probably wear a bathing suit and sit on a sheet of plastic (it's that messy)"-Alton Brown; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
848 ratings		 opened in 2011; serving "biscuits & burgers"; vision: to create "one of those places" that everyone remembers; open for breakfast and lunch only
Sweet RepublicSee Sweet Republic Video ($$)
(963 ratings)

9160 E Shea Blvd Map It!
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 248-6979
www.sweetrepublic.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Ice Creamy"
  • Toffee Banofi Sundae
    double-scoop Madagascar vanilla ice cream, banana-halves, caramel sauce, whipped cream, topped w/ housemade almond brittle toffee; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
963 ratings		 opened in 2008; highlighted in many publications and media including "The Hot 10" Best Ice Cream Shops in Bon Appetit (2009)
Barney GreengrassSee Barney Greengrass Video ($$)
(912 ratings)

541 Amsterdam Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-4707
www.barneygreengrass.com/...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "At a Deli"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New York"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Holiday Decadence"
  • Chopped Herring Salad Sandwich
    chopped pickled Icelandic herring salad made w/ apple sauce, cured onions, matzo meal, & sugar; Alton likes on rye w/ tomato (normally on a bagel); looks good
  • Potato Latkes
    w/ side of sour cream & apple sauce
 4.0 out of 5
912 ratings		 since 1908; old-time NY Jewish-style deli
Biscuit LoveSee Biscuit Love Video ($$)
(4974 ratings)

316 11th Ave S Map It!
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 490-9584
biscuitlove.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Magical Combos"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Southern Charm"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Meat Lover Mania"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Nashville, TN"
  • "The Gertie"
    named after chef's daughter; caramelized banana jam, Southern chocolate gravy, peanut butter & pretzels on a buttermilk biscuit; looks good
  • "Bill Neal's Shrimp & Grits"
    gulf shrimp, roasted mushrooms, bacon, green onions, lemon Tabasco beurre blanc, served over cheese grits; looks good
  • The Wash Park
    sandwich w/ buttermilk biscuit, 2 beef burger patties, Pimento cheese, bacon jam, 1 egg; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
4974 ratings		 est. 2012; started as a food truck that offered an assortment of southern menu options sourced from local purveyors and farms; eventually became a brick & mortar establishment in 2015...now has 3 locations; long lines
Blue Ridge GrillSee Blue Ridge Grill Video ($$$)
(292 ratings)

1261 W Paces Ferry Rd NW Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 233-5030
www.blueridgegrill.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Finger Food"
  • Fried Pickle Chips
    not on menu...you have to ask for it; served w/ herb buttermilk dressing as dipping sauce
 4.0 out of 5
292 ratings		 "established as one of the 'in spots' for Atlanta's movers and shakers...rustic, yet casual, elegance" (from its website)
Cafe BeignetSee Cafe Beignet Video ($)
(3140 ratings)

334 Royal St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-5530
www.cafebeignet.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New Orleans"
  • Beignets & Chicory Coffee
    cross between a French pastry and an American doughnut; golden squares and powdered w/ confectioner's sugar; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
3140 ratings
Cafe JacquelineSee Cafe Jacqueline Video ($$$)
(696 ratings)

1454 Grant Ave Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 981-5565
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Eggstraordinary"
  • Strawberry Souffle
    serves 2 to 4 persons; "best souffle I've ever had...hands down!"-Alton Brown
 4.0 out of 5
696 ratings		 it's a souffle restaurant
Captain Parker's Pub ($$)
(849 ratings)

668 Rt 28 Map It!
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
(508) 771-4266
www.captainparkers.com
As Seen On:
America's Best, Episode: "American Classics"
  • Clam Chowder
    thick and creamy; multi-award winning (fourteen first place trophies); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
849 ratings		 #6 (America's Best: American Classics); opened in 1981; overlooking the Parker River
Destroyer ($$)
(801 ratings)

3578 Hayden Ave Map It!
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 360-3860
destroyer.la
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Picture Perfect"
  • Rice Porridge
    caramelized broccoli, puffed rice & burnt onion; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
801 ratings		 minimalist, daytime-only spot for inventive Scandinavian-style breakfast & lunch fare
Fong's PizzaSee Fong's Pizza Video ($$)
(902 ratings)

223 4th St Map It!
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 323-3333
fongspizza.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pizza and Burgers"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "One of a Kind"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Des Moines, IA"
  • Crab Rangoon Pizza
    crab rangoon base, surimi, green onion, asiago & mozzarella topped w/ crispy wontons & a sweet chili lattice; looks good
  • General Tso's Chicken Pizza
    thin crust pizza topped w/ "General Tso" sauce, breaded chicken, water chestnuts, baby corn, roasted red pepper, mozzarella, asiago & green onion
 4.0 out of 5
902 ratings		 est. 2009; mid-century style restaurant & Tiki bar serving pizzas inspired by classic Chinese takeout dishes; Other Recipes: King Fong
Fred's Meat & Bread
(550 ratings)

99 Krog St NE Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30307
www.fredsmeatandbread.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Sandwiches"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sandwich Hall of Fame"
  • Cheesesteak Sandwich
    10-oz ribeye, onion, American cheese on house baked bread; looks good!
 4.0 out of 5
550 ratings		 located in the Krog St Market; "classic sandwiches, handcut fries & old-school sodas" (from its website)
Jack's Cosmic DogsSee Jack's Cosmic Dogs Video ($)
(387 ratings)

2805 N Hwy 17 Map It!
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 884-7677
www.jackscosmicdogs.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Hometown Favorites"
Bucket List
  • Cosmic Dog
    house blue cheese slaw & house sweet potato mustard; looks good!
  • Blue Galatic Dog
    homemade chili, creamy cheddar cheese, house blue cheese slaw & house sweet potato mustard; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
387 ratings		 funky throwback to 1950s sci-fi retro theme
Keens SteakhouseSee Keens Steakhouse Video ($$$$)
(3187 ratings)

72 W 36th St Map It!
New York, NY 10018
(212) 947-3636
www.keens.com
As Seen On:
America's Best, Episode: "American Classics"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Surprises"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Holiday Decadence"
Manliest Restaurants
  • Steak
    dry-aged for 3-4 weeks, thick-cut; looks good
  • Legendary Mutton Chop
    dry aged up to 1 week, served w/ jus, mint jelly & sauteed escarole; "now I'm hungry" -Richard Blais; large lamb chop
  • Prime Rib
    "King's cut" (huge...32-oz); looks good!
 4.0 out of 5
3187 ratings		 #3 (America's Best: American Classics); est. 1885; award-winning giant steaks & signature meats; owns the largest collection of churchwarden pipes in the world (many line the ceiling); historic photos/posters hung wall-to-wall; over 300 single-malts scotches available
KismetSee Kismet Video ($$)
(639 ratings)

4648 Hollywood Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 409-0404
kismetla.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Feast of the Middle East"
  • Jeweled Persian Crispy Rice
    basmati rice crust (tahdig), currants, toasted pumpkin seeds & egg yolk; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
639 ratings		 opened in 2017; family-style menu that "combines seasonal California produce w/ Mediterranean-inspired flavors" (from its website)
Le PichetSee Le Pichet Video ($$)
(1160 ratings)

1933 1st Ave Map It!
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 256-1499
www.lepichetseattle.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "French Favorites"
  • Raclette Savoyarde
    Raclette cheese (aged 3-5 mo.) melted in small skillet which you pour on quartered seasoned potatoes on a plate that is served w/ charcuterie (plate of sliced prepared meat products and pickles); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1160 ratings		 opened in 2000; 32-seat restaurant specializing in the regional cuisine and wine of France; "Best French Restaurant"-Seattle Weekly (2009)
Little OwlSee Little Owl Video ($$$)
(1475 ratings)

90 Bedford St Map It!
New York, NY 10014
(212) 741-4695
thelittleowlnyc.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Cake Walk"
  • Whole Wheat Pancakes
    only on weekends
 4.0 out of 5
1475 ratings		 opened in 2010; flexible intimate venue w/ a kitchen in full view or the dining space
Pit ($$)
(3437 ratings)

328 W Davie St Map It!
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 890-4500
www.thepit-raleigh.com
As Seen On:
America's Best, Episode: "American Classics"
Man v. Food, Episode: "North Carolina"
Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "North Carolina Ribs and BBQ Baked Beans"
  • Pulled Pork
    distinction is the hot vinegar sauce; looks good
  • Ribs
    meaty "manly" ribs cooked fast & hot; smoked in hickory & oak
 4.0 out of 5
3437 ratings		 #9 (America's Best: American Classics); Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost [recipe 1 | recipe 2]; opened in 2007; contemporary setting in a restored 1930s meatpacking warehouse; roast whole pig
Sally Bell's Kitchen ($)
(154 ratings)

2337 West Broad St Map It!
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 644-2838
www.sallybellskitchen.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Throwback"
  • Box Lunch
    turkey sandwich, homemade potato salad, deviled egg, cheese wafer, cupcake & pecan cookie; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
154 ratings		 est. 1924; renowned bake shop known for cakes, tarts, pies, bread & more
Alton Brown (bio)   (32 restaurants - Include Closed)    
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