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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
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
Drew's Denver Deli [CLOSED]See Drew's Denver Deli Video ($)
(71 ratings)

988 Lincoln St Map It!
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-7999
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "At a Deli"
  • Jimmy's Favorite Sandwich
    Reuben sandwich that uses 2 Latkas (potato pancakes) as its "bread"; written in Esquire's feature "Best Sandwiches in America" (2008); looks good
 4.5 out of 5
71 ratings		 [CLOSED]; originally called Jimmy & Drew's; moved from original location on 2855 28th St, Boulder
Gus's World Famous Fried ChickenSee Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Video ($)
(3340 ratings)

310 S Front St Map It!
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-4877
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Fried Chicken"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Memphis"
Manliest Restaurants
  • Fried Chicken
    looks good; get the original (hot & spicy); classified recipe has been w/ family since 1953 (not even wife knows!); secret is liquid batter; looks good; suggest dipping in ranch dressing; looks good; spicy chicken
 4.5 out of 5
3340 ratings		 #12 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Payne's BBQSee Payne's BBQ Video ($)
(326 ratings)

1762 Lamar Ave Map It!
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 272-1523
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Last Supper"
  • Chopped Pork BBQ Sandwich
    looks good
 4.5 out of 5
326 ratings
BakedSee Baked Video ($$)
(526 ratings)

359 Van Brunt St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 222-0345
bakednyc.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Salty Goodness"
Throwdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Banana Cream Pie"
  • Sweet and Salty Brownies
    almost flourless, dark & rich; chocolate brownie w/ salty caramel lava middle filling; "(this will) ruin you for brownies for the rest of your life"-Claire Robinson; looks good
  • Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie
    banana cream pie topped w/ peanut butter frosting
 4.0 out of 5
526 ratings		 Throwdown: Bobby Flay won [recipe] ; opened in 2005 by two "dessert archaeologists - digging and researching and eating their way through the regional desserts of America" (from its website)
Barrio ChinoSee Barrio Chino Video ($$)
(1181 ratings)

253 Broome St Map It!
New York, NY 10002
(212) 228-6710
www.barriochinonyc.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Best Drink"
  • Grapefruit Margarita
 4.0 out of 5
1181 ratings
Colt & Gray [CLOSED]See Colt & Gray Video ($$$)
(449 ratings)

1553 Platte St Map It!
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 477-1447
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sauced"
  • Sticky Toffee Pudding w/ Bourbon Ice Cream
    looks good
 4.0 out of 5
449 ratings		 [CLOSED]
Desnuda [CLOSED]See Desnuda Video ($$$)
(395 ratings)

122 E 7th St Map It!
New York, NY 10009
(212) 254-3515
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Smoky"
  • Tea Smoked Oysters
    oysters are served individually in small bowl and covered w/ glass sphere cup filled w/ smoke from the "gravity bong"; to eat, inhale the smoke and then do oyster shot
 4.0 out of 5
395 ratings		 [CLOSED]
IppudoSee Ippudo Video ($$)
(10699 ratings)

65 4th Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10003
www.ippudony.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Chopsticks"
  • Akamaru Modern Ramen
 4.0 out of 5
10699 ratings		 ramen made in-house; all over in Japan, Ippudo opened its NYC location in 1985
Kee's Chocolates [CLOSED]See Kee's Chocolates Video ($$$)
(233 ratings)

80 Thompson St Map It!
New York, NY 10012
(212) 334-3284
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chocolate"
  • Creme Brulee Chocolates
 4.0 out of 5
233 ratings		 [CLOSED]; other locations in NYC
Monday Room [CLOSED]See Monday Room Video ($$$)
(32 ratings)

210 Elizabeth St Map It!
New York, NY 10012
(212) 343-7011
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Unexpected"
  • Glazed Eel
 4.0 out of 5
32 ratings		 [CLOSED]
Restaurant IrisSee Restaurant Iris Video ($$$)
(305 ratings)

4550 Poplar Ave Map It!
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 590-2828
www.restaurantiris.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Guilty Pleasures"
  • Surf and Turf
    Fried Oysters Po' boy that uses a steak as its "bread" w/ blue cheese, bacon and hollandaise sauce; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
305 ratings		 moved from airing location (2146 Monroe Ave)
Shake ShackSee Shake Shack Video ($$)
(2460 ratings)

366 Columbus Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10024
(646) 747-8770
www.shakeshack.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On a Stick"
  • Corn Dog
    available only 3 times per year: Memorial Day weekend, July 4th weekend, Labor Day weekend
 4.0 out of 5
2460 ratings		 opened in 2004; modern day "roadside" burger stand; other locations within New York City; also in Miami, DC, Connecticut
Snack Bar ($$$)
(132 ratings)

721 N Lamar Blvd Map It!
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 236-6363
www.snackbaroxford.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bird Is the Word"
  • Tandoori Spiced Fried Cornish Game Hen
    marinated for 4 hrs, battered and deep-fried; served w/ cumin smashed new potatoes, tomato/cashew chutney; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
132 ratings		 "married French Bistro with North Mississippi Cafe resulting in the Bubba Brasserie cuisine" (from its website)
Stanton Social [CLOSED]See Stanton Social Video ($$$)
(2763 ratings)

99 Stanton St Map It!
New York, NY 10002
(212) 995-0099
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Appetizers"
  • French Onion Soup Dumplings
 4.0 out of 5
2763 ratings		 [CLOSED]; modern bistro serving multi-ethnic share plates in order to experience multiple dishes and flavors
Table 6See Table 6 Video ($$)
(510 ratings)

609 Corona St Map It!
Denver, CO 80218
(303) 831-8800
www.table6denver.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "For Brunch"
  • Haute Pocket
    steak, pancetta, scrambled eggs, cheese, grilled onions in a pocket; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
510 ratings
Bobby's Burger Palace [CLOSED]See Bobby's Burger Palace Video ($$)
(737 ratings)

610 Bergen Town Ctr Map It!
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 368-7001
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Burgers"
  • Buffalo Style Burger-Crunchified
    topped w/ blue cheese dressing, buffalo sauce, watercrest leaves and potato chips which makes it "crunchified"; "best burger I've ever had"-Claire Robinson
 3.5 out of 5
737 ratings		 [CLOSED]; Bobby Flay's burger joint; Other Recipes: Crunchburger (Signature Burger)
Chinatown Brasserie [CLOSED]See Chinatown Brasserie Video ($$$)
(278 ratings)

380 Lafayette St Map It!
New York, NY 10003
(212) 533-7000
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crunchy"
  • Classic Egg Rolls
    looks good
 3.5 out of 5
278 ratings		 [CLOSED]
CiprianiSee Cipriani Video ($$$$)
(142 ratings)

110 E 42nd St Map It!
New York, NY 10017
(212) 499-0599
www.cipriani.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sweet Tooth"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "The Closers"
  • Meringata Alla Crema (Vanilla Cream Meringue Cake)
    8-layered cake of cake & cream topped w/ meringue brulee; on Claire's first visit, Denzel Washington took the last slice (he shared); looks good
  • Lemon Meringue
    pastry cream, lemon cream, tart shell, meringue; "very beautiful, very exquisite, very delicious" -Martha Stewart
 3.5 out of 5
142 ratings		 multiple locations
Everest [CLOSED]See Everest Video ($$$$)
(389 ratings)

425 S Financial Pl Map It!
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 663-8920
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "French Favorites"
  • Foie Gras Terrine w/ Marinated Figs
    takes 5 days to make; interchanging layers of foie gras and prune-brandy-marinated flattened figs; "life-changing... becaused I decided to go to culinary school"-Claire Robinson
 3.5 out of 5
389 ratings		 [CLOSED]; located on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange offering breathtaking views of Chicago; "Four stars - Chicago's most romantic restaurant"-Chicago Tribune; where Claire's father flew her for her 21st birthday
Hog Heaven [CLOSED]See Hog Heaven Video ($)
(218 ratings)

115 27th Ave N Map It!
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-1234
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "That I'm Thankful For"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Lunch"
  • Pulled Turkey Sandwich
    smoke turkey breast for 4-5 hrs, pulled, put on onion bun or corn bread (Claire's preferred) w/ cheese, pickles and topped w/ white BBQ sauce (mayo-buttermilk-based sauce); "it is the best turkey sandwich I've ever had"-Claire Robinson; looks good
  • Pulled Pork on Cornbread
    cornbread pancakes as buns; recommend the white sauce; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
218 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Lunch); est. 1986; outdoor seating and take-out style restaurant
Claire Robinson (bio)   (21 restaurants - Hide Closed)