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12 BonesSee 12 Bones Video ($$)
(1144 ratings)

5 Foundy St Map It!
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 253-4499
www.12bones.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Ribs"
  • Blueberry Chipotle Ribs
    pork ribs smoked in oak for 3 hrs & then grilled & glazed w/ homemade blueberry Chipotle sauce; sauce available online; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1144 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ribs); serves lunch only
Au ChevalSee Au Cheval Video ($$)
(8774 ratings)

800 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
auchevalchicago.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Worth the Wait"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Burgers"
  • Double Cheeseburger
    3-patties (yes, that's three) seared on 500-degree flat top layered w/ American cheese topped w/ house-made Dijonnaise, red onions & homemade pickles; options include bacon & fried egg (Zakarian recommends both); looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
8774 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Burgers); est. 2012; "sexy, loud, crazy-music pumping & overall-fun atmosphere" (co-owner); potential long lines (up to 3 hrs); location also in NYC
Cascina SpinasseSee Cascina Spinasse Video ($$$)
(1364 ratings)

1531 14th Ave Map It!
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 251-7673
www.spinasse.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Italian"
  • Tajarin al Ragu
    fine hand cut egg pasta w/ beef/pork-based ragu & topped w/ Parmesan; looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
1364 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Italian); since 2008; simple, refined handmade pastas dishes grounded in authentic techniques from Piedmont region of Italy
Charlie the ButcherSee Charlie the Butcher Video ($)
(519 ratings)

1065 Wehrle Dr Map It!
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 633-8330
www.charliethebutcher.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "At a Deli"
 4.5 out of 5
519 ratings
Grits and Groceries ($$)
(63 ratings)

2440 Due W Hwy Map It!
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 296-3316
www.gritsandgroceries.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Fried Foods"
  • Apple Fried Pie
    pastry w/ apple pie filling, deep-fried, rolled in cinnamon-sugar mix; served w/ housemade cinnamon-flavored French egg custard
 4.5 out of 5
63 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Fried Food); old country store in a cozy historic building; husband-and-wife team who used to work at at Emeril Lagasse's preeminent French Quarter restaurant, Nola
Hansen's Sno-Bliz Sweet ShopSee Hansen's Sno-Bliz Sweet Shop Video ($)
(594 ratings)

4801 Tchoupitoulas St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-9788
www.snobliz.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Desserts"
  • Bananas Foster Snoball
    offered only on Wednesdays (at airing); limited supply
 4.5 out of 5
594 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Desserts); started by Ernest & Mary Hansen in 1939 where Ernest invented the first ice shaving machine & Mary created her own flavored syrups; named a 2014 American Classic by the James Beard Foundation
Liuzza's By The TrackSee Liuzza's By The Track Video ($$)
(346 ratings)

1518 N Lopez St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 218-7888
liuzzasnola.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Hot and Spicy Foods"
  • Spicy Gumbo
    combines cajun gumbo (darker roux w/ chicken/andouille) & crole gumbo (tomato-based w/ seafood), but spicy; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
346 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Hot and Spicy Foods)
Los Guachos TaqueriaSee Los Guachos Taqueria Video ($)
(963 ratings)

5221 Godown Rd Map It!
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 538-0211
los-guachos.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Tacos"
  • Gringas (Al Pastor Taco)
    grilled flour tortilla, melted cheese, onions, cilantro, pineapple & signature marinated pork (pastor) cooked on a spit roast; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
963 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Tacos)
Ricky's Fish TacosSee Ricky's Fish Tacos Video ($)
(1262 ratings)

3201 Riverside Dr Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 395-6233
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Tacos"
  • Fish Tacos
    Ensenada-style: battered fish, cabbage, pico de gallo, salsa in a warm white corn tortilla; recommend adding tangy crema sauce offered on side of truck; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1262 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Tacos)
Salt & StrawSee Salt & Straw Video ($$)
(4224 ratings)

838 NW 23rd Ave Map It!
Portland, OR 97210
(971) 271-8168
saltandstraw.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Ice Cream"
  • Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper Ice Cream
    Oregon strawberries from Oregon Hill Farms, honey balsamic from a third generation Oregon bee keeper at Honey Ridge Farms & black pepper from Pohnpei
 4.5 out of 5
4224 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ice Cream); since 1996; multiple locations
Sift Bake ShopSee Sift Bake Shop Video ($$)
(628 ratings)

5 Water St Map It!
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 245-0541
www.siftbakeshopmystic.co...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Holiday Delights"
  • Chocolate Cherry Bûche de Noël
    brandied cherries, dark chocolate mousse, dark chocolate sponge cake
 4.5 out of 5
628 ratings		 opened in 2016; French inspired bakery "specializes in artisanal breads, pastries, desserts, macarons, signature cakes, savory items & more" (from its website)
Tops Diner ($$)
(4419 ratings)

500 Passaic Ave Map It!
East Newark, NJ 07029
(973) 481-0490
www.thetopsdiner.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Lunch"
  • Lobster Mac & Cheese
    use fresh lobsters (and hence seasonal); looks good!
 4.5 out of 5
4419 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Lunch); est. 1942; higher-end diner atmosphere
Via 313 Pizza - West 5thSee Via 313 Pizza - West 5th Video ($$)
(889 ratings)

10106 Menchaca Rd Map It!
Austin, TX 78748
(737) 334-3313
www.via313.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Pizza"
  • The Detroiter Pizza
    thick crust, rectangular pizza w/ smoked pepperoni under the cheese, natural casing pepperoni on top; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
889 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Pizza); opened in 2011 by two brothers from Detroit serving "genuine Detroit Style Pizza"
abcV ($$$)
(676 ratings)

38 E 19th St Map It!
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-5829
www.abchome.com/content/d...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Buttered Up"
  • Tropical Sundae
    vegan specialty dessert featuring a variety of tropical fruits atop non-dairy ice cream; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
676 ratings		 est. 2017; award-winning vegan restaurant w/ seasonal dishes & drinks
Al Forno RestaurantSee Al Forno Restaurant Video ($$$)
(691 ratings)

577 S Water St Map It!
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-9760
www.alforno.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pizza and Burgers"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sugar Rush"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Voted 'Most Popular'"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Italian"
  • Corn Grilled Pizza
    thin cruse w/ pomodoro, fresh herbs, 2 cheeses & spicy olive oil; looks good
  • Golden Delicious Apple Tart
  • Baked Pasta w/ Five Cheeses
    Pecorino Romano, Fontina, Gorgonzola, mozzarella, ricotta in tomato-cream sauce in pasta & baked; looks good!
 4.0 out of 5
691 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Italian); opened in 1980; dishes are re-crafted to reflect the products of New England's farms & waters cooked in wood-burning ovens & on grills over hardwood charcoal fires; opened for dinner only & closed on Sundays & Mondays
Area FourSee Area Four Video ($$)
(1081 ratings)

500 Technology Sq Map It!
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 758-4444
areafour.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Bacon Bites"
  • Clam & Bacon Pizza
    thin crust pizza w/ clam sauce, pecorino, hot pepper & parsley; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1081 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bacon Bites); "fueled by creativity, fearlessness and an unrelenting commitment to quality" (from its website)
Arnaud's RestaurantSee Arnaud's Restaurant Video ($$$)
(955 ratings)

813 Bienville St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70112
(866) 230-8895
www.arnaudsrestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Made Table Side"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Romantic Foods"
  • Crêpes Suzette
    brunch menu; house crêpes sautéed in butter, orange & lemon juice w/ orange & lemon zest, flambéed tableside w/ orange liqueur & brandy
  • Bananas Foster
    bananas sauteed in butter w/ cinnamon & brown sugar, flamed rum & served over French vanilla ice cream
 4.0 out of 5
955 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Romantic Foods); since 1918; classic Creole Cuisine & exemplary service in beautifully restored turn of the century dining rooms
Balthazar RestaurantSee Balthazar Restaurant Video ($$$)
(3642 ratings)

80 Spring St Map It!
New York, NY 10012
(212) 965-1414
www.balthazarny.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New York"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Fried"
Iron Chef Eats, Episode: "Best Breakfasts"
  • French Fries
    Idaho russet potatoes pressed through cutter, blanched in peanut oil, & double-fried right before serving; seasoned w/ salt; looks good
  • Roasted Pepper and Caramelized Onion Quiche
    w/ gruyere cheese & mixed greens; "to die for" -Geoffrey Zakarian
  • Sour Cream-Hazelnut Waffles
    w/ warm berries & creme fraiche
 4.0 out of 5
3642 ratings		 opened in 1997; old Parisian-style bistro serving traditional bistro fare from breakfast through late-night supper
Best Pizza ($)
(738 ratings)

33 Havemeyer St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 599-2210
www.best.piz.za.com/#menu...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Cheap Eats"
  • White & Veggie Pies
    large slice is under $4
 4.0 out of 5
738 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheap Eats); opened in 2010
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-QSee Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q Video ($$)
(519 ratings)

1715 6th Ave SE Map It!
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 350-6969
www.bigbobgibson.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Smoky"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best BBQ"
  • BBQ Ribs
  • Smoked Bar-B-Q Turkey
    turkey is brined, covered with wet "smear" and dry-rubbed; juicy; looks good
  • BBQ Chicken
    smoked in hickory, bathed in chicken fat, smoked again & finally dipped in signature tangy white sauce; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
519 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best BBQ); since 1925; won many awards including 2014 World BBQ Champion in Memphis
BLVD Bistro ($$)
(1457 ratings)

2149 Frederick Douglass Blvd Map It!
New York, NY 10026
(212) 678-6200
blvdbistrony.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Soul Food"
  • Double Cut Pork Chop
    topped w/ caramelized apples, onions, on bed of black-eyed peas w/ andouille sausage; "grandma's pork chops meets classic French training"; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1457 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Soul Food); family owned & operated
Cafe China ($$)
(1953 ratings)

59 W 37th St Map It!
New York, NY 10018
(212) 213-2810
www.cafechinanyc.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Fried Fabulous Fun"
  • Kung Pao Chicken
    stir fried w/ peanuts, peppercorn & chili peppers; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1953 ratings
Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Times Square ($$)
(4771 ratings)

200 W 44th St Map It!
New York, NY 10036
(212) 221-3800
www.carminesnyc.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Livin' Large"
  • Chocolate Bread Pudding
    toasted Italian bread w/ golden raisins, chocolate chips, soaked in custard w/ cinnamon, eggs, vanilla, & heavy cream, baked & served warm w/ whipped cream & strawberries
 4.0 out of 5
4771 ratings		 est. 1990; family style Southern Italian cuisine; multiple locations
Daily CatchSee Daily Catch Video ($$)
(1868 ratings)

323 Hanover St Map It!
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 523-8567
thedailycatch.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 80-61"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best for the Holidays"
  • Lobster Fra Diavolo
    1 1/4-lb lobster, littleneck clams, shrimp, mussels & calamari simmered in a 'spicy as you like' seafood tomato sauce over imported linguine fini pasta served al'dente
  • Feast of Seven Fishes
    lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, stewed in tomato-base sauce w/ crab, served on linguine & served w/ "side" of broiled haddock, monkfish marsala
 4.0 out of 5
1868 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best for the Holidays); #77 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1973; so small (only 10 tables), you can watch them cook in open kitchen
Domilise Po-Boys & BarSee Domilise Po-Boys & Bar Video ($$)
(662 ratings)

5240 Annunciation St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-9126
www.domilisespoboys.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Gulf Coast"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Regional Favorites"
Food Wars, Episode: "New Orleans: Po-Boy"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Lunch"
  • Shrimp Po' Boy
    fan favorite; suggested by Anthony Bourdain; winner of Best Sandwich (Gulf Coast); double-dredged fried gulf shrimp w/ hot sauce & shredded lettuce on sub roll
  • The Peacemaker Po' Boy
    po' boy sandwich w/ half shrimp & half oysters
 4.0 out of 5
662 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Lunch); #91 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); Food War: Domilise's vs. Parkway... Domilise's won (3-votes-to-2)
Geoffrey Zakarian (bio)   (69 restaurants - Include Closed)    
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