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Bobwhite Counter ($$)
(927 ratings)

94 Ave C Map It!
New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-2972
www.bobwhitecounter.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "New York"
  • Fried Chicken
    free-range chicken brined in sweet tea; dredged in milk, flour & spices; deep fried in pressure fryer; comes w/ biscuit & salad greens; "juiciest fried chicken I've ever had"-Jeff Mauro; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
927 ratings		 southern food; trivia: bobwhite is a quail
Boka ($$$)
(1727 ratings)

1729 N Halsted St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 337-6070
www.bokachicago.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Life Changers"
  • Roasted Chicken
    roasted after skin is piped w/ house made chicken sausage; served w/ seasonal ingredients; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1727 ratings		 opened in 2003; award-winning American fine dining in themed atmospheric rooms
Danny's DeliSee Danny's Deli Video ($)
(78 ratings)

1658 St Clair Ave NE Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 696-1761
www.dannysdeli.net/clevel...
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Cleveland"
  • Corned Beef Hash
    served w/ two eggs & toast; homemade award-winning corned beef; Jeff also got a side of home fries
 4.5 out of 5
78 ratings		 est. 1978; breakfast & lunch only
Dutch Eating Place ($)
(886 ratings)

1136 Arch St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-0425
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Philadelphia"
  • Apple Dumpling
    topped w/ choice of heavy cream or whipped cream; served hot; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
886 ratings		 at Reading Terminal Market; offers traditional Pennsylvania Dutch-style (Amish) food; servers are dressed in traditional Amish clothing (bonnet, etc)
Five Daughters Bakery ($$)
(1232 ratings)

1110 Caruthers Ave Map It!
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 490-6554
fivedaughtersbakery.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Yummy in the Middle"
  • Vanilla Cream 100 Layer Doughnut
    takes up to 3 days to prepare; filled & topped w/ house vanilla cream & dusted w/ powdered sugar; "buttery, sweet, flaky" -Jeff Mauro
 4.5 out of 5
1232 ratings		 est. 2015; family owned bakery w/ 4 TN locations & 2 GA locations
Gooey Looie's ($)
(299 ratings)

231 McClellan St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 334-7668
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Philadelphia"
  • Cheesesteak
    over-sized (over 1.5 lbs)...thin slices of rib eye chopped on flattop & topped w/ 5 slices of cheese; Jeff got w/ Provolone cheese & peppers; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
299 ratings		 deli, market & sandwiches; sandwiches tend to be over-sized (that's good!)
Happy Lobster
(190 ratings)

131 N Clinton St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60661
www.happylobstertruck.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On Wheels"
  • Angry Lobster Sandwich
    Maine lobster, butter, special seasoning, hot giardiniera & spicy mayo on a toasted bun; "so buttery & lovely & luscious" -Jeff Mauro
 4.5 out of 5
190 ratings		 est. 2015; food truck specializing in dishes featuring Maine lobster; known for lobster rolls & grilled cheese
Mario's Italian Lemonade ($)
(688 ratings)

1068 W Taylor St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Chicago"
  • Cantaloupe Lemonade Ice
    Italian ice w/ small chunks of cantaloupe; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
688 ratings		 est. 1954; large lemonade stand; seasonal
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
Papa Cristo'sSee Papa Cristo's Video ($$)
(2235 ratings)

2771 W Pico Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(323) 737-2970
www.papacristos.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Los Angeles"
  • Kreatopita
    homemade phyllo pastry w/ a filling of chopped spiced ground beef & caramelized onions
  • Spanakopita
    homemade phyllo pastry w/ a filling of chopped spinach, feta cheese, onions, egg & seasoning; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
2235 ratings		 since 1948; Greek grocery store & restaurant
Porto's BakerySee Porto's Bakery Video ($)
(11934 ratings)

3614 West Magnolia Blvd Map It!
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 846-9100
www.portosbakery.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Los Angeles"
  • Chorizo & Egg Omelette Sandwich
    chorizo, eggs, cheese, mayo & mustard mix on homemade Cuban bread
  • Potato Ball
    mashed potato ball stuffed w/ spiced ground beef & deep-fried; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
11934 ratings		 since 1960; immigrants from Cuba who started by selling homemade cakes to friends & neighbors that eventually grew to the current 2,000-sq ft facility in Burbank; two other available locations
Spoon and Stable ($$$)
(1253 ratings)

211 N 1st St Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 224-9850
www.spoonandstable.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Big Cheese"
  • Cheese Curd Stuffed Bratwurst
    smoked pheasant bratwurst, cheese curds, fennel & green apple slaw, yellow mustard
 4.5 out of 5
1253 ratings		 opened in 2014; vintage stables converted into a French-inspired restaurant
Tempesta Market ($$)
(281 ratings)

1372 W Grand Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 929-2551
tempestamarket.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New Deli Done Right"
  • "The Dante" Sandwich
    hot soppressata, mortadella, finnochinoa, hot coppa, porchetta, provolone, giardiniera, 'nduja aioli, lettuce & tomato on a baguette; "mind blown so hard!...new frontier of sandwiches!" -Jeff Mauro
 4.5 out of 5
281 ratings		 est. 2017; "family-owned Chicago marketplace rooted in an immersive Italian legacy of making unapologetically authentic & inspired foods" (from its website)
ABC Tavern ($)
(129 ratings)

1872 W 25th St Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 861-3857
www.abcthetavern.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Cleveland"
  • House Cured Pork Belly BLT
    house cured pork belly bacon, lettuce, tomato, dill mayo on Italian bread; served w/ hand-cut fries; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
129 ratings		 gourmet bar food; across street from Westside Market; "some of the best bar food I've ever had"-Jeff Mauro
Anchor Fish & Chips ($$)
(664 ratings)

302 13th Ave NE Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 676-1300
www.theanchorfishandchips...
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Minneapolis"
  • Fish & Chips
    fried cod (1 large piece); fried in beef tallow (beef fat); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
664 ratings		 Irish pub
Ann Sather RestaurantSee Ann Sather Restaurant Video ($$)
(1104 ratings)

909 W Belmont Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 348-2378
annsather.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Chicago"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Wake-Up Call"
  • French Toast Fantasy
    use sliced pecan rolls as "toast"; topped w/ toasted oats, fruit & powder sugar; looks good
  • Pecan Rolls
    small plate-sized; looks good
  • Cinnamon Rolls
    plate-sized
 4.0 out of 5
1104 ratings		 Swedish cuisine & catering; multiple locations in Chicago; Other Recipes: Swedish Meatballs
Artichoke Basille's Pizza ($)
(4217 ratings)

321 E 14th St Map It!
New York, NY 10003
(212) 228-2004
www.artichokepizza.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "New York"
  • Artichoke Pizza
    signature pizza; thin crust; white sauce, pecorino romano cheese, mozzarella & artichoke; slices almost plate-sized; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
4217 ratings		 take-out only; multiple locations w/in NYC
Bertolli's River Pizza ($$)
(178 ratings)

7973 Lake St Map It!
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-2820
bertollispizza.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Back to School"
  • Pepperoni Panzerotti
    house dough, red sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella; folded, sealed & baked (fried on request); "everything that you ever craved in a pizza x10!" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
178 ratings		 est. 1963; family owned & operated pizzeria known for home-style food, alongside sister deli next door
Caffe Paradiso ($$)
(319 ratings)

255 Hanover St Map It!
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 742-1768
caffeparadiso.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Boston"
  • Cannoli
    awarded best cannoli (Best on Boston - 2012); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
319 ratings		 opened in 1962; family-run establishment
Cedar Park CafeSee Cedar Park Cafe Video ($)
(326 ratings)

4914 Baltimore Ave Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 727-1144
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Philadelphia"
  • Scrapple, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
    scrapple is sliced & fried on flattop
 4.0 out of 5
326 ratings		 neighborhood breakfast spot
Fulton Brewery ($)
(184 ratings)

414 6th Ave N Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 333-3208
fultonbeer.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Minneapolis"
  • Beer
    Jeff tried these samples: Lonely Blonde, Ringer American Pale Ale, Sweet Child of Vine Ipa, Worthy Adversary Russian Imperial Stout
 4.0 out of 5
184 ratings		 free beer samplings; free tour available
Gibsons Bar & SteakhouseSee Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Video ($$$)
(2520 ratings)

1028 N Rush St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 266-8999
www.gibsonssteakhouse.com...
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Sweet Tooth"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Desserts"
  • Macadamia Turtle Pie
    1-foot tall pie w/ macadamia nut-wafer crust layered w/ vanilla ice cream, more macadamia nut mix, caramel-chocolate sauce, more ice cream & topped w/ whole macadamia nuts
  • Meaning of Life (Cake)
    5-layer cake w/ chocolate mousse, bananas, raspberries, whipped cream; each slice is approx. 6-lbs; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2520 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Desserts); autographed photographs of athletes, politicians, movie stars, rock stars, entertainers on walls
Gibsons Italia ($$$)
(832 ratings)

233 N Canal St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 414-1100
www.gibsonsitalia.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pasta Perfection"
  • Caserecce Pasta
    24-karat gold extruded pasta, asparagus, parmigiano reggiano, corsa ricotta & lemon zest; "this 1 changed my life" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
832 ratings		 est. 2017; modern Italian steakhouse featuring top quality ingredients
Honey Butter Fried Chicken ($$)
(2195 ratings)

3361 N Elston Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-4000
www.honeybutter.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Buttered Up"
  • Honey Butter Fried Chicken Sandwich
    fried chicken breast & honey butter, option to add cheese; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2195 ratings		 est. 2013; casual restaurant known for fried chicken & house dipping sauces; vegan & gluten free options available
Maria's CafeSee Maria's Cafe Video ($)
(249 ratings)

1113 E Franklin Ave Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 870-9842
www.mariascafe.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Minneapolis"
  • Cachapas Venezolanas (Corn Pancakes)
    signature dish; add Cotija cheese...do not add syrup!
 4.0 out of 5
249 ratings		 est. 1993; in Ancient Traders Market; fusion of North & South American cuisines
Jeff Mauro (bio)   (45 restaurants - Include Closed)    
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