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- Paella
- Pastichio
Greek lasagna; layers of macaroni w/ sauteed chopped beef, topped w/ cream sauce; looks good - Spinach Pie (Spanakopita)
rich pie stuffed w/ spinach, onions, cheeses & herbs enfolded by crispy, flaky phyllo dough; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
1664 ratings |
New Jersey-style diner w/ stainless steel & neon lights; open 24-hrs |
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- Hot Dog Soprano
hot dog topped w/ sauteed garlic-spinach & extra-sharp provolone; looks good - Salty Potato Balls
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3.5 out of 5
239 ratings |
serves hot dogs in dog food bowls |
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- Chicken Parmigiano
lightly breaded & sautéed, topped w/ mozzarella, on bed of "Mom Mom's Gravy" served w/ side of fettuccini - Spaghetti & Meatball
w/ "Mom Mom's Sauce" & 10-oz meatball (it's big); looks good
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3.5 out of 5
388 ratings |
opened in 2008; 4 blocks away from state capital; Other Recipes: Gnocchi |
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- Spaghetti Alle Vongole
spaghetti served w/ manila clams sauteed in garlic, olive oil, white wine & a dash of crushed red peppers; choice of red or white sauce (Guy got white sauce)
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3.5 out of 5
195 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 1997; celebrities who have eaten here include Alec Baldwin, Danny DeVito and his wife Rhea Perlman, Rudolph Giuliani, Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon & Steven Tyler |
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- Chili Dog
hot dog is deep fried and then grilled; topped w/ homemade chili - Fish and Chips
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3.5 out of 5
206 ratings |
recommended by fans: go-to spot for burger, dogs & seafood; Other Recipes: Clam Chowder |
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- Shrimp & Grits
popcorn shrimp, onion & tomato simmered in brown sauce & served over stone-ground organic grits; served w/ toasted foccacia bread - Soul Roll
two egg roll wraps filled w/ black-eyed peas, seasoned rice, collard greens & diced chicken breasts; served w/ spicy honey mustard sauce
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3.5 out of 5
1045 ratings |
since 1998; serving low-country comfort food cuisine; Other Recipes: Soul Roll |
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- French Toast
use homemade challah bread; additional choices include ham, bacon, sausage, Canadian bacon, one egg, or two eggs; looks good - Leg of Lamb
available only on Sundays (?)
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3.5 out of 5
606 ratings |
classic diner decor |
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- Beignets & Gravy
two beignets topped w/ sausage gravy - Rex Crepe
house slow-smoked tri-tip & asparagus topped w/ basil pesto cream sauce; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
658 ratings |
since 2010; serving savory & sweet crepes, gelato, beignets, chicory & espresso; w/ New Orleans French Quarter decor |
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- Chili
only meat (no beans); if you want beans, beans served underneath chili in bowl - Chili Burger
chili is poured over burger & bun and topped w/ shredded cheese, onions & peppers; looks sloppy (good) - Chili Pasta
topped w/ shredded cheese, onions & peppers
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3.5 out of 5
357 ratings |
opened in 1939; father-and-son team; chili on everything |
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- Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle w/ Matzo Ball
grandmother's recipe - Potato Latke Delight
two crispy potato pancakes, topped w/ corned beef & pastrami & side of apple sauce & sour cream; proper way to eat is meat + potato + sour cream + apple sauce all in 1 bite; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
1472 ratings |
[CLOSED]; since 2001; east-coast deli atmosphere; another location in San Rafael |
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- Fishcakes
salmon & haddock-based & pan-fried; served on beet-ginger puree; looks good - Lamb Burger
North African style; grilled lamb shoulder & beef chuck ground in-house & mixed w/ garlic, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, lemon zest & fresh herbs; served on focaccia bread, tzatziki & topped w/ tomato chutney; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
103 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 1994; 1940s-style diner w/ a contemporary twist serving classic American favorites prepared w/ French techniques & local ingredients |
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- Chile Relleno
roasted pepper stuffed w/ loads of cheese, battered w/ an airy egg coating, fried & topped w/ roasted tomato salsa - Spinach and Cheese Tamales
family favorite; fresh spinach, stir fried together w/ tomato, onions & spices topped w/ monterey jack cheese
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3.5 out of 5
258 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2005; started on February 11, 2001 selling tamales out of the trunk of her 1979 Honda Prelude...eventually leading to the storefront opening 4 yrs later & now serving 1,500 tamales per week; cash only |
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- King Ranch Casserole
Tex-Mex casserole w/ layers of pulled chicken, a creamy soup mixture w/ red bell pepper, diced tomatoes & green chile peppers and flour tortillas are covered with shredded cheese and baked; looks good - Pig 'n Waffle
slice of homemade honey-and-sugar glazed ham in between 2 halved-waffles w/ syrup
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3.5 out of 5
1244 ratings |
est. 1995; classic roadside cafe w/ organic garden & organic market; guest appearance: actor Matthew McConaughey; Other Recipes: Blueberry Pie | Fresh Basil Dressing | Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin | Roasted Root Vegetables | Whole Wheat Zucchini-Herb Bread |
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- Fisherman Stew
fresh fish filet, bay scallops, mussels, baby clams, tomatoes & red bliss potatoes in a light tomato basil broth; served w/ garlic bread - French Meat Pie
homemade ground meat w/ spices & potatoes, baked in homemade pastry crust & served w/ mashed potato, gravy & veggies - New England Boiled Dinner
corned beef w/ cabbage & other veggies
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3.5 out of 5
153 ratings |
est. 1911 (originally as Franklin Café); third-generation landmark serving New England-style comfort food; originally a 12-stool diner, now it's a 250-seat restaurant |
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- Harvard Double Cheeseburger
two patties, cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce, grilled onions, peppers & mushrooms; #8 in Triple D's "Top 10 Burgers" (voted by viewers) - Onion Rings
"great onion rings" - People's Republic of Cambridge (burger)
burger topped with cole slaw & russian dressing
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3.5 out of 5
1238 ratings |
#100 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 1980; across from Harvard yard; burgers named after celebrities (John Kerry, Kevin Garnett, Tom Brady); long lines; Other Recipes: Kevin Garnett Burger |
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- Beef Braciole
top sirloin topped w/ parsley, garlic, salt, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, cracked pepper, rolled, topped w/ red sauce, & braised in the oven for 3 hours; served w/ homemade spaghetti & traditional red sauce made w/ onion, garlic, beef neck bones, pork fatback; looks good - Meat Ravioli
homemade ground beef filled ravioli topped w/ secret, traditional red sauce & meatball; "real-deal Italian ravioli made by hand" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
166 ratings |
hidden gem serving Italian cuisine since 1940; passed down from great-grandmother to current co-owners Robin Mabrey & Andrea Wakefield; feels like a homely living room w/ years of pictures on hanging on the dining room walls |
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- Lamb Tacos
marinated lamb, grilled & served on soft taco shells & topped w/ lettuce & blue cheese; looks good - Popcorn Pork
deep-fried cubed pork served w/ dipping sauces chipotle mayo & "respecto" sauce (HOT!)
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3.5 out of 5
526 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2012; located in a fire house built in the 1800s w/ Muertos & music-themed decor; Other Recipes: Shrimp Verde Cocktail |
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- Angus Burger
served w/ home fries; Guy got w/ blue cheese, homemade mayo & homemade ketchup; looks good - Brussels Sprouts & Bacon
side item; baked & then pan-cooked w/ bacon, butter & chicken stock until carmelized
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3.5 out of 5
1070 ratings |
30-seat bistro w/ a large outdoor patio that was formerly a garage; in downtown San Jose's historic Naglee Park Neighborhood |
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- Green Bean Casserole
side dish; cream of mushroom-based; looks good - Jambalaya
w/ chicken & Andouille sausage; tomato-sauce base (non-traditional)
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3.5 out of 5
733 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 1894; quintessential French Quarter decor |
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3.5 out of 5
1344 ratings |
soul food |
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- Chicken & Waffles
crispy chicken confit, Tillamook cheddar, jalapeno waffle, smoked maple syrup - Donut Burger Sliders
buttermilk donuts, Tillamook cheddar, ground beef patty, donut glaze
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3.5 out of 5
1057 ratings |
"serving up playful variations on the classic standards in an atmosphere that's stylish, sophisticated and cool" (from its website) |
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- Shrimp 'n Grits
one of best selling dishes; seared white shrimp over NC's stone ground grits, homemade red eye gravy & homemade sweet potato chips
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3.5 out of 5
746 ratings |
opened in 2001; began as a concept in 1992 while the founders were Peace Corps volunteers in Thailand; "America's first wind powered brew pub" (from its website) |
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3.5 out of 5
727 ratings |
also in Scottsdale, AZ |
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- Clams Mexicali
appetizer; clams stuffed w/ Chorizo, Mexican cheese & peppers & broiled - Colossal Jersey Devil Shrimp
breaded & deep-fried shrimp tossed in homemade hot sauce; topped on coleslaw
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3.5 out of 5
297 ratings |
since 1938; family-owned seafood resturant & landmark; by scenic waterway in middle of national wildlife refuge; Other Recipes: Stuffed Salmon |
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- Lamb Karee Curry
- Pad Thai Burrito
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3.5 out of 5
24 ratings |
[CLOSED] |
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