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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
257 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
1254 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 Cafe); 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
1242 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
171 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
1072 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
731 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 1894; quintessential French Quarter decor |
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3.5 out of 5
1356 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
1056 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
736 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
300 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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- Poor-Boy Double Burger
#5 in Triple D's "Top 10 Burgers" (voted by viewers); top seller; 2-burger patty cheeseburger - Chilie-Dog
- Fried-Chicken
fried in pork lard
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3.5 out of 5
169 ratings |
recommended by fans |
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- Burnt Ends
chunks of beef brisket double-rubbed and smoked twice; only served once per week; long lines form just for them; sells fast; looks good - Smoked Meatloaf
smoked for 4 hours
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3.5 out of 5
424 ratings |
BBQ smoked out in trailer used to win in competitions |
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- "The Governator"
inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger's mother & made for Arnold when he came in; everything in the kitchen (onions, bacon, tomatoes, mushroom, sausage, ham, eggs) chopped & grilled - Dijon Plum Burger
angus burger w/ plum jelly on hamburger bun - Rockefeller Burger
angus burger w/ sour cream, jack cheese, mushrooms & caviar; "if you have to ask how much, you can't afford it" (on menu)
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3.5 out of 5
563 ratings |
est. 1973; once an abandoned red car passenger depot & then a hot dog stand now the entire buidling is painted bright mossy shamrock green w/ 1940's rustic decor & atmosphere; local favorite |
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- Fripp Island Burger
topped w/ fried-green tomato, salsa and a mash of 5 different cheeses; served on preztel bun; looks good - Sullivan Burger
topped w/ grilled pineapple, jalepeno pepperjack, guacamole on a pretzel bun; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
492 ratings |
grind their own meat for burgers; 12 types of burgers; served with knife down the burger; ("And the kicker is...doing it Southern-style"); Other Recipes: Roasted Jalapeno Pimento Cheese |
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- Cumin Lamb Stir-Fried Noodles
served w/ fresh peppers; spicy & fragrant; looks good - Pan Fried Pork Dumplings
filled w/ pork & cabbage; served w/ garlic-soy sauce-sesame oil-rice wine vinegar dipping sauce; "this is the bomb!"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Peaceful Beef Rolls
like a "Chinese burrito"; five-spiced beef rolled in a crispy green onion flat-bread & sweet hoisin sauce - Cold Noodle Salad
housemade cold noodles served w/ bean sprout, cucumbers, vinegar, chili sauce, & sesame paste - Sichuan Thousand Chilli Chicken
crispy chicken stir fried w/ dried peppers, tongue-tingling peppercorns, garlic, ginger & green onion
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3.5 out of 5
573 ratings |
serving Northern Chinese cuisine & hand-pulled noodles; long lines |
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- Long Life Salad
chopped kale, black-eyed peas, Christmas Lima beans, black beans, split lentils, red quinoa, pecans, dried cranberries, mango, golden raisins, plums all mixed w/ a citrus vinaigrette; "killer...this is what I love to eat"; looks good (& healthy!)
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3.5 out of 5
334 ratings |
opened in 2002; funky, unique, eclectic, healthy cuisine w/ abandoned, artistically graffiti-ed car wash next door used for parking; "Phat" stands for "Pretty, Hot And Tasty"; moved from original airing location (940 Allen Rd); Other Recipes: Mama's Saltines |
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- Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
ketchup & mustard base, topped w/ Colby Jack cheese, ground beef & bacon, garnished w/ pickled chips - Chicken & Farfalle w/ Vodka Sauce
pan seared boneless chicken tenderloins sauteed w/ proscuitto, sundried tomatoes & red peppers in a roasted garlic & fresh basil vodka rose sauce; tossed w/ farfalle pasta; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
258 ratings |
est. 1995; specialize in wood-fired brick oven pizza & other Italian dishes; Other Recipes: Seafood Alfredo |
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- Duck Poppers
onion slice, jalapeno slice & spicy cream cheese mix wrapped in thinly sliced duck breasts & bacon, marinated & grilled; available only Thu-Sun (call in advance to check) - Fish Tacos
grilled fish (depending on what fish is fresh) w/ roasted tomato salsa & tomatillo avocado sauce; looks good - Oven-Roasted Crab
whole roasted Dungeness crab broken & sauteed in garlic, butter & herbs
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3.5 out of 5
1745 ratings |
since 1984; located right on the San Francisco bay w/ outdoor seating available on pier; known for fresh seafood, unique cocktails & live music daily; one of Guy Fieri's favorite hang out joints |
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- Abe Froman Pizza
spicy sausage, buffalo mozzarella & fresh chopped basil; looks good - Funky Chicken Pizza
oven roasted chicken, artichoke hearts, red onions, ricotta cheese on house made fresh basil pesto; looks good - Guy Pie Specialty Pizza
ricotta cheese, blue cheese crumbles, mozzarella, roasted chicken, shredded pepperoni, Frank’s Hot Sauce, topped w/ blue cheese dressing & hot sauce; looks good - Meatball Parm Pizza
fresh mozzarella, marinara, hand-made meatballs, shredded parmesan cheese, & topped w/ marinara; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
595 ratings |
opened in 2011; where owner/chef Tom Fay did the Funky Chicken dance |
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- Seafood Moqueca
fish, shrimp, calamari, clams & mussels in traditional Brazilian stew w/ coconut milk, palm oil, bell peppers & Brazilian peppers; served w/ rice - Whole Snapper w/ Escovitch
deep fried red snapper topped w/ Jamaican peppers & onions
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3.5 out of 5
446 ratings |
est 2003; pirate-themed restaurant & bar w/ dockside seating, serving Caribbean dishes w/ global flavors; guest appearance: Vanilla Ice |
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