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- Mash Bites
like a mozzarella stick, but w/ potatoes (no cheese); panko crusted liquid potato croquettes, baby arugula salad; looks good - Shrimp Burger
Okemos shrimp burger, cabbage-apple slaw, tarragon aioli, brioche bun
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3.5 out of 5
15 ratings |
launched in 2013; food truck; "Michigan's First Farm to Truck food stand" (from website); menu changes w/ seasons; check website for locations |
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3.5 out of 5
288 ratings |
since 1901; local landmark serving Basque cuisine ("peasant food") |
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- Carne Adovada on a Fresh Telera Bun
Albuquerque Style Pulled Pork - Duck Confit
takes 3-4 days to prepare; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
1322 ratings |
[CLOSED]; "funky American comfort"; chef used to cook for P-Funk and Greatful Dead |
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- BBQ Pacu Pacu Fish Ribs
a favorite; marinated & served with orange bbq sauce, coconut rice - Moqueca
Brazilian fishermen's stew, calamari, shrimp, mussels, white fish, scallop, edamame, Chorizo sausage, bacalao, achiote oil; available only 5 months of the year; "that's some the best I've ever had"-Guy Fieri
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3.5 out of 5
454 ratings |
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- Huaraches al Pastor
marinated al Pastor pork, w/ sour cream, cheese, jalapeno sauce, red pepper sauce & avocado served on oblong huaraches (flatbread-like tortilla); looks good - Lamb Tacos
two lamb tacos rolled, fried and dipped in a Mexican sauce, sour cream and cheese; looks good - Baked Lamb
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3.5 out of 5
123 ratings |
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Mexican Food); inside gas station; where Joe Theismann made guest appearance; every dish made to order from scratch; moved from gas station location (in Elkridge) at airing; multiple locations |
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- Chicken Cordon Bleu
deep fried - Chicken Fried Steak
50-50 of ground beef and veal - Cinnamon Rolls
made fresh everyday; large-sized - Kitchen Sink
ham, bacon, cheese, bell peppers & tomato served in a piping-hot skillet
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3.5 out of 5
438 ratings |
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- Rawbar "Bibimbap"
Korean Dish Of tender pork belly over a crispy
rice cake & sauteed kimchi; topped w/
a fried egg & radish sprouts - Thoma Ka Thai Steamer Bowl
clams, mussels, scallops, prawns in Thom Ka steamer broth, coconut milk; served over deep-fried noodles; "it's phenomenal!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
342 ratings |
est. 2001; serving sushi & Asian fusion cuisine in a fun, artistic, unconventional environment |
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3.5 out of 5
982 ratings |
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- Lamb Ribs
a top seller - Smoked Jalapeno Sausages
formed in corn husks (rather than pig casing) to allow smokey penetration - Bison Empanadas
seasoned ground bison meat w/ craisins & vegetables in a pastry shell; deep fried & served w/ chipotle mayo & arugula; looks good - Pork Belly Burnt Ends
cubes seasoned w/ house rub, smoked & sauteed; topped w/ Southern sauce & honey; garnished w/ raspberry preserves & fresh raspberries
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3.5 out of 5
346 ratings |
chef worked in high-end restaurants for 25 year before opening BBQ restaurant; won dozens of awards |
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- Poutine au Canard
duck fries; off-the-bone duck confit & quebecois cheese curds, frites, demi-glace gravy; looks good - Sticky Asian Pork Ribs
boiled ribs & then pan-glazed & baked in a tamarind & sesame hoisin BBQ sauce, w/ frites
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3.5 out of 5
116 ratings |
since 1981; Middle-Eastern family-owned diner w/ Canadian "kick" run by husband-and-wife team |
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3.5 out of 5
24 ratings |
[CLOSED]; 18-hole miniture golf course on premises; where they filmed Bounty's "quicker picker-upper" |
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3.5 out of 5
2251 ratings |
opened in 2002; crazy urban art deco decor (fun) |
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- Mac and Cheese
includes 5 types of cheese (Swiss, fontina, cheddar, goat, blue) plus bacon and carmelized onions; looks good - Spit-Roasted Chicken
brined; rotisserie imported from France; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
389 ratings |
[CLOSED]; only 14 seats; Other Recipes: Bourbon-Sweet Potato Brulee |
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- Chunk'd Tots
appetizer; spicy cheesey kalbi beef tater tots; looks good - Cracklin' Duck Sandwich
sous vide-prepared duck (herbed & marinated duck is sealed in airtight plastic bag & slow-cooked in a hot water bath) & then dredged, deep-fried; served on potato roll w/ house-made Korean sauce; looks good - Pork Bao Buns
8-hour roast pork w/ house-made sweet chili sauce, quick pickle; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
719 ratings |
[CLOSED]; Asian fusion soul food; two locations in Miami; Other Recipes: Korean Pulled Pork |
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- Chicken Pot Pie
roasted chicken & vegetables covered w/ a house made pie crust; "it takes you right back to a log cabin!" -Guy Fieri - Mama's Meatball Sub
house meatballs, marinara, melted mozzarella, toasted homemade hoagie; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
103 ratings |
homestyle food, brunch & drinks; guest appearance: Chef Benny Lin |
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- Matty's Smoked Tri-Tip Sandwich
smoked in 3 different woods; served hot w/ sauteed onions, mushrooms, garlic and cheddar cheese - Buckaroo Sandwich
grilled and marinated Mexican Achote chicken heaped w/ grilled onions and mushrooms; served on a French roll w/ Chipotle sauce - Roman Style Lasagna
hand-rolled organic pasta prepared w/ a creamy, roasted tomato and red onion bechamel sauce layered with house-made ragu, mushrooms, spinach, yellow squash zucchini, eggplant & parmesan cheese; served w/ mixed greens; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
514 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2002; creator of Matthew's Burritos which are sold in the West and Midwest; Other Recipes: BBQ Sauce |
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3.5 out of 5
157 ratings |
in former school building built in 1864 where the dining room is in the former classroom; serving family-style Southern comfort foods |
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- Belgian Waffles
topped w/ seasonal berries, banana, nuts, or apple cinnamon and whipped cream upon request - Schultzie's Mess
blend of chopped ham, onion & bell pepper grilled w/ hash browns & eggs and topped with melted Cheddar cheese; served w/ sourdough toast; looks good - Club Sandwich
triple decker sandwich w/ turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes on sourdough
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3.5 out of 5
2032 ratings |
est. 1985; large outdoor seating available by the dock (great atmosphere) w/ dock parking for boats; serve "schooner" portion of beer (a large chalise-sized portion); local hangout; long lines |
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- Hunter's Chicken Sandwich
sliced grilled chicken, provolone, demi-glace reduction; looks good - Triple D Pizza
thin crust w/ smoked meat, Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon
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3.5 out of 5
93 ratings |
[CLOSED]; since 2013 |
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- Brandade
appetizer of salted fish whipped with potatoes, garlic, cream & topped w/ escabeche; served w/ toast points; looks good - Cubano
marinated roast pork, ham, swiss, pickles on toasted ciabatta; served w/ chayote slaw, plaintain chip; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
465 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2007; "warm and comfortable atmosphere that serves honest food and drink, crafted with integrity and technique" (from its website) |
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- "S"idewinder Pretzel
top seller; jumbo homemade soft pretzel stuffed w/ choice of real cheese, pepperoni, or jalapenos; served w/ side of marinara - Chicken Pot Pie
homemade & served with a Caesar salad - French Onion Soup
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3.5 out of 5
512 ratings |
opened in 1997; sports bar owned & run by former Marine |
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- Hush Puppies
infused w/ blended shrimp & halibut; comes w/ dipping sauces (raspberry jalapeno, lemon-cilantro aioli, sesame soy) - Porter Beer Cheese Soup
Christmas special; comes w/ homemade pretzel twist; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
301 ratings |
America's most northern brewery/restaurant |
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- Grits
use margarine instead of butter - Lemon Icebox Pie
"made the old fashioned way" - Skillet Country Ham
marinated over night in soy sauce, brown sugar, paprika, cola mix; skillet-fried & served w/ red-eye gravy
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3.5 out of 5
502 ratings |
since 1956; landmark serving Southern comfort food; "period" atmosphere has been featured in several movies, commercials, videos & print ads (including "Remember the Titans") |
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- BBQ Pork Combo
bbq pork, shrimp & crispy eggrolls; looks good - Beef Combination Pho
choice of steak, meatball, brisket, flank steak, fatty brisket; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
430 ratings |
family-owned and operated joint in friendly, casual atmosphere setting; a Fieri family favorite |
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- Menorken Chowder
tomato-based clam chowder; family recipe - Sheep's Head Fish (blackened)
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3.5 out of 5
613 ratings |
on fishing port; fresh seafood |
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