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- Crispy Chicken Leg
cooked confit-style; served on mashed potatoes & collard greens & topped w/ sweet pepper relish; "that's dynamite!"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Smoked Pork Loin Po' Boy
sliced smoked pork loin w/ bread-and-butter pickle relish, tomatoes, lettuce & "creole-aise" spread (creole-mustard-mayo) served on Leidenheimer french bread
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4.5 out of 5
541 ratings |
"funky casual environment"; use local fresh ingredients |
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- Turkey Bread
bread loaves in the size and shape of an oven-roasted turkey w/ wheat bread to simulate the wings & thighs & white bread to simulate the breast
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4.5 out of 5
623 ratings |
since 1972; father-and-son team running old fashion neighborhood bakery reknown for their turkey bread sculptures (bread loaves in the size and shape of an oven-roasted turkey); written up in many publications including Gourmet, Conde Naste Traveller, Budget Travel, Alibi, USA Western, IQ, Guia Azul & Su Casa; Other Recipes: Fruit Empanadas |
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- Fried Bologna Sandwich
Haus bologna, aged cheddar, sunny egg, Crystal hot sauce, brioche bun; "that is straight-up legit-awesome!" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Lamb & Grits
lamb & pork merguez, Louismill grits, sunny egg, Ras el Hanout, cilantro
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4.5 out of 5
389 ratings |
est. 2014; "Bed & Beverage" housed inside an Original Highlands Victorian home built in 1905; Damaris Phillips (winner of Food Network Star-9th season) made guest appearance |
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- Big Jeff's Jumbo Lasagna
huge-portioned six layer homemade lasagna made from scratch & filled w/ all fresh ingredients including Nana's Giant Meatballs made w/ pork & beef; ricotta, shredded mozarella, provolone & romano cheese filling & Grammy's Sunday Sauce; "old school American Italian exactly the kind of lasagna I would expect to get at Grammy's house. Dynamite" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Grammy's Giant Cream Puffs
giant-sized freshly baked puff pastry w/ Grammy's cream puff filling & whipped cream recipes; one pound dessert dusted w/ powdered sugar & topped w/ a cherry
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4.5 out of 5
430 ratings |
est. 2015; started by serving large-portioned homemade Italian food at fairs & festivals; all recipes passed down from grandmother Lucille Acierno aka "Grammy"; "home of the BIGGEST slices & the BEST homemade Italian food & baked goods in Denver" (from its website) |
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- "El Borracho" Beef Rib
ribs smoked 4 hours over white oak, smothered w/ chorizo queso & corn chip-serrano-pickled onion relish, served over polenta; looks good - Lamb Taco
smoked lamb cooked 4 hours in birria, tomato salsa, cumin guacamole, lettuce, lime crema & house flour tortillas, served w/ au jus; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
730 ratings |
high grade meats, smoked Texas-style BBQ & Argentinian grilled; "the moistest, juicy, tender, smokey BBQ in San Diego" (from its website); guest appearance: food critic Troy Johnson; Other Recipes: Chorizo | Chorizo Queso | Corn Chip-Serrano Relish | Flour Tortillas | Lamb Birria Broth | Smoked Tomato Salsa |
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- Chik'n-Bacon-Ranch Club
fried tofu chik'n, seitan bacon (vegan), vegan ranch, spinach, tomato, carrots, & pickles; served on toasted sourdough; side of choice, available as a wrap - Chorizo Burrito
seitan chorizo (vegan), cashew cheese, roasted potatoes, pico, spinach & vegan sour cream, wrapped & grilled in a flour tortilla; "it's giving me goosebumps. I'm not kidding...it's that kind of revelation!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
482 ratings |
husband-and-wife team serving vegan in a contemporary "chill vibe" setting; guest appearance by celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso |
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- "Don Quixote"
grilled cheese sandwich w/ fontina, parmesan, caramelized onion, oyster mushroom, roasted red pepper & olive tapenad; won best grilled cheese in VA (from its website); looks good - "The Hangover"
grilled cheese sandwich w/ black truffle mac & cheese; Guy had lobster added to it; looks good!
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4.5 out of 5
1156 ratings |
serving gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches; Other Recipes: Islander Grilled Cheese |
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- Chilaquiles
layers of corn tortilla crisps, southwest black beans, Barbacoa chicken, cheddar cheese, ranchero sauce, *two fried eggs; looks good - Sweet Lou's BBQ
50/50 regular & sweet potato waffle fries topped w/ BBQ braised beef, applewood bacon, coleslaw; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
423 ratings |
[CLOSED]; serving "stacked" cuisine where foods are stacked on top of each other; Beau MacMillan made guest appearance |
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- Ahogada Torta
pork shoulder carnitas, habanero slaw & cilantro on grilled bolillo; topped w/ spicy tomato sauce; "that lights up!" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Masa y Papa Torta
vegetarian w/ fried masa & potato pancake, roasted tamarind tomato, avocado, onion, cilantro, lime, queso botanero, cabbage, pickled onion, chile lime mayonesa, on toasted telera; "I'd order that every day" -Guy Fieri
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4.5 out of 5
562 ratings |
est 2013; casual spot for Mexican sandwiches & vegetarian bowls; "no. 1 tortas, bowls, drinks & more" (from its website) |
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- Hanalei Special Poke Bowl
cubed sashimi-grade ahi & ono, avocado, mango, seaweed, ground kukui nuts, onion, chile oil, soy dressing; served over rice - Kealia Poke Plate
cubed sashimi-grade ahi, avocado, mango, watermelon, seaweed, mint, chopped nuts, onion, sesame Sriracha mix; served over rice; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
218 ratings |
food truck popular w/ locals |
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- Bulgogi Kimchi Fries
fries topped w/ marinated rib-eye, kimchi, Queso sauce, gochujang (hot sauce), scallions; looks good - Tongdak Fried Chicken Tacos
w/ chipotle aioli, sesame salad (vinaigrette & onions, cilantro, lime), Jack cheese; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
984 ratings |
Korean/Mexican fusion |
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- Marinated Flank Steak Sandwich
marinaded for 2 days in mixture that includes garlic, red wine & coca-cola; seared, braised & pulled; w/ horseradish cream spread - Posole Verde
Mexican green chili chicken soup; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
519 ratings |
specialize in breakfast & sandwiches; goal is to provide "an atmosphere that is comfortable and relaxed with fantastic service and an ever changing array of fresh, high quality and seasonal menu selections" |
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- Ayam Kalasan
ginger fried chicken; marinated in a blend of spices, then fried w/ ginger paste for extra flakes; served w/ rice & shrimp paste hot sauce - Tempeh Goreng
vegetarian fritter; house-fermented tempeh battered & fried, served w/ spicy pickled vegetables
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4.5 out of 5
387 ratings |
est 2001; serving authentic Indonesian from family recipes |
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- Cheeseburger in Parafries
house cut fries topped w/ ground beef, fried cheese curds, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles & drenched in beer cheese; "silky & melty!" -Guy Fieri; "running in the dark...naked--is the cheese curds!" -Guy Fieri; looks good! - Chicken & Smashed Potato
Nashville-style hot fried chicken served on baked & fried smashed potato, w/ vegetable of the day, topped w/ house gravy; "layered w/ flavor!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
434 ratings |
specializes in seafood; "part of the Keys dining scene since the 1940's making it the oldest continually operated restaurant in Marathon!" (from its website) |
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- Vegan Italian Cold Cut
vegan "pastrami", "capicola", "salty ham", "pepperoni", mozarella cheese, lettuce, red onions, cherry peppers, oil & vinegar; "it's fantastic!" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Vegan Turkey & Dill Havarti Sandwich
everything is vegan...including "turkey" & "havarti"
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4.5 out of 5
211 ratings |
since 2014; "serving small-batch, locally-sourced, all-natural meat alternatives that are always fresh, flavorful, and protein-rich" |
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- Cinnamon Roll
face-sized cinnamon roll made from scratch, hand rolled & baked in-house topped w/ fresh cream cheese frosting; "delicious" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Inside Out Grilled Cheese
grilled cheese sandwich made w/ shredded cheddar cheese melted to a crisp on the outside of the bread & freshly made guacamole & seasoned black beans on the inside; served w/ fresh housemade salsa made w/ anaheim, roasted red bell, & roasted green peppers, jalapenos, cilantro, whole stewed tomatoes, sriracha & house seasoning; "that's up there in grilled cheese history" -Guy Fieri
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4.5 out of 5
426 ratings |
saved from demolition & restored in 2012 from an early 1900s gas station & inn to a full service restaurant; popular w/ locals & out-of-towners; "welcome to the place where the pancakes are bigger than your face and the gravy tastes like heaven" (from its website) |
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- Home Wrecker
15-inch all-beef hot dog, deep-fried, jalapeno peppers, habanero sauce, coleslaw, and sauerkraut; eat in 12 min and win a T-shirt; looks good - Single Wide Burger
3.5-lb all-beef burger; size of man-hole cover - Hot Dog
Guy got it w/ pickled jalapeno peppers, nacho cheese, BBQ sauce, mustard, mayo, ketchup, chili sauce, chopped onions, coleslaw, relish and sauerkraut; looks good - Rahall Redhot Wiennie
named after Congressman Nick Rahall; hot dog w/ ketchup, hot mustard, fried onions, jalapeno & habanero peppers and sauerkraut
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4.5 out of 5
334 ratings |
#15 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); total dive...yard-sale junk creates fun atmosphere; dining area inside abandoned school buses...looks fun; where Roger & Jane Holme (DDD fans) celebrated their 100th DDD restaurant at (they got 1 Home Wrecker & 2 Wide Burgers...to spell out '100') |
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- Crispy Scallion Pancake
pan-fried flour dough rolled w/ scallions, Chinese five spice, chicken base, salt, oil, & topped w/ sesame seeds - Handmade Dumplings
handmade dumplings filled w/ veggies, crab cream cheese, pork, or chicken & cheddar cheese (Guy got the pork dumpling & chicken & cheese dumpling); served w/ sweet & sour cranberry sauce; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
114 ratings |
started as a food cart in 2000; chef/owner Hong Yu serves handmade dumplings all year round |
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- Beer-Braised Brisket Pizza Pie
thin-crust pizza w/ brisket (brined for 7-10 days & then braised in beer mixture for 5-7 hrs, sliced & added as a topping to pizza); other toppings added to Guy's pizza: smoked pork loin, apple wood-smoked bacon, pulled pork & smoked ham hock; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
999 ratings |
husband-and-wife pizza parlor making their own beer; Other Recipes: IPA Mac and Cheese |
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- Chicken Cacciatore
old family recipe simmered w/ legs & thighs over polenta or penne pasta (Guy got polenta); available on Thursdays only - Risotto
creamy w/ side of Italian sausage; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
74 ratings |
rating might be for hotel; Guy Fieri's first kitchen he worked at (when it was called Roman's Restaurant); historic lodging, fine dining & saloon; original building built in 1870..."the oldest, most westerly hotel in the continental United States." (from its website); became Hotel Ivanhoe in 1997 |
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4.5 out of 5
197 ratings |
Czech family-owned & operated bakery started by 3 Texan siblings; w/ a secret recipe from their grandmother, they make everything fresh from scratch every day |
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- Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
large, nutty & gooey; looks good! - Ham & Cheddar Scone
w/ green onions; seved w/ side of bacon gravy; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
86 ratings |
[CLOSED]; since 2012; family-run & owned; Other Recipes: Lemon Squares |
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- Hoggie Sandwich
capicola, Soppressetta, Berkeley ham, garlic aioli, pickled peppers, tomato, greens & red wine vinaigrette on a ciabatta roll; "that is the definition of an Italian deli sandwich" -Guy Fieri - Roast Beef
baguette sandwich w/ house roast beef, horseradish crème fraiche, cheddar, onion jam, cider gastrique & arugula; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
117 ratings |
est. 2015; in-house cured meats in a warm farmhouse style setting; store includes deli, sandwiches & butcher shop w/ 45 different scratch made salumis |
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- Mango Baby Back Ribs
smoked & grilled baby back ribs, homemade mango bbq sauce; served w/ coconut rice, banana peppers, carrots, pickled red onions, cilantro slaw, fruit chutney, plantain chips & 2 sauces; "couldn't be more tender" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Pineapple Mojo Chicken
marinated chicken wrapped in banana leaves, smoked & shredded; served on cilantro noodles w/ black beans, pickled red onion, jalapeno, pico de gallo & carrots; "it's really flavorful...I can't stop eating it!" -Guy Fieri
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4.5 out of 5
70 ratings |
est. 2015; food truck & catering company w/ garden outdoor dining; serves island style bbq |
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- Brasato Sandwich
brasato is Italian version of roast beef (beef braised w/ white wine); served w/ salsa rosa (giardiniera-like), lettuce & tomato on 12-inch roll made in-house; ask "with the works"; looks good - Meat Tortellini
homemade meat tortellini made in tortellini machine; served w/ ragu bolognese; available on Sat nights only; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
249 ratings |
since 2005; owners/chefs are brother-in-laws; Italian market & restaurant; everything is homemade including the pasta (made in the "pasta room"); Other Recipes: Orecchiette, Sausage and Broccoli Rabe |
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