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- Cabeza Sopes
thick tortilla topped w/ shredded lettuce, cheese, salsa & cabeza (shredded cheeks, lips & tongue); always sells out; other options include carnitas, grilled steak, pastor, michoacanas, chicken - Pupusas
traditional Salvadoran dish; homemade grilled maize tortilla filled w/ beans, cheese & meat; call/check website on availability; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
69 ratings |
serving authentic Salvadoran & Mexican food; "When it's made with love, it always turns out great!" (from its website) |
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- Abalone Sliders
abalone (a "fattier" version of calamari) that is locally farm-grown tenderized, dredged & pan-fried; served w/ aioli & slaw on sourdough slider buns - Crab Feast
boiled dungeness crab served w/ corn & potato; seasonal (available around Nov 2 - June)
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4.5 out of 5
1513 ratings |
small spot located in the middle of the commercial pier w/ outdoor seating; Other Recipes: Buffalo Ribs |
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- Arancini Rice Balls
risotto, fresh herbs, cheese, deep fried served w/ marinara sauce; looks good - Veal Scallopini Rollatini
pan fried veal tenderloin stuffed w/ capocollo, prosciutto, soppressata, provolone; cooked w/ mushrooms, butter, & de-glazed w/ Marsala wine & house made chicken stock; served w/ risotto milanese; "it's fantastic"- Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
41 ratings |
since 1988; opened by New York City chef Luigi Vitrone; serving regional Italian cuisine; ambiance is like a "funky apartment in Milan, Italy, in 1970" |
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- Korean Rabbit Sandwich
pulled Bulgogi (Korean BBQ sauce) marinated rabbit, carmelized onions, tator tots, homemade kimchi, Szechuan chili paste & special sauce served between griddled French bread; "I love banh mi sandwiches...that's at least in the top five I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good - The Shrimp (Sandwich)
grilled rosemary, chipotle shrimp formed into a patty & served w/ blue cheese, apple & honey on griddled sourdough
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4.5 out of 5
324 ratings |
in trailer next to Gibson Bar; cook was former caterer for 27 years (as of 2012) |
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- Chicken Wings
house smoked for 4 hrs, grilled & topped w/ a honey chipotle BBQ and bleu cheese crumbles; looks good - Pork Rinds
housemade & served w/ lime cilantro aioli; "I've had a lot of chicharrones (pork rinds)...this is the benchmark" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
568 ratings |
since 2012 |
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- Fried Pork Chops
served w/ red beans & rice - Gumbo
crab, chicken, sausage, shrimp; served w/ rice & side of corn bread; looks good!
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4.5 out of 5
172 ratings |
serving New Orleans style cuisine; chef/owner 89-year old "Ma Harper" is a hoot!; Other Recipes: Cornbread |
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- Apple Pfannkuchen
signature dish; custardy apple pie topped w/ homemade whipped cream; looks good - Bacon Waffle
apple cider smoked and cured bacon embedded in homemade waffle - Corned Beef Hash
uses certified Black Angus beef brisket brined for 14 days to make hash; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
1976 ratings |
opened in 2000 |
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- "The Castro" (Sandwich)
cubano: house cured ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, pickles & Dijonaise sauce on pressed French bread; looks good! - Thai Curry Chicken Sausage Sandwich
ground chicken, coconut milk, curry powder, garlic, lemon juice, Siracha pepper sauce & cilantro; served w/ Asian slaw, Asian Siracha aioli; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
56 ratings |
serving hand-crafted specialty sausages & salamis; "maiale" is pig in Italian |
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- Beef Empanadas
ground beef, peppers, eggs, olives - Tarta Analia
savory tarts filled w/ a base of cream cheese, Parmesan & roasted veggies (butternut squash, carrots, zucchini, eggplant, red onion)
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4.5 out of 5
536 ratings |
named after owner's/chef's mom; make 1,500 authentic empanadas every day; Other Recipes: Beet Salad |
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- Crispy Pig Knuckles
coated w/ black pepper, herbs, chilis & lime; looks good - Honey Butter Yardbird
¼ or ½ of a pasture raised chicken rubbed w/ chili & garlic, slow grilled over hardwood coals & basted w/ LA honey & sweet cream butter; owner/chef's favorite dish; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
144 ratings |
serving Southern & Southeast Asia fusion |
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- Holiday Tamale
masa mixed w/ whipped chicken fat & filled w/ "tinga" (spicy tomato-sauced chicken), steamed in husks & topped w/ green tomatillo salsa; available only during holidays & Wednesdays; "one of the best I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Chicken Pozole Verde
corn-based soup w/ chicken pieces, hominy, cabbage, avocado, radish, cilantro & lime juice; looks good - Quinoa & Sweet Potato Tacos
quinoa (grain-like) mixed w/ sweet potato, topped w/ shredded cabbage, green tomatillo salsa, crema, cilantro & lime juice served on flour tortilla
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4.5 out of 5
1381 ratings |
opened in 2010; chef/owner lived in Mexico to learn the craft & started in a 1974 Winnebago-turned-mobile-kitchen; food truck also available; Other Recipes: Chicken Tortilla Soup |
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- Ribs
spare ribs smoked 4-6 hrs; looks good - Whole Shebamwich
sandwich w/ all the meats (pulled pork, sausage, brisket) piled high w/ pickles & slaw; topped w/ skewered rib; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
416 ratings |
story: dude from Long Island who moves to Australia to study Texas BBQ, to come back w/ Australian wife to serve BBQ in 1976 trailer |
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- Laphet Thock Salad w/ Braised Octopus
marinated octopus, chopped Pohole fern, tomatoes, onions, chopped candlenuts, coconut flakes, fried garlic, sesame seeds, minced dried shrimp, vinaigrette; "it's ridiculously good...I am blown away!" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Okonomiyaki
traditional Japanese street savory pancake containing a variety of ingredients (shredded cabbage, shrimp, shredded pork, bacon); topped w/ Okonomi sauce & Kewpie mayo, pickled ginger; not always available since menu changes so often
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4.5 out of 5
63 ratings |
"local mobile establishment providing 'ono' food on the streets of Maui"; menu changes based on what's fresh |
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- Blackened Chicken Pasta
smoked chicken, seasonings, mushrooms & tomatoes; served over pasta w/ Creole cream sauce; looks good! - Marrow Butter Burger
aka MBB; smoked bone marrow compounded w/ butter & seasoning, topped w/ cheese on a beef patty; served on potato bun w/ lettuce, tomato & pickle
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4.5 out of 5
159 ratings |
est. 2016; Louisiana Cajun Creole cuisine; "come in and taste the South" (from its website) |
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- Pickle Fries
hand-cut shoestring pickles, deep fried & served w/ house made remoulade - Pork Belly Reuben
house cured pork belly pastrami, sliced brisket, swiss cheese, sauteed "sour kraut", house "camwow" sauce served on a locally made pumpernickel bun; looks good - Smoked Chicken Wings
brined, rubbed, & smoked...then flashed fried,
served dry or tossed in one of the house sauces; Guy liked the accompanying "Black Magic" sauce; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
553 ratings |
owner/chef was formerly in heavy metal band...and hence the atmosphere |
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- Nonna's Traditional Meatballs
in tomato sauce; Guy got them served on cream polenta; looks good - Vegetarian Meatball
w/ lentils & roasted veggies; Guy got them served on white bean ragu & topped w/ pesto; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
690 ratings |
est. 2014; passion for family traditions, uniqueness, freshness all in a non-traditional Italian style; Other Recipes: Roasted Tomato Sauce |
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- Meatloaf
looks good - Pittsburgh Steak Salad
hearty garden salad topped with a generous portion of rib-eye steak, french fries & blue cheese crumbles; looks good (for a salad) - Yo Halla on the Square
"worth coming here for"-Guy Fieri; A thick slice of Challah bread stuffed with bananas that have been sauteed in Frangelica and blended with cream cheese, Then prepared like French toast and topped with a delicious blueberry strawberry compote; Looks good
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4.5 out of 5
724 ratings |
recommended by fans |
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- Arroz Con Pollo
rice mixed w/ a medley of pulled chicken & vegetables; served w/ slices of fried ripe plantain; looks good - Hornado con Mote
slow-roasted marinated pulled pork served w/ white corn, steamed white rice, potato patty & ensalada criolla
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4.5 out of 5
315 ratings |
since 2011; heritage of the Ecuadorian flavor; Other Recipes: Tortilla de Yuca |
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- Bacon Wrapped Plantains
w/ queso fresco, guayaba - Floridian Sausage Sandwich
Okeechobee wild boar, spicy mayo, guac puree, orange segments, pickled peppers, cilantro, baguette
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4.5 out of 5
161 ratings |
since 2012; charcuterie that does its own smoking, butchering & farming; specializing in bacon |
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- Liliko'i Ice Cream
Liliko'i is passion fruit - TNT Roll (MISO the Bomb)
shrimp tempura & crab roll topped w/ ahi poke & served w/ Unagi sauce & Agave honey; look good
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4.5 out of 5
727 ratings |
owner catches his own fish (fresh fish!), comes to restaurant & takes pictures of fish w/ customers; Other Recipes: Poke |
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- Abuelita Donut
top selling donut; 100-yr recipe; donut stuffed w/ arroz con leche (rice pudding); looks good - Chicken Brulee Sandwich
marinated chicken tender, cheddar cheese sauce, bacon bits w/ bruleed (crispy) crust donut bun; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
575 ratings |
since 2013; making donuts the old fashioned way |
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- Chicken Chhola Set
Nepalese chicken salad; served w/ black-eyed peas & potatoes & on Chiura (roasted beaten rice); "one of the most unique dishes I've ever tried on Triple-D...that's outstanding!" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Jhol Momo
chicken-based dumpling drenched in spicy red sauce; "they are tremendous flavor!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
549 ratings |
inside Saraga International Grocery store; serving Tibet/Nepalese comfort food; Other Recipes: Alu Dum | Bodi (Black-Eyed Peas) |
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- Grilled Oysters
grilled w/ over oak wood; served w/ side of cocktail sauce - Sicilian Holiday Pasta
house made marinara sauce w/ mussels, clams, swordfish, salmon, cod (or whatever fish is fresh), baby octopus, scallop, shrimp; served over linguine; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
66 ratings |
since 1994; Other Recipes: Curry Snapper |
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- Cinnamon Rolls
huge! topped w/ maple glaze, powdered sugar, butter; looks good - Mountain Rocky Roast Beef Sandwich
roast beef, onions, mushrooms, Swiss, bacon on brioche bun; big sandwich
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4.5 out of 5
740 ratings |
serving home comfort food |
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- Asado con Palta y Cebolla Frita
sandwich w/ slow cook eyeround roast with avocado slices and crispy red onion served on homemade bun; "that is--w/o question--one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time...actually giving me goose bumps!" -Guy Fieri; looks good! - Pollo Chi Jao Kai
sandwich w/ Oriental marinade crispy fried chicken thigh w/ pickled turnip & carrots served on homemade bun; looks good!
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4.5 out of 5
1507 ratings |
est. 2015; serving Peruvian sandwiches; "Life Is Like A Sandwich, You Have To Fill It With The Best Ingredients" (from its website) |
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