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24th Street Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
24th Street CafeSee 24th Street Cafe Video ($$)
(1253 ratings)

1415 24th St Map It!
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-8801
24thstreetcafe.com
  • Pumpkin Pancakes
    topped w/ pecan-brown sugar-butter; looks good
  • Texas Chili
    ground top sirloin & chuck w/ spices, plus tomato sauce, baked & topped w/ cheese & onions; "some of the best [chili on Triple-D]" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1253 ratings
est. 1987; institution in old-school diner serving scratch-made comfort food; "A happy place for hungry people!" (from its website)
Alforon: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
AlforonSee Alforon Video ($$)
(1686 ratings)

5965 El Cajon Blvd Map It!
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 269-9904
www.alforon.com
  • Ouzi Lamb
    braised lamb served on Ouzi rice & almond slivers w/ side of homemade yogurt; looks good!
  • Soujouk Flatbread
    flatbread topped w/ minced meat & melted cheese; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1686 ratings
since 2010; serving authentic Old Country style Lebanese comfort food
Azla: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Azla ($)
(450 ratings)

3655 S Grand Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-7455
azlavegan.com
  • Churro Wot
    family favorite; recommend w/ Gomen (kale, collards, garlic)
  • Misir Wot
    red lentils & spicy berbere; traditionally eaten w/ Injera (Ethiopian bread) which is optional; looks good
4.5 out of 5
450 ratings
since 2013; serving vegan Ethiopian cuisine; "I've been to a lot of vegetarian restaurants, but--without question--this is one of the best" -Guy Fieri
Bauer's 66 1/2: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Bauer's 66 1/2 [CLOSED]See Bauer's 66 1/2 Video ($$)
(547 ratings)

1700 Mchenry Ave Map It!
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 985-1199
  • Lamburgerini
    lamb burger char-broiled; topped w/ mushrooms, bacon, gorgonzola, spicy thousand islands dressing, lemon aioli; looks good
  • Octavian Sandwich
    braised shredded alcatra (Portuguese pot roast), homemade smoked linguica (Portuguese sausage), pulled pork served on sub roll; looks good!
4.5 out of 5
547 ratings
[CLOSED]; opend in 2009; serving Portuguese German-inspired cuisine; Other Recipes: Brazilian Cheese Bread
Belly & Snout: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Belly & Snout [CLOSED] ($)
(225 ratings)

974 S Western Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90006
  • Oxtail Chili Tater Tots
    looks good
  • Pork Adobo Sandwich
    grilled cheese sandwich w/ pork, garlic crema, green onion, red radish; looks good
  • Sisig Hot Dog
    hot dog w/ ground pork belly, pork snout, red onion, garlic crema, chicharrona, fried egg, green onion
4.5 out of 5
225 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 2014; in Koreatown; Other Recipes: Oxtail Chili
  • Wild Mushroom Cobbler
    best seller; appetizer: shitake, crimini & oyster mushrooms in a savory reduced cream, baked in the wood-fired oven w/ cheesy biscuit atop; looks good
  • Wood-Oven Roasted Oysters
    local kumamotos w/ a roasted onion & smoked chili beurre blanc; "some of the best oysters I've ever had" -Guy Fieri
4.5 out of 5
935 ratings
opened in 2010; specialize in brick oven pizza; Other Recipes: Roasted Onion & Smoked Chile Oyster Sauce
Cafe Rolle: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Cafe Rolle [CLOSED] ($$)
(1221 ratings)

5357 H St Map It!
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 455-9140
  • Chicken Pate w/ Goat Cheese
  • Lentil Salad w/ Prawns
    prawns marinated in marinated in olive oil, garlic and herbs
4.5 out of 5
1221 ratings
[CLOSED]; like a Paris bistro w/ chef from Paris; French food at a decent price; Other Recipes: Quiche Lorraine
Catelli's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Catelli'sSee Catelli's Video ($$)
(909 ratings)

21047 Geyserville Ave Map It!
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-3471
www.mycatellis.com
  • Catellis Ravioli
    meat or cheese filling with butter garlic, Domenica's sauce or meat sauce; Guy had meat filling w/ Domenica's (butter-garlic) sauce; "this is one of the best raviolis I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Meatball Sliders
    in tomato sauce; cooked to order; looks good
4.5 out of 5
909 ratings
family-owned originally opened in 1935, closed in 1991 and re-opened in 2010; Chef Domenica Catelli is a recurring judge on Iron Chef America, a guest on CBS News and Oprah and Friends, with Dr. Oz on XM radio, an expert for WebMD.com and has been featured in Southern Living Magazine, WebMD magazine and Oprah.com; brother Nicholas Catelli used to work in Guy Fieri's restaurants
  • Longaniza Asada
    house made chorizo smoked over mesquite embers; served w/ sliced avocado, roasted tomato sauce, roasted onions & tortillas
  • Panuchos
    crispy fried corn tortilla split & filled w/ black bean puree topped w/ lettuce, shredded turkey, pickled red onions & a slice of avocado; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1380 ratings
opened in 2001; family owned & operated restaurant specializing in Yucatecan food, maintaining the authentic flavor of this original Southeast Mexican Cuisine
Chuy's Taco Shop: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Chuy's Taco Shop ($)
(878 ratings)

6663 El Cajon Blvd Map It!
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 469-7777
chuystacoshopsandiego.myb...
  • Chuy Burrito
    carnitas, chili relleno, pico de gallo, guacamole sauce in burrito; looks good
  • Shrimp a la Diabla
    shrimp in (hot) Diabla sauce; served w/ rice, beans
4.5 out of 5
878 ratings
husband-and-wife team who saved to buy a house & opened the taco shop instead; serving authentic Mexican cuisine from family recipes
  • Apple Cider
    "the best apple cider...like nectar from the Gods!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Spitzenburg Apple
    Thomas Jefferson's favorite apple; "best apple I've ever had in my life"-Guy Fieri
4.5 out of 5
39 ratings
since 1909; apple orchard & storefront; 30 different kinds of apples
Crazee Burger: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Crazee BurgerSee Crazee Burger Video ($$)
(755 ratings)

3993 30th St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 282-6044
crazeeburger.com
  • Alligator Burger
    served w/ curry fruit tapenade as a topping
  • Kangaroo Burger
    served w/ creamed horseradish sauce
  • Santorini Burger
    1/2 feef, 1/2 lamb with Greek tsatsiki sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
755 ratings
2 German immigrants combining an old American tradition w/ a European bistro atmosphere; over 30 burger variations including exotic burgers (kangaroo, gator, ostrich, etc) and exotic toppings (fruit chutney, wine-infused pears, orange glaze, etc); Other Recipes: Turkey Burger w/ Orange Mustard Glaze
  • D.A. Special Sandwich
    specialty sandwich; sausage, meatball, roast beef & pastrami served on sub roll w/ Provolone & bell peppers; looks good (& messy)!
4.5 out of 5
1184 ratings
est. 1929; one of the last "true" Italian delis in downtown L.A.; Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock & David Spade (actors from "Grown Ups 2") made guest appearance where they had meatball-making competition (Team Fieri-Rock-Spade won); Other Recipes: Eggplant Parmesan
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ediBOL [CLOSED] ($$)
(573 ratings)

300 S Santa Fe Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 292-6466
  • Miso Peanut Ramen Bol
    edamame, red pepper, pickled carrots, shiitake, scallion, roasted peanuts, honey miso dressing; served over greens; looks good
  • Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Hash Bol
    only available for weekend brunch; crispy poached egg, tomatillo crema, housemade pickles, candied almonds, home-baked cheddar buttermilk biscuit
4.5 out of 5
573 ratings
[CLOSED]; serving handcrafted, artisan BOLs
4.5 out of 5
475 ratings
"trucker's paradise"
Ferndale Meat: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Ferndale MeatSee Ferndale Meat Video ($)
(22 ratings)

376 Main St Map It!
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-4501
  • Italian Sausage
    50-50 beef/pork; recommend dipping in applesauce
4.5 out of 5
22 ratings
Guy Fieri used to work here after school in 5th grade; butcher shop/carry-out
  • Porkstrami & Pretzel Sandwich
    signature cured pork, on scratch made pretzel roll, havarti cheese, beer mustard aioli, mayo; looks good
  • Root Beer Pulled Pork
    slow cooked root beer infused pork, mayo, bolillo roll, mayo, root beer BBQ sauce, sweet & sour slaw; looks good
4.5 out of 5
176 ratings
started in 2014; food truck started by former culinary instructor serving "dude food" (lot of bacon, lot of pork); go to Twitter to see location; Other Recipes: Root Beer BBQ Sauce
From Scratch Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
From Scratch RestaurantSee From Scratch Restaurant Video ($$)
(1786 ratings)

3626 The Barnyard Map It!
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 625-2448
fromscratchrestaurant.com
  • Extreme Sausage Biscuits and Gravy
    served w/ 2 eggs, "From Scratch" baby red potatoes, cheese hominy grits, fruit cup OR sliced tomatoes; looks good
  • Homemade Brisket Chili
    served w/ sour cream, cheddar cheese & green onions; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1786 ratings
since 1977; opened 8am-2:30pm (check website for current hours); serving breakfast all day; Robert Irving made guest appearance; Other Recipes: Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
Grand Ole Bbq Y Asado: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Grand Ole Bbq Y AsadoSee Grand Ole Bbq Y Asado Video ($$)
(851 ratings)

3302 32nd St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 213-3765
grandolebbq.com
  • "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
4.5 out of 5
851 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
  • 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
4.5 out of 5
77 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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Humboldt Sweets [CLOSED] ($)
(88 ratings)

614 Main St Map It!
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-4683
  • Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
    large, nutty & gooey; looks good!
  • Ham & Cheddar Scone
    w/ green onions; seved w/ side of bacon gravy; looks good
4.5 out of 5
88 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 2012; family-run & owned; Other Recipes: Lemon Squares
  • Braised Short Rib French Dip
    wine-braised short rib, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, toasted baguette, & beef jus; served w/ reduced beef jus & choice of French fries, coleslaw or spring salad; "the jus is luxurious" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Jo's Meatloaf
    meatloaf wrapped w/ applewood smoked bacon; served w/ garlic mash potatoes, sautéed French green beans, beef demi glace; "some of the most tender, moist meatloaf I’ve tried" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
327 ratings
started as a French bistro; "diner food w/ a bistro attitude"; named after owner Ric Libiran's sister
Loleta Cheese Factory: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Loleta Cheese Factory [CLOSED]See Loleta Cheese Factory Video ($)
(171 ratings)

252 Loleta Dr Map It!
Loleta, CA 95551
(707) 733-5470
  • Habanero Jack Cheese
4.5 out of 5
171 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 1982; family-run business nestled in the Eel River Valley of Northern California in the dairy center of Humboldt County; producing over 34 varieties of cheese
Loulou's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Loulou'sSee Loulou's Video ($$)
(1625 ratings)

Municipal Wharf Number 2 Map It!
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-0568
www.loulousgriddle.com
  • 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)
4.5 out of 5
1625 ratings
small spot located in the middle of the commercial pier w/ outdoor seating; Other Recipes: Buffalo Ribs
Monterey Fish Company: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Monterey Fish CompanySee Monterey Fish Company Video ($$)
(80 ratings)

Municipal Wharf Map It!
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9505
  • 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
4.5 out of 5
80 ratings
since 1994; Other Recipes: Curry Snapper
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