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- Pulled Pork
Creole-based rub pork shoulder braised, then pulled & crusted on flat top; served on roll w/ BBQ sauce & slaw; looks good - Lamb Creole Kebob Plate
char-grilled lamb kebobs, marinated in house marinade & served w/ grilled veggies, bright rice, roasted red pepper hummus & grilled flatbread; choice of Creole BBQ, creamy cucumber, remoulade or honey-tahini sauce
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4.0 out of 5
312 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 2008; mom-and-pop joint serving creole-Mediterranean fusion cuisine & using local & organic ingredients; Other Recipes: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus |
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- Pulled Pork Sandwich
smoked for 14 hrs; served w/ mustard slaw on a "cathead" biscuit - Smoked Lamb
pulled lamb, apple slaw, fennel ketchup
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4.0 out of 5
938 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 2008; owned & operated by husband-and-wife team who met in culinary school in 2004; trivia: "cathead" is a Southern biscuit the size of a cat's head; Other Recipes: Cathead Biscuits |
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- El Jefe Taco
short ribs, salsa verde, chipotle pepper slices, avocado, Cotija cheese on corn masa; on special menu - Spicy Pork Chimichanga
"like a sushi roll mixed w/ a burrito"; spicy pork, marinated rice, beans, cheese, spicy mayo, Sriracha rolled in a tortilla, battered, deep-fried & sliced like sushi rolls; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1382 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 2009; Korean-Mexican Fusion restaurant; Other Recipes: Mushroom Poppers |
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- Texas Style Chili
choice of beef, chicken or veggie; served plain or on any mix of beans, spaghetti, tamales or chili dog; Guy got beef chili w/ beans, spaghetti, cheddar cheese, onions & oyster crackers; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
886 ratings |
since 1946; 1950's diner setting |
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- Crab Cake
top seller; seasoned w/ housemade Singapore Chili Crab marinate topped w/ a sweet chili crab sauce & then topped w/ Tiger Slaw & served w/ a side of Raffles Root Chips; looks good - Lamb Burger
mixed w/ Singapore aromatics, mint, parsley, cilantro, duck soy sauce, curry; topped w/ yogurt sauce & bean sprouts
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4.0 out of 5
31 ratings |
[CLOSED]; formerly a food truck at airing; Other Recipes: Crab Burgers w/ Tiger Slaw |
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- Cheesesteak
thinly sliced sirloin, onion confit, grilled & marinated mushrooms, matchstick turnips & warm beer cheese fondue on a hero roll; looks good - Fried Chicken Sandwich
chicken that is sous vided (slow cooked in sealed package in low-heat water), dredged & deep-fried; dipped in fish sauce, pickled pineapple, Thai herb salad on a grilled hero roll; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
888 ratings |
opened in 2014; butchery & restaurant run by husband-and-wife team |
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- Chile Apple Brined Fried Chicken
looks good - WTF Burger
burger topped w/ brisket, pork shoulder, bacon, cheddar, caramelized onions, Carolina mayo sauce; looks (messy) good!
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4.0 out of 5
348 ratings |
[CLOSED]; old school BBQ techniques; purpose: to create fresh, flavorful, locally sourced dining experiences for people; "Cochon Voilant" = "Flying Pig" |
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- Craft Tacos
choice of any three tacos & side of chips or
fries; Guy got BBQ Pork, Buffalo, Banh Mi tacos; looks good - Waffle Madame
waffle sandwich w/ ham, swiss, maple mustard butter, house recipe Belgain waffle, topped w/ two eggs over medium
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4.0 out of 5
1143 ratings |
gastropub grub focused on craft sandwiches, salads, homemade potato chip nachos and snack plates to pair w/ you favorite wine or craft beer from around the world; Other Recipes: Banh Mi Tacos |
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- Carne Adovada
braised pork in chile guajillo served w/ rice, beans & handmade flour tortillas; looks good - Pork Belly Tacos
w/ pickled onions & salsa; available only for lunch (check website for current menu); looks good
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4.0 out of 5
884 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2011; serving local, seasonal Mexican food where they prepare everything from scratch every day, including handmade tortillas, pastries & complex traditional entrees, as well as seasonal salads & soups |
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- 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
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4.0 out of 5
819 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 |
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- Dad's Burger
Bacon Cheeseburger; bacon and cheese seared layered in burger; "up there in burger greatness"; "gotta try this burger!" - Hot Blond Sandwich
chicken, avocado, swiss cheese, tomato, roasted red onion, spinach & cucumber with garlic spread, brown mustard & pepper plant sauce on sourdough bread
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4.0 out of 5
1548 ratings |
outdoor patio available; everything made from scratch daily |
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- Gnocchi w/ Braised Wild Boar
w/ sage & olives; looks good - Gramercy Pizza
thin crust pizza w/ mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, bacon, sopressata & guanciale
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4.0 out of 5
532 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2008; serving gourmet thin crust pizzas, house made pastas & a full menu of Italian influenced dishes in NY-style atmosphere |
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- Black Bean Cakes
- Grilled Corn Bread w/ Jalepeno jelly
- Vege Chili on Grilled Corn Bread
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4.0 out of 5
4606 ratings |
[CLOSED]; long lines; Other Recipes: Roasted Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes |
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- Mofongo
hand mashed garlic plantains stuffed with your choice of filling, topped w/ a vegetable sofrito (Guy got roasted pork) - Ropa Vieja
braised shredded flank steak w/ savory bits of tomatoes, onions, peppers & garlic; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
468 ratings |
est. 1974; husband & wife team serving home-style Cuban & Puerto Rican comfort food |
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- Bald Eagle Ripper
deep fryer hot dog imported from New Jersey topped w/ "bald eagle" sauce (housemade spicy mustard relish); looks good - L.A. Street Dog
bacon-wrapped hot dog deep-fried & topped w/ grilled peppers & onions, mayo, mustard, ketchup, tomatoes & jalapenos; looks good - Texas Burrito Dog
2 all-beef hot dogs, bacon, chili, cheddar, onions, mustard & Frito chips in a grilled flour tortilla
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4.0 out of 5
1243 ratings |
finest east-coast dogs and artisan made sausages along with homemade toppings and sauces; Other Recipes: Sweet & Spicy Onion Relish |
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- Banana Shake
- Falafel Sandwich
pita sandwich of falafel balls (chickpeas, parsley & white onion, ground, rolled & deep-fried); w/ lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, tahini & hot sauces; looks good - Kifta Kabab in a Pita
grilled ground beef patty mixed with parsley, onions, and spices put in a pita with cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes and tahini sauce
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4.0 out of 5
5239 ratings |
est. 1966; authentic middle-Eastern cuisine, also serving burgers & milkshakes; long lines; Other Recipes: Tabouli |
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- Fat Jerry Fat Sandwich
cheesesteak, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, crisp bacon, fried eggs, fries, mayo, ketchup on hero bun (called "fat bread"); named after Jerry Ferrara--co-owner & former star of HBO's show "Entourage"; looks good - Meat Luv'rz Pizza Rolls
ground beef, sweet Italian sausage, provolone, mozzarella stuffed in a crispy spring roll wrapper & deep-fried & served w/ side of marinara
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4.0 out of 5
2697 ratings |
opened in 2010; bringing NY-style signature "fat" sandwiches to LA; couple of blocks from UCLA; another location in Hollywood |
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- Dr. Pepper Braised Beef Short Ribs
braised in Dr. Pepper mixture in 350-deg for 4 hrs; served w/ parsnip puree, mustard greens & fresh horseradish; looks good - Spicy Shrimp & Grits
wild Louisiana shrimp, garlic, shallots, & andouille sausage, red eye gravy; note: not the same as regular shrimp & grits on menu; "succulent"-Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
3222 ratings |
opened in 2006; Southern comfort food; rocking chairs at tables on front porch |
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- Ravioli
filling w/ Swiss chard, spinach, beef, Parmesan; rolled out by 100-yr old ravioli machine that can make 2,700 raviolis in in passing (cool!); served w/ homemade meat sauce; looks good - Sausage Pepper Sandwich
homemade sausage, teleme cheese, fire-roasted red pepper, spicy mustard & served on homemade focaccia bread
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4.0 out of 5
282 ratings |
old-school Italian deli; family-owned & operated for 3 generations |
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- Lamb Shanks
seared & then braised in tomato-base sauce; served w/ polenta; available second Tuesday of every month...and until they run out - Minestrone Soup
looks good (Guy had seconds!)
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4.0 out of 5
260 ratings |
[CLOSED]; since 1912; "eclectic" four-generation Italian restaurant in a 100+ year old building; over 1,200 hats on the ceiling & tons of memorabilia plastered on the walls |
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- Carne Adobada
"outstanding"; looks good - Seven Seas Soup
"you will go nuts"
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4.0 out of 5
1761 ratings |
opened in 1981; authentic Mexican food |
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- Banh Mi (Sandwich)
both co-owners' favorite; slices of pork w/ slice cucumbers, blanced string beans, pickled carrots, basil, cilantro and sauce in french roll - Pork Sausage Pizza
no sauce, no cheese; sausage & smoked coleslaw & carmelized onions; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
713 ratings |
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- Lamb Burger
Mediterranean flair topped w/ Gruyere cheese, yogurt dill sauce, roasted red peppers, arugula & curry ketchup; comes w/ side of sweet potato wedges; looks good - Pulled Pork Sandwich
topped w/ homemade pickled Jalapenos, pickled onions & scratch-made (hot) mustard; "it is one of the best pork sandwiches I've had...I mean its up in the top 10"-Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1541 ratings |
[CLOSED]; started by 2 buddies w/ no culinary experience; "it's a great vibe; it's a great joint"-Guy Fieri; Other Recipes: Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges |
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- Cheesesteak
w/ NC-based BBQ sauce; looks good - Mac and Cheese
cheesy - Texas Beef Brisket
smoked for 16 hours; juicy; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1815 ratings |
est. in 2006; restaurant in orange train car; they close when they sell-out; long lines; Other Recipes: Cornbread |
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- Ahi Burger
a signature dish; served w/ Asian slaw; looks good - Fish and Chips
use Grade A hallibut; beer-battered - Wisconsin Burger
topped w/ grilled mushroom, bacon, cheddar, mayo & BBQ sauce
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4.0 out of 5
2468 ratings |
formerly Taylor's Automatic Refresher (at airing); James Beard award-winning (American Classic); in Napa Valley |
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