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- Garlic Steak Sandwich
filet mignon marinated in garlic oil overnight, slice & cooked on flat top; "that is ridiculous!"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Prime Rib
spice-rubbed, smoked in-house for 6 hrs & served w/ side of au jus & horse radish; looks good - Mixed Grille
combo of pan-fried scallops, prawns, fish & fresh Dungeness crabmeat topped w/ creamy shrimp-flavored sauce; "that's off the hook!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 860 ratings |
#38 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); started in 1986; dive-bar w/ causal & simple ambience, food made from scratch & Friday night barbecue dinners; so unassuming, there's no sign on the building |
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- Barbecue Brisket Sandwich
popular; takes 2 days to make; looks good - Chain Gang Chili
a favorite; secret ingredient is smoked pulled pork; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 203 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 1988; rustic country-store setting; prepares hearty seasonal soups, salads, entrees, signature sandwiches, and desserts daily from scratch; Other Recipes: Chicken Sopa |
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- Short Rib KoJa
signature dish; soy-sugar-based marinated short ribs sandwiched between 2 garlic-seasoned rice cakes "buns"; "Asian street food at its best...this is wow!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 1449 ratings |
since 2011; formerly a food truck...now a storefront; Korean-Japanese cuisine...Asian flavors in a rice-cake bun; Facebook page |
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- Huarache
meat, cream, salsa, lechuga, pico de gallo, aguacate, cheese and jalapeņo - Pozole Soup
Mexican soup made with pork and hominy; one of Guy's favorites - Tacos
get Carne Asada (grilled steak); hand-made tortillas
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4.0 out of 5 384 ratings |
started as a taco truck; one of Guy Fieri's favorites...where he brings his family and friends; everything made from scratch |
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- Octopus Tostada
2 fried tortilla topped w/ a mound of octopus salad; made to order; looks good - Patrona Burger
flat top griddled shrimp burger w/ melted Oaxaca cheese, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado-mango radish, shredded potatoes; "that right there, in my expecation level of burgers--that is about as high as they go. Outstanding!" -Guy Fieri; looks good!
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4.0 out of 5 450 ratings |
in Grand Central Market |
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- Posole
soup w/ cubed pork, seasonings and garnish; looks good - Carnitas Tacos
tacos w/ chopped seasoned pork
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4.0 out of 5 306 ratings |
second-generation, family-owned authentic Mexican restaurant |
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- Cochon de Lait Po'boy
pulled pork, Creole slaw, shredded cabbage, pickles; looks good - Crawfish Mac N Cheese
"it's outstanding! I get more crawfish flavor out of this than...when I eat crawfish!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 1954 ratings |
grocery & deli drawing its influence from culinary influence from New Orleans located in Chinatown; Other Recipes: Red Beans & Rice |
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- Cannelloni Tricolore
chicken, veggie, ricotta cannelloni; topped w/ 3 sauces: (red) marinara, (white) alfredo & (green) pesto...colors of the Italian flag - Spicy Cioppino Rosso
prawns, scallops, mussels, clams, calamari, crab, spicy red sauce, capellini
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4.0 out of 5 1852 ratings |
opened in 1990; serving authentic Southern Italian cuisine; G. Garvin (from Cooking Channel) made guest appearance; Other Recipes: Sea Bass "Puttanes" |
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- Churrasso Tri-Tip
seasoned, marinated tri-tip grilled & broiled; served on sizzling iron skillet & w/ side of Chimichurri sauce - Latin/American Fried Chicken
served w/ side of habanero-mango chile sauce
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4.0 out of 5 528 ratings |
since 2005; family-owned-and-operated Caribbean restaurant serving in "tapas" style |
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- Apple Grape Pie
topped w/ homemade whipped cream; looks good - Down-Home Country Sausage
fan favorite; homemade pork & chicken-mixed sausage; served w/ eggs & home potatoes - Slow Roasted Pork w/ Coconut Curry
pork roasted for 6-8 hrs; shredded, cooked in coconut curry sauce; served w/ rice, tortilla shells & homemade salsa; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 402 ratings |
[CLOSED]; in artist- & musician-influenced neighborhood; cook's & co-owner's name is Jimmy Carter (not the President, but a former Olympic swimmer) |
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- Bacon Ice Cream
bacon bites w/ maple syrup flavored ice cream - Peanut Butter & Bacon (PB+B) Burger
beef patty, bacon jam, homemade peanut butter, pepper relish, potato chips, arugula & honey chipotle vinaigrette; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 2476 ratings |
opened in 2008; husband-and-wife team with an ice cream shop/restaurant/coffee bar that serves wine & craft beer; Other Recipes: Bacon Fried Rice |
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- Lamb Tacos
marinated lamb, grilled & served on soft taco shells & topped w/ lettuce & blue cheese; looks good - Popcorn Pork
deep-fried cubed pork served w/ dipping sauces chipotle mayo & "respecto" sauce (HOT!)
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4.0 out of 5 538 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2012; located in a fire house built in the 1800s w/ Muertos & music-themed decor; Other Recipes: Shrimp Verde Cocktail |
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- Angus Burger
served w/ home fries; Guy got w/ blue cheese, homemade mayo & homemade ketchup; looks good - Brussels Sprouts & Bacon
side item; baked & then pan-cooked w/ bacon, butter & chicken stock until carmelized
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4.0 out of 5 1110 ratings |
30-seat bistro w/ a large outdoor patio that was formerly a garage; in downtown San Jose's historic Naglee Park Neighborhood |
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- Bacon Donuts
glazed donut w/ one side dipped w/ chopped bacon; looks good - Catfish w/ Corn Cakes & Pecan Sauce
seasoned & pan-fried; served w/ hashed bacon brussel sprouts; "that is fantastic...you gotta come try this!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 2551 ratings |
in 1940's-style dining setting; Other Recipes: Chicken Pozole |
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- Biscuit Bao
braised & fried pork belly, aged cheddar & chive biscuits, caramelized onions, gochujang, maple syrup sambal glaze - Drunken French Toast
Krispies coated brioche, pear brandy, pear compote, mascarpone cardamom mousse, syrup; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 1319 ratings |
serving breakfast foods for dinner |
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- Black and Gold Po' Boy
roast beef & shrimp; named after football New Orlean Saints team colors; looks good - NOLA Jambalaya
chicken & andouille; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 160 ratings |
casual joint serving New Orleans food |
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- Quesadilla Roja con Chicharron
Mulato chile-corn tortilla, crispy pork belly, salsa cascabel, jack cheese, queso fresco, onion & cilantro; looks good - Torta Pambazo
chili-dipped sandwich, red chorizo, potatoes, avocado, tomato, cabbage, queso fresco, crema & salsa escabeche; available only at the 9th Ave location; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 2029 ratings |
opened in 2012; "sustainable organic Mexican kitchen"; 2 locations in San Francisco; "in the WOW-factor, it's way up there"-Guy Fieri; Other Recipes: Totopos con Chile |
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- Kahlua Pig Monte Cristo Egg Rolls
looks good - Linguini Carbonara
not on the regular menu; fresh-made pasta w/ cream sauce and panchetta; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 918 ratings |
chef went to Italy to learn how to cook |
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- House Special Fried Rice
Chinese broccoli, shrimp, beef, eggs & Chinese sausage (made by owners' father) & chili sate sauce; looks good - Pho
Vietnam beef broth rice noodle soup; Guy got the "OB Special" (extra large w/ rare steak, well-done steak, brisket, flank & tripe); "I've had a lot of pho...this really is of the best"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Spicy Garlic Wings
jumbo premium mid-joint chicken wings marinated w/ garlic & spices; served on a bed of lettuce, onions & ranch dressing; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 4043 ratings |
opened in 2008; 40+ taps of beer available |
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- BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
pork brined w/ soy and honey for 2 days, then slowly roasted & smoked; served w/ red cabbage slaw, caramelized onions & Carolina BBQ sauce; looks good - Oinkster Pastrami
two-week cured pastrami, rubbed & smoked w/ applewood; served w/ all the "Oinks" (gruyere cheese, caramelized onion & red cabbage slaw); looks good
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4.0 out of 5 3849 ratings |
a fast-casual favorite from acclaimed fine-dining chef Andre Guerrero; make their own ketchup |
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- Ann's Cornbread Bibingka
"bringing elements of a traditional filipino dessert"; cornmeal combined w/ rice flour, coconut milk, etc. baked on a banana leaf; "best cornbread I've ever had...this is like fat black-lady cornbread"-Chris Rock; looks good - Beef Tri-Tip
specialty; 4-6 hr-smoked season-crusted sirloin beef, cut deli thin & paired w/ home made horseradish sauce or vinegar-based Sawsawan sauce (try dipping in both); "out-of-bounds delicious!"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Mama Leah's Coconut Beef
chef's mom's recipe; Filipino comfort food; 6-16 hr-smoked chuck roll, cubed & stewed in a coconut cream; served over rice; looks good - Worker Wednesday Combo Plate
coconut beef, hot link medley, 16-hour pulled pork, candy coated chicken w/ signature pineapple BBQ sauce, veggie medley, cornbread bibingka & rice
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4.0 out of 5 2302 ratings |
est. 2009; started as a catering company...opened restaurant in 2012; "American cuts of BBQ with a Filipino flavor"; Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock & David Spade (actors from "Grown Ups 2") made guest appearance |
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- Bulgogi (Korean BBQ)
marinated overnight; served w/ Japanese sticky rice & homemade kimchi; looks good - S.O.S.
toast & white ground beef gravy (similar to biscuits & gravy), hash browns & fruit - Pork Steak
marinated overnight in cinnamon-cilantro rub
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4.0 out of 5 670 ratings |
"a semper finer diner"; former marine w/ loyalty following from other marines; food is even served on military-style steel tray |
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- Arepa Pabellon
signature dish; grilled corn pocket crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside & stuffed w/ pabellon (shredded beef), sweet plantains, black bean spread, queso fresco; made by hand daily; looks good - Cachapas Vegetariana
sweet corn crepes made w/ fresh yellow corn, filled w/ grilled marinated tofu, plantains, black beans, garlic aioli & then folded over; "there's great texture, there's uniqueness, there's depth of flavor...that's outrageous!"-Guy Fieri
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4.0 out of 5 1659 ratings |
opened in 2010; Venezuelan cuisine; all menu items are 100% gluten-free; 2 other locations in N. California; Other Recipes: Cheese Empanadas | Guasacaca Sauce |
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- Pizza (El Diablo)
Guy Fieri concocted at airing; diced pepperoni, sausage, meatball, red onion, jalapeno, crushed red peppers, Sriracha hot sauce - Pizza (Donatello)
Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Grated Romano Cheese (no tomato sauce) - Pizza (Mona Lisa)
Pepperoni, Sausage, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions, Black Olives - Pizza (The Capone)
thin crust pizza; Pepperoni, Sausage, Meatball; looks good
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4.0 out of 5 1920 ratings |
est. 2004; New York-style 18-inch pizza pies (thin crust); Italian-born chef; "pay attention to details"; uses bottled water for dough; 2nd DDD airing at new location (2121 El Cajon Blvd); Other Recipes: Pizza (Crime Scene) |
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- Goulash
chopped flank steak in tomato-based sauce; served w/ potato dumplings; looks good - Nalesniki
dessert: rolled Polish crepe stuffed w/ cherry-infused sweetened cream cheese & served flaming; looks good - Pierogi
dumplings w/ seasoned pork & chicken or sauerkraut & stewed mushrooms or potatoes & cheese or potatoes & cheese & jalapeno (Guy had 1 of each); looks good
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4.0 out of 5 877 ratings |
opened in 1994 by borrowing from credit cards at 17% (pretty gutsy); in strip mall |
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