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- Bananas Foster French Toast
local brioche, dipped in cinnamon-ginger custard, stuffed w/ spiced ricotta filling; powdered sugar & caramelized bananas foster; looks good! - La Havana Panini
slow-braised pork shoulder, nitrate-free ham, Dijon & grain mustards, homemade pickles & pickled shallots, Swiss cheese & 3-cheese blend; served w/ homemade chips; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1553 ratings |
husband-and-wife team; artisan bakery & café specializing in local, organic & sustainable food & sweets |
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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
4158 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
3890 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
2371 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
692 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
1675 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
1959 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
885 ratings |
opened in 1994 by borrowing from credit cards at 17% (pretty gutsy); in strip mall |
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- Brick Roasted Chicken Pizza
fan favorite; thin crust; shredded chicken, mozzarella, provolone, baby spinach and slow roasted garlic cloves - Cioppino
San Francisco-style fish stew w/ crab legs, clams, mussels, bass and prawns, tomato, fish broth, red wine and herbs; served w/ sourdough bread; "one of the best (cioppinos in the country)"-Guy Fieri - Southern Style Biscuit & Gravy
two eggs, homemade country sausage w/ a homemade buttermilk biscuit covered in white sausage gravy; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
845 ratings |
family-owned restaurant w/ a dining experience in a friendly casual atmosphere; custom-made oven is outside on trailer towed by a truck |
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- Arancini
Italian rice balls stuffed w/ pork/beef/peas/mozzarella mixture, coated w/ breadcrumbs & deep fried; topped w/ marinara sauce - Porchetta Sandwich
prepared on house artisan-style breads made fresh daily (Guy got ciabatta), porchetta, garlic mayo aioli, tomatoes, lettuce; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
582 ratings |
"offering exceptional service, high quality and great tasting salads and sandwiches, artisan cheeses, speciality groceries, fine wines, authentic Italian products and traditions" (from website) |
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- Pastrami Burger
beef burger, sliced pastrami, melted swiss, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, burger bun; looks (dripping) good! - Toasted Slaw #19 (Pastrami Sandwich)
sandwich w/ NY-style housemade pastrami (steamed for 4 hrs, sliced & dipped in "lacquer"...reduced, sweetened au jus), coleslaw, swiss (not melted), russian dressing, toasted rye; looks good! - Wit Cheesesteak
daily fresh-shaved ribeye cheesesteaks, caramelized onions, cherry peppers, refuge cheddar cheese sauce; served on a fresh baked Amoroso Roll & w/ a side of fries; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
2314 ratings |
upscale, Belgian artisan beer pub; 18 Belgian beers on tap; another location in Menlo Park |
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- Linguine with Clams in White Cream Sauce
fan favorite; "some of the best linguine clams"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Polenta with Bolognese Sauce
- Sautéed Chicken Piccata
very lemony
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4.0 out of 5
1127 ratings |
Other Recipes: Chicken Marsala |
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- Lasagna
homemade w/ fresh pasta layered w/ spinach, ground beef, ricotta cheese, Monterey jack cheese, freshly grated Asiago & Parmesan cheeses, w/ homemade meat sauce (Jim's Special); served w/ hot garlic bread & soup or salad; looks good - Minestrone Soup
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4.0 out of 5
2675 ratings |
est. 1980; old-school, family-run Italian joint w/ "fine tradition of homemade food, generous servings, daily specials & desserts" (from its website); Other Recipes: German Chocolate 6-Layer Cake |
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- Chicken Wings
"some of the best wings you'll find anywhere in the country" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Killer Prime Rib Steak Sandwich
8-oz Steak w/melted jack cheese, sautéed mushrooms & onions on a French roll - Prime Rib French Dip
thinly sliced Prime Rib served on a French roll w/ homemade au jus on side; looks good - Pulled Pork Sandwich
braised, pulled pork w/ house BBQ sauce, spicy slaw & pickled red onions - Tri Tip Sandwich
thinly sliced, w/ grilled onions, melted bleu cheese & house spicy horseradish sauce on toasted French roll
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4.0 out of 5
430 ratings |
est. 1972; "purveyor of classic American food and drink...serving quality classic American dishes and daring new ventures" (from its website); rustic setting w/ outdoor patio; long-time Fieri-family favorite |
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- Fried Hawaiian Royale
teriyaki beef, eggs, sprouts, Sriracha sauce scrambled & served over rice - Lau Lau
Kalua pork w/ butterfish wrapped in taro leaves; served w/ rice, and salad, or macaroni salad; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
2062 ratings |
since 1976; Gene Simmons (KISS) made guest appearance...he is restaurant regular |
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- Grilled Chicken Dinner
marinated over night & grilled for 45 min; falls-off-the-bone; looks good - Salty's Special
sandwich w/ tri-tip, pulled pork, BBQ sauce, yellow peppers & coleslaw; looks good (& sloppy)
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4.0 out of 5
667 ratings |
founded in 2010; family owned specializing in oak-grilled BBQ; curb-side joint |
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4.0 out of 5
1297 ratings |
since 2010; utilizing ingredients sourced both locally & globally; multiple locations; Rapper E-40 made guest appearance |
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- Adobe Buffalo Wings
chipotle-soy-garlic-sweet-based served on bed of shrimp chips; looks good - Pork Sisig Tacos
signature dish; 6" corn tortilla topped w/ pork, onions, lettuce & cilantro cream sauce
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4.0 out of 5
1697 ratings |
started in 2010; Filipino fusion food truck; check their website to find location |
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- Latkas 'n Brisket
beef brisket made into a sandwich w/
2 homemade potato latkes in place of bread; served w/ creamy horseradish sauce & side of cole slaw; looks good - Turkey Pastrami
brined for 24 hrs & then smoked; served on homemade rye bread; "if that's the only thing that you sold here, I would expect lines all the way to Wisconsin" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1977 ratings |
since 1963; original location in Palm Springs; Other Recipes: Potato Latkes | Roast Brisket of Beef |
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- Fried Chicken Sandwich
lemon cayenne aioli, house coleslaw, pan de mie bun; vegetarian cutlet option available; "awesome fried chicken sandwich!"-Guy Fieri; looks good - House Lamb Merguez
house made sausage w/ lamb and pork, fig chutney, house dijon, arugula
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4.0 out of 5
782 ratings |
[CLOSED]; emporium of sausages & other fine foods w/ post-Victorian decor that includes white marble tables, antique pews, metal stools, tin ceiling tiles & holophane light fixtures; storefront has large window to watch street performers, etc.; make their own ketchup & mustard; Other Recipes: Dijon Mustard |
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4.0 out of 5
773 ratings |
opened in 2013; owned/operated by former NFL player (Steve Smith) & college sweetheart |
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- Black Bean & Quinoa Veggie Burger
in house made patty - Quinoa, black bean & carrots - Okra Gumbo
vegan gumbo made of mix of pepper, corn, seaweed, tomato non gmo tofu, onion, garlic and spice; served over rice; looks good - Seitan "Shrimp" Po Boy
seitan (the protein portion of wheat) cut in shrimp-sized bites, battered, dredged & deep-fried; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
2945 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2009; serving vegan soul food; check out her story; Other Recipes: Vegan Creole Jalapeno Hush Puppies |
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- Fried Chicken
looks good - Mac & Cheese
- Oxtails
top seller; slow cooked & smothered in house seasoned brown gravy; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
582 ratings |
serving Southern comfort food |
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- Double Cream Scones
limited availability; baked every morning in small batches; served w/ house made Lemon Curd & Orange-Honey Butter; "the lightest, fluffiest, tender scone I think I've ever tried" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Pot Roast Bundle
braised pot roast, polenta potatoes, caramelized onions, gravy wrapped in tortilla & topped w/ more gravy; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
2076 ratings |
since 2007; serving breakfast & lunch only; Other Recipes: Polenta Potatoes |
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- Beef Borscht
red soup of roasted meats, cabbage, potatoes, and beets; topped w/ dollop of sour cream - Grilled Lamb Burger
fresh ground lamb blended with feta cheese & rubbed with house made harissa & black pepper, grilled to order & topped with homemade special chimichurri sauce; served on ciabatta roll; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1638 ratings |
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