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- Garbage Plate
top seller; shredded potatoes, onions, jalapeno peppers, chorizo, ham, eggs, tomatoes...and whatever is leftover; looks good - Pasties
meat dumpling - Twisted Diner Bread
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4.0 out of 5
568 ratings |
since 1926; tiny place & always packed (long lines); oldest continuously operating lunch-cart diner in the U.S. |
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- Cheeseburger
looks good - New Mexico-style Green Chili and Lamb Stew
seasonal - Rib Eye Steak
pan-seared & topped w/ chipotle brown butter
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4.0 out of 5
672 ratings |
[CLOSED]; USA Today - 51 Best Burger Joints (2010); Martin Sheen was eating there on show |
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- Spicy Smoked Tako
one of most popular pokes; an island favorite; octopus smoked in kiawe wood for 4 hrs, sliced & mixed in mayo-based sauce - Ahi Limu Poke
raw ahi tuna-based cubes mixed w/ herbs, spices & sauce; now available in "Hawaiian Blend" (Hawaiian Asian sauce) - "Hawaiian Bacon"
pork marinated in sauces & spices overnight, smoked 4-5 hrs, then sliced & deep fried; sauteed w/ butter, onions& sauces
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4.0 out of 5
831 ratings |
offer 30 types of poke; poke is defined as "small cuts"; homemade smoker in back is a former metal cabinet (chef calls it "The Diablo 5000"); other new location at 3109 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI |
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4.0 out of 5
43 ratings |
[CLOSED]; "sidewalk chef" in mobile restaurant; committed to products sourced from local Fishermen, ethical farms and sustainable wild harvest of seasonal bounty; as the seasons change so too will the food |
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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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- Sloppy Pig Sandwich
tender smoked pulled pork, grilled Kielbasa sausage & bacon topped w/ sweet n spicy sauce, cheddar cheese, spicy slaw, pickles & onion straws on a sweet potato bun; huge, sloppy & looks good! - Smoked Meatloaf
smoked poblano & andouille sausage meatloaf served over housemade mashed potatoes & topped w/ mushroom gravy; special (call to see availability)
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4.0 out of 5
780 ratings |
opened in 2000; local landmark specializing in home-cooked southern style BBQ & cajun dishes, all natural burgers & the finest selection of micro-brews; long lines |
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- Belly Buster
32-oz soft-serve ice cream & strawberry sundae served in (large) glass - Italian Beef
homemade - Texas Burger
2-pattied burger on triple-bun
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4.0 out of 5
5 ratings |
[CLOSED]; drive-in w/ car hops in cheerleader outfits; make their own root beer |
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- Braised Pork Tacos
pulled pork, green chili aioli, sweet onion relish, and green slaw; served w/ tortilla taco shells - Jerk Chicken Sandwich
36-ingredient marinated chicken w/ apple wood smoked bacon, fresh grilled pineapple, lettuce, tomato & cilantro mojo; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
702 ratings |
1950's gas station-turned-to-restaurant; indoor/outdoor bar, huge patio |
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- Cabbage Wrap
cabbage wrap stuffed w/ mix of chopped corned beef, mashed potatoes & mustard sauce; Guy calls it "Irish sushi"; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
468 ratings |
in historic district; "relaxed and happy atmosphere...w/ the best of Irish hospitality" (from its website); Other Recipes: Coleslaw | Fried Oysters |
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- Chicken Tikka Masala
chicken in tomato cream sauce flavored w/ fenugreek leaves; looks good - Dal
thick lentil stew; use naan (Indian bread) to dip
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4.0 out of 5
356 ratings |
mission is to provide high quality, healthy food that promotes a peaceful mind & experience in a soothing environment; dedicated to the peaceful principles that Mohandas Gandhi advocated in his lifetime |
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- Lasagna
w/ homemade Italian sausage & homemade pasta; looks good - Muffaletta
Italian sandwich w/ mozzarella, genoa salami, provolone, capicola & mixed chopped olives on homemade focaccia bread; served w/ homemade dipping sauce; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
59 ratings |
[CLOSED]; since 1978; family-owned mom-and-pop market-deli-restaurant |
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- Pork Chop
sous vide & then seared in brick oven; topped w/ pineapple curry chutney; served w/ roasted potatoes, Brussels sprouts - Spuntitori Italiano
italian sausage, meatballs, pulled beef, and mini pork osso buco sautéed w/ onions, sweet bell pepper, basil & marinara sauce tossed w/ rigatoni; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1663 ratings |
funky (fun) joint w/ vine covered arbor, surrounded by beautiful vegetation setting; rustic seating opportunities outside & inside |
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- "The Maven"
lox (salt cured), nova (smoked), sable, baked salmon sala; served w/ bagel - Smoked Hash
a top seller; crispy homemade pastrami, potatoes, cabbage, peppers, caramelized onions, sunny eggs; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1237 ratings |
est. 2013; modern American restaurant inspired by classic New York Jewish deli...from the food to the decor; restaurant named for the refugee transport ship that brought co-owner Jennifer Johnson's mother & grandparents, Holocaust survivors, to New York in 1949; Gerry "G." Garvin made guest appearance |
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- Leg of Lamb
traditional Greek thanksgiving dish; roasted for 3-4 hrs at 400-degrees; sliced & seared on flat-top grill; served on red pepper, eggplant orzo (rice-like) & sprinkled w/ lemon-oregano olive oil; served w/ side of tzatziki sauce - Turkey Confit
turkey cooked in submerged duck fat & served w/ cornbread stuffing & cranberry sauce; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
632 ratings |
since 1968; family-run; across the street from the beach |
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- Keftethes
Greek favorite: Ground lamb and beef patties with onions, eggs, garlic and a whole lot of herbs and spices.Baked in a red sauce, topped with feta; looks good - Lamb Gyro Platter
looks good
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4.0 out of 5
197 ratings |
used to be an auto repair shop; owner gave his mom a quarter of the shop to cook which eventually turned to full-blown restaurant; Other Recipes: Solomo Kleftiko |
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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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- Australian Silver Barramundi
fish blackened, pan-fried and topped w/ lemon herb butter; looks good - Southern Fried Catfish
dusted w/ cornmeal, pan-fried, shrimp cornbread stuffing and topped w/ spicy hollandaise sauce - Sturgeon
fish grilled, topped w/ bacon, mushroom sherry Alfredo sauce; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1227 ratings |
[CLOSED]; 16 types of fish served; fish delivered 6 times per week; no fryer; also offers 35 variations of cereal all shelved on the wall; Other Recipes: Crab Cakes |
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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 Empanadas
empanadas stuffed w/ thinly sliced steak seasoned w/ truffle oil and aged NY cheddar cheese; comes w/ Flying Fish beer-based dipping sauce on side; looks good - Duck Confit Pot Pie
"off the hook...prime time!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1407 ratings |
opened in 2003; local dive bar w/ "upscale comfort food"; pictures of dogs all over the walls |
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- Malasadas
Hawaiian's version of donut w/ cream-filled; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
23 ratings |
[CLOSED]; owned by same person as Bobby's Hawaiian Restaurant which happens to be next door; Other Recipes: Mochiko Chicken |
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- Double Cheeseburger
top seller; hand-patted over 1/3rd lb. and lots of cheese; looks good - Homemade Chili
looks good - Onion Rings
homemade everyday
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4.0 out of 5
218 ratings |
est. 1960; only open 6 mo. out of the year |
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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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