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- Fried Bologna Sandwich
w/ peppers & cheese; looks good - Na's Pasta
signature dish; baked tomato-based pasta w/ various meats and Asiago cheese; looks good - Roast Beef
served in sandwich and doused w/ homemade gravy; comes w/ red-skin mashed potatoes; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
154 ratings |
opened in 2001; family owned and operated restaurant; local favorite; where oven door is held up by a thread (which broke at airing); you can get seconds for free (at airing); Other Recipes: Roast Beef Sandwich |
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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
1119 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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- Guinea Pizza
Sicilian-style w/ white garlic sauce, chopped baby spinach, chopped homemade meatballs, shredded mozzarella, in-house made ricotta cheese & dried oregano - Suicide Fries
fries topped w/ hot pepper medley & suicide sauce (blended habanero chili peppers, onions, garlic, red wine vinegar & Franks Red Hot Sauce) & side of house-made ranch dressing
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4.0 out of 5
662 ratings |
[CLOSED]; Sicilian-style pizza tucked away in hole-in-the-wall bar called Moon Doggies; dough, sauce, sausage, cheeses, dressings made & prepared daily; "the real deal...if you're in Vegas or w/in 100 miles, come check this cat out"-Guy Fieri; Other Recipes: Chicken Wings | Fried Dough | Meatball Parmesan Sub |
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- Duck Confit, Biscuits & Gravy
cheese biscuits, duck confit gravy, duck confit hash and served w/ two eggs; looks good - Grilled Laughing Bird Shrimp and Fried Oyster Po' Boy
w/ cajun mayo, Giardiniera, arugula, duck fat-roasted potatoes; looks good - Nanadict
pupusas, homemade chorizo, poached eggs, poblano cream, home fries; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1155 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2009; family-owned organic restaurant using local farmers and producers |
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- Southern Fried Chicken
chicken breasts brined for 24 hrs; double-dredged, double-floured & deep-fried; topped w/ Southern gravy & served w/ mashed potatoes, side collard greens
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4.0 out of 5
1129 ratings |
New Mexican soul food; owner quit banking job to open brewery; named after a "heavenly place" in an episode of Star Trek; Other Recipes: Collard Greens |
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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
2541 ratings |
[CLOSED]; in 1940's-style dining setting; Other Recipes: Chicken Pozole |
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- "Hey Paisano" Pizza
white pizza w/ smoked mozzarella, house capicola, red onion & spicy honey; "you come to a place like this to get a pizza like that!" -Guy Fieri; looks good - "Mama G's" Meatballs
top seller; family recipe w/ house marinara, homemade pasta & Grana padano; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
303 ratings |
est. 2016; Italian restaurant known for scratch made pizza & pasta; guest appearance: Maneet Chauhan |
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- Double-Patty Marlin Burger
- Stuffed Opah with Watercrest Cream Sauce
stuffed w/ crab meat; "crazy good!"; looks good - Fish Loco Moco
fish on a bed of rice, topped w/ a fried egg & béchamel sauce made w/ fish stock, Swiss & gruyere cheese; looks good - Furikake Pan-Seared Ahi
fresh tuna Ahi steak coated w/ Japanese dried seaweed & sesame seeds; cooked to order from rare to well done; served w/ Nico’s ginger garlic cilantro dip; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
4322 ratings |
French chef; restaurant at pier; get fish at auction house across street in early morning (freshest fish); "$30-dishes for under $10" |
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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
1339 ratings |
serving breakfast foods for dinner |
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- Baby Lamb Shank
family and fan favorite; oven roasted with olive oil, oregano, garlic & lemon. Greek salad, pita bread & tzatziki sauce on the side; looks good - Loukoumades
Greek honey balls; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
2270 ratings |
opened in 1977; long lines |
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- Knuckle Sandwich
sliced roast beef re-heated in oven w/ carmelized onions, cheddar cheese & au jus, served on homemade bread dipped in au jus & a spread of "knuckle sauce" (horseradish-based); looks good! - Smoked Duck Pastrami
a top seller; duck smoked for 6 hrs; shredded & served w/ Russian dressing & rye pickles all on homemade wheat or white bread; looks good - The Noble Pig
spicy ham, pulled pork, provolone & bacon served on homemade bread w/ housemade mustard & mayo; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
513 ratings |
[CLOSED]; #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Sandwiches); opened in 2010; serve breakfast & lunch only; disco ball in kitchen; "everything you guys do...the time you take, the energy, the attitude, the dedication...tying it all together and making outstanding artisan sandwiches--that's what Triple-D's all about"-Guy Fieri |
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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
210 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
2043 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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- Braised Lamb Shank
slow cooked in tomato, garlic, onion & savory spices, served w/ side salad & small portion of saffron rice - Kofta Chalao
Afghan meatballs simmered in fresh spices, garlic, onion & dried plum, served w/ white rice; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
368 ratings |
serving Afghan gourmet/comfort cuisine; named after daughter Nora |
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- Banana Bread French Toast
topped w/ powdered sugar, walnuts & blueberries - Beef Stroganoff
made from leftover prime rib; available on Wed only; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
259 ratings |
opened in 1982; James Beard Award winner in 2012; in log cabin; check website for hours (seasonal); Other Recipes: Granola |
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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
920 ratings |
chef went to Italy to learn how to cook |
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- 18-Hour Porketta Sandwich
"Iron Range" classic; smoked porketta, smoked Swiss & sauteed onions on an egg bun; Served w/ side of BBQ sauce; looks good - Smoked Wings
Buffalo, Sweet & Spicy, or Jerk rub; served w/ ranch or bleu cheese dressing; Guy got Jerk rub
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4.0 out of 5
450 ratings |
opened in 2012; full-service restaurant w/ an on-site craft brewery; neighborhood, crowd-funded, investment model where $1000 investment got you free beer for life (cool idea!) |
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- Cuban Sandwich
grilled ham & pork loin on a toasted hoagie roll w/ mayonnaise, mustard, Swiss & pickles, served w/ potato salad, baked beans or chips; "too legit to quit" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Hot Pastrami Sandwich
homemade hot pastrami, Swiss & provolone cheeses, mustard, mayonnaise & sauerkraut on rye, served w/ potato salad, baked beans or chips; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
86 ratings |
est. 1983; family owned & operated meat market & brewery |
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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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- Cheese & Potato Pierogi
boiled & golden fried; served w/ sauteed onions & sour cream - Nye's Style Prime Dip Sandwich
sliced prime rib topped w/ melted Swiss cheese, mushrooms & onions on a toasted roll; comes w/ side of au jus; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
291 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 1950; piano bar & polka; home of the (self-proclaimed) "world's most dangerous polka band" every Friday & Saturday nights; Other Recipes: Cabbage Rolls |
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- Banana Bread French Toast
looks good - Duck Hash
hash specials vary; "funky delicious!"; looks good - Steamed Cheeseburger
traditional way is w/ mustard & onion
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4.0 out of 5
393 ratings |
loved so much that when it burned down in 2006, locals raised $300k to rebuild; recommended by viewers; "gourmet diner" |
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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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- Banh Mi (Vietnam Sandwich)
multiple choices (Guy got garlic-butter ribeye); w/ mayo, lettuce, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, tomatoes & black pepper onion vinaigrette; cooked to order; "one of the best hot sandwiches I've had in my life. It's incredible!" -Jimmy John Liautaud (of Jimmy John Sandwiches); looks good - Pho (Noodle Soup)
multiple choices (Guy got brisket); cooked fresh daily in rich beef broth w/ star anise, ginger & cinnamon; poured over rice noodles & meat; topped w/ cilantro, red & green onions, a dash of black pepper & sided w/ bean sprouts, lime, Thai basil & jalapeno; "in my world of pho, this is one of the best" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
429 ratings |
Jimmy John Liautaud (of Jimmy John Sandwiches) made guest appearance; 2nd location in Salt Lake City; Other Recipes: Curry Chicken |
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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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- Glazed Garlic Chicken Wings
classic Thai dish; fried wings tossed in pan of garlic, chili paste, veggie broth & light rice soy, palm nectar mix; topped w/ deep-fried basil leaves; looks good - Larb
Thai salad made of ground pork; fish sauce, lime juice, palm nectar; red onion, cilantro, green onion, mint, roasted sweet rice & roasted chili; to eat, wrap in lettuce leaf; looks good - Pad Thai Shrimp
top seller; w/ North Shore white shrimp; first try regular, then squeeze lime juice, then add chili flakes; looks good - Country Style Noodles
chicken, shrimp, egg, fish sauce, chili, garlic, green onion & egg noodles; served w/ lime, shredded cabbage & carrots - Khao Soi
traditional North Thai dish; soup w/ shrimp, egg noodles & pickled vegetables; base of curry paste, khao soi powder, coconut milk, vegetable broth, palm nectar & soy; topped w/ red & green onions, cilantro, crispy noodles & lime; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
729 ratings |
[CLOSED]; originally a food truck; moved from airing Haleiwa location to bigger location in Honolulu; Other Recipes: Thai Stir-Fry |
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