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- Crab Cakes
use fresh crab meat, never pasteurized; mustard & Old Bay seasoning-based; looks good - Sofia's Spanakopita
fresh spinach & an assortment of cheeses baked in fluffy phyllo dough; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
569 ratings |
opened in 1948; landmark diner; open 24/7; Greek comfort food; owned by Tony & Sophia Vasiliades ("The Greek Ricky & Lucy"); "The menu is an extensive one, with food served up in large quantities and at pocketbook-friendly prices."-East Baltimore Guide; Other Recipes: Chicken Avgolemono Soup | Rice Pudding |
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- Chocolate Martini
- Orange Martini
key ingredient is Orange Tang
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3.5 out of 5
848 ratings |
diner-club w/ its own mixologists |
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- Triple Six Wings
use ghost, Scotch bonnet & habanero peppers to make "death juice" (sauce); Guy was in (lots of) pain...ummm, I don't think so - Jerk Pork Tacos
fan favorite; pulled pork smoked w/ Pimento wood imported from Jamaica mixed on grill w/ jerk sauce (w/ Scotch bonnet peppers...HOT), topped w/ grilled scallion aioli, shredded cabbage, pico, queso fresco & cilantro; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
309 ratings |
[CLOSED]; pirate paraphernalia-theme |
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- Beef Short Ribs
top seller; "brontosaurus" sized (think The Flintstones); ribs flown in from CO; smoked in hickory wood; "out-of-bounds killer...that's one of the best barbecue things I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Brooklyn Wings
smoked, deep-fried & coated w/ homemade "hollapeno" sauce
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3.5 out of 5
983 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2006; down the street from Brooklyn Nets stadium; Other Recipes: Brown Sugar Rub |
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- Biscuits & Gravy
specialty dish; sausage-based gravy; looks good - Chili Dog
w/ homemade chili - Coconut Cream Pie
looks good
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3.5 out of 5
25 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 1979; formerly a truck stop (w/ gas station) & restaurant...now just a restaurant; casual country cookin' atmosphere |
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- Brisket Sandwich
top seller; smoked for 9-11 hours; looks good - Burnt Ends
beef brisket seasoned w/ signature rub, smoked for 15 hrs; "in my top 3 (burnt ends)" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Turkey Sandwich
smoked for 10-12 hours; looks good - Christian’s Pork Belly Bites
smoked for 5 hours, deep fried & dusted w/ Hot Rub; served w/ sweet sauce - Smoked Meatloaf
served w/ BBQ sauce, mashed potatoes, corn & cornbread
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3.5 out of 5
329 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2003, recently expanded; locally owned BBQ w/ over 400 awards including the Jack Daniel's Grand Champion award in 1999 |
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3.5 out of 5
184 ratings |
since 1991 |
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- "Fire in Cairo" Soup
w/ ground lamb & chickpeas; "that is phenomenal" -Guy Fieri - Peruvian Pork & Quinoa Soup
"creamy" textured soup (w/o cream!); looks good
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3.5 out of 5
92 ratings |
[CLOSED]; started in 1997 w/ a food carte & opened restaurant in 2011; offering over 80 varieties of soups as well as sandwiches & salads; all soups served w/ homemade sourdough bread; 1 mi. from Univ. of Oregon |
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- "Squeeze with Cheese"
1/3 lb.beef burger with "skirt" of bubbling cheese topped w/ mayo, mustard, tomato, lettuce, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun; "5-napkin burger...messy, juicy and tasty"; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
1608 ratings |
[CLOSED]; #60-57 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); serving for over 30 years; burger joint famous for it's huge burger and cheese "skirt"; voted "Best Dive" (Sacramento Magazine); called Squeeze Inn because original building had only 12 stools at the bar...new location can accommodate a few more |
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- Chicken Matzoh Ball Soup
chicken noodle soup w/ housemade matzoh balls; chef's son's favorite dish; looks good - Oven Roasted Turkey
house roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, broccoli, mashed potatoes, natural gravy & cranberry sauce
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3.5 out of 5
216 ratings |
retro 50s classic diner setting serving classic diner food |
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- Crab Gravy
plum tomato sauce flavored w/ blue crabs; served w/ choice of pasta - Soppressata Square Pizza
AKA "Stogie Joe's Pizza"; w/ Soppressata, plum tomato, asiago, basil & garlic
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3.5 out of 5
323 ratings |
opened in 2008; casual family restaurant & neighborhood bar, serving pizza & pub grub |
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- Lobster Roll
6 oz. of fresh Maine lobster w/ light mayo & celery; New England style, served on a grilled & buttered New England frank roll w/ Studio fries or coleslaw - Monte Cristo Sandwich
battered & fried sandwich stuffed w/ turkey, ham, Swiss & cheddar cheeses w/ raspberry preserves - Samson's Steak Sandwich
sliced & marinated prime rib sauteed w/ spinach, mushrooms, bean sprouts & onion; topped w/ mozzarella & served on a grilled roll - "The Gaucho" Steak Sandwich
butterflied filet mignon tip on a torta roll; w/ chimichurri, chipotle cream, arugula & pickled onions; served w/ sweet potato fries - Lobster Pot Pie
lobster bisque, peas, carrots, lobster claw & pie crust - Whole Belly Ipswich Clams
deep fried & served w/ tartar sauce
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3.5 out of 5
2123 ratings |
neon-lighted diner w/ 1940s decor; "Do the time warp down Ruffin Road" (from its website) |
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- "The Dead Texan"
two Texas toast grilled cheese sandwiches with a 1/3 lb. burger, 1 egg, 2 slices of bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapenos, and peppercorn mayo in between - Suribachi Burger
1/3 lb. burger patty grilled then tempura battered and fried, with Asian mustard, Sriracha Chili sauce, pepper jack cheese, wasabi coleslaw; looks good; #4 in Triple D's "Top 10 Burgers" (voted by viewers)
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3.5 out of 5
114 ratings |
[CLOSED]Other Recipes: Flying Monkey Chili |
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- Mac & Cheese
Velveeta & cheddar-based; looks good - Smothered Pork Steak
pork chops seasoned, dredged, deep-fried & smothered in gravy; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
480 ratings |
[CLOSED]; since 1997; soul comfort food..."made w/ love"; owner/chef (Robbie Montgomery) was a background singer for Ike & Tina Turner |
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- Butternut Squash Tostada
- Chilorio Torta
Mexican sandwich w/ pulled pork & Ancho pepper sauce lined w/ refried beans on homemade bread; "one of the best tortas I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
956 ratings |
opened in 1991; tacos served by a 35-foot school bus-turned-food truck; open 24/7; check website for location |
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- Bulgogi Masa Fries
masa fries (potato dough mix sliced into fries shape & deep-fried) topped w/ Bulgogi (pan-fried marinated thinly sliced beef), cheese sauce, kimchi & eel sauce; "of everything I've enjoyed on this show, that's got to be at least in the top 5%"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Seitan Andouille Burrito
vegan burrito w/ homemade vegetarian "Andouille", poblano potato w/ smoky tomato sauce; "90% of the people" would never guess it's vegan
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3.5 out of 5
323 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2013; metal musician turned taco chef serving tacos w/ Asian flair; Other Recipes: Pak Bulgogi (BBQ Chicken) Tacos |
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- Grilled Double Cut Pork Chop
with achiote & apricot relish over garlic mash and deep fried sweet corn; "up there w/ some of the best chops I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Paul's Crafty Mac & Cheese
signature dish; blend of four cheeses with pancetta on ziti pasta; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
539 ratings |
[CLOSED]; "Five Star Dive Bar" (from website) |
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- Chorizo Empanadas
chorizo, potatoes, cheese in a pastry shell & deep fried, served w/ chipotle aioli & avocado dipping sauce; looks good! - Duck Confit Tacos
shredded duck, peanut chile de arbol & blueberry salsa, pickled onions, cilantro, guacamole, tortilla; "great juxt of the sweet & the heat" -Guy Fieri
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3.5 out of 5
314 ratings |
opened in 2016; contemporary Latin cuisine, local seafood, plus mezcal & tequila selection; Other Recipes: Empanada Dipping Sauce |
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- Beans
recommend adding hot & spicy BBQ sauce; looks good - Beef Brisket
top seller; smoked for 12 hours; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
434 ratings |
opened in 1922; campy decor; rated best place to take out-of-town guests (Express News, 2008) |
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- Iniki Burger
beef, spam burger topped w/ onion compote, pickled jalapeno, provolone, cabbage slaw & shoyu mayo; looks good - Sticky Sweet Ribs
four braised, grilled & sauced tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone ribs w/ sweet & sticky guava soy glaze; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
1107 ratings |
owned & operated by Todd Rundgren (rocker) and wife Michelle; 1950s Trader Vic-emulating tiki bar where people wear colorful wigs (looks fun) |
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- Rasberry Charlotte Cheesecake
top seller; homemade pound cake as crust topped w/ 2 layers of cheese filling + cubed pound cake, white-chocolate ganache & raspberries; looks good - Croquettes
deep-fried balls of cheese-potato-bechamel & housemade smoked Canadian bacon; served w/ spicy tomato sauce & garlic aioli for dipping; "I would say this is in the perfect realm of croquettes"-Guy Fieri; looks good - White Bean & Steak Pizza
hand-tossed pizza w/ white bean puree & homemade pesto, grilled steak, fresh basil, red onion & tomatoes; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
444 ratings |
opened in 2012; city bistro atmosphere located near Alta & Snowbird (ski resorts); most items are made in-house; Other Recipes: Pound Cake |
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- Bone Marrow Birria Taco
stewed shredded beef, bone (w/ bone marrow), onions, cilantro; you need to dig the marrow from the bone onto the taco; "100-percent indulgent" -Guy Fieri
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3.5 out of 5
288 ratings |
[CLOSED]; real taste of Mexican culture; shares kitchen w/ Mar Rustico; guest appearance: Troy Johnson, food critic for San Diego Magazine |
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- Beer-Battered Burger
cooked burger, battered then deep-fried - Joe's West Virginia Sandwich
sliced roast beef w/ house "wonton" (?) sauce; looks good!
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3.5 out of 5
528 ratings |
opened in 1947; Congress members to blue collar frequent here; comfort food & drinks in a longstanding, quirky location; self-proclaimed dive "and very proud of it!"; Other Recipes: Fried Chicken |
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- Char Siu
Chinese BBQ pork - Dramen
ramen noodles w/ tsukemen, tonkotsu black & tantanmen hybrid broth w/ pork belly, bamboo shoots, caramelized onion, black garlic oil, leeks & soy egg; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
238 ratings |
[CLOSED]; inside a 15,000 sq-ft pan-Asian grocery store called United Noodles; "creative Asian kitchen exploring flavors w/o borders" (from website); Other Recipes: Japanese Fried Chicken |
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- BBQ Pork Sandwich
w/ house bbq sauce & Swiss cheese on a toasted bun, topped w/ coleslaw & crisp onion straws; served w/ fries; looks good - Regret Burger
double lamb burger w/ onion ring, jalapenos, habanero jack cheese, grilled capicola w/ sweet hot sauce, coated in Rack XXX hot sauce; served w/ bone dust fries; "Regret after the first bite" (from its menu...it's that hot)
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3.5 out of 5
89 ratings |
est. 2012 as a catering business; restaurant opened in 2018; specializes in dishes featuring fat-fried meats, a concept derived from the state's historically famed skewered, fried mutton; guest chef Justin Warner |
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