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- Beets, Labaneh, Roti & Honey
roasted beets w/ scratch-made thick yogurt & pan-fried flatbread, drizzled w/ honey
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5.0 out of 5
120 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2016; casual American eatery w/ inventive, locally sourced dishes |
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- BL"G"T Sandwich
BLT sandwich w/ fried green tomato ("G")
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5.0 out of 5
1 ratings |
[CLOSED] |
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- Lau Lau
slow cooked pork in taro leaves; looks good
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5.0 out of 5
1125 ratings |
family cooking; like at someone's home |
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- Meatloaf
w/ mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
239 ratings |
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4.5 out of 5
1331 ratings |
est. 1987; institution in old-school diner serving scratch-made comfort food; "A happy place for hungry people!" (from its website) |
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- Veal Schnitzel Tacos
veal covered in rye breadcrumbs topped w/anchovy mayo & health salad
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4.5 out of 5
699 ratings |
[CLOSED]; serving elevated Jewish deli cuisine in a chic & handsome interior space |
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4.5 out of 5
1211 ratings |
opened in 1998; vow to only use the finest ingredients and prepare each dish with an infusion of passion and creativity; all dishes are made from scratch |
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- Hot Potato Cold Potato
chilled potato soup w/ a ball of hot potato topped w/ black truffle suspended on a pin just hanging over the soup
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4.5 out of 5
2589 ratings |
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- Bastilla
stewed spiced chicken, almond filling, phyllo dough; layered, wrapped, baked & coated w/ sugar & cinnamon; "so perfectly balanced!" -Monti Carlo
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4.5 out of 5
90 ratings |
opened in 2002; family-owned Middle Eastern grocer w/ a huge selection of specialty items & prepared food |
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- Stracciatella Gelato
scratch-made custard base aged 24-48 hrs to thicken, then slow spun; imported chocolate is poured in to instantly harden & disperse; means "scattered & tattered" in Italian
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4.5 out of 5
733 ratings |
est 1905; family-owned ice cream parlor known for gelato & Italian desserts |
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- "Surfer" Sandwich
popular item; ham, cucumber, Swiss cheese, turkey, spicy mustard & mayo on marble rye bread; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
141 ratings |
est. 1971; 5 AZ locations; known for high-quality meats & cheeses, specialty sandwiches, salads & bread; the oldest eatery on Siesta Key |
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- Sweet Corn Agnolotti
fresh pasta stuffed w/ corn & mascarpone filling; cooked w/ butter & chives, topped w/ Parmigiano Reggiano; looks good!
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4.5 out of 5
1585 ratings |
rustic Italian cuisine specializing in handmade pasta, wood fired pizza & wood grilled meats, served in a casual contemporary atmosphere |
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- Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwich
Wednesday special; shaved chicken breast seasoned & sauteed w/ peppers, onions & white wine, loaded onto a roll, topped w/ provolone cheese & toasted; looks good!
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4.5 out of 5
77 ratings |
est 1996; neighborhood Italian deli w/ authentic Italian specialties & award-winning hoagies |
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- Pecan Pie
36-year-old family recipe; pecans & pie filling baked in a pie shell; "simple & phenomenal!" -Pati Jinich
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4.5 out of 5
1190 ratings |
est. 1982; won James Beard award ("America's Classics"); cafeteria-style Southern favorites & innovative desserts; "meats and three" (meat entree & 3 vegetable sides) |
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- Crispy Fried Chicken & Waffles
fried chicken breast, Belgian style waffle, house syrup; "the definition of heaven" -Dr. Sandra Lee
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4.5 out of 5
6892 ratings |
opened in 2015; "Southern breakfast, Southern kitchen" (from its website) |
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4.5 out of 5
8774 ratings |
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Burgers); est. 2012; "sexy, loud, crazy-music pumping & overall-fun atmosphere" (co-owner); potential long lines (up to 3 hrs); location also in NYC |
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- Chorizo-Stuffed Dates
bacon-wrapped
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4.5 out of 5
2461 ratings |
opened in 2003; wine bar that includes a menu of rustic food |
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- Blueberry Blintzes
blueberry preserves wrapped in crepe-like skin, shaped into a roll and pan-fried and topped w/ blueberry pie filling
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4.5 out of 5
558 ratings |
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- Fried Chicken
brine for 24-36 hours to make it "uber juicy"; secret is double dipped; "juiciest fried chicken I've ever had"-Melissa D'Arabian; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
1042 ratings |
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- Banter Poutine
house gravy cooked for 100 hrs, over frites w/ cheese curds & chopped parsley; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
157 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2015; wine & craft beer retail store & tasting room; kitchen specializes in sandwiches, gourmet sausages & Quebec-style poutine |
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- Jambalaya Baton
"a bowl of classic jambalaya, deep fried on a stick!" (from its website); andouille sausage, rice w/ vegetables, tomatoes, garlic & herbs, drizzled w/ house Remoulade sauce & topped w/ edible flowers
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4.5 out of 5
233 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 2013; food trailer serving street food inspired by Cajun classics & Southern staples |
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- Grilled Lamb Saddle Chop
marinade of yogurt, licorice powder (key ingredient), lime & garlic; grilled & topped w/ licorice oil, almonds & herb salad; looks good
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4.5 out of 5
2443 ratings |
opened in 2018; Middle Eastern restaurant known for its hummus & downtown vibe |
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- Corned Beef Tongue Reuben
w/ cheese, spicy sauerkraut & pickled mustard seed aioli
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4.5 out of 5
401 ratings |
est. 2013; whole animal butchery & restaurant specializing in local meats & farm-to-table dining |
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- Bread & Chocolate
chocolate chunks embedded in round loaf bread; 1/3 of weight is chocolate; chocolate stays melted (and hence "messy")
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4.5 out of 5
131 ratings |
est. 1985; European style bakery in the heart of the Berkshires |
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4.5 out of 5
10165 ratings |
strive to use local, organic ingredients when available; made from Straus Family organic dairy products; tastes are served on metal spoons saving over 500,000 plastic spoons from filling landfills every year |
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