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- Pastrami Reuben and Chicken Noodle Soup
choice of sauerkraut or coleslaw in sandwich (Ted recommends sauerkraut); looks good
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4.0 out of 5
590 ratings |
opened in 1986; President Clinton ate here |
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4.0 out of 5
233 ratings |
[CLOSED]; other locations in NYC |
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- Legendary Mutton Chop
dry aged up to 1 week, served w/ jus, mint jelly & sauteed escarole; "now I'm hungry" -Richard Blais
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4.0 out of 5
3187 ratings |
#3 (America's Best: American Classics); est. 1885; award-winning giant steaks & signature meats; owns the largest collection of churchwarden pipes in the world (many line the ceiling); historic photos/posters hung wall-to-wall; over 300 single-malts scotches available |
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- Gyro
ask for feta dressing on side
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4.0 out of 5
140 ratings |
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4.0 out of 5
575 ratings |
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- Ahi Wrap Wrap
top seller; secret is homemade sesame island dressing; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
965 ratings |
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- Cracklin' Nachos
crispy fried pork skin topped w/ slow roasted pulled pork, homemade pimento cheese, tomatoes, house pickles, jalapenos, poblano peppers, sour cream & paprika; "the flavor is just over the moon!" -Marc Murphy; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1287 ratings |
est. 2013; putting new-school spins on old-school New Orleans fare for brunch, lunch & dinner |
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- Chicken Tagine
chicken w/ herbs & spices, kalamata olives, couscous, tahini & 3 lemon sauce; "succulent & tender...absolutely extraordinary!" -Katie Pix
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4.0 out of 5
96 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 2018; couscous bar w/ traditional Moroccan flavors |
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- Jeweled Persian Crispy Rice
basmati rice crust (tahdig), currants, toasted pumpkin seeds & egg yolk; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
639 ratings |
opened in 2017; family-style menu that "combines seasonal California produce w/ Mediterranean-inspired flavors" (from its website) |
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- Fried Lobster Mac 'N Cheese
signature mac w/ cheddar, Monterey Jack & gouda; topped w/ a fried lobster tail, buttered claw meat & Cajun aioli; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1158 ratings |
est. 2018; features a menu of elevated American diner food & seafood |
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- Teppanyaki Dinner
NY strip, calamari steak, sauteed vegetables, fried rice, house sauces; prepared w/ performance & tricks at the table
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4.0 out of 5
833 ratings |
est. 1978; hibachi-style steak & seafood |
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- Tres Leche Cake
soaked in condensed milk, evaporated milk and heavy cream; frosted w/ sweet meringue
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4.0 out of 5
1044 ratings |
Cuban restaurant |
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- Plague Bringer Burger
1-lb patty w/ roasted garlic mayo, extra raw garlic, homemade hot sauce, pepper jack cheese, jalapeno, tortilla chips (for crunch), lettuce, tomato & onion all on a pretzel roll; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
5364 ratings |
opened in 2005; dive-bar where burgers named after heavy metal bands |
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- Spanakopita
aka spinach pie; spinach & leeks w/ feta cheese & herbs, crisped in filo triangles; "little pillows of savoriness" -Michael Voltaggio
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4.0 out of 5
670 ratings |
opened in 2001; upscale Greek restaurant known for contemporary Mediterranean & seafood cuisine |
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- Spanish Coffee & S'mores
coffee liqueur, 151 rum, roasterie coffee, flamed cinnamon & sugar rim, homemade whipped cream; chocolate ganache, graham cracker crumble, house marshmallow, torched & topped w/ salt & Spanish olive oil; "ooey gooey heaven!" -Bev Weidner
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4.0 out of 5
693 ratings |
est. 1998; specializes in Spanish tapas & wine |
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- Churros Con Cajeta
churros (crunchy Spanish doughnut-like stick) covered w/ sugar & cinnamon and filled w/ Mexican caramel
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4.0 out of 5
1549 ratings |
#4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Mexican Food); opened in 2001; serving authentic and traditional Mexican cuisine |
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- Pastelon
Puerto Rican style lasagna; layers of sweet plantains, cheese & choice of filling; cooked to order & takes 20 minutes; choose from slow-roasted pulled pork w/ mojito flamboyan, seasoned ground beef, or veggie mix
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4.0 out of 5
1115 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 2003 as a street vendor; neighborhood favorite for Puerto Rican cuisine & drinks; both locations permanently closed |
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- Tamales Verde de Pollo
shredded chicken & tomatillo salsa wrapped in fresh masa, steamed in a corn husk; add house "grenade" salsa for extra spice
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4.0 out of 5
416 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 2014; made to order authentic Mexican food & homemade salsas |
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- Mille Crepes Cake
signature cake; no less than 20 paper-thin, hand-made crepes layered with light and creamy pastry custard; "simple and sinful"-Ted Allen; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1126 ratings |
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- Corn Dog Rillette
French rillette (whipped meat dip) w/ braised pork & spices, coated in masa batter & deep fried; served w/ cheddar bechamel, apple compote & dill
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4.0 out of 5
327 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 2017; Irish influenced new American fare |
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- Lechón con Frijoles
slow roasted pork belly, chachoyota & queso; served w/ corn dumplings & pickled chiles; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
111 ratings |
est. 2018; "upscale Mexican restaurant w/ an emphasis on technique, quality & local ingredients" (from its website) |
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- Steak Frites
wood smoked steak & french fries; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1350 ratings |
opened in 2015; cafe inside a converted laundromat & gas station; serves gourmet new American fare |
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- Bone-In Prime Rib
slow-roasted & cut tableside, served w/ salad, mashed potatoes, creamed corn & spinach; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
836 ratings |
[CLOSED]; 3 locations in Beverly Hills, Las Vegas & Dallas remain open; upscale gourmet restaurant chain known for prime rib & popular seasonings |
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- Roast Chicken
vegetable & herb broth-poached chicken, chilled then rotisserie cooked; served w/ drippings; "warm & buttery & delectable & juicy" -Geoffrey Zakarian; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
333 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 2016; modern French bistro |
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- Salt & Pepper Calamari
jalapeno, Thai peppers, fried shallots, spicy mayo
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4.0 out of 5
491 ratings |
est. 2015; fusion of flavors from North Vietnam & French cuisine, w/ bold, family-style plates |
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