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- Crawfish Etouffee
"best etouffee I've ever had"-Kerry Vincent; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
5 ratings |
[CLOSED]; can order online and have it shipped (frozen) |
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- Whole Hog Sandwich
6 oz of pit cooked whole hog, served open face on white bread, topped w/ "Rod's" sauce & crunchy pig skins, plus choice of side
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4.0 out of 5
1223 ratings |
opened in 2017; known for slow-smoked barbecue, Southern stapes & signature sauces & rubs |
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- Egg Nog
only made during the holidays; shipped to Chelsea market (in NYC); Alex recommnends adding a splash of bourbon
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4.0 out of 5
13 ratings |
"beyond organic"--they take such great care of their cows |
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- Waffles and fried chicken
recommend eating both together at same time; Duff adds hot sauce also
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4.0 out of 5
4496 ratings |
#2 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1975; celebrities who have eaten here: Snoop Dogg, CNN's Larry King & David Beckham; multiple locations |
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- 14K Chocolate Cake
w/ milk & dark chocolate; infused w/ coffee, layered w/ ganache, coated w/ glaze & garnished w/ edible gold leaves; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1690 ratings |
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak); est. 2014; "an updated take on the classic steakhouse & features nearly 2 dozen different cuts of beef sourced from the finest butchers across the globe" (from its website) |
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- Meatloaf Sandwich
meatloaf made of beef, veal, pork, shortrib, duck, mushrooms and BBQ sauce, topped w/ crispy buttermilk onions all served on focaccia bread, onion marmalade, horseradish-vinaigrette-dressed bitter green lettuce; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
563 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2009; neighborhood favorite; accolades from various sources including New York Magazine and Michelin Guide (Best Value) |
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- St. George Vert Absinthe
to prep: pour absinthe in cognac glass, pour orange juice and splash of orange bitters in rocks glass, light up absinthe in cognac glass and pour into rocks glass while still flaming, covering the rocks glass until the flame is exhausted; with smoke accumulated in cognac glass, bring to customer to inhale the absinthe fumes with straw; lastly, drink OJ-absinthe mix
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4.0 out of 5
1126 ratings |
[CLOSED]; at Aria resort; "serves contemporary American cuisine spiced with global influences in a sophisticated, yet comfortable atmosphere" (from its website) |
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- Pizza Tempura
deep fried pizza; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
452 ratings |
opened in 2015; sake bar & Japanese restaurant w/ yakitori, noodles & other traditional dishes |
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- Box Lunch
turkey sandwich, homemade potato salad, deviled egg, cheese wafer, cupcake & pecan cookie; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
154 ratings |
est. 1924; renowned bake shop known for cakes, tarts, pies, bread & more |
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- BBQ
- BBQ Beef Ribs
available only on Sunday afternoons; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
5437 ratings |
#7 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1967; institution BBQ restaurant; large open pit BBQ |
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- Coconut Macaroons
toasty crunchy exterior and chewy coconut interior; looks good; "better than my mom's"-Andrew Zimmern
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4.0 out of 5
170 ratings |
[CLOSED]; #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Desserts); est. 2008; multiple James Beard nominee; "For everyone who believes that when life gives you lemons, you make a lemon-filled tart. Or better yet, you have a master pastry chef make it for you." (from its website) |
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- Costina (Spicy Tuscan Spareribs)
appetizer; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
599 ratings |
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- Whole Hog Pork Sandwich
slow smoked (18-hrs) & chopped pork on a potato bun w/ slaw; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
324 ratings |
smokes whole hogs & other meat over real hickory wood; Other Recipes: Carolina BBQ Sauce | Caroline Smoked Pork |
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- Samosas
stuffed deep-fried Indian pastry; served w/ 2 sauces (green-mint, cilantro-base & red-date, tamarin chutney), try w/ both together; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1140 ratings |
opened in 1979; Indian grocery store |
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- Panko Crusted Ahi Sashimi
ahi tuna wrapped w/ arugula & spinach, panko crusted & flash fried, served w/ soy wasabi butter sauce
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4.0 out of 5
1708 ratings |
est. 1996; 3 more locations in HI; a contemporary take on traditional sushi & classic Asian dishes |
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- Tonno Classico
tuna, tomato, light mayonnaise; served on a fresh brioche bun; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
526 ratings |
serving authentic, fine specialties from Milan since 1982 |
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- Junk Yard Special (Turkey Prosciutto Hoagie)
looks good
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4.0 out of 5
207 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 1997 |
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4.0 out of 5
394 ratings |
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- Escovitch Snapper
fried & cooked in vinegar based sauce w/ carrots & onions
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4.0 out of 5
815 ratings |
est. 2009; Caribbean restaurant serving lunch & dinner, w/ soups, seafood, meat & vegan specialties |
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- Bananas Foster Waffle
bananas, brown sugar & butter, sauteed w/ banana liqueur then served over a Belgian waffle w/ vanilla ice cream & white chocolate; "so warm & so decadent" -Jason Smith
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4.0 out of 5
174 ratings |
est. 2008; chef-driven menu w/ hearty meat dishes, seafood specialties, burgers, pizza, dessert, global drink menu & more |
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4.0 out of 5
94 ratings |
formerly Charleston's Candy Kitchen |
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- Yukon Gold Cinnamon Roll
dough made from boiled potatoes (key ingredient); rolled w/ cinnamon-sugar mixture, proofed & baked; topped w/ cream cheese icing; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1026 ratings |
est 2011; local, organic "thoughtful food" w/ full bar & bakery |
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- Spaghetti Tomato & Basil
expensive (for spaghetti)..."worth every penny"-Ted Allen; everything is homemade; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
2314 ratings |
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- Apple Strudel
w/ whipped cream; assembled in a deep-dish pan rather than rolled; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
582 ratings |
[CLOSED]; German restaurant |
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- Rice Ball
meat sauce, peas, ricotta & mozzarella encased in rice, breaded then deep fried; served w/ tomato sauce, parmesan & parsley; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1623 ratings |
opened in 2013; New York inspired old-school Italian gastropub |
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