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- Charcuterie de La Maison
selection of artisan & housemade patés, terrines & saucisson sec (salamis, sausages & pates)
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3.5 out of 5
1717 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2008 |
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- Meringata Alla Crema (Vanilla Cream Meringue Cake)
8-layered cake of cake & cream topped w/ meringue brulee; on Claire's first visit, Denzel Washington took the last slice (he shared); looks good - Lemon Meringue
pastry cream, lemon cream, tart shell, meringue; "very beautiful, very exquisite, very delicious" -Martha Stewart
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3.5 out of 5
142 ratings |
multiple locations |
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3.5 out of 5
768 ratings |
gourmet spin on beer hall serving 20 draught beers & ciders on rotation, ranging from keg-conditioned lagers harking from the US, Belgium, Germany, Scandinavia and beyond |
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- Original French Dip Sandwich
slow roasted beef chuck, au jus, French roll; "beef on beef on beef!" -Alex Guarnaschelli; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
2339 ratings |
est. 1908; historic saloon said to have originated the French dip, also known for cocktails & speakeasy |
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- Crispy Calamari Salad
"spicy, crunchy & greasy"; looks good (for a salad)
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3.5 out of 5
1864 ratings |
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- Torta de Albondigas
homemade meatballs w/ chicharron, house chipotle sauce & cheese on toasted birote bread; topped w/ onion, cilantro & chicharron dust; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
44 ratings |
authentic Mexican "abuelita style" home cooking from a food truck |
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- Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
blackened & raw tomatillos blended w/ avocado, lime juice, seed-in jalapeño, garlic, cilantro & toasted cumin; served w/ house corn chips
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3.5 out of 5
201 ratings |
rustic Mexican dishes in a refurbished barn |
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- Lasagnette Con Ragu Di Crostacei
tomato-based seafood pasta; "I can just live on this appetizer for the rest of my life"-Bobby Flay; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
715 ratings |
[CLOSED]; at Wynn Casino |
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- Stetson Chopped Salad
diced smoked salmon, pearl couscous, chopped arugula, pepitas, dried currants, Asiago cheese, dried sweet corn, marinated tomatoes & buttermilk herb dressing; served together in sectioned stripes
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3.5 out of 5
571 ratings |
started as kitschy Southwest-meets-Italian local favorite, est 1997; evolved to eclectic American airport restaurant & bar |
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- An's Famous Garlic Noodles
looks good
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3.5 out of 5
850 ratings |
since 1997; moved from original location at airing (9646 S Santa Monica Blvd) |
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3.5 out of 5
489 ratings |
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- BBQ Pork Rib Tips
looks good
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3.5 out of 5
858 ratings |
Picked by USA Today as "The best place to eat"; Rated "Number One" by the New York Times |
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3.5 out of 5
289 ratings |
[CLOSED] |
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- Baltimore Bomb Pie
loaded with Berger Cookies (a local specialty) that melt down and swirl into a sweet vanilla chess filling
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3.5 out of 5
432 ratings |
Throwdown: Bobby Flay won [recipe]; also in DC & Detroit |
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- Cheesecake Lollipop Tree
cheesecake rolled into balls, stuck on lollipop sticks and each dipped in various dips such as 3-Chocolate Tuxedo, Toffee Top Hat, Cherry Pink Cashmere and Raspberry; each "lollipop" is then inserted as branches in a pseudo-tree; served w/ bubble gum flavored whipped cream dip
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3.5 out of 5
574 ratings |
[CLOSED]; 110-seat restaurant offering an elegant, whimsical feel, but a larger bar with a striking salt wall, new fabrics, carpet and wall coverings throughout the space |
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- Fried Catfish Dinner
plateful served w/ French fries; "best catfish I've ever eaten in my whole life"-Sunny Anderson; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
2894 ratings |
some dishes are huge portions; where Sunny ate and decided to move to New Orleans thereafter |
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- Mirchi Ka Salan (Hot Pepper Stew)
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3.5 out of 5
364 ratings |
[CLOSED] |
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- Gumbo Z'Herbes
served only once every year on Holy Thursday (Thursday before Easter); "it happens to be one of the greatest things I've ever tasted"-John Besh; looks good - Peach Cobbler
unpeeled peaches baked into cake batter, topped w/ whipped cream & served w/ vanilla ice cream; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
934 ratings |
opened in 1941; New Orleans icon; historic family restaurant & art gallery, started as a sandwich shop & lottery ticket outlet; known for having served an array of noteworthy celebrities & politicians; Other Recipes: Old-fashioned Bread Pudding | Red Beans & Rice | Shrimp Gumbo |
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- Brown Butter Key Lime Donut
w/ brown butter glaze, brown butter solids & key lime icing; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
155 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 2017; New England-style cake donuts & crullers w/ creative & classic flavors, plus coffee selection |
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3.5 out of 5
1390 ratings |
opened in 1894 |
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- Foie Gras Terrine w/ Marinated Figs
takes 5 days to make; interchanging layers of foie gras and prune-brandy-marinated flattened figs; "life-changing... becaused I decided to go to culinary school"-Claire Robinson
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3.5 out of 5
389 ratings |
[CLOSED]; located on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange offering breathtaking views of Chicago; "Four stars - Chicago's most romantic restaurant"-Chicago Tribune; where Claire's father flew her for her 21st birthday |
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- Spaghetti and Meatballs
served only on Sunday night; makes only 28 orders...sells out quickly; meatballs are "ginormous"; spaghetti and meatballs served in separate dishes; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
1376 ratings |
offers different varieties of extra virgin oils from around the world each night; outdoor seating available in nicer weather |
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- Gibson Girl
a combination of rich creamy vanilla ice cream, rainbow sherbets, butterscotch topping, cherry nectar, topped with whipped cream and toasted nuts
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3.5 out of 5
433 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 1963; vintage old candy store atmosphere; other locations (check website) |
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- Office Burger
bacon burger; "best burger I've ever had"-Adam Gertler
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3.5 out of 5
6363 ratings |
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- Watermelon Pickle and Crispy Pork
combo of salty and sweet
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3.5 out of 5
708 ratings |
[CLOSED]; serves Malaysian inspired cuisine |
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