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      What to Get
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	4.0 out of 5 32 ratings | 
	[CLOSED] | 
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	- Kids Chicken Pho
 spiced broth simmered overnight, chicken thighs & blanched rice noodles; "really juicy & really delicious" -Isaac Toups 
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	4.0 out of 5 873 ratings | 
	est. 2014; Asian & Vietnamese inspired cuisine w/ a Creole spin; also serving bubble tea cocktails | 
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	- Crackerjack Beignets
 popped sorghum, candied peanuts, bourbon ice cream; looks good 
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	4.0 out of 5 129 ratings | 
	est. 2018; classic American favorites along w/ reimagined creations, locally sourced & paired w/ seasonal drinks | 
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	- Toro Tartare
 raw tuna chopped w/ ingenious condiments like caviar 
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	4.0 out of 5 3064 ratings | 
	[CLOSED] | 
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	- Soufflé Pancakes
 made to order; buttermilk batter griddled in sugared molds, served w/ butter, uncut pure maple syrup, whipped cream & powdered sugar; "have you ever eaten a cloud?!" -Richard Blais 
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	4.0 out of 5 3714 ratings | 
	est. 2019; global breakfast & brunch spot | 
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	- Pizza - Colatura Di Alici
 white thin-crust pizza w/ buffalo mozzarella, onion, cherry tomatoes, anchovies, chili, & olives 
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	4.0 out of 5 1129 ratings | 
	Other Recipes: Tiramisu | 
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	- BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Fries
 popular dish; BBQ & ranch sauce, cheddar cheese & fried or grilled chicken; looks good 
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	4.0 out of 5 1086 ratings | 
	est. 2016; counter-service eatery specializing in fries w/ various toppings; 9 locations across the SW | 
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	- Mongolian Pork Chop
 looks good 
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	4.0 out of 5 2513 ratings | 
	opened in 1983; named for the wild mustard flowers that bloom in the vineyards every spring; two-acre garden provide 20-percent of the restaurant's produce year-round | 
       
   
  
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	- Chinese Roast Duck & Pork Hash Quesadilla
 flour tortilla, roast duck & pork hash, cheddar, provolone & mozzarella; topped w/ hoisin-Sriracha chili sauce, avocado salsa & cilantro; served w/ local greens & vinaigrette 
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	4.0 out of 5 1389 ratings | 
	est. 2013; locally sourced, refined Hawaiian cuisine & cocktails | 
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	- Deep Fried Chocolate Bar
 dusted w/ chili flakes & cinnamon sugar 
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	4.0 out of 5 154 ratings | 
	[CLOSED]; progressive cuisine, cooked from the Santa Monica Farmers Market | 
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	- Beef Loc Lac
 shaking beef AKA Bo Luc Lac; cubed, marinated filet mignon, stir fried w/ house French beef sauce; served on lettuce w/ sliced tomato & lime; looks good 
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	4.0 out of 5 3392 ratings | 
	est 1989; specializing in Chinese seafood, w/ Vietnamese, Cambodian, & Thai influences | 
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	- Lobster Spaghetti
 spaghetti alla chitarra, guanciale, lobster miso & spring onion 
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	4.0 out of 5 900 ratings | 
	est 2013; authentic seafood-focused Italian dining, plus cocktails & wines; located in the Thompson Hotel | 
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	- Hokkaido Scallops
 coconut vinaigrette, coriander, crispy ginger, pink peppercorn, serrano chile, pickled red onion, cilantro blossom; "packed-pow-pow w/ flavor!" -Aarti Sequeira 
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	4.0 out of 5 451 ratings | 
	[CLOSED]; unique, Asian-influenced fine dining | 
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	- Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki
 special order; thinly sliced beef, mushrooms, tofu, onions & noodles cooked tableside w/ soy, mirin & dashi; served w/ onsen tamago (sous vide poached egg); "ultra creamy & ultra delicious" -Martha Stewart 
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	4.0 out of 5 1485 ratings | 
	est. 2005; new style Japanese cuisine w/ classic dishes & new creations from the hibachi grill & wood burning oven | 
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	- House Smoked Bacon Flatbread
 smoke their own bacon 
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	4.0 out of 5 5515 ratings | 
	a gathering place, serving urban rustic food and specializing in organic wood-fired cuisine | 
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	- Falafel & Hummus Plate
 ground chickpeas deep-fried in vegetable oil, hummus, decorated w/ vegetables & served w/ tahini sauce & pita; looks good 
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	4.0 out of 5 472 ratings | 
	Mediterranean takeout & delivery restaurant located at the back of a jewelry store | 
       
   
  
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	- Sakura Smoked Hamachi Sashimi
 Served in a smoky glass; Hamachi is yellow tail fish 
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	4.0 out of 5 855 ratings | 
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	- "Orca" Platter
 24 shucked oysters, 1-lb lobster, 6 Jonah crab claws, 6 clams, 12 shrimp, cocktail sauce, oyster crackers & lemons; "it's just magic! magic!" -Duff Goldman 
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	4.0 out of 5 10477 ratings | 
	est. 1856; historic tavern & restaurant w/ oyster specials & classic American cuisine | 
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	- Fried Cheese Curds
 house-made fresh Wisconsin, beer battered and deep fried; served w/ smoked Spanish paprika aioli on side; "it was the best food experience of my entire life"-Troy Johnson; looks good 
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	4.0 out of 5 2323 ratings | 
	est. 2005; inspired by the traditions of Wisconsin taverns and supper clubs | 
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	- Kentucky Bacon Pie
 caramel filling w/ pralines, chocolate chips & diced bacon on a scratch-made pretzel crust w/ a mocha whipped cream topping 
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	4.0 out of 5 227 ratings | 
	est. 2011; American & new-Southern cuisine, serving well-known ingredients w/ unique twists | 
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	- Queso Flameado
 melted cheeses topped w/ homemade chorizo; server comes out w/ small cheese-chorizo mix in casserole dish and a side of tortillas and makes the queso flameado at your table 
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	4.0 out of 5 1937 ratings | 
	#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Mexican Food); opened in 1973; supposedly served the first beef fajitas (according to its website); caution: there are 2 Ninfa's in Houston...this is the one highlighted on the show (and rated better) | 
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	- Margherita Pizza
 cracker thin crust; ; tomato sauce w/ thick slices of mozzarella (rather than shredded) and topped w/ whole basil leaves 
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	4.0 out of 5 999 ratings | 
	opened in 2007; wood-burning 700-degree oven; classically designed having a warm, evocative feel in an industrial setting | 
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	- Caviale e Mozzarella
 warm zeppole, prosciutto, caramelized onion, wild flower, hones; served w/ your choice of mozzarella caviar; looks good 
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	4.0 out of 5 288 ratings | 
	[CLOSED]; serving coastal Italian cuisine | 
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	- Orecchiette
 homemade pasta, fennel sausage, Swiss chard, cheese, toasted bread crumbs; "overserve me!" -John Henson - Ricotta & Egg Raviolo
 homemade pasta dough, ricotta mix, egg yolk; boiled & served w/ butter parmesan sauce 
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	4.0 out of 5 3303 ratings | 
	opened in 2007; award-winning Italian fine dining; known for mozzarella dishes & handmade pastas | 
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	- Fish Tacos
 grilled fish, salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, cilatro w/ side of tartar sauce & lemon slice; looks good 
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	4.0 out of 5 2475 ratings | 
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