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3.5 out of 5
284 ratings |
[CLOSED] |
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- New Mexican Apple Pie
apple pie with pine nuts & hot green chili; "worth the drive"-Duff Goldman
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3.5 out of 5
11 ratings |
[CLOSED]; rating from insiderpages.com; middle of desert |
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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
409 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
576 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
2510 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
356 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
769 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
157 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
1286 ratings |
opened in 1894 |
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3.5 out of 5
653 ratings |
opened in 1937 |
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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
387 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
1321 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
428 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
6148 ratings |
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- Watermelon Pickle and Crispy Pork
combo of salty and sweet
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3.5 out of 5
704 ratings |
[CLOSED]; serves Malaysian inspired cuisine |
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- Rabbit Liver & Kidney's on Toast
pan-fried, finished w/ duck demi-glace and served on homemade toasted bread
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3.5 out of 5
307 ratings |
[CLOSED]; multiple recognitions including 2 James Beard award nominations |
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- Lobster Tail & Sfogliatella
desserts - stuffed pastries; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
1670 ratings |
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- Frito Pie
fritos topped w/ homemade chili, cheddar cheese mix and onions served in the original Fritos bag
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3.5 out of 5
62 ratings |
rating might be for the general store; snack bar at back of store |
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3.5 out of 5
671 ratings |
Other Recipes: Flo's Clams Casino |
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- Butter Cake
top seller; classic house recipe, baked by the tray & cut into squares; "too good for words" (from its website)
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3.5 out of 5
382 ratings |
est. 2010; homestyle bakeshop focused on seasonal & local ingredients, offering cakes, confections, brownies & more; at Reading Terminal Market |
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- Grilled Cheese (w/ Short Ribs)
"sticky and gooey"; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
741 ratings |
[CLOSED]; hand-crafted, art-deco decor inspired by the craftsmanship of the Machine Age and the industrial innovation of Streamline Moderninsm |
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- Souffle Potatoes (Pommes Souffle)
crispy potato puffs w/ bearnaise sauce (appetizer); looks good
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3.5 out of 5
989 ratings |
opened in 1905; Other Recipes: Shrimp Clemencea |
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- Shrimp de Jonghe
jumbo shrimp, Italian breadcrumbs & garlic wine sauce, topped w/ parsley; "butteriness coats your tongue!" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
900 ratings |
est. 1941; fine steaks, seafood & Italian specialties; celebrity sitings: Joe DiMaggio, Lucille Ball, Frank Sinatra, Russell Crow, Ron Howard |
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- Sausage Patty Style Pizza
pan pizza; 14-16-inch "disk of sausage" (pork & beef mixture) on top of crust and cheese layers and then topped w/ tomato sauce
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3.5 out of 5
2498 ratings |
#24 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1966; pizza dive w/ writing/graffiti all over the walls; long lines; can buy pizzas online & have them shipped to your location |
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- The "Belly Bomb" Donut
breaded & fried donut made of macaroni & cheese, served w/ vegetarian chili; "puts all other donuts to shame!" -Jamika Pessoa; looks good!
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3.5 out of 5
620 ratings |
opened in 2013; creative flavors of artisan donuts & coffee |
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