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"Toasting the Classics"

  (14 restaurants)    
Aired on: December 26, 2021 
Aired on: December 26, 2021 
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Atlanta Breakfast Club: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Atlanta Breakfast Club ($$)
(6892 ratings)

249 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30313
(470) 428-3825
atlantabreakfastclub.com
  • Crispy Fried Chicken & Waffles
    fried chicken breast, Belgian style waffle, house syrup; "the definition of heaven" -Dr. Sandra Lee
4.5 out of 5
6892 ratings
opened in 2015; "Southern breakfast, Southern kitchen" (from its website)
  • Carnitas Tacos
    "the ultimate bite" -Bricia Lopez
4.5 out of 5
539 ratings
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Tacos); est. 1975; family owned & operated serving traditional Mexican food from the region of Michoacan
  • Spicy Chicken Sandwich
    marinated chicken thigh, beer battered & fried, brioche bun, lime leaf aioli, carrot slaw, jalapeno, red cabbage & cilantro, served w/ tater tots; looks good
4.5 out of 5
220 ratings
est. 2019; modern Vietnamese comfort food
  • Deviled Quail Eggs
    boiled quail eggs & filling of yolk, dill shallot aioli & diced ahi tuna, topped w/ dill; "Godsend from the heavens" -Claudia Sandoval
4.0 out of 5
1862 ratings
est. 2011; "American eclectic plates & craft cocktails" (from its website); one of celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso's restaurants
  • London Supreme Pizza
    Italian vegan sausage, mushrooms, onions, giardiniera peppers & vegan cheese or dairy cheese; "so layered & so thick" -Tabitha Brown
4.0 out of 5
118 ratings
opened in 2019; vegan, vegetarian & plant-based restaurant w/ 3 locations
Dear John’s: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Dear John’s ($$$$)
(606 ratings)

11208 Culver Blvd Map It!
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 881-9288
www.dearjohnsbar.com
  • French Onion Soup
    caramelized onions, beef broth, toasted baguette, crusted parmesan, gruyere & gouda; "most yummy-licious thing you could possibly imagine!" -Brooke Williamson
4.0 out of 5
606 ratings
est. 1962; re-opened in 2019; revival of a famed old-school steakhouse & martini bar to Hollywood elite
Kyma: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Kyma ($$$)
(670 ratings)

3085 Piedmont Rd NE Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 262-0702
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  • Spanakopita
    aka spinach pie; spinach & leeks w/ feta cheese & herbs, crisped in filo triangles; "little pillows of savoriness" -Michael Voltaggio
4.0 out of 5
670 ratings
opened in 2001; upscale Greek restaurant known for contemporary Mediterranean & seafood cuisine
Mamoun's Falafel: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Mamoun's FalafelSee Mamoun's Falafel Video ($)
(2592 ratings)

119 MacDougal St Map It!
New York, NY 10012
(212) 674-8685
www.mamouns.com
  • Falafel Sandwich
    ground chickpea & spice mix, fried in rounds, served in a pita w/ hummus, lettuce, tomato, onion, tahini & hot sauce; "most incredible thing that I've ever put in my mouth!" -Dan Ahdoot
4.0 out of 5
2592 ratings
est. 1971; halal restaurant chain w/ many locations
Osteria Mozza: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Osteria MozzaSee Osteria Mozza Video ($$$$)
(3303 ratings)

6602 Melrose Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 297-0100
la.osteriamozza.com
  • 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
4.0 out of 5
3303 ratings
opened in 2007; award-winning Italian fine dining; known for mozzarella dishes & handmade pastas
Petite Violette: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Petite Violette ($$$)
(259 ratings)

2948 Clairmont Rd NE Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 634-6268
www.petitevioletterestaur...
  • Beef Wellington
    center cut filet of beef w/ mushroom duxelles, individually baked in pastry, served w/ bordelaise & béarnaise sauces; looks good
4.0 out of 5
259 ratings
est. 1974; family owned & operated, fine French cuisine & dinner theater
  • Jumbo Hot Dog
    steamed hot dog, mustard, relish, celery salt, onion, tomato, kosher pickle & sport peppers on a steamed poppy seed bun; "fire!" "umami at it's finest" -Jeremy McBryde
4.0 out of 5
6710 ratings
est. 1963; "known for our famous Chicago-style hot dogs" (from its website) plus sandwiches, salads, fries & dessert; 70+ locations;
Good Stuff Eatery: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Good Stuff EaterySee Good Stuff Eatery Video ($$)
(2037 ratings)

303 Pennsylvania Ave SE Map It!
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 543-8222
www.goodstuffeatery.com
  • Obama Burger
  • Toasted Marshmallow Milkshake
    blended vanilla ice cream & marshmallow gelee, topped w/ toasted marshmallow
3.5 out of 5
2037 ratings
est. 2008; "handcrafted burgers, hand cut fries, handspun shakes & farm fresh salads made w/ the highest quality ingredients" (from its website); President Obama ate here
Ivan Ramen: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Ivan RamenSee Ivan Ramen Video ($$)
(1576 ratings)

25 Clinton St Map It!
New York, NY 10002
(646) 678-3859
www.ivanramen.com/locatio...
  • Tokyo Shio Ramen
    sea salts, dashi & chicken broth, rolled pork chashu, soft egg, roasted tomato; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1576 ratings
est. 2013; traditional & creative noodle dishes & Japanese small plates
Mr K's Chinese Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Mr K's Chinese Cafe ($$)
(167 ratings)

12611 Wisteria Dr Map It!
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 916-0400
www.mrkschinesecafe.com
  • Pu Pu Tray
    shrimp tempura, spring rolls, chicken wings, bbq ribs & beef teriyaki; looks good
3.5 out of 5
167 ratings
est. 1990; specializes in Thai, Chinese & Vietnamese cuisines

"Toasting the Classics"

  (14 restaurants)    
Aired on: December 26, 2021 
Aired on: December 26, 2021