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Alton Brown

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As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Combos"
  • Sugar on Snow
    combo of snow (shaved ice), thicken maple syrup, a plate of pickles and unsweetened raised doughnuts; "of all the combinations of food I've ever had, it's the one I sat back and thought I'm viewing the plate of God...it's perfect"-Alton Brown; served every weekend in March and April; a Vermont tradition
4.5 out of 5
86 ratings
farm gift shop and sugar house nestled in the pine-clad hills; 8 generations of Pure Vermont Maple Syrup production; rating might be for shop
Gibson's Donuts: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Gibson's DonutsSee Gibson's Donuts Video ($)
(915 ratings)

760 Mount Moriah Rd Map It!
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 682-8200
www.facebook.com/gibsonsd...
  • Glazed Donuts
    yeast-raised classic, coated in house glaze; try 1 free w/ first visit; looks good!
4.5 out of 5
915 ratings
est. 1967; popular counter-service donut shop w/ an array of flavors & seasonal specialties
Hankook Taqueria: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Hankook TaqueriaSee Hankook Taqueria Video ($)
(1046 ratings)

1341 Collier Rd NW Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 352-8881
www.hankooktaqueria.com
  • Bibim-Bop
    beef rice bowl w/ veggies; $6 at airtime
4.5 out of 5
1046 ratings
Korean/Mexican fusion
Marcel: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Marcel ($$$$)
(851 ratings)

1170 Howell Mill Rd Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 665-4555
marcelatl.com
  • Beef Wellington
    chateaubriand, mushroom duxelles, prosciutto, puff pastry; must provide restaurant 24 hours notice to order; looks good
4.5 out of 5
851 ratings
est 2015; steakhouse named after Marcel Cerdan, an iconic French professional boxer
Old Country Store: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Old Country StoreSee Old Country Store Video ($$)
(130 ratings)

18801 Hwy 61 Map It!
Lorman, MS 39096
(601) 437-3661
  • Fried Chicken
    Dr. D's uses secret seasoning "shake" (his grandmother's recipe); "crunchitude...in honesty, this is the best fried chicken I've ever had in my life"-Alton Brown; looks good
4.5 out of 5
130 ratings
Red Eyed Mule: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Red Eyed MuleSee Red Eyed Mule Video ($$)
(848 ratings)

430 S Marietta Pkwy SE Map It!
Marietta, GA 30060
(678) 809-4546
www.theredeyedmule.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Messy"
  • Jake's Sloppy Slaw Burger
    black Angus burger topped w/ sloppy Joe (Angus chuck-chorizo) mix and coleslaw all served on Texas toast; "eating this, I'd probably wear a bathing suit and sit on a sheet of plastic (it's that messy)"-Alton Brown; looks good
4.5 out of 5
848 ratings
opened in 2011; serving "biscuits & burgers"; vision: to create "one of those places" that everyone remembers; open for breakfast and lunch only
Sweet Republic: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Sweet RepublicSee Sweet Republic Video ($$)
(963 ratings)

9160 E Shea Blvd Map It!
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 248-6979
www.sweetrepublic.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Ice Creamy"
  • Toffee Banofi Sundae
    double-scoop Madagascar vanilla ice cream, banana-halves, caramel sauce, whipped cream, topped w/ housemade almond brittle toffee; looks good
4.5 out of 5
963 ratings
opened in 2008; highlighted in many publications and media including "The Hot 10" Best Ice Cream Shops in Bon Appetit (2009)
Barbuto: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Barbuto [CLOSED]See Barbuto Video ($$$)
(885 ratings)

775 Washington St Map It!
New York, NY 10014
(212) 924-9700
  • Pollo Al Forno (Roasted Chicken)
    topped w/ salsa verde; "this is what I would call a 'master recipe'"-Tyler Florence
  • Buccatini Ala Carbonara
    classic pasta dish w/ olive oil, pancetta, farm egg yolks, parmesan & black pepper
4.0 out of 5
885 ratings
[CLOSED]; revival of a 15+ year neighborhood icon; simple, seasonal Italian menu
Barney Greengrass: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Barney GreengrassSee Barney Greengrass Video ($$)
(912 ratings)

541 Amsterdam Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-4707
www.barneygreengrass.com/...
  • Chopped Herring Salad Sandwich
    chopped pickled Icelandic herring salad made w/ apple sauce, cured onions, matzo meal, & sugar; Alton likes on rye w/ tomato (normally on a bagel); looks good
4.0 out of 5
912 ratings
since 1908; old-time NY Jewish-style deli
Biscuit Love: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Biscuit Love ($$)
(4974 ratings)

316 11th Ave S Map It!
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 490-9584
biscuitlove.com
  • "Bill Neal's Shrimp & Grits"
    gulf shrimp, roasted mushrooms, bacon, green onions, lemon Tabasco beurre blanc, served over cheese grits; looks good
4.0 out of 5
4974 ratings
est. 2012; started as a food truck that offered an assortment of southern menu options sourced from local purveyors and farms; eventually became a brick & mortar establishment in 2015...now has 3 locations; long lines
Blue Ridge Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Blue Ridge GrillSee Blue Ridge Grill Video ($$$)
(292 ratings)

1261 W Paces Ferry Rd NW Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 233-5030
www.blueridgegrill.com
  • Fried Pickle Chips
    not on menu...you have to ask for it; served w/ herb buttermilk dressing as dipping sauce
4.0 out of 5
292 ratings
"established as one of the 'in spots' for Atlanta's movers and shakers...rustic, yet casual, elegance" (from its website)
Cafe Beignet: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Cafe BeignetSee Cafe Beignet Video ($)
(3140 ratings)

334 Royal St Map It!
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-5530
www.cafebeignet.com
  • Beignets & Chicory Coffee
    cross between a French pastry and an American doughnut; golden squares and powdered w/ confectioner's sugar; looks good
4.0 out of 5
3140 ratings
Cafe Jacqueline: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Cafe JacquelineSee Cafe Jacqueline Video ($$$)
(696 ratings)

1454 Grant Ave Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 981-5565
  • Strawberry Souffle
    serves 2 to 4 persons; "best souffle I've ever had...hands down!"-Alton Brown
4.0 out of 5
696 ratings
it's a souffle restaurant
Creperie Beau Monde: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Creperie Beau Monde [CLOSED]See Creperie Beau Monde Video ($$)
(596 ratings)

624 S 6th St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 592-0656
  • Crepes
    Savory: mushroom, swiss cheese, roasted almonds; Sweet: pears, chocolate, chestnut cream
4.0 out of 5
596 ratings
[CLOSED]; founded in 1998; Parisian bistro decor
Destroyer: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Destroyer ($$)
(801 ratings)

3578 Hayden Ave Map It!
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 360-3860
destroyer.la
  • Rice Porridge
    caramelized broccoli, puffed rice & burnt onion; looks good
4.0 out of 5
801 ratings
minimalist, daytime-only spot for inventive Scandinavian-style breakfast & lunch fare
Fong's Pizza: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Fong's PizzaSee Fong's Pizza Video ($$)
(902 ratings)

223 4th St Map It!
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 323-3333
fongspizza.com
  • Crab Rangoon Pizza
    crab rangoon base, surimi, green onion, asiago & mozzarella topped w/ crispy wontons & a sweet chili lattice; looks good
4.0 out of 5
902 ratings
est. 2009; mid-century style restaurant & Tiki bar serving pizzas inspired by classic Chinese takeout dishes; Other Recipes: King Fong
  • Cheesesteak Sandwich
4.0 out of 5
550 ratings
located in the Krog St Market; "classic sandwiches, handcut fries & old-school sodas" (from its website)
Hominy Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Hominy Grill [CLOSED]See Hominy Grill Video ($$)
(2388 ratings)

207 Rutledge Ave Map It!
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 937-0930
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chocolate"
  • Chocolate Pudding
4.0 out of 5
2388 ratings
[CLOSED]; #87 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
#8 (America's Best: American Classics); opened in 1996; outdoor seating available; in historic Charleston; country-style institution
  • Cosmic Dog
    house blue cheese slaw & house sweet potato mustard; looks good!
4.0 out of 5
387 ratings
funky throwback to 1950s sci-fi retro theme
Kismet: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
KismetSee Kismet Video ($$)
(639 ratings)

4648 Hollywood Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 409-0404
kismetla.com
  • Jeweled Persian Crispy Rice
    basmati rice crust (tahdig), currants, toasted pumpkin seeds & egg yolk; looks good
4.0 out of 5
639 ratings
opened in 2017; family-style menu that "combines seasonal California produce w/ Mediterranean-inspired flavors" (from its website)
Le Pichet: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Le PichetSee Le Pichet Video ($$)
(1160 ratings)

1933 1st Ave Map It!
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 256-1499
www.lepichetseattle.com
  • Raclette Savoyarde
    Raclette cheese (aged 3-5 mo.) melted in small skillet which you pour on quartered seasoned potatoes on a plate that is served w/ charcuterie (plate of sliced prepared meat products and pickles); looks good
4.0 out of 5
1160 ratings
opened in 2000; 32-seat restaurant specializing in the regional cuisine and wine of France; "Best French Restaurant"-Seattle Weekly (2009)
Little Owl: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Little OwlSee Little Owl Video ($$$)
(1475 ratings)

90 Bedford St Map It!
New York, NY 10014
(212) 741-4695
thelittleowlnyc.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Cake Walk"
  • Whole Wheat Pancakes
    only on weekends
4.0 out of 5
1475 ratings
opened in 2010; flexible intimate venue w/ a kitchen in full view or the dining space
Sally Bell's Kitchen: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Sally Bell's Kitchen ($)
(154 ratings)

2337 West Broad St Map It!
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 644-2838
www.sallybellskitchen.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Throwback"
  • Box Lunch
    turkey sandwich, homemade potato salad, deviled egg, cheese wafer, cupcake & pecan cookie; looks good
4.0 out of 5
154 ratings
est. 1924; renowned bake shop known for cakes, tarts, pies, bread & more
Scarlett Begonia: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Scarlett Begonia ($$)
(1026 ratings)

21 W Victoria St Map It!
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 770-2143
scarlettbegonia.net
  • 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
4.0 out of 5
1026 ratings
est 2011; local, organic "thoughtful food" w/ full bar & bakery
State Bird Provisions: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
State Bird Provisions ($$$)
(3236 ratings)

1529 Fillmore St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 795-1272
statebirdsf.com
  • Sourdough Sauerkraut Pecorino & Ricotta Pancakes
    top-selling pancake; sourdough, pecorino & ricotta pancakes w/ dehydrated sauerkraut powder; Alton loved it so much he got three orders in a row
4.0 out of 5
3236 ratings
est. 2012; Michelin star-winning contemporary American cuisine; named for quail & small plates on Dim sum-style carts

Alton Brown

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