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Michael Symon

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Seti's Polish Boys: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Seti's Polish BoysSee Seti's Polish Boys Video ($)
(41 ratings)

W 4242 Lorain Ave Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 240-0745
  • Polish Boy
    Sausage, coleslaw, fries sandwich
4.5 out of 5
41 ratings
Sokolowski's University Inn: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Sokolowski's University Inn [CLOSED]See Sokolowski's University Inn Video ($$)
(573 ratings)

1201 University Rd Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 771-9236
  • Pierogies
    large potato & cheese dumpling soaked in butter
4.5 out of 5
573 ratings
[CLOSED]; Est. in 1923
Velvet Tango Room: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Velvet Tango RoomSee Velvet Tango Room Video ($$$)
(382 ratings)

2095 Columbus Rd Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 241-8869
www.velvettangoroom.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Best Drink"
  • Lime Fizz
4.5 out of 5
382 ratings
Vetri Cucina: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Vetri CucinaSee Vetri Cucina Video ($$$$)
(545 ratings)

1312 Spruce St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 732-3478
www.vetrifamily.com/index...
  • Chef's Pasta Tasting Menu
    looks good
4.5 out of 5
545 ratings
"my favorite restaurant in America" -Michael Symon
Animal: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Animal [CLOSED] ($$$)
(3426 ratings)

435 N Fairfax Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 782-9225
  • Pig Tails
    brined, cut up, deep-fried and tossed in hot sauce; "it's the chicken wing of the pig"-Michael Symon
  • Bacon Chocolate Crunch Bar
4.0 out of 5
3426 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2008; accolades include Food & Wine Best New Chefs of 2009, two James Beard nominations, Rising Star Chefs by Star Chefs and Wine List of the Year by GQ Magazine
Buccis: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Buccis [CLOSED]See Buccis Video ($$)
(19 ratings)

1 Berea Commons Map It!
Berea, OH 44017
(440) 826-4500
  • Cavatelli
    homemade pasta dumplings in tomato ragu sauce
4.0 out of 5
19 ratings
[CLOSED]; other locations in Cleveland area
Cha Cha Chicken: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Cha Cha ChickenSee Cha Cha Chicken Video ($$)
(2463 ratings)

1906 Ocean Ave Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 581-1684
www.chachachicken.com
  • Coconut Fried Chicken
    secret is jerk spice; marinated overnight and roasted next day, then coated in coconut milk & shavings & flour and fried; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2463 ratings
"colorful beach shack serving an inventive and delicious blend of all the caribbean flavours"; garden patio available
Czuchraj Meats: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Czuchraj MeatsSee Czuchraj Meats Video ($$)
(53 ratings)

1979 W 25th St Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 696-7083
  • Beef Jerky
4.0 out of 5
53 ratings
Happy Dog: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Happy DogSee Happy Dog Video ($)
(715 ratings)

5801 Detroit Ave Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-9474
www.happydogcleveland.com
  • Hot Dogs
    can choose from 50 homemade toppings; served on Chicago-style poppy seed bun; Michael gets w/ chunky peanut butter, Sriracha hot sauce and "alien" pickle relish (concoction created by his stepson Kyle)
4.0 out of 5
715 ratings
neighborhood corner serving hot dogs and beer, and "lots" of live music, from rock and country to punk and polka
Lucky's Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Lucky's CafeSee Lucky's Cafe Video ($$)
(1143 ratings)

777 Starkweather Ave Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 622-7773
www.luckyscafe.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Combos"
  • Biscuits and Gravy
    "one of most the soul-satisfying dishes I have eaten in my life...better than I've had in the South"-Michael Symon; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1143 ratings
farm-to-table restaurant w/ garden in backyard; almost everything is made from scratch; where Michael Symon stopped by at DDD airing (friend of chef/owner)
Mesa Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Mesa Grill [CLOSED]See Mesa Grill Video ($$$)
(3646 ratings)

3570 S Las Vegas Blvd Map It!
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 650-5965
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Las Vegas"
  • Tiger Shrimp Roasted Garlic Corn Tamales
    split tamale topped w/ tiger shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
3646 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2004; in Caesars Palace; one of Bobby Flay's restaurants; locations also in New York and Bahamas
  • Crispy Hominy
    dried maize kernels soaked overnight; cooked w/ garlic & herbs then fried & coated in chile seasoning; served w/ lime
  • Homemade Pop-Tarts
    filled w/ local mango & local lychee; on brunch menu
  • Popcorn & Peanuts
    chocolate, peanut butter candybar w/ buttered popcorn ice cream, homemade cracker-jack and chipotle-chocolate sauce served separately on side; "perfect blend of salty and sweet...it's the best dessert I've ever eaten"-Michael Symon; looks good
  • Tangerine Creamsicle
    Pot de Creme (milk & cream mixture w/ orange essence), warm doughnuts and blackberry tarragon jam
4.0 out of 5
1938 ratings
est. in 2006; menus change daily depending on what's in season and arriving on their doorstep from local farmers, fishermen, ranchers, and artisans
Publican: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
PublicanSee Publican Video ($$$)
(3408 ratings)

837 W Fulton Market Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-9555
thepublicanrestaurant.com
  • PQM Burger
    caramelized onions, Dijon sauce mix, cheese; looks good
  • Spicy Pork Rinds
4.0 out of 5
3408 ratings
beer-focused restaurant offering an eclectic menu inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall
Rays Place: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Rays PlaceSee Rays Place Video ($$)
(311 ratings)

135 Franklin Ave Map It!
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-2233
raysplacekent.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Old School"
  • Mo-Fo Burger
    double-bacon cheeseburger w/ mushrooms; served w/ knife down the burger (it's that big); looks good
4.0 out of 5
311 ratings
opened in 1937
  • Bacon of the Month Club
    different artisinal bacon shipped the first week of each month for 1 year; brilliant!
4.0 out of 5
2540 ratings
est. 1982; 97 sandwich choices; long lines
17th Street Barbecue: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
17th Street Barbecue [CLOSED]See 17th Street Barbecue Video ($$)
(288 ratings)

2700 17th St Map It!
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 998-1114
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Smoky"
  • Baby Back Ribs
    "they're in my list of the top 3 things I've eaten ever in my life"-Michael Symon; looks good
3.5 out of 5
288 ratings
[CLOSED]; "Best Ribs in the U.S."-Bon Appetit; locations also in Murphysboro, O'Fallon and Sparta
Greenhouse Tavern: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Greenhouse Tavern [CLOSED]See Greenhouse Tavern Video ($$$)
(1154 ratings)

2038 E 4th St Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 443-0511
  • Gravy Frites (Duck Fat Fries)
    w/ mozarella curd, pepper & brown gravy
3.5 out of 5
1154 ratings
[CLOSED]; #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bar Food)
Lopez: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Lopez [CLOSED]See Lopez Video ($$)
(217 ratings)

2196 Lee Rd Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-9000
  • Guacamole w/ Bleu Cheese & Sage (and a little bacon)
3.5 out of 5
217 ratings
[CLOSED]
Resto: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Resto [CLOSED] ($$$)
(579 ratings)

111 E 29th St Map It!
New York, NY 10016
(212) 685-5585
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Meat-Fest"
  • Large Format Feast (Spring Goat)
    you get the whole animal prepared in various dishes; bring lot of your friends; order in advance
3.5 out of 5
579 ratings
[CLOSED]
Stand4: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Stand4 [CLOSED]See Stand4 Video ($$)
(781 ratings)

24 E 12th St Map It!
New York, NY 10003
(212) 488-5900
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sugar Rush"
  • Toasted Marshmallow Shake
3.5 out of 5
781 ratings
[CLOSED]
Big Al's Diner: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Big Al's DinerSee Big Al's Diner Video ($)
(155 ratings)

12600 Larchmere Blvd Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 791-8550
  • Corned Beef Hash
3.0 out of 5
155 ratings
Daisy May's BBQ USA: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Daisy May's BBQ USA [CLOSED]See Daisy May's BBQ USA Video ($$)
(574 ratings)

623 11th Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10036
(212) 977-1500
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bar-B-Que"
  • Barbecue Pork Butt (Award Winning Competition)
  • BBQ Beef Ribs
    "Fred Flinstone" giant rib; looks good
3.0 out of 5
574 ratings
[CLOSED]

Michael Symon

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