101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown

[JudynTX]

Anyone watching this on the Travel Channel? You've only missed the first episode.

101.
Abe’s Bar-B-Q
This Mississippi must-eat place features a double-decker sandwich over-stuffed with tender BBQ pork and coleslaw called “The Big Abe.”
Address: 616 N State St., Clarksdale, MS 38614



100.
Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub
Good luck fitting your hands -- let alone your mouth -- around these big boys! At Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub, these juicy one-man burger challenges start at 2 lbs. and go all the way up to 15!
Address: 1452 Woodland Rd., Clearfield, PA 16830
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99.
The Buckhorn Exchange
We stop by the oldest restaurant in Denver for the largest selection of exotic meats around -- from yak to rattlesnake to Rocky Mountain Oysters! (aka deep-fried bull testicles)
Address: 1000 Osage St., Denver, CO 80204
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98.
Bassetts Ice Cream
Bassetts Ice Cream was established in 1861, making it the oldest ice cream company in America! We head to Philly's Redding Terminal Market to find out the secret to their sweet success.
Address: 45 North 12th St., Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia, PA 19107



97.
Five Islands Lobster Co.
We head to Maine, the undisputed lobster capital, to get the biggest and best lobster around… with a gorgeous view to boot!
Address: 1447 Five Islands Rd., Georgetown, ME 04548



96.
Philippe The Original
We’re off to the City of Angels for the best place to get a dripping, juicy French Dip sandwich -- Philippe the Original!
Address: 1001 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
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95.
Time Out Chicken
We’ve got the college kid’s cure for a crazy late -night of … um, studying. It’s the must-try chicken cheddar biscuit at this UNC hotspot, Time Out Chicken.
Address: 133 W Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2525
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94.
Gaucho’s Village
We introduce you to a carnivore’s dream: a buffet where over a dozen types of meat keep coming till you cry uncle!
Address: 411 N Brand Blvd., Glendale , CA 91203
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93.
Jimmy’s Buff’s
If marrying a pizza with a hot dog is wrong, we don’t want to be right. We head to Jersey to unwrap the inner workings of an Italian Dog.
Address: 354 River Rd., East Hanover, NJ 07936
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92.
Smitty’s Market
We mosey down to 2 of the best BBQ places in Lockhart -- the official BBQ capital of Texas -- Black’s and Smittys.
Address: 208 South Commerce, Lockhart, TX 78644
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91.
Black’s Barbecue
We mosey down to 2 of the best BBQ places in Lockhart -- the official BBQ capital of Texas -- Black’s and Smittys.Address: 215 North Main St., Lockhart, TX 78644
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90.
The Vortex Bar & Grill
We hit up The Vortex in Atlanta for some of the craziest, most creative burger combinations you’ve ever seen! Think you’ve seen it all? How about a burger with 2 grilled cheese sandwiches in place of a bun?
Address: 438 Moreland Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307
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89.
Doughnut Plant
At this favorite New York City spot we see how fresh, seasonal ingredients and a gourmet sensibility elevates this everyman’s favorite pastry to a new level!
Address: 379 Grand St., New York, NY 10002
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88.
Giordano’s
We fly to the Windy City to try Giordano’s famous stuffed crust pizza: a deep-dish style pizza on steroids.
Address: 730 N Rush St., Chicago, IL 60611
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87.
Hominy Grill
From shrimp and grits, to a sandwich simply called “The Big Nasty,” Hominy Grill has your fix for down-home Low-country eats!
Address: 207 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, SC 29403
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86.
Cattleman’s Steakhouse
Right outside El Paso, we travel deep in the desert to find amazing, giant steaks and a gorgeous sunset that’s well worth the trip!
Address: 3450 S. Fabens Carlsbad Rd., Fabens TX 79838



85.
Daichan Kaiten Sushi
We go to L.A.’s favorite Kaiten-style sushi restaurant, where you can choose from a never-ending array of delectable morsels brought straight to your seat via conveyor belt!
Address: 11301 Olympic Blvd. Ste 203, Los Angeles, CA 90064



84.
Café Fleuri at the Langham Hotel
We head to the Langham Hotel in Boston for every chocolate lover’s fantasy -- a dessert buffet that serves as much chocolate as you can handle, in more ways than you can possibly imagine!
Address: 250 Franklin St., Boston MA 02110
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83.
Schmidt’s Sausage Haus
We visit Columbus’ charming German Village to pig out on an unlimited buffet of sausages, which includes Schmidt's signature y “Bahama Mama.” Here, saving room for dessert is no small feat! Especially when their award-winning giant cream puffs weigh in at half a pound!
Address: German Village , 240 East Kossuth St., Columbus, OH 43206
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82.
Willie Mae’s Scotch House
We visit one of New Orleans most beloved ins utions to crunch on some of the best fried chicken you’ve ever had!
Address: 2401 Saint Ann St., New Orleans, LA 70119



81.
Nick Tahou Hots
Can’t decide what to get? That’s no problem at the original home of the Garbage Plate in Rochester. Here you can get anything you want piled high all on one plate!
Address: 320 West Main St., Rochester, NY 14608


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[I. Hustle]

I like Kruez too. I love Lockhart BBQ.

[RGMCSE]

Thanks for posting!!! I've been to kruez many years ago and have never been back. Well thanks to you I be making my way there this coming weekend!!!


Rob

[marini martini]

This is my absolute fave Q-joint in Lockhart!

http://www.lockhart-tx.org/web98/vis...sholmtrail.asp

[I. Hustle]

You really can't go wrong in Lockhart as far as BBQ. Whenever I hit the lotto I am going to move there.

[JudynTX]

You really can't go wrong in Lockhart as far as BBQ. Whenever I hit the lotto I am going to move there.

I've lived here all my life and never visited Lockhart.

FML

[I. Hustle]

I've lived here all my life and never visited Lockhart.

FML

Well you should. One weekend just grab a map and head over there. It's not that far and depending on how you get there it's a nice drive.

[mrsmaalox]

I have no idea where Lockhart is. But I do know where #86 is.

86.
Cattleman’s Steakhouse
Right outside El Paso, we travel deep in the desert to find amazing, giant steaks and a gorgeous sunset that’s well worth the trip!
Address: 3450 S. Fabens Carlsbad Rd., Fabens TX 79838

Been going there most of my life and it is wonderful.

[JudynTX]

Well you should. One weekend just grab a map and head over there. It's not that far and depending on how you get there it's a nice drive.

So what's so damn good about this bbq? Sauce or no sauce?

[baseline bum]

Where's The Y?

[Mark in Austin]

So what's so damn good about this bbq? Sauce or no sauce?

read the Texas Monthly articles.

http://www.texasmonthly.com/preview/2008-06-01/feature

[baseline bum]

So what's so damn good about this bbq? Sauce or no sauce?

Putting sauce on Smitty's BBQ would be an insult. Save the sauce for the bread and maybe the beans. I still think the best BBQ near San Antonio is at City Market in Luling though. Their sausage blows away anyone else's, although Smitty's and City Market are equally amazing when it comes to brisket.

[baseline bum]

A couple of plates from Smitty's

[JudynTX]

read the Texas Monthly articles.

http://www.texasmonthly.com/preview/2008-06-01/feature

It won't let me read the entire article.

Putting sauce on Smitty's BBQ would be an insult. Save the sauce for the bread and maybe the beans. I still think the best BBQ near San Antonio is at City Market in Luling though. Their sausage blows away anyone else's, although Smitty's and City Market are equally amazing when it comes to brisket.

Do you like Stubb's in Austin?

A couple of plates from Smitty's

Damn, that looks good!

[BruceBowenFan]

A couple of plates from Smitty's

I went there this past weekend, some damn good bbq. I will be going to this place again in the future.

[baseline bum]

Do you like Stubb's in Austin?

I have never been there.

[mrsmaalox]

Hey what's the deal with the saltines? Are those for the BBQ? Never seen that before.

[marini martini]

Do you like Stubb's in Austin?

I have never been there.

Stubb's is a live music venue that bought out the recipe from some ol' black guy. If you wanna pay $11.99 for a one meat plate, $3.00 beer, and cover charge................go for it!!!

[The Gemini Method]

The French Dip @ Phillipe's is definitely one of L.A.'s good eats. That BBQ spread looks like it ain't no joke. Daichan Kaiten Sushi is also an experience if you're in L.A. and want to get some good quality sushi...

[I. Hustle]

I love French dip sammiches but You have got to try some TX BBQ. Do they have any Texas BBQ joints over there? I'm not talking about a place that calls itself Texas BBQ but bbq's artichokes and pineapple's or whatever it is y'all eat in California but some brisket, ribs, sausage, pork chops, etc.

[The Gemini Method]

I love French dip sammiches but You have got to try some TX BBQ. Do they have any Texas BBQ joints over there? I'm not talking about a place that calls itself Texas BBQ but bbq's artichokes and pineapple's or whatever it is y'all eat in California but some brisket, ribs, sausage, pork chops, etc.

Not in the traditional sense out here in California...

There are some hard to find places that have come about from transplant TX, NC, TN, people, but they're few and far. Mostly there are just big chain companies masquerading as TX BBQ...

lol @ the artichoke and pineapple remark...because there is one place that has pretty good BBQd seafood and their BBQd artichokes are great eats.

[baseline bum]

The French Dip @ Phillipe's is definitely one of L.A.'s good eats. That BBQ spread looks like it ain't no joke. Daichan Kaiten Sushi is also an experience if you're in L.A. and want to get some good quality sushi...

Have you tried Noshi Sushi in Koreatown? That's by far my favorite.

[The Gemini Method]

Have you tried Noshi Sushi in Koreatown? That's by far my favorite.

No I have not, but I will put that on my Foodie list to try in '10 and I'll get back to you on it.

Ichiburi is also a great sushi place, but it is in Orange County (CA) and not in Los Angeles County...

[I. Hustle]

Not in the traditional sense out here in California...

There are some hard to find places that have come about from transplant TX, NC, TN, people, but they're few and far. Mostly there are just big chain companies masquerading as TX BBQ...

lol @ the artichoke and pineapple remark...because there is one place that has pretty good BBQd seafood and their BBQd artichokes are great eats.

I would love to go open a TX BBQ place somewhere. I just don't want to leave TX.


LOL @ you Californians and grilling weird . You guys are crazy.

[Kermit]

Stubb's is a live music venue that bought out the recipe from some ol' black guy. If you wanna pay $11.99 for a one meat plate, $3.00 beer, and cover charge................go for it!!!

Uh, how about no. The ol' black guy started the restaurant in Austin after the one he started in Lubbock closed. It was always intended to be restaurant with live music.