At this dive, Chef Pedro Rojos is switching things up and serving some dynamite Mex-Tex dishes. The caldo albondigas --- a Mexican meatball soup --- was "outstanding," according to Guy. The beef tacos nortenos had an excellent char that also impressed him. Try ordering the beef enchiladas too.
Visit Gatsby's Diner for Old World European comfort food and unique vegetarian dishes. The pastrami-marinated beet sliders with green goddess dressing and homemade chips were meaty and tender according to Guy. Meat lovers should try the flavorful beef rouladen or the brined pork chops.
Vegetarians, vegans and meat-eaters alike flock to this eatery for some good-old-fashioned cooking made with local fruits and vegetables. Guy loved the Creole oyster benedict topped with Creole cream sauce and served with a side of home fries. Loyal fans recommend the winter squash and apple hash.
The three innovative female chefs that run this Brooklyn establishment are pumping out classic American cuisine with a Southern spin. Guy loved the savory buckwheat waffles and fried chicken, which were light and crisp. He also devoured the addictive Pecan Crunch Donut coated with homemade toffee.
Come hungry to Jimmy's Diner and you'll leave satisfied. Guy thought the skillet apple waffle was "killer" and liked the salty-sweet combination of the pancetta and maple syrup. The spicy salsa verde and golden raisins elevated the empanadas in the Chico Grande plate to a new level according to Guy.
Inspired by Singaporean cuisine, Chef Gina Galvan is cooking up some "exotic tropical Chinese food" in a food truck. Guy loved the crunchy, sweet and salty crab cake topped with slaw and spicy ketchup. The halal lamb burger topped with curry yogurt and edamame sprouts is a "package deal," said Guy.
At this diner, an English husband and wife are livin' the American dream and serving up breakfast all day. Guy claims that the pancake roll with yogurt and berries is "righteous." Want a burger? Try the chorizo burger with fiery hot habanero salsa, avocado and flavor that is "out of bounds."
This grocery store turned restaurant was founded on "barbecue, folk and soul." Guy got extra messy as he dug into the cheese fries piled high with smoked pork butt and rib meat. Topped with cherry juniper jam, the smoked duck was so good with its crispy skin that Guy devoured it.
Ever tried Lavender Honey-flavored ice cream? How about Sweet Potato Sassafras Praline? The only place that has unique flavors like these is The Creole Creamery in New Orleans. Guy called Head Chef Bryan Gilmore a wizard, and it's easy to see why — he's made over 400 flavors of ice cream.
Guy is convinced that this fourth-generation family-owned tavern, which uses locally sourced produce and seafood, makes the best Crab Cioppino. Generous portions of Dungeness crab, clams and shrimp are bathed in a light tomato sauce seasoned with cumin, which gives the dish a healthy kick. Guy is also a fan of the tavern’s take on a classic California specialty, a seafood-centric sandwich that features abalone stuffed between two slices of homemade sourdough bread.
On Triple D, Benny's Mofongo caught Guy off guard. Mofo what? The Mofongo dish is a Puerto Rican favorite and now, Guy's too, as he added it to The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Made with mashed-up plantains, fried pork skin and then muddled with a baseball bat, this dish is a home run.
The Rivershack Tavern draws a loyal local crowd. While their classically trained chef Mike Baskind does all the basics, like burgers and po' boys, he is known for daily specials including Turtle Soup, Rabbit With Spaetzle and more deliciously creative dishes you wouldn't expect in the average bar.
Ask a local where to find the best comfort food in Huntington, W.Va., and they'll direct you to the Central City Cafe. A hometown favorite is the white bean chili, which wouldn't be complete without a piece of homemade cornbread — Guy guarantees it'll make you happy.
Since 1992, locals looking for late-night food in Miami's South Beach have turned to the 11th Street Diner, and love ordering the Argentinian steak any time of day. But Guy couldn't get enough of the flavor-packed pork chops with apples and a raisin, calling it one of Triple D's greatest chops.
Not a whole lot of burger joints can boast about having farm-fresh ingredients, but then again, most burger joints don't have a whole produce farm on their property either. At Joe's Farm Grill, try the ahi tuna burger with Asian slaw; Guy thought it was ''out-of-bounds ahi.''
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