When you’re craving wings but can’t decide between spicy and sweet, follow Jonathan Bennett’s lead and get an order of each at this fried-food mecca. Choose the hot sauce spiked with cayenne and jalapeno for your first order of Frickin’ Chicken Wings — and the sweet bourbon-laced sauce for the second.

Dessert lovers will want to savor every bite of the Apple Tarte Tatin at Bobby’s New York eatery. This blissful treat is made with buttery puff pastry and thinly sliced apples, then topped with salted Calvados caramel sauce and a scoop of vanilla-black pepper gelato for next-level indulgence.

On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Frank Bruni says no self-respecting maple lover could ever dislike Locanda Verde's Maple Budino pudding. When paired with the apple butternut sorbet, it's like walking through a Vermont forest. Cheese lovers, however, should try the Sheep's Milk Ricotta Crostini.

New York might be known for its bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches, but this trendy joint is upping the stakes with its gourmet riff on this classic greasy breakfast. Chef Nick Korbee starts with the holy trinity — crispy bacon, melty cheese and a runny fried egg — which he stacks on a buttermilk biscuit. But then he takes it to the next level with a slick of tomato jam, a generous spoonful of guacamole and some pickled jalapenos for added bite.

Foie gras and lobster salad are among the many beloved menu items served at this storied restaurant. The Chocolate Soufflé is a favorite of Geoffrey Zakarian (he was once a souffle chef here). Valrhona chocolate is folded into a Swiss meringue base that’s baked until fluffy, then served with gelato.

When Bobby craves steak, he heads straight to Wolfgang’s, which boasts a truly delectable selection. The rib-eye steak features impressive marbling and a stunning caramelized crust, while the porterhouse is served in tantalizingly thick slices painted with a rich mixture of butter and meat juices.

This popular Manhattan spot has stepped up the diner dessert game with its Strawberry Blonde Cheesecake. This tantalizing creation is coated with crushed hazelnuts (which add to its creamy, dense texture), topped with ruby-red strawberries, then served with a side of ice cream and chocolate sauce.

This meat-centric restaurant is much more than a traditional steakhouse; it’s a carnivore’s paradise. Diners can choose from a selection of cuts that includes pork rib eyes, veal chops and New York strip steaks. And the dessert is just as indulgent as the main course. Opt for the chocolate and banana brioche bread pudding. This treat proves to be an irresistible combination of textures and flavors, with a crisp crust, gooey center and creamy scoop of ice cream perched on top.

As the self-proclaimed Duke of Herring, Alton declared the Chopped Herring Sandwich (on rye) at this classic Jewish deli worthy of The Best Thing I Ever Ate. The sandwich salads are prepared in small batches, as are the onion-laced potato latkes that are fried to crunchy perfection.

Baker Kim Ima serves all kinds of sweet confections, such as cookies and crispy treats, in her mobile sweets shop, The Treats Truck. Try her signature Dessert Nachos, made of cookies, brownies and chocolate frosting.

This funky spot features outlandishly delicious treats like the Bea Arthur, which transforms a classic cone and vanilla soft serve into a truly indulgent creation. Swirls of dulce de leche and crushed vanilla cookies are found throughout, in both the made-from-scratch custard and the cone itself.

Dig into BBQ dishes with a kick at Cowgirl. Spike up the spice factor with the smoking-hot pulled pork sandwich, or indulge in the Five Pepper Nachos with Salsa Diablo (add brisket for extra decadence). The Frito Pie is also a standout, complete with Fritos, chili, sour cream, cheese and jalapenos.

Putting a playful spin on familiar homestyle desserts is two-time James Beard Award-winner Christina Torsi’s area of expertise. Her acclaimed Milk Bar concept is no exception. Here you’ll find the highly addictive Cereal Milk Ice Cream, Compost Cookies, Crack Pie that led to Milk Bar’s international fame. There are eight locations in total: six in New York City, one in Toronto and one in Washington, D.C.

Celebrate any day in decadent style with the "Party Like It's Your Birthday" Cake at the Las Vegas outpost of this famed dessert spot. The over-the-top treat features whipped cream, confetti-spiked cake and the three classic Neapolitan ice cream flavors. It all adds up to a 16-layer masterpiece.

With Las Vegas’ reputation for excess, decadent bites abound, but this food truck offers a sure bet when it comes to indulgent burgers. Jet Tila’s go-to burger is the Tamago: A marinated beef patty topped with fried egg, teriyaki sauce, fried onions and wasabi mayo makes for a medley of flavors.