With Michelin-star in hand and the love of NYC food enthusiasts alike, Dovetail easily made its way onto Michael Psilaki's list for The Best Thing I Ever Ate. The "unbelievable" chicken a la plancha with its delicate crayfish foam is just one standout from Chef John Fraser's exquisite seasonal menu.

Order a bowl of Devi's Mirchi Ka Salan and Ted Allen says you'll have cannons going off in your mouth. The earthy flavors in this pepper stew celebrate India's melding of flavors as the soup is spicy, salty and sour all at once. For something sweet, try Shahi Tukra, a crispy saffron bread pudding.

With a name meaning "naked" in Spanish, Desnuda has been known for its refined take on fish and ceviche, including the King Crab ceviche paired with mission figs. But for a truly unique culinary experience, Claire Robinson knows to order the famed raw oysters, smoked from lapsang souchong tea.

On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Ted Allen patiently waits for his Canard a la Presse. This dish requires master of French cuisine Daniel Boulud to wheel out a duck press to extract the remaining duck sauce. Other menu favorites at this elegant Manhattan mainstay include foie gras terrine.

On the Best Thing I Ever Ate, Michael Symon ventured to Daisy May's BBQ for the BBQ Beef Ribs. One look and you'll see why. The BBQ Beef Ribs are Fred Flinstone-size and Chef Adam Perry infuses every ounce with "smoky succulence." It may be NY, but it's got the Kansas City-style ribs down pat.

On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Ann adores Daddy-O's Herbaceous Mojito made with cilantro vodka and roasted jalapeno simple syrup. But diners have become enamored with "The Plate" made with beef hot sauce, upstate NY Zweigle's burgers (or hotdogs) all on a bed of home fries and macaroni salad.

The secret to Butter Lane's simply heavenly cupcakes? On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Ted Allen suggests "love." It's likely, but, Butter Lane's all-organic dairy ingredients and fluffy French buttercream frosting atop the perfect ratio of moist cake will probably have you doing the loving instead.

As a pioneer of the urban barbecue scene, Chef Kenny Callaghan has created the most finger-licking barbecue right in a potato chip. On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Susan Feniger raves about his chips, perfectly matched with blue cheese and bacon dip. It's a great start to scrumptious pit barbecue.

At one of NYC's finest steakhouses, the steak is perfection — but one appetizer is addictive. On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Tyler claims BLT's simple Gruyere Popovers are utterly sensational. It's a great start to any of BLT's luscious Porterhouses or Filet Mignons.

The trick to Barrio Chino's cocktails is using fresh-squeezed juices. On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Claire Robinson gets her juice fix from their Grapefruit Margarita, made with fresh red grapefruit, orange liqueur and a brown-sugar rim. Add a side of their flawless tacos, and your night is set.

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.

Faced with soggy Belgian waffles in New York, Belgian-born Thomas DeGeest decked out a food truck and began serving true Belgian "wafels" in NYC. His waffles won approval from Sunny and Bobby alike, with "dinges" like gingerbread "spekuloos" spread and fresh fruits.

Originally, Veselka was a small candy store and newsstand, but now it is a full-fledged Ukrainian-American restaurant. Ted Allen loves the borscht for its meaty, sweet and tangy flavors. Served warm, the hearty beet soup has an assortment of vegetables bringing depth and body to the dish.

The menu at Tree changes by the season, so when Rescue Chef host Danny Boome gets the chance, he knows to order the seafood linguini with saffron, clams and mussels. One serving wasn’t enough for Danny, much like the local favorite: "Sunday morning" flatbread made with spiced bacon.

As a British expat, it's no wonder Danny Boome loves the Bar Snacks at The Spotted Pig, a British-Italian gastropub with a giant, glorious burger. Burger aside, Danny loves the "absolutely beautiful" Deviled Egg and Devils on Horseback — a satisfying, finger-licking duo all by itself.