Take it from Emeril -- the classic Veal Parmigiana at Il Vagabondo is "to die for." This New York City restaurant specializes in classic Italian, and also houses a full indoor bocce ball court. Dining on veal Parmigiana that's "like butter" and playing bocce ball? That's more like living it up!

Scott Conant calls 'Ino's Truffled Egg Toast, made with Amish egg yolks, organic truffle oil, Fontina cheese, asparagus and Pullman bread, his "favorite egg dish of all time." The small, no-fuss wine bar also features an assortment of antipasti, bruschetta and Panini that change seasonally.

In the sixth grade Bobby worked as a delivery boy for Mimi's Pizza & Restaurant and he still claims that they have the best pizza around town. Why the dough and sauce are so delicious will remain a mystery, but Bobby will always have fond memories of this place.

There's no better place to give thanks than Gotham Bar and Grill, according to Michael Psilakis. On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Michael gushes over Alfred Portale's legendary cuisine, especially the four-course meal that starts with seared foie gras and finishes with juicy, slow-roasted turkey.

Bet on Bobby Flay's classic Southwestern cuisine, like the Chipotle Glazed Rib-Eye with Red and Green Chile, at Mesa Grill in Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas, NV. Chef Michael Symon admitted he can't resist the Tiger Shrimp Roasted Garlic Corn Tamales here. Luckily, Mesa Grill is also in New York.

Called the modern-day Willy Wonka, Max Brenner makes crazy chocolate creations, such as chocolate martinis and chocolate mac & cheese. But Aarón Sánchez couldn't resist his Chocolate Pizza made with bananas, marshmallows and layers of chocolate, calling it a "match made in heaven."

For a drink once outlawed in the U.S., absinthe (now safe and legal) still keeps a chilling reputation. On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Ming Tsai calls Sage's St. George Vert absinthe frightfully good, not only for being lit into blue flames, but for perfectly complementing Sage's artisanal cuisine.

Chopped judge, Chef Scott Conant, believes that every meal should be savored "down to its very last taste." Ted Allen says that Scarpetta's homemade spaghetti with tomato and basil is worth every penny. The care and dedication Scott puts into cooking the tomato sauce makes it one of the best around.

Although Society Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, it best excels in the rise-and-shine department. On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Adam Gertler happily wakes up to the Ultimate Steak & Egg Sliders made with succulent filet mignon. For a sweet treat, try the 14-layer chocolate cake.

As the "Grand Master" of French cooking, Joel Robuchon's restaurants have been praised all over the world. In Las Vegas, his La Langoustine dish made of langoustine and a basil pesto sauce may seem simple, but Gail Simmons instantly craved it and added it to The Best Thing I Ever Ate.

Ming Tsai's passion for spicy foods took him off the Las Vegas strip to Lotus of Siam. The Nam Prik Ong dish made with a blend of spices, herbs and ground pork quickly made the list for The Best Thing I Ever Ate. No wonder, as Chef Saipin Chutima is also a James Beard Award winner.

Giada's trip to Las Vegas was a win-win when she ordered Wazuzu's Drunken Noodles with chicken. The popular Thai includes a few Chinese twists, as well as rice wine, tender chicken and plenty of fiery chiles to smother the ho fun noodles. Another jackpot? Wazuzu also serves sushi.

The Slider Burgers with Cheese and Onions served at this Hackensack fixture are a favorite of both Alex Guarnaschelli and Guy Fieri (who said he could eat “18 or 75” of them). These three-bite beauties feature griddled patties cooked with thin-sliced onions and served beneath a blanket of melty American cheese. Michael Psilakis likens these sliders to “tiny hockey pucks of joy.”

Ted Allen skipped the smoked turkey and ribs when naming Vito Deli's Smoked Mutz Sandwich as the absolute best smoked food. Pair with pesto sauce and roasted tomatoes and you have the perfect summer food. But, really, this handmade mutz has been a favorite with everything from roast beef to salami.

The name may be a tongue twister (Triple Coconut Cream Pie) but Delilah Winder calls it the "nirvana of dessert." On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Delilah devours each layer of toasted coconut, white chocolate and creamy custard. But before dessert, make sure to try the Ahi Tuna With Two Caviars.