When the Neelys bite into the Chambers Caramel Pecan Pound Cake at Big Momma's, Gina can’t help but dance. On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, they called the cake "absolutely delicious" for its signature caramel pecan topping that gets poured over a pound cake that's utterly melt-in-your-mouth.

When Alton wants fried chicken he will eat only his own or the fried chicken from King Arthur Davis at The Old Country Store. There, Alton says, you'll find the best fried chicken. Plus, when it's part of a buffet of Southern comfort foods, this deal is not only delicious, but an absolute must-try.

The restaurant's popular sandwich doesn't look fancy, but it is: The filling is oysters and truffle-liver pate slathered in a buttery sauce.

Wolfgang Puck's love of nutty desserts reaches new heights with Payard Patisserie's coffee macarons made with almond meringue. As a world-renowned pastry chef, Francois Payard's desserts of mini chocolate truffles or exquisite modern celebration cakes often receive the highest praise.

The menu at China Poblano caters to both Mexican and Chinese food cravings with ceviches and tacos next to noodles and dim sum.

Jeff Henderson enjoys the seasonal and local cuisine and desserts, like Bananas Foster Cake, at Bradley Ogden in Las Vegas, NV, on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate.

For more than 75 years, The Crystal Grill has been serving such favorites as Hot Tamales and Fried Catfish that some call the best in the Delta. But to the locals in Greenwood, Miss., and Cat Cora, the pies take the top spot, as Cat adores the Lemon Icebox made with "1 cup of love."

Aaron McCargo Jr., aka "Big Daddy," adores Carmen’s classic cheese steak. On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, he insists Carmen’s "Big Daddy" roll with fried onions and cherry peppers is true love, but Carmen also perfects favorites like Rose's Special with provolone and capicola.

With live music, television sets lining the walls and more than 60 types of bottled beer to choose from, The Jug Handle Inn is a true sports bar. But unlike other sports bars, their fried buffalo chicken wings make Aaron McCargo, Jr. go crazy, especially when dipped in the fiery bald eagle sauce.

There are plenty of places in Philadelphia that claim to have the best cheese steaks in the world, but according to Aaron McCargo, it's actually found in Southern New Jersey. At the Yellow Submarine in Maple Shade, they'll put just about anything in a cheese steak. McCargo loves adding pepperoni.

Known for his commitment to sustainable seafood, Chef Rick Moonen's menu offers a diverse array of fish. RM's specialties include an elegant sushi bar and raw oyster bar, but on The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Adam Gertler opted for messy with the Catfish Sloppy Joe with pickles and chips.

Rao’s classic Italian-American cuisine is legendary. The tangy lemon chicken and the tender meatballs made of beef, pork and veal taste like they came straight from Grandma’s kitchen. Another must-try is the Beef Lasagna featuring ricotta, pecorino, mozzarella and a sausage-studded Bolognese sauce.

On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Chris Santos dines at one of Las Vegas' most lucrative restaurants. For nonstop music and dancing, head next door to Tao Night Club. But for a more savory experience, head to the Asian Bistro where Santos devours the Chilean Sea Bass Satay with Wok Roasted Asparagus.

The process of eating Mama Toscano's handmade toasted raviolis could take less than five minutes. But the process of making one takes at least three days. On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Alex discovered this St. Louis regional specialty, which fortunately (for Alex) is available only by ordering.

According to Beau MacMillan on The Best Thing I Ever Ate, the Tempura Alaskan Kind Crab at Yellowtail, a traditional yet contemporary Japanese restaurant located in the Bellagio hotel, will "light up your mouth faster than the Las Vegas strip." Pair with specialty sake for an unforgettable meal.