Because of the tasty lobster rolls at PJ's Family Restaurant, Duff will endure hours of summertime Cape Cod traffic. PJ's knows the drill, as flocks of customers travel all the way up the arm of Cape Cod for a bite of the local hard-shell lobster stuffed inside a grilled, buttery roll.

The crowning jewel at this modern Japanese restaurant is the grilled sashimi of mushrooms. Frank Bruni loves the earthy tones of the chanterelle and shiitake mushrooms drizzled with truffle oil and sesame froth. During the weekends, owner Nancy Cushman offers sake tasting and pairing classes.

For a combo typically eaten on St. Patrick's Day, corned beef and cabbage surely has Adam Gertler green with envy. At Franklin Cafe, the house-cured corned beef and cabbage has become one of his absolute favorite combos -- right up there with Franklin’s steak frites and smoky spareribs.

Ming Tsai calls the Sakura Smoked Hamachi at Oishii Boston worthy of The Best Thing I Ever Ate — and a bucket list too. Not only is the Hamachi utterly luscious, but it comes served in a glass of burning cherry wood that, when opened, releases a stream of aromatic smoke.

For Ming Tsai, true bliss comes in the form of Gourmet Dumpling House's Sliced Fish Szechuan-style soup. On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, he calls it "nirvana in a bowl," yet "spicier than hell." But if you can't stomach the spice, try the house favorite Sandong-style dumplings or pan-fried pork buns.

It's rumored that over 11 spices go into the chili served at this Detroit restaurant, but the chefs won't confirm or deny it. Sunny, however, doesn't care what's in it just as long as she is able to have it. She likes to squirt mustard on the chili to give it an extra flavor boost.

Duff may have been raised in Sandwich, Mass., but the best food from his hometown has to be the stuffed quahogs at Marshland Restaurant. Duff calls the quahogs "clammy, spicy goodness," as they get mixed with linguica sausage. For another stellar clam dish, don't miss out on the clam chowder.

Ted Allen knows for a tongue-tingling bite of Portugal, Churrascaria Novo Mundo has the "holy grail" of spicy, crispy barbecued chicken. On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Ted praises the chicken, roasted over open flames and later slathered in an irresistible blend of hot sauce and spices.

The Cabby Shack has great views of Plymouth Harbor, tons of outdoor seating, live music and seafood that practically jumps straight from the ocean into the kitchen. Try the famous clam "chowdah," served bursting out of a bread bowl.

The dynamic menu at Oleana is a "mix of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food, lots of influences from Spain, a little bit from Italy, Moroccan [and] Armenian." Giada indulged in a diary-free Almond Cremolata and Warm Chocolate Panino so delicious she thought, "I've died and gone to heaven."

Emeril Lagasse loves the Kale Soup, and other hometown favorites, at St. John's Club in Falls River, MA, on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate.

You know a salad has to be good when meat-lover Duff claims it as his favorite. Figs' Boston Bibb & Watercress Salad delivers with a housemade walnut oil vinaigrette and a "super piquant" blue cheese. Salad aside, Figs specializes in wood-fired-oven pizza, using such toppings as prosciutto and figs.

On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Iron Chef Marc Forgionne admits he's eaten the Salvadorian burritos at Bueno Y Sano roughly 1,000 times. Made with black beans, rice, veggies and Bueno's signature hot sauce, the burrito bulges at the seams. All the burritos are heavy on flavor, but not on price.

In Ming Tsai's experience, some of the best French pastries are in Tokyo. But Japonaise Bakery & Cafe in Boston carries the best French pastry overall. Next to buttery croissants and panko-crusted curry doughnuts, the Azuki Cream Croissant with red bean filling and whipped cream is Tsai's favorite.

The owners of Provisions on the island of Nantucket learned quickly not to mess with a classic turkey sandwich. Alex says she'll take the "subway to the bus to the car to the ferry" for the Turkey Terrific, which comes with turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and the perfect slather of mayo.