The Best Of
Where's the best hot dog in Chicago? What restaurants have the most decadent desserts? Jill Cordes and Marc Silverstein find the answers as they trek across the nation in search of the best food, restaurants and trends in America. In each episode, they visit restaurants in five states and interview people who are making their marks in the culinary world.
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Where's the best hot dog in Chicago? What restaurants have the most decadent desserts? Jill Cordes and Marc Silverstein find the answers as they trek across the nation in search of the best food, restaurants and trends in America. In each episode, they visit restaurants in five states and interview people who are making their marks in the culinary world.
Episodes
S1 | E1
Divine Desserts
Cake Love - Washington, DC/ Sugar - A Dessert bar - Chicago, IL/ Sweet Lady Jane - Los Angeles, CA/ Cafe Latte - St. Paul, MN/ Medici Cafe and Terrace - Las Vegas, NV
S1 | E2
Best of Chicago
Charlie Trotter's; Buddy Guy's Legends; Billy Goat Tavern; Keefer's; Act 4 Lou Malnati's; Mr. Beef; Fluky's
S1 | E3
Best of Detroit
Tribute - Farmington Hills, MI/ The Grill - Dearborn, MI/ The Roma Cafe - Detroit, MI/ Streetside Seafood - Birmingham, MI/ The Great Coney Dog Show - Detroit, MI
S1 | E4
Ethnic Eateries
Babani's - St. Paul, MN; Bistro 110 - Chicago, IL; Brighton Beach Food Tour - Brooklyn, NY; Surya - Los Angeles, CA; Chef Joe Randall's Cooking School - Savannah, GA
S1 | E5
Neighborhood Nifties
Twisted Spoke - Chicago, IL/ Barbary Fig - St. Paul, MN/ Perry's Restaurant - Washington, DC/ Dizzy's - Brooklyn, NY/ Salvation Cafe - Newport, RI
S1 | E6
Fine Dining Tables
River Cafe - Brooklyn, NY; Opera - Chicago, IL; Elizabeth on 37th - Savannah, GA; Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino - Las Vegas, NV; Reposado Restaurant at La Villa Bonita - Cuernavaca, Morelos, MEXICO
S1 | E7
Breakfast Spots
The Camelia Grill - New Orleans, LA/ Ina's - Chicago, IL/ The Bootlegger Bistro - Las Vegas, NV/ Victor's 1959 Cafe - Minneapolis, MN/ Mastoris Diner Restaurant - Bordentown, NJ
S1 | E8
Hip Hot Spots
Cafe Milano-Washington, DC/ The Corner-Birmingham, MI/ KOI- West Hollywood, CA/ A-Vida Restaurant Wine & Bar-Savannah, GA/ Ah Sin and Risque- Las Vegas, NV
S1 | E9
Pasta Places
Spumoni Gardens-Brooklyn, NY/ The Rosebud - Chicago, IL/ Ristorante Cafe Cortina - Farmington Hills, MI/ Osteria del Circo - Las Vegas, NV/ The Ravioli House - Wildwood, NJ
S1 | E10
Waterfront Tables
The Inn at Perry's Cabin - St. Michael's, MD/ Jumbo's Seafood and Pizza Eatery - Wildwood, NJ/ North Beach Grill - Tybee Island, GA/ The Lobster - Santa Monica, CA/ Radisson Seven Seas/Le Cordon Bleu Cruise - Monte Carlo to Southampton
S1 | E11
Lunch Favorites
The Steamboat Natchez - New Orleans, LA/ The Black Pearl and Hot Dog and Chowder Annex-Newport, RI/ Zola - Washington, DC/ Mom and Nikki's Soul Food Restaurant - Savannah, GA/ Only In America Food Quiz at Kopermans
S1 | E12
Street Eats
Flo's Clamshack - Middletown, RI/ Ted Drewes Frozen Custard - St. Louis, MO/ Mr. Beef - Chicago, IL/ Boris Bistro- Detroit, MI/ American Coney Island - Detroit - MI
S1 | E13
Fried Side Dishes
Uglesich's Restaurant - New Orleans, LA; Suzabelle's - Savannah, GA; The Rusty Parrot Lodge - Jackson, WY; General Lewis Inn - Lewisburg, WV; Maggie's Pickle Cafe - Hot Springs, AR
S1 | E14
Prix Fixe
Cheeky Monkey Cafe - Newport, RI/ RNM Restaurant - San Francisco, CA/ Chef Joe Randall's Cooking School - Savannah, GA/ Chez Leon - St. Louis, MO/ Le Petit Chateau - Bernardsville, NJ
S1 | E15
The Viewers' Choice
The Log Inn - Haubstadt, IN; Wheatfield's Bakery and Cafe - Lawrence, KS/ Milford's Fish House - Spokane, WA; The Arcadian Cafe - Arcadia, MO/ Brighton Beach Food Tour - Brooklyn, NY
S1 | E16
Sky High Spots
Eiffel Tower Restaurant - Las Vegas, NV/ The Chanler at Cliff Walk - Newport, RI/ Saddle Peak Lodge - Calabasas, CA/ Shadow's Keep - Missoula, MT/ Levee Mercantile - St. Louis, MO
S1 | E17
Pizza Places
Vicolo Pizza - San Francisco, CA; Grimaldi's - Brooklyln, NY; Waldo Pizza - Kansas City, MO; Buddy's Pizza - Detroit, MI; Jumbo's Seafood and Pizza Eatery - Wildwood, NJ
S1 | E18
Family Favorites
Ferry Building Marketplace - San Francisco, CA; The Lobster House - Cape May, NJ; The Painted Giraffe - St. Louis, MO; Aunt Carrie's - Narragansett, RI; Crooked River Railraod Company Dinner Train - Redmond, OR
S1 | E19
Deli Delights
Zingerman's Deli - Ann Arbon, MI/ Molinari Delicatessen - San Francisco, CA/ Bobak's - Chicago, IL/ Kopperman's Specialty Foods and Delicatessen - St. Louis, MO/ Cafe 1217 - Hot Springs, AR
S1 | E20
Special Occasions
Canow Bay - Chetek, WI; Fritz's Railroad Restaurant - Kansas City, MO; Ryland Inn - Whitehouse, NJ; Les Remparts - Montreal, Quebec CANADA; Sapphire Grill - Savannah, GA
S1 | E21
All in the Family
Under the Eagle - Hamtramck, MI/ Pence Spring Hote - Pence, WV/ Jaeger's Seafood Beer Garden - New Orleans, LA/ Enaville Resort - Kingston, ID/ Iaria's Italian Restaurant - Indianapolis, IN
S1 | E22
Sizzling Steaks
Guy's Lolo Creek Steakhouse - West Lolo, MT/ Ranchman's Cafe - Ponder, TX/ Food & Friends - Lewisburg, WV/ The Hereford House - Lawrence, KS/ Buckhorn Exchange - Denver, CO
S1 | E23
Potato Plates
Beverly's at the Coeur d' Alene Resort - Coeur d'Alene, ID/ Sweet Potato Sensations - Detroit, MI/ The Market Place Restaurant - Asheville, NC/ Amangani - Jackson, WY/ Au Pied de Cochon - Montreal, Quebec CANADA
S1 | E24
BYOB Hot Spots
Tony wants one of the finest meals on the planet, so he has traveled halfway around the world to Chef "Tets" of Tetsuya's in Sydney. But before he gets there, he's got to get out of the outback! On his way to Tetsuya, he dines on bush tukka meal!
S1 | E25
Soul Food Sensations
East Franklin Restuarant - Detroit, MI/ Caro-Mi Dining Room - Tyron, NC/ The Peach Tree - Kansas City, MO/ David Family Kitchen - Little Rock, AR/ Big Fella's - Indianapolis, ID
S1 | E26
Thanksgiving Feasts
Joe Huber Family Farm and Ranch - Starlight, IN/ Bistro Louise - Fort Worth, TX/ Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa - Asheville, NC/ The Fairmont Restaurant - Kanasas City, MO/ Colonial Plantation - Media, PA
S1 | E27
Holiday Hot Spots
St. Nick's Restuarant - Santa Claus, IN; The Wort Hotel - Jackson, WY; Biltmore Estate - Asheville, NC; Cowboy Breakfast - Marshall, TX; The Fairmont - Kansas City, MO
S1 | E28
Great Grilling
The H3 Ranch - Fort Worth, TX/ McClard's - Hot Springs National Park, AR/ Au Pied De Cochon - East Montreal, Quebec CANADA/ Bar Abilene - Minneapolis, MN/ Castle HIll Inn - Newport, RI
S1 | E29
Out of the Way Eats
Manka's Inverness Lodge - Inverness, CA; Locanda Chiprini - Torcello Island; La Roche De Brises - Quebec, CANADA; Moxie Cafe - Union, WV; Canoe Bay - Chetek, WI
S1 | E30
Historic Hotels
Greenbriar - Sulphur Springs, WV/ The Hay - Adams - Washington, DC/ Grove Park Inn Resort - Ashville, NC/ The Fairmont Miramar - Santa Monica, CA/ Hotel Monteleone - The Aft Deck Oyster Bar - New Orleans, LA
S1 | E31
Classic Chicken
Babe's Chicken - Roanoke, TX/ Two Sisters Restaurant - Missoula, MT/ Rotisseries Laureier - Montreal, Quebec CANADA/ Mrs. Millers - Hot Springs, AR/ Windell's Cafe - Dale, IN
S1 | E32
Happy Hours
Castle Hill Inn - Newport, RI/ The Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar - San Francisco, CA/ Zombra's - Asheville, NC/ Salon Bar and Grill - Las Vegas, NV/ Million Dollar Cowboy Bar - Jackson, WY
S1 | E33
Wild Dining
Smokey's On the Gorge - Lansing, WV/ Mill Iron Ranch - Jackson Hole, WY/ Rider Ranch - Coeur d'Alene, ID/ Chisholm Club - Fort Worth, TX/ Jules Undersea Lodge - Key Large, FL
S1 | E34
Fun Foods
Mangy Moose - Teton Village,WY/ Lake Lure Tours - Lake Lure, NC/ The Painted Giraffe - St. Louis, MO/ Dollywood - Pigeon Forge, TN/ Jumbo's Seafood and Pizza Eatery - Wildwood, NJ
S1 | E35
Food Trends
Roxanne's - Larkspur, CA/ Culinary Institute of America - Hyde Park, NY/ Harvest Bakery & Cafe - Jackson Hole, WY/ Bar Abilene - Minneapolis, MN/ Dante's Down the Hatch - Atlanta, GA