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1. Lombardi's Pizza
Lombardi's was NYC's first pizzeria and they have been cranking pizzas out of their coalfired oven for over a century. They have certainly perfected their craft. This pizza is as good as it gets. They can get pretty busy here and we were fortunate to…More »
2. Pizzeria Regina
I've had a couple of pizzas from Regina and it was really good. I visited a buddy that lives nearby and got takeout, an eggplant pizza. Not what I would have chosen but it was great, with thin slices of lightly fried eggplant. Last summer when my…More »
3. Pi
St Louis, MO 63112
(314) 727-6633
I checked with comic book guy and he confirmed "best pie ever!". I don't think my wife and I have put on an eating display like that since pizza Regina in Bean town. Large deep dish and two rounds for fifty bucks! Being from Chicago I was pleased…More »
4. Grimaldi's
Tucked away under the Brooklyn bridge you will find the East coast pizza mecca known as Grimaldi's. Just look for the line that is queuing long before they even open. Don't worry, it is well worth the wait. This place has been in business for over a…More »
5. XOCO
Wow, I have not put on a food beatdown like this since I inhaled five slices of pizza at Lombardi's. What can I say, this guy likes to eat. And I am not amused by amuse sized portions.
No worries here. Rick Bayless' Mexican street food spot…More »
6. J.P. Graziano Grocery Co.
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 666-4587
Categories:
Grocery,
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Near West Side, West Loop
OK love this place and have been a regular ever since local yelpers turned me on to this West Loop gem. The sandwiches are fantastic and cheap. Classic Italian style subs on good crusty bread. I like the Italian, the spicy and the prosciutto. All the…More »
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6/7/2009
The paisan in me loves this place. I was told by Jimmy who was running things this morning that… Read more »
7. Kuma's Corner
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8769
Not now, eating.
Half hour later, still eating.
Well, I knew this was the place to come to for burgers. I had no idea it would be so much food. With all the hype I was pretty damn excited to strap on the feedbag and get down to business. It took…More »
8. Tommy DiNic's
Wow I am still dreaming about the roast pork sandwich that I had here. I feel sorry for the people that come to town and only have cheesesteaks. Do yourself a favor and check this out. I ordered a sandwich and told the guy I wanted everything on it.…More »
9. Ess-A-Bagel
New York, NY 10022
(212) 980-1010
This is heaven! Kick ass bagels and fully stocked deli. Bagels are incredible and softball size. Pastrami, egg and cheese bagel sandwich? I didn't know breakfast could be so tasty and seriously bad for my health at the same time. I love this…More »
10. Mother's Restaurant
Whoa Momma!
This episode of Dan versus food takes us to my favorite NOLA institution, Mother's. The Po'Boy to get here is the Ferdi special: Mother's famous baked ham, roast beef, gravy and debris. At this point you're either watering at the mouth…More »
11. Central Grocery Co
Plain and simple, the muffuletta at Central Grocery needs to be part of your NOLA bucket list before you leave town.
They start making these sandwiches early to deal with the throngs of hungry eaters that will be lining out the door at peak hours.…More »
12. The Camellia Grill
Dive right in. For my money this is the best greasy spoon you'll ever find.
A nice ride on the St. Charles streetcar, breakfast at the Camellia Grill and walking it off at the Audobon Zoo is part of my agenda for every trip to NOLA.
I've heard that…More »
13. Apizza Scholls
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 233-1286
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne, Sunnyside
Grazie Bob D for getting Apizza Scholls onto my mental Rolodex for my Oregon trip. Our pizza here was eagerly anticipated and exceeded all expectations that I had for it. We were fortunate to arrive early and hungry from our long flight in to town.…More »
14. Henry's Hunan Restaurant
I love Henry's Hunan.
We took the ferry to town just to have lunch here. And it was every bit as good as I remember, even better it's inexpensive. If you like spicy food, this is your place. Not fancy, not flashy. Packed every time we've been here.…More »
15. Wingstop
Chicago, IL 60686
(773) 235-9464
Category:
Chicken Wings
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
Love is a burning thing
and it makes a fiery ring
bound by wild desire
I fell into a ring of fire
Ring of fire courtesy of the Atomic wings. Which, as the name implies, are quite spicy. I loved them. These are not wimpy little wings for the timid.…More »
16. Katz's Delicatessen
New York, NY 10002
(212) 254-2246
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Lower East Side
I'll have what she's having, the screaming orgasm.
Damn that was one hell of a pastrami sandwich! And really that is what you have to have here. So, step inside and grab the ticket they give you upon entry. Look for an available guy behind the…More »
17. Grange Hall Burger Bar
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 491-0844
Category:
Burgers
Neighbourhoods: Near West Side, West Loop
I can't speak to the complaints that others may have, I totally dig what they are serving up at Grange Hall Burger Bar.
It's a unique spin on the farm to table concept. After finding myself in Sushi Wabi, no that's the wrong door, a barn door like…More »
18. Pequod's Pizzeria
Creme Fraiche! Like Randy Marsh I was in food bliss.
I had read all about the hype of Pequod's as the city's best deep dish (or is that pan?) pizza. I'd need reinforcements for this excursion. My buddy that just relocated to the area met up with Kris…More »
19. Bella Bacino's
Bacino's has become our go to pizza place for deep dish. I understand that deep dish is going to take some time to cook and still these guys get our pizza to us in under an hour. It is always still hot and we don't have problems with our order. We…More »
20. Salerno's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 666-3444
So last night I found myself with a problem.
Having just returned from vacation about all I had in the fridge was beer. Which is really not a problem at all, since the Bears were on. But after finally adjusting to the the time change, I had returned…More »
21. Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria
What, good pizza in the MC? Did I bring it with me from Chicago?
I can't believe it has taken me so long to go to stop 50. This was some seriously good pizza. They cook them in their wood fired brick oven and they come out slightly charred, just…More »
22. Fatburger - CLOSED
Rockaway, NJ 7866
(973) 989-0100
Categories:
Burgers,
Fast Food,
American (Traditional)
When visiting my sister and her kids, my niece suggested we go to Fatburger. I had no idea what a treat I was in for. Fatburger weighs in at a third of a pound and the Kingburger weighs a half pound. They load them up with just about everything you…More »
23. Shake Shack
New York, NY 10036
(646) 435-0135
Categories:
Burgers,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Theater District
Shake Shack Baby!
At dinner last night, my sister insisted I try the Shack before I left town. I'm not the kind of guy that must be told twice.
I showed up just after they opened for my feast. The amusement park roping let me know that it was good…More »
24. Heaven On Seven On Wabash
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 263-6443
Categories:
Cajun/Creole,
Southern
Neighbourhood: The Loop
I'm a huge fan of Cajun food and HOS does it very well.
I've always liked this place and when my sister was in town over the weekend I had to take her here for lunch. We got in about a quarter before noon and just beat the work week lunch rush. It…More »
25. Mr Greek Gyros
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 906-8731
Categories:
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhoods: Greektown, Near West Side, West Loop
Ziggy piggy.
I don't know just what I was thinking with that Gyro plate. I guess my cravings got the better of me. I'll just add that one to the long and running list of my dumb moves. Trust me, it's way too much food. Mr. Greek is my place when I…More »
26. Tomato Head Pizza Kitchen
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 226-1616
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Near West Side, West Loop
I order from Tomato Head all the time. They are right in my neighborhood and usually show up pretty quick, so they got that going for them which is good. We've had the Firebreather, BBQ chicken, the works and the veggie. The pizzas are thin crust…More »
27. The Southern
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-1840
I'm not the type to be late to a party, but it seems I'm one of the last of our adventurous lot to chime in on our feast of Southern fried chicken.
About the time the Elite event wrapped up here, I knew I had to make this happen. So, I grabbed a…More »
28. Schwartz's
Montreal, QC H2W 1X9
Canada
(514) 842-4813
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches,
Cheese Shops
May the Schwartz be with you!
Eh, I expected more. Maybe it's because I recently went to Katz and I still have fond memories of that sandwich. Maybe it's because the smoked meat platter (read as corned beef) that I put away by myself was overly…More »
29. Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 266-0400
Categories:
Sports Bars,
American (Traditional),
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Near North Side
I've been here a bunch and always liked it. But, I think today was an off day. Always a solid choice for a few brews and excellent BBQ. It had been a long time since we've been here and I was craving the gluttony that typically awaits me here. Jake…More »
30. Five Guys Famous Burgers & Fries
New York, NY 10019
(212) 459-9600
I've heard all about the five guys legend and had to try it myself. Pretty much just got a mushroom cheeseburger and enough fries to feed a family. I don't know if I was expecting too much, but this was a pretty basic burger that reminded me of the…More »
31. Jim's Steaks
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 928-1911
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Cheesesteaks
Neighbourhoods: South Street District, Society Hill
Sought out Jims as it was the closest of the hyped cheesesteaks to the tourist spots we visited. Everyone else must have been thing the same thing because there was a line that took over an hour. And once we were done, eh. Pretty standard in my…More »
32. Taste of Chicago Festival
Mangia! That's why you are here. The taste is a week and a half event of food and music in Grant Park. You buy tickets in advance that you then trade for food and drink. You can save some money by buying tix at Dominicks before you go. It gets…More »
33. Gates BBQ
Lots of Gates hate out there. Don't really understand why.
I made the short walk across town to eat their famous KC BBQ. I was greeted by friendly staffers when I arrived. I had no idea what to get and mulled over the menu, scooting out of people's…More »
Recently updated lists from Dan G.
The West Is The Best (49)West Loop, that is. This neighborhood has been my home for the last decade. Home to art galleries, young families and some of the best restaurants in the city. It's changed a lot even in the time I've lived here. What follows is a list of the places in my hood. I have not been to some of the great restaurants around here in some time and am therefore lacking reviews for them. Blackbird, Avec and 160 Blue are all great so check them out too. Hope this helps. See you around the hood. |
Beer Time (71)This is grain, which any fool can eat, but for which the Lord intended a more divine means of consumption."Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -Benjamin Franklin I like beer. What follows is a list of places I've enjoyed drinking it at. Cheers. |
Almost Famous (10)I look for the guy who isn't getting off, and I make him get off.Thanks Chicago, you made me famous for a day. FUC me, here are my greatest hits. Did I hurt the flower? |
Pizza Guy (44)Certainly nothing wrong with a little feast on our time, is there? Pizza. It could really be its own food group. Usually a reliable menu item in just about any place. Thin crust or deep dish, I like them both. I make pizza at home (pics on profile), so I appreciate it when it is great. Here is a list of some of the hits and misses of my travels. |
You Want Beef? (4)My gluttonous tour of KC BBQ. I did my best to hit as many of the spots as I could. Too many places, too many options on the menu, and far too much food. That is why I fail.Like Burger King, have it your way. |
Culture Club (39)Museums, galleries, theatres and the like. Always a great place to spend an afternoon or morning. Usually a better deal to pony up for a membership if you are going a few times. |
Come fly with me (21)I get around a lot. Don't worry, Kris is always with me. Here are some of the places we've traveled through and travel related services that we've used. Keep on moving. |
Damn, that was really good (36)You won't find salad forks, captains, or $200 tabs at any of these places. But they sure have some damn good food. |
Where the wild things are (17)Animals. That's what we are after all. Zoos and such. I try to work them into every town that I visit. Expect crowds, kids and the best that your Mother has to offer. |
My Old Kentucky Home (23)Louisville, Kentucky. I did me some learnin' up the road (Go Cats!) and get down to the Commonwealth all the time. When I am in the hometown of "The Greatest", this is how we do it. I've got a separate bourbon trail list if you want to do some touring and tasting. Have a great time and be sure to check out the 21C and get some of that great bourbon at Proof. |
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