BEST THING I EVER ATE (Work in Progress)

SALTED FISH FRIED RICE - Zong - the right saltiness and a glorious blend of flavor without upstaging the main event.  It is  low carb diet's nemesis on the loose .

KARE-KARE - Been around the Philippines and back ... noboby can top my Mom's Kare Kare ! Meat almost melting in my mouth ... with a peanut sauce that no one can beat for its taste and goodness . To Aling Gloria ... your the best! This is one of the many reasons why we always come home every weekend.

GRILLED TUNA BELLY
Ang Pulo, Autocamp
Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City

Grilling while you wait and drinking your Sub Zero. Moist and not charred. No put-ons just plain tuna goodness. In combi with vinegar, garlic and capsicum frutescens (siling labuyo) ... Eat by section as it falls off the main meat. Good for 2 drinking buddies.



FAMILY PLATTER - Jamaican Grill
Carlrose Bldg, 288 Pale San Vitores Road
Tumon, Guam
(1-671) 647 3000/ 4000
Email: mailto:mtumon@jamaicangrill.com



The Jerk - BBQ Family Platter $36.95 offers a palatable introduction to the medley of sweet, aromatic, spices that comprise the blend called "jerk seasoning". These spices are primarily chillies, cloves, thyme, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, allspice, and onions, which can be made into a wet paste or rubbed on the surface in its dry form.

The Boston Beach Ribs are succulent - the meat almost falling off the bone, the Kingston BBQ Jerk Chicken is cooked just right and the fish doesn't have the fishy taste. The Fresh Fruit Salad is a refreshing blend of fruits which is not commonly eaten with ribs. I'm a condiments girl but this time ... I'm contented with the taste. The "orange rice" doesn't try to take the center stage of the whole meal ... a very good support of the hearty meal. The fruit juice that comes with the platter is good as well.


KARAAGE (Fried Chicken)- Fuji Ichiban
Pale San Vitores Road
Across Acanta Mall
Tumon, Guam
1-671-647-4555

This chicken dish (Karaage)is superb priced at $4.75. And this won't be complete without the Chahan (fried rice). Simple batter and can stand on its own without gravy. This is a must try.




FISH AND CHIPS - Starfish
Molsworth St.,
Wellington New Zealand

By far, the best fish and chips to-go . Placed inside a brown bag , the fish and chips are crispy and not too oily . Comes with tartar sauce.



Nasi Lemak ( Food Junction, Malaysia ) national dish of Malaysia. This comes as a platter of food wrapped in banana leaf, with cucumber slices, small dried anchovies (ikan bilis), roasted peanuts, hard boiled egg, and hot spicy sauce (sambal) at its core. Rice is soaked in coconut cream and steamed. My fave! Delish!




CYMA CHOPPED SALAD - Cyma
G/F, Greenbelt 2, Ayala , Makati City
729-4387

The House Salad - mixed greens, sundried tomato, peaches, walnuts, parmesan and bleu cheese w/ vinaigrette. A healthy option priced at P320


PIZZA MARGHERITA - Piadina
Glorietta, Makati City

This is best Pizza Margherita without pretensions. Simple mozzarella, tomato and basil in a crust that makes the difference. No chili flakes for Piadina but Passion Oil. For only 180 per pizza ... you can't get that taste and price anywhere else.




PIZZA PANIZZA - C' Italian
Don Juico Ave., Angeles City , Pampanga

Chef is Chris Locher whose pizza is one of the best I have tried . It is a rectangular pizza w/ alfalfa sprouts and arugula leaves w/ cheese or slices of seafood or meat that you have to roll on your own to enjoy the taste.




PINAKBET PIZZA - Herencia
Paoay, Ilocos Norte

Thin crust pizza concocted by Sammy Blas w/ a mix of veggies found on a regular pinakbet like eggplant, tomato,okra and longanisa with fish bagoong as pizza sauce. Mozzarella cheese finishes the gastronomic delight Divine! With the historic Paoay Church on the background ... this is life!



Quattro Formaggio Pizza
Gumbo, The Block, SM City North EDSA
There is something about the crust ... not too salty.



Four Leaves – this is the leading bakery chain in Singapore. Mini World – wide range of mini pastries and buns – YUM-O! My favourite is their version of pigs in a blanket.





YELLOW CURRY (Beef, Pork, Chicken, Shrimp)- Som's Noodle House
Branch 1: Alger St., Poblacion, Makati City
Branch 2: Rotonda, Mandaluyong City

The best for me is the shrimp, their beef is not tender almost needs fighting to tear it using your teeth. I'm not a big fan of curry - but this one ... I'd order each time I'd go there. It is subtle and creamy w/o being too thick. Php: 150.00



SIZZLING BEEF - SR Thai Cuisine
965 P. Noval St., Sampaloc
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone Number: (63 2) 734-5443

Simple and tastes very good. Beef was marinated in Thai spices and served in a sizzling plate with a piece of tomato and 2 string beans. This is served with a generous serving of rice already. Php: 70.00


PAD THAI - Delice by Nicole Cruz
Private Caterer - contact me if needed

I'm biased ... this is the best I've tasted. A dish of stir-fried rice noodles with eggs, fish sauce, tamarind juice, red chilli pepper, plus any combination of bean sprouts, shrimp, chicken, or tofu, garnished with crushed peanuts, coriander and lime, the juice of which can be added along with Thai condiments. Pad Thai is one of Thailand's national dishes.



Curry laksa (Pondok , Rasapura Masters, Marina Bay Sands Singapore ) - (in many places referred to simply as “laksa”) is a coconut-based curry soup. The main ingredients for most versions of curry laksa include tofu puffs, fish sticks, shrimp and cockles. Laksa is commonly served with a spoonful of sambal chilli paste and garnished with Vietnamese coriander, or laksa leaf. Yum-O!



BAKED OYSTER - Via Mare
Shangri-La Mall - 632-0350
Greenbelt
Serendra
Alabang

And true to its namesake, Via Mare, which means 'by the sea' ... one of their best dishes is the the Baked Oyster, whose five dishes are baked in five styles of modern cuisine. But you can order combination platter to taste all of them

1. Oyster in Dubbary Toppings ( cauliflower w/ creamy cheese sauce )
2. Oyster w/ Mushroom Ragout (combination of shiitake, champignon and oyster mushrooms with chopped tomatoes and herbs )
3. Oyster Boursin ( With 3 cheese blend, garlic and herbs )
4. Oyster Parmesan (With garlic butter and Parmesan cheese) * best of the 5
5. Oysters Rockefeller ( With spinach, bacon and 3 cheese blend )

It can be eaten as is . Some wants it eaten w/ hot sauce and liquid seasoning while others eat it w/ freshly sliced parmesan cheese and chili flakes. Best taken w/ Sub Zero San Mig Light with a good dose of very witty conversation to boot. It is a good relaxing conclusion to a toxic day ... it makes me wonder , what makes it an aphrodisiac . Some says it's the zinc ... my answer? it's the visual impact of the oyster :) It is highly suggestive of better things to do at night than talk.




LECHON (suckling Pig ) - Alejos from Cebu City

Crunchy ... soft meat ... no need for sauce




Sinful Chocolate Cake - Ala Creme
Angeles City

Sinfully delicious chocolate cake w/ you-can't-get-enough-of-walnuts mix . Delish!


UST Dirty IceCream owned by JR (pronounced as Gee-R) - roving around UST Grounds
Espana, Manila

IN chocolate, cookies n cream and cheese flavors, this icecream stand has been an iconic figure in the UST Grounds for 37 years now. He can go to your party and serve his icecream ,,, just let him know a day or two.


Macadamia Nut Ice Cream - Haagen Dasz
Glorietta
Shangri-La Mall, 1st Floor

In vanilla ice cream ... this literally melts in your mouth without hiding behind the sugar ... pure and simple ... mixed with macadamia nuts. Premiumly priced at Php 175 per scoop ... this is not your ordinary everyday treat... but a palate luxury.







BEST CHOCOLATES ... my NUTTY obssessions

1. Whittaker's White Macadamia - 1896 New Zealand ( introduced to me in NZ) The name says it all ...



2. Kirkland's Macadamia Nut Clusters - from the US - decadent sweet-and-salty combinations. Fine-quality macadamia nuts from Hawaii are lightly dusted with sugar and salt, covered in soft, creamy caramel to form clusters and then enrobed in chocolate( introduced by Dr. Rino Sobrepena )




3. Ritter Sport's White Whole Hazelnut and Whole Hazelnuts - Germany - the hazelnut is Turkish, Crunchy and Perfect!






4. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups - by Hershey's ... you can't go wrong w/ Peanut Butter ... the goodness of creamy REESE'S peanut butter covered in delicious milk chocolate.




5. Almond Joy - almonds and coconuts ... divine . It's a candy bar manufactured by Hershey's. It consists of a coconut-based center topped with an almond and enrobed in a layer of milk chocolate.( introduced by Essie Elwick )



6. Peanut Butter M & Ms (Introduced by Essie Elwick ) ... looking for something different under the shell?




7. Ferrero Rocher - is a spherical chocolate sweet made by Italian chocolatier Ferrero SpA, the producer of Tic Tac and Nutella. The chocolates consist of a whole roasted hazelnut encased in a thin wafer shell filled with hazelnut cream and covered in milk chocolate and chopped hazelnuts and walnuts. Rocher actually comes from French and means "rock".




Ferrero Raffaello – a half almond, surrounded by meringue and milk cream, encased in coconut wafer coated with coconut flakes ... yum yum yum




8. Beryl's Panned Chocolate (Almond Milk Chocolate) - Beryl's
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Individual bites of heaven ... need i say more



9. Reese’s Nutrageous Candy Bar (Hershey's Store, Singapore ) is made with chocolate and loaded with crunchy roasted peanuts, smooth rich caramel and the distinctive taste of REESE’S peanut butter





This is revealing what makes me happy and is a part of what I am now, knowing what I want and standing up for it. This is my journey to the delights of the tongue and the palate . The trip which added additional fat deposits to my love handles ( as if it needs more ). This is a continuing saga of my love affair with food , loving each moment, enjoying every bite. An almost sensual experience of taste and texture. Bon Appetit!

BEST THING I EVER ATE (FOOD NETWORK)

FRIED FOODS


Bobby Flay - French Fries- Balthazar
80 Spring St.
New York, NY 10012
212-965-1414
www.balthazarny.com

Alex Guarnaschelli - Deep Fried Hot Dog - Rawley's Drive In
1886 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06430
203-259-9023

Duff Goldman - Fried Shrimp Heads - Joss Sushi
195 Main Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-263-4688
www.josscafe-sushibar.com

Giada De Laurentiis - Made To Order Doughnuts - Lola
2000 4th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
206-441-1430
www.tomdouglas.com

Ted Allen - Tempura Bacon - The Red Cat
227 10th Ave
New York , NY 212-242-1122
www.theredcat.com

Michael Symon - Spicy Pork Rinds - Publican
837 W. Fulton
Chicago, IL 60607
312-733-9555
thepublicanrestaurant.com

Aaron Sanchez - Fried Brussel Sprouts - Lolita
900 Literary Road
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-771-5652
www.lolabistro.com

Guy Fieri- Mofongo - Benny's Seafood
2500 SW. 107th Ave.
South Miami, FL 33165
305-227-1232
www.bennyseafood.com

HOT AND SPICY

Tyler Florence - Hot and Spicy Crab - Penang Garden
728 Washington St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 296-7878

Neelys - Jambalaya Pasta - Raz'z Bar and Grill
2241 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN 37127
(615) 399-8084
www.razbarandgrill.com

Ryan D'Agostino - Queen City Cayenne Ice Cream - Jeni's Ice Creams
1145 Chesapeake, Ste E
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 488-3224
jenisicecreams.com

Curtis Stone - Crying Tiger Pork - Jitlada
5233 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-3104
www.jitlada.com

Ina Garten - Shrimp and Swordfish Curry - Loaves & Fishes
50 Sagg Main St.
Sagaponack, NY 11962
(631) 537-0555
www.landfcookshop.com

Art Smith - Rice Noodles with Hominy, Kimchi and Spicy Pork Broth - Urban Belly
3053 N. California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 583-0500
www.urbanbellychicago.com

Ray Lampe: Dr. BBQ - Shrimp Cocktail - St. Elmo Steak House
127 South Illinois Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 635-0636
www.stelmos.com

Ted Allen - Mirchi Ka Salan - Devi
8 East 18th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 691-1300
www.devinyc.com


CAKE WALK

Ted Allen - Southern Red Velvet Cake - Cake Man Raven
708 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 694-2253
www.cakemanraven.com

Chris Cosentino - Mondrian Cake - Blue Bottle Coffee at the SFMOMA Rooftop Sculpture Garden
151 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 243-0455
www.sfmoma.org

Tyler Florence - Hoecakes - The Lady & Sons
102 W Congress St
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 233-2600
www.ladyandsons.com

Aaron Sanchez - Flourless Chocolate Cake - Cake Flour
909 E. Market St., Suite 100
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 719-0172
www.cakeflouronmarket.com

Pat & Gina Neely - Carmel Pecan Pound Cake - Chambers Cakes & Cookies
(816) 356-6908
www.cookiesandcake.com

Marcela Valladolid - Dulce De Leche Cake - Extraordinary Desserts
1430 Union Street
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 294-7001
www.extraordinarydesserts.com

Chuck Hughes - Whoopie Pie - Two Fat Cats Bakery
47 India Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 347-5144
www.twofatcatsbakery.com







SIMPLY IRRESISTABLE

Bobby Flay - Sticky Buns - Flour Bakery & Cafe
12 Farnsworth St.
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 338-4333
flourbakery.com

Cat Cora - Spicy Sweet Potato Fries - Beano's Cabin
42 Avondale Ln.
Avon, CO 81620
www.beavercreek.com

Adam Gertler - Grilled Cheese w/Short Ribs -The Foundry on Melrose
7465 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 651-0915
www.thefoundryonmelrose.com

Duff Goldman - Toro Tartare - Morimoto
88 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
(212) 989-8883
www.morimotonyc.com

Chris Cosentino - Boudin Sausage - Cochon Butcher
930 Tchoupitoulas St
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 588-7675
www.cochonbutcher.com

Alex Guarnaschelli - Whole Roasted Chicken - Craigie on Main
853 Main St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 497-5511
www.craigieonmain.com

Frank Bruni - Red Wattle Country Chop - Vinegar Hill House
72 Hudson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-1018
www.vinegarhillhouse.com

Guy FIeri - Crab Cioppino - Duarte's Tavern
202 Stage Road
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0464
www.duartestavern.com



UNDER WRAPS

Alton Brown - Crepes - Creperie Beau Monde
624 South 6th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 592-0656
www.creperie-beaumonde.com

Rocco Dispirito - Bacon Wrapped Lamb Chops - Employees Only
510 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10014
(212) 242-3021
www.employeesonlynyc.com

Sunny Anderson - Agnolotti - Veni Vidi Vici
41 14th St.
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 875-8424
www.buckheadrestaurants.com

Chris Cosentino - Basteeya - Aziza
5800 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 752-2222
www.aziza-sf.com

Scott Conant - Ripienone Calzone - Fratelli La Bufala
437 Washington Ave.
Miami, FL 33139
(305) 532-0700
www.flbmiami.com

Alex Guarnaschelli - Dolmades Yialantzi - Agnanti Restaurant
19-06 Ditmars Blvd.
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 545-4554
www.agnantimeze.com

Chuck Hughes - Squab with Lettuce - Mr. Chow
W Hotel 2201 Collins Ave.
Miami, FL 33139
(305) 695-1695
www.mrchow.com

Duff Goldman - Chicken Tamales - Dorothy's Homemade Tamales
12771 US Highway 24
Hartsel, CO
(719) 836-9120


BURGER

Bobby Flay - Cheeseburger - JG Melon
1291 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10021
(212) 650-1310

Claire Robinson - Buffalo Style Burger Crunchified - Bobby's Burger Palace
610 Bergen Town Center
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 368-7001
www.bobbysburgerpalace.com/

Aaron Sanchez - Cricket Burger w/Green Chili - The Cherry Cricket
2641 East 2nd Avenue
Denver , CO 80206
(303) 322-7666
www.cherrycricket.com

Tyler Florence - Phat Burger W/Bacon and Cheese - Pearl's Phat Burgers
8 East Blithedale Avenue
Mill Valley , CA 94941
(415) 381-6010
www.pearlsdiner.com

Anne Burrell - Double Cheeseburger - Holeman & Finch Public House
2277 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite B
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 948-1175
holeman-finch.com

Frank Bruni - Chargrilled Lamb Burger - The Breslin
16 W 29th St
New York, NY 10001
(212) 679-1939
thebreslin.com

Geoffrey Zakarian - The Original Burger - Louis' Lunch
263 Crown Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 562-5507
www.louislunch.com

Duff Goldman - Farmhouse Veggie Burger - Farm Cafe
10 SE 7th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 736-3276
www.thefarmcafe.com


HIDDEN TREASURES

Tyler Florence - Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup - Muir Woods Trading Company Cafe
1 Muir Woods Trail
Mill Valley, CA 94941
muirwoodstradingcompany.com

Sunny Anderson - Lau Lau - Kaaloa's Super Js
83-5409 Mamalahoa Hwy
Captain Cook, HI 96704

Robert Irvine - Falafel Omelet Hoagie - A&M Halal
Ludlow and 31st Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Cat Cora - Burger - The Hitching Post II
406 E. Highway 246
Buellton, CA 93427
www.hitchingpost2.com

Michael Psilakis - Sizzling Bacon - Peter Luger Steakhouse
178 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211
www.peterluger.com

Adam Gertler - Paris Texas Tacos - Good To Go Tacos
702 N Buckner Blvd
Dallas, TX 75218
farmtotaco.com

Ted Allen - Fried Chicken - Table 52
52 W. Elm St.
Chicago, IL 60610
www.tablefifty-two.com

DELI

Goldman - Brisket - Edmart Deli
1427 Reisterstown Rd.
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 486-5558
www.edmartdeli.com

Ted Allen - Noodle Kugel - Manny's Cafeteria and Delicatessen
1141 S. Jefferson St.
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 939-2855
www.mannysdeli.com

Claire Robinson - Jimmy's Favorite - Jimmy & Drew's
2855 28th St.
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 447-3354
www.jimmyanddrews.net

Marc Summers - Corned Beef Sandwich - Brent's Delicatessen and Restaurant
19565 Parthenia St.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-5679
www.brentsdeli.com

Adam Gertler - Junk Yard Special - Sarcone's Deli
734 South 9th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 922-1717
www.sarconesdeli.com

Rocco Dispirito - Everything Bagel - Tal Bagels
977 1st Ave
New York, NY 10022
(212) 753-9080

Geoffrey Zakarian - Beef on Weck - Charlie the Butcher's Kitchen
1065 Wehrle Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 633-8330
www.charliethebutcher.com

Alton Brown - Chopped Herring Salad Sandwich - Barney Greengrass
541 Amsterdam Ave.
New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-4707
www.barneygreengrass.com

SALTY GOODNESS

Tyler Florence - Egg and Pork Belly Confit - Bottega
6525 Washington St.
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 945-1050
www.botteganapavalley.com

Neelys - Kouing Aman - Les Madeleines
216 E 500 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 355-2294
www.les-madeleines.com

Alex Guarnaschelli - Caesar Salad - Pietro's
232 E 43rd St.
New York, NY 10017
(212) 682-9760
www.pietros.com

Alton Brown - Fried Country Ham - The Dillard House
768 Franklin St.
Dillard, GA 30537
(706) 746-5348
www.dillardhouse.com

Aaron Sanchez - Tsar Nicoulai Sampler - Tsar Nicoulai
1 Ferry Building #12
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 288-8630
www.tsarnicoulai.com

Claire Robinson - Sweet and Salty Brownie - Baked
359 Van Brunt St.
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 222-0345
www.bakednyc.com

Ryan D'Agostino - Cypress Breakfast - Kanella
1001 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-1773
www.kanellarestaurant.com

Michael Symon - Beef Jerky - Czuchraj Meats
West Side Market 1979 W. 25th St. #B10
Cleveland\, OH 44113
(216) 696-7083
www.jandjmeats.com

IN A BOWL

Guy Fieri - Hand Pulled Noodles W/Beef -Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodle
1 Doyers Street
New York, NY 10013

Chris Cosentino - Chorizo-Stuffed Dates - Avec
615 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60606
www.avecrestaurant.com/





Aaron Sanchez - Potato Gnocchi with Blue Crab and Perigold Truffle - Restaurant August
301 Tchoupitoulas St.
New Orleans, LA
www.restaurantaugust.com/restaurantandbar.html

Robert Irvine - Tiramisu A La Mexicana - Lolita
106 S 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
www.lolitabyob.com/lolita/

Ted Allen - Ukranian Borscht - Veselka
144 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10003
www.veselka.com

Tyler Florence - Organic Granola with Fruit & Straus Organic Yogurt - Cafe Fanny
1603 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702
www.cafefanny.com

Alex Guarnaschelli - Mushroom Miso Soup - Miyake Restaurant
129 Spring St
Portland, ME 04101
restaurantmiyake.com

Duff Goldman - Chili - Real Chili
419 E Wells St
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Sunny Anderson - Chili - National Coney Island
19019 Mack Ave
Detroit, MI 48236
www.nationalconeyisland.com

BARBEQUE

Ted Allen - BBQ Beef Brisket - North Main BBQ
406 North Main
Euless, TX
817-267-7821
www.northmainbbq.com

Adam Gertler - BBQ Half Chicken - Dinosaur Bar B Que
246 W. Willow Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-476-4937
www.dinosaurbarbque.com


Alex Guarnaschelli - BBQ Shrimp - Pascal's Manale
1838 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-895-4877
www.neworleansrestaurants.com/pascalsmanale/

Tyler Florence - BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich - Charlie Vergo's Rendezvous
52 S. Second Street
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 523-2746
www.hogsfly.com

Delilah Winder - BBQ Pork Ribs - Ronnie's Ribs, Wings and Other Things
1430 Rockingham Street
Richmond, VA 23231
804-308-7524
www.ronniesribsandwings.com

Michael Symon - BBQ Beef Ribs - Daisy May's
623 11th Ave.
New York, NY 10036
212-977-1500
www.daisymaysbbq.com

Chris Cosentino - Baked BBQ Pork Buns - Yank Sing
101 Spear St
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-957-9990
www.yanksing.com

Duff Goldman & Bobby Flay - BBQ Combo Plate and BBQ Beef Ribs - The Salt Lick
18300 FM 1826
Driftwood, TX 78619
512-858-4959
www.saltlickbbq.com

WITH BACON

Guy Fieri - Bacon Burger - Hodad's
5010 Newport Ave
San Diego, CA 92107
619- 224-4623
www.hodadies.com/home.htm

Adam Gertler - Office Burger - Father's Office
3229 Helms Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
310-736-2224
fathersoffice.com

Aida Mollenkamp - House Smoked Bacon Flatbread - Nopa
560 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-864-8643
www.nopasf.com

Tyler Florence -Salumi Cone - Boccalone Salumeria
Ferry Marketplace Shop #21
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-433-6500
www.boccalone.com/salumeria

Chris Cosentino - Bacon Apple Maple Donuts - Dynamo Donut & Coffee
2760 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-920-1978
dynamosf.com

Ted Allen - BLT - Choice Market
#318 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
718-230-5234

Delilah Winder - Angry Mussels - JCT Kitchen
Urban Market 1198 Howell Mill Road Suite #18
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-355-2252
www.jctkitchen.com

Duff Goldman - Bacon Chocolate Crunch Bar - Animal
435 N. Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-599-6990
www.animalrestaurant.com

SUGAR RUSH

Duff Goldman - V -CMP (Chocolate Marshmallow & Peanuts) - Woodberry Kitchen
2010 Clipper Park Road, No. 126
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 464-8000
www.woodberrykitchen.com

Sandra Lee - S'Mores - Luna Park
672 S La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 934-2110
www.lunaparkla.com

Michael Symon - Toasted Marshmallow Shake - Stand
24 E 12th St
NYC, NY 10003
(212) 488-5900
www.standburger.com

Cat Cora - Chocolate Bar Dessert - Tru
686 N Saint Clair St # 1
Chicago, IL
(312) 202-0001
www.trurestaurant.com

Alex Guarnaschelli - Golden Delicious Apple Tart - Al Forno
577 South Main Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273--9760
www.alforno.com

Aida Mollenkamp - Sam's Sundae - Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 626-5600
www.biritecreamery.com

John T. Edge - Pecan Pie - Brigtsen's Restaurant
723 Dante Street
New Orleans, LA
(504) 861-7610
www.brigtsens.com

Giada De Laurentiis - Chocolate Hazelnut Purse: - Riva Restaurant
312 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 451 -7482
www.rivarestaurantla.com

PIZZA

Ted Allen - Arugula & Parmesan Pizza - Graziella's
232 Vanderbilt Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-5663
www.graziellasmenu.com

Duff Goldman - Duff Goldman - Sausage Patty Style Pizza - Gino's East
162 E. Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 266- 3337
www.ginoseast.com

Marc Summers - Margherita Pizza - Osteria
640 North Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-0920
www.osteriaphilly.com

Guy Fieri - Pizza - Johnny Garlic's
Sonoma, CA
www.johnnygarlics.com

Tyler Florence - Roasted Chanterelles Truffle Cheese Pizza - Serious Pie
316 Virginia St.
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 838-7388
www.tomdouglas.com/restaurants/serious-pie

John T. Edge - Rosa Pizza - Pizzeria Bianco
623 E. Adams St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 258-8300
www.pizzeriabianco.com

Adam Gertler - Breakfast Pizza - Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 661-0055
www.littledoms.com

Alex Guarnaschelli - Yukon Gold Potato Pizza - Five Points
31 Great Jones Street
New York, NY
(212) 253-5700
www.fivepointsrestaurant.com

Aaron Sanchez - Chocolate Pizza - Max Brenner
841 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
(212) 388-0030
www.maxbrenner.com

OBSSESSIONS

Bobby Flay - Stone Crabs - Joe's Stone Crab
11 Washington Ave.
Miami , FL 33139
(305) 673-0365
www.joesstonecrab.com



Giada De Laurentiis - Lemon-Scallion Dungeness Crab Cakes - Dahila Lounge
2001 4th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
206-682-4142
www.tomdouglas.com/restaurants/dahlia-lounge

Aaron Sanchez - Creamy Rice Casserole- Zarela
953 Second Ave.
New York, NY 10022
212-644-6740
www.zarela.com

Cat Cora - New York Strip Steak - Lucky's
1279 coast Village Road
Montecito, CA 93108
(805) 565-7540
www.luckys-steakhouse.com

Danny Boome - Linguini with clams and mussells in saffron broth - Tree
190 First Ave.
New York, NY
212-358-7171
www.treenyc.com

Tyler Florence - Kumamoto Oysters - Hog Island Oyster Co. - (the bar) and (the farm)
One Ferry Building San Francisco, CA 93108 (415) 391-7117 20215 Highway 1 Marshall, CA 94940 (415) 663-9218
www.hogislandoysters.com

Delilah Winder - Triple Coconut Cream Pie - Ritz Seafood
910 Rte. 561
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 566-6650
www.ritzseafood.com

Aaron McCargo - Fried Buffalo Wings - The Jug Handle Inn
2398 Fork Landing Road
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
856-665-8696
www.thejughandleinn.com

WAKE UP CALL

Bobby Flay - Peanut Butter & Banana Stuffed French Toast - Cafe 222
222 Island Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9902
www.cafe222.com



Michael Symon - Corned Beef Hash - Big Al's Diner
12600 Larchmere Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 791-8550

Giada De Laurentiis - Wicked Spicy Hot Chocolate - Jacques Torres
350 Hudson
New York, NY 10014
(212) 414-2462
www.mrchocolate.com

Ted Allen - Cinnamon Rolls - Ann Sather
909 W. Belomont
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 348-2378
www.annsather.com

Duff Goldman - Huevos Montelenos - Golden West Cafe
1105 W 36 St.
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 889-8891
www.goldenwestcafe.com

Aida Mollenkamp - Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes - BLD
7450 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 930-9744
www.bldrestaurant.com

Susan Feniger - Pasta Mama - Hugo's
8401 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(323) 654-3993
www.hugosrestaurant.com

Guy Fieri - The Chop & Chick - Matt's Big Breakfast
801 North 1st Street
Phoeniz, AZ 85004
(602) 254-1074
www.mattsbigbreakfast.com










BETWEEN BREAD

Michael Symon - Polish Boy - Seti's Truck
Dean Parking Lot 3500 Woodland Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 240-0745

Aaron McCargo Jr - Cheese Steak - Carmen's Deli and Yellow Submarine
42 E. Browning Rd. Bellmawr, NJ 08031 (856) 931-7203 and 710 N Forklanding Rd. Maple Shade, NJ 08052 (856) 667-2110
www.carmensdeli.com www.mapleshademenus.com/menus/yellow.htm

Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken - Godmother Sandwich - Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Adam Gertler - Pastrami Sandwich - Langer's Deli
704 S. Alvarado
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 483-8050
www.langersdeli.com

Marc Summers - Steakburger & Vanilla Coke - Steak 'n Shake
Locations Across the US
www.steaknshake.com

Aaron Sanchez & Anne Burrell - Classic Ba'hn Mi' & Pork Chop Ba'hn Mi' - Nicky's Vietnamese Sandwiches
150 E 2nd St.
New York, NY 10009
(212) 388-1088
www.nickyssandwiches.com

Chris Cosentino - Bacon & Marmalade Sandwich - Prune
54 E. 1st St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 677-6221
www.prunerestaurant.com

Guy Fieri - Chaps Submarine - Chap's Pit Beef
5801 Pulaski Highway
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 483-2379
www.chapspitbeef.com




WITH MY HANDS

Guy Fieri - Fried Chicken - Uncle Lou's
3633 Millbranch Rd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 332-2367
www.unclelousfriedchicken.com

Aaron McCargo Jr - Panzarotti - Panzarotti Pizza King
349 Marlton Ave.
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5725
www.panzarotti.net

Michael Psilakis - Sliders (Cheeseburgers) - White Manna
358 River St.
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 342-0914
www.myspace.com/white_manna

Aaron Sanchez - Tacos - Chico's Tacos
4230 Alameda Ave.
El Paso, TX 77905
(915) 533-0975

Danny Boome - Deviled Eggs & Devils on Horseback - The Spotted Pig
314 W 11th St #1
New York, NY
(212) 620-0393
www.thespottedpig.com

Marc Summers - Dip Sum Donuts - Buddakan
325 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 574-9440
www.buddakan.com

Alex Guarnaschelli - Chocolate Coconut Cupcake - Joan's on Third
8350 W. 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 655-2285
www.joansonthird.com


Sandra Lee - Cupcakes – Manhattan 12 pack - Eleni's
75 Ninth Ave
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-7990
www.elenis.com

FILLED W/ ENVY

Duff Goldman - Famous Garlic Noodles - Crustacean
9846 Santa Monica Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 205-8990
www.anfamily.com

Michael Psilakis - Orecchiette with Rabbit Ragu - I Trulli
122 E 27th St.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 481-7372
www.itrulli.com

Aaron McCargo - Roasted Cauliflower & Wild Mushroom Soup - Bolete
1740 Seidersville Road
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-6505

Tyler Florence - Salmon Rillettes (Rillettes Aux Deux Saumons) - Bouchon
6534 Washington St
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 944-8037
www.bouchonbistro.com

Cat Cora - Spicy Broccoli - Olives, W Hotel
201 Park Ave. South
New York, NY 10003
www.toddenglish.com

Alex Guarnaschelli - Carne Asada A La Oxaquena - Frontera Grill
445 North Clark Street
Chicago , IL 60610
(312) 661-1434
www.fronterakitchens.com

Aida Mollenkamp - Warm Sea Urchin with Dungeness Crab - Anchor & Hope
83 Minna St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 501-9100
www.anchorandhopesf.com

Sandra Lee - Shanghai Lobster - Chinois on Main
2709 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 392-9025
www.wolfgangpuck.com



HOLIDAY

Alton Brown- Barbecue- Beachcomber BBQ & Grill
319 Arnold Rd.
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 634-5699
www.beachcomberbbq.com

Tyler Florence - Seafood Cobb Salad - The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus
Level Four 150 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 249-2720
www.neimanmarcus.com/store/info/restaurant

Claire Robinson - Elvis Panini - The Patterson House
1711 Division St.
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 636-7724
www.thepattersonnashville.com

Giada De Laurentiis - Panettone Milanese - Emporio Rulli
446 Magnolia Avenue
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-7478
www.rulli.com

Art Smith - Saffron Bigoli with Duck Ragout - Boka Restaurant
1729 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 337-6070
www.bokachicago.com

Alex Guarnaschelli - Warm Indian Pudding - The Colonial Inn
48 Monument Square
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 369-9200
www.concordscolonialinn.com

Aaron Sanchez - Pernil - Casa Adela
66 Avenue C
New York, NY 10009
(212) 473-1882

Duff Goldman - Peking Duck - Peking Gourmet Inn
6029 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 671-8088
www.pekinggourmet.com

HOMETOWN FAVE

De Laurentiis - Burger - Umami Burger
4655 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90027
323-931-3000
www.umamiburger.com

Alton Brown - Cosmic Dog - Jack's Cosmic Dogs
2805 Highway 17 North
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
843-884-7677
www.jackscosmicdogs.com

Neelys - Sweet Potato Cobbler - Alcenia's
317 N Main St.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-523-0200
www.alcenias.com

Duff Goldman - Stuffed Quahog - Marshland
109 Route 6A
Sandwich, MA 02563
508-888-9824
www.marshlandrestaurant.com

Ina Garten - Pasta Bolognese- Vine Street Cafe
41 S. Ferry Rd.
Shelter Island, NY 11964
631-749-3210
www.vinestreetcafe.com

Adam Gertler - Spinach Pizza - Chefs of New York
508 Larkfield Road
East Northport, NY 11731
631-368-3156
www.chefsny.com

Sunny Anderson - Hash - Dukes Bar B-Que
1298 Whitman St. SE
Orangeburg, SC 29115
803-534-2916








CHEESY

Ina Garten - Grilled Cheese Sandwich - E.A.T.
1064 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10028
(212) 772-0022

Beau MacMillan - French Onion Soup - Zinc Bistro
15034 N. Scottsdale Rd #140
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 603-0922
www.zincbistroaz.com

Ryan D'Agostino - Cheeseburger - Shady Glen Dairy
840 Middle Tpke E
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-4245

Sunny Anderson - Macaroni and Cheese - Cafe des Artistes
1534 N Mccadden Pl
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 469-7300
www.cafedesartistes.info

Rocco DiSpirito - Cheese Fondue - Artisanal Bistro
2 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
(212) 725-8585
www.artisanalbistro.com

Alex Guarnaschelli - Cheese Souffle - La Goulue
9700 Collins Ave.
Bal Harbour, FL (305) 865-2181
www.lagouluebalharbour.com

John Besh - Crabmeat Au Gratin - Bon Ton Cafe
401 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-3386
www.thebontoncafe.com

Giada De Laurentiis - Lasagna Verde - Angelini Osteria
7313 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 297-0070
www.angeliniosteria.com




MEAT-FEST

Aaron Sanchez - Leg of Beast - Incanto
1550 Church Street
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 641-4500
www.incanto.biz

Cat Cora - Bar-B-Q Beef Sandwich - Cold Spring Tavern
5995 Stagecoach Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 967-0066
www.coldspringtavern.com

Adam Gertler - Roast Suckling Pig - Amada
217-219 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-2450
www.amadarestaurant.com

Duff Goldman - Lamb Shank - Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante
1801 Purdy Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 531-2228
www.sardinia-ristorante.com

Anne Burrell - Costina - Salumeria Rosi Parmacotto
283 Amsterdam Ave.
New York, NY 10023
(212) 877-4800
www.salumeriarosi.com

Ted Allen - The No. 7 Half Chicken - No. 7
7 Greene Avenue Fort Greene
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 522-6370
www.no7restaurant.com

Ray Lampe: Dr. BBQ - Italian Beef and Sausage Sandwich - Joe Boston' Italian Beef
2932 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-9536

Michael Symon - Large Format Feast - Resto
111 East 29th St.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 685-5585
www.restonyc.com



SNACK ATTACK

Ted Allen - Pickles - McClure's Pickles
330 E. Maple Rd. Suite Q
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 837-9323
www.mcclurespickles.com

Anne Burrell - Halfsteak Nachos - Craftsteak
85 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
(212) 400-6699
www.craftrestaurant.com

Candace Nelson - Donut Muffin - Downtown Bakery and Creamery
308 A Center Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-2719
www.downtownbakery.net

Curtis Stone - Fish Tacos - Paia Fish Market
100 Hana Hwy
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-8030
www.paiafishmarket.com

Adam Gertler - Korean Short Rib Tacos - Kogi BBQ Truck
Los Angeles, CA
kogibbq.com

Art Smith - Shrimp and Heirloom Tomato Pizzette - Socca
3301 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 248-1155
www.soccachicago.com

Alex Guarnaschelli - Lamb Skewers - A.O.C.
8022 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 653-6359
www.aocwinebar.com

Giada De Laurentiis - Bar Nuts - Union Square Cafe
21 East 16th St.
New York, NY 10003
(212) 243-4020
www.unionsquarecafe.com



CHOCOLATES

Brown - Chocolate Pudding - Hominy Grill
207 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 937-0930
hominygrill.com

Alex Guarnaschelli - Chocolate Souffle - Etats-Unis
NOTE: This restaurant has closed

Tyler Florence - Smore Pie - Buckeye Roadhouse
15 Shoreline Highway
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 331-2600
www.buckeyeroadhouse.com

Duff Goldman - Chicken Mole - Loteria Grill
6627 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 465-2500
www.loteriagrill.com

Claire Robinson - Creme Brulee Chocolates - Kee's Chocolates
80 Thompson Street
New York, NY 10012
(212) 334-3284
www.keeschocolates.com

Rocco DiSpirito - Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies - Levain Bakery
167 West 74th St.
New York, NY 10023
(212) 874-6080
www.levainbakery.com

Art Smith - White Chocolate Flan - May Street Cafe
1146 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-4442
www.maystcafe.com

Aaron Sanchez - Chocolate Tasting Menu - Jean Georges
1 Central Park West
New York, NY 10023
(212) 299-3900
www.jean-georges.com



CRUNCHY

Duff Goldman - Onion Rings - Akasha
9543 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 845-1700
www.akasharestaurant.com

Michael Psilakis - Fried Chicken - Blue Ribbon at Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 963-3369
www.brooklynbowl.com

Brian Boitano - Indonesian Corn Fritters - E&O Trading Company
314 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 693-0303
www.eotrading.com

Alex Guarnaschelli - Peach Raspberry Crumb Pie - Beach Bakery Cafe
112 Main Street
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
(631) 288-6552
www.beachbakerycafe.com

Claire Robinson - Egg Rolls - Chinatown Brasserie
380 Lafayette St.
New York, NY 10003
(212) 533-7000
www.chinatownbrasserie.com

Candace Nelson - Caramel Corn - Arclight Cinemas
6360 W. Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-4226
www.arclightcinemas.com

Chris Cosentino - Fried Clams on Rolls - Flo's Clam Shack
4 Wave Ave
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-8141
www.flosclamshack.net

Beau MacMillan - Fish and Chips - Flo's Clam Shack
4 Wave Ave
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-8141
www.flosclamshack.net

Ted Allen - Black Bass - Le Bernardin
155 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 554-1515
www.le-bernardin.com

THE CLASSICS

Giada De Laurentiis - Chicken Pot Pie - WoodSpoon
107 West 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 629-1765
woodspoonla.blogspot.com

Ted Allen - Banana Cupcakes - Butter Lane
123 East 7th St.
New York, NY 10009
(212) 677-2880
www.butterlane.com

Robert Irvine - Mashed Potatoes - Parc
227 S. 18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 545-2262
www.parc-restaurant.com

Marc Summers - Chili Dog - Carneys
8351 W Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(323) 654-8300
carneytrain.com

Aaron Sanchez - Blackened Louisiana Drum - K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen
416 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 596-2530
www.kpauls.com

Ina Garten - Meatloaf - The 1770 House
143 Main Street
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 324-1770
www.1770house.com

Brian Boitano - Prime Rib - House of Prime Rib
1906 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 885-4605
houseofprimerib.net

Emeril Lagasse - Veal Parmigiana - Il Vagabondo
351 E. 62nd Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 832-9221
www.ilvagabondo.com

GUILTY PLEASURES

Michael Symon - Gravy Frites - The Greenhouse Tavern
2038 E 4th Street
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 443-0511
www.thegreenhousetavern.com

Sunny Anderson - Bread Pudding - Mother's Restaurant
401 Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 523-9656
www.mothersrestaurant.net

Beau MacMillan - Clam Chowdah - Cabby Shack
30 Town Wharf
Plymouth, MA 02360
www.cabbyshack.com

Michael Psilakis - Strip House Chocolate Cake - Strip House Steak House
13 E 12th St.
New York, NY 10003
(212) 328-0000
www.striphouse.com

Donatella Arpaia - Quiche Lorraine - Bouchon Bakery
10 Columbus Circle Third Floor
New York, NY 10019
(212) 823-9366
www.bouchonbakery.com

Claire Robinson - Surf and Turf - Restaurant Iris
2146 Monroe Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 590-2828
www.restaurantiris.com

Lisa Lillien - Bar B Q Pizza - Pete & Sam's Restaurant
3886 Park Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 458-0694
www.peteandsamsrestaurant.com


Duff Goldman - Baltimore Bomb Pie - Dangerously Delicious Pies
1036 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 522-7437
www.dangerouspies.com

HOT AND SPICY

Tyler Florence - Hot and Spicy Crab - Penang Garden
728 Washington St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 296-7878

Neelys - Jambalaya Pasta - Raz'z Bar and Grill
2241 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN 37127
(615) 399-8084
www.razbarandgrill.com

Ryan D'Agostino - Queen City Cayenne Ice Cream - Jeni's Ice Creams
1145 Chesapeake, Ste E
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 488-3224
jenisicecreams.com

Curtis Stone - Crying Tiger Pork - Jitlada
5233 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-3104
www.jitlada.com

Ina Garten - Shrimp and Swordfish Curry - Loaves & Fishes
50 Sagg Main St.
Sagaponack, NY 11962
(631) 537-0555
www.landfcookshop.com

Art Smith - Rice Noodles with Hominy, Kimchi and Spicy Pork Broth - Urban Belly
3053 N. California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 583-0500
www.urbanbellychicago.com

Ray Lampe: Dr. BBQ - Shrimp Cocktail - St. Elmo Steak House
127 South Illinois Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 635-0636
www.stelmos.com


Ted Allen - Mirchi Ka Salan - Devi
8 East 18th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 691-1300
www.devinyc.com

TOTALLY UNEXPECTED

Michael Symon - Sage and Bleu Cheese Guacamole - Lopez Southwestern Kitchen
2196 Lee Road
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-9000
www.lopezonlee.com

Sunny Anderson - Deep Fried Candy Bar - A Salt & Battery
112 Greenwich Avenue
New York, NY
(212) 691-2713
www.asaltandbattery.com

Cat Cora - Eggs Rose - D'Angelo Bread
25 W Gutierrez St
Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 962-5466

Chris Cosentino - Proscuitto Ice Cream - Humphry Slocombe
2790 Harrison St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 550-6971
www.humphryslocombe.com

Michael Psilakis - Liverwurst - The Modern
The Museum of Modern Art 9 West 53rd St
New York, NY
(212) 333-1220
www.themodernnyc.com

Aaron McCargo, Jr. - Soutzoukakia - Evvia Estiatorio
420 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-0983
www.evvia.net

Claire Robinson - Glazed Eel - The Monday Room
210 Elizabeth St
New York, NY 10012
(212) 343-7011
www.themondayroom.com


Alton Brown - Fried Black Eyed Peas - Relish
590 Mimosa Blvd #100
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 650-7877
www.relishgoodfood.com

SERVED COLD

Giada De Laurentiis - SRG Eskimo Bars - Snake River Grill
84 East Broadway
Jackson Hole, WY 83001
307-733-0557
www.snakerivergrill.com

Marc Summers - Liliko'i Creme Brulee - Mama's Fish House
799 Poho Place
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-8488
www.mamasfishhouse.com

Cat Cora - Lemon Ice Box Pie - Crystal Grill
423 Carrollton Ave
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 453-6530

Curtis Stone - Fire and Ice Ceviche - Ola
James Avenue @ The Sanctuary Hotel 1745
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 695-9125
www.olamiami.com

Donatella Arpaia - Ice Cream Sandwich - Piattini Ristorante
9824 Fourth Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 759-0009

Adam Gertler - Egg Salad Sandwich - Euro Pane
900 E Colorado Blvd #107
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 577-1828

Lisa Lillien - Fluent in French Toast Rice Pudding - Rice to Riches
37 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012
(212) 274-0008
www.ricetoriches.com

Duff Goldman - Lobster Roll - PJ's Family Restaurant
2616 Route 6
Wellfleet, MA 02667 / (508) 349-2126


GRILLED

Bobby Flay - Mongolian Pork Chop - Mustard's Grill
7399 Saint Helena Hwy
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 944-2424
www.mustardsgrill.com

Adam Gertler - Grilled Oysters - Drago's Seafood Restaurant
3232 N Arnoult Road
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 888-9254
www.dragosrestaurant.com

Ted Allen - Australian Lamb Chops - Rathbun's
112 Krog Street Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 524-8280
www.rathbunsrestaurant.com

Duff Goldman - Tomahawk Chop - Lonesome Dove Western Bistro
2406 North Main Street
Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 740-8810
www.lonesomedovebistro.com

Michael Chiarello - Grilled Fillet of Beef w/ Crusted Coffee Adobado - RDG Grill + Bar Annie
1800 Post Oak Boulevard
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 840-1111
www.rdgbarannie.com

Beau MacMillian - Korean BBQ Beef Short Ribs -Chosun Galbee
3330 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 734-3330
www.chosungalbee.com

Cat Cora - Grilled Diver Scallops - The Ranch House
102 Besant Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-2360
www.theranchhouse.com




Guy Fieri - Pork Rib Tips - Tom's Bar B Q & Deli
4087 New Getwell Road
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 881-9148
www.tomsbarbq.com

REGIONAL FAVORITES

Michael Symon - Pierogies - Sokolowski's
1201 University Road
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 771-9236
www.sokolowskis.com/

Alex Guarnaschelli - Shrimp Po Boy -Domilise's
5240 Annunciation St
New Orleans , LA 70115
(504) 899-9126

Beau MacMillan - Boston Cream Pie - Omni Parker House
60 School Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 227-8600
www.omnihotels.com/findahotel/bostonparkerhouse/dining.aspx

Tyler Florence - Pimento Cheese with Flatbread - Magnolias
185 E. Bay Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-7771
magnolias-blossom-cypress.com/

Marc Summers - Cheesesteak - Tony Luke's
39 East Oregon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 551-5725
www.tonylukes.com/

Michael Psilakis - Shore Dinner - Young's Lobster Pound
4 Mitchell Ave.
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1160

Aida Mollenkamp - Musubi - Mana Bu's
1618 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 358-0287
www.hawaiimusubi.com/



Guy FIeri - Hot Wieners - Olneyville NY System
20 Plainfield St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 621-9500
www.olneyvillenewyorksystem.com/

SWEET TOOTH

Bobby Flay - Concrete (Frozen Custard) -Ted Drewes
1201 6726 Chippewa St
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 481-2652
www.teddrewes.com

Pat & Gina Neely - PB&J Doughnut - Doughnut Plant
379 Grand Street
New York, NY 10002
(212) 505-3700
www.doughnutplant.com

Robert Irvine - Passion Fruit Trifle - Atlantic Seafood Company
2345 Mansell Rd.
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(770) 640-0488
www.atlanticseafoodco.com

Claire Robinson - Vanilla Cream Meringue Cake (Meringata Alla Crema) - Cipriani
55 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
(212) 699-4099
www.cipriani.com/locations/new-york

Beau MacMillan - Nutella Crepe w/Strawberry & Banana - FlipHappy Crepes
400 Jessie St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 552-9034
www.fliphappycrepes.com

Rocco DiSpirito - Sant Ambroeus (Chocolate Mousse Cake) - Sant Ambroeus
259 West 4th Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 604-9254
www.santambroeus.com

David Myers - Double Pain Au Chocolat - Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 487-2600
www.tartinebakery.com
(Michael Symon/Scott Conant/FrankBruni - Popcorn & Peanuts/Tangerine Creamsicle/Homemade Poptarts - Michael's Genuine
130 NE 40th St
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 573-5550
www.michaelsgenuine.com

APPETIZERS

Bobby Flay - Lasagnette Con Ragu Di Crostacei - Bartolotta
3131 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 248-3463
www.wynnlasvegas.com/#dining/bartolotta

Claire Robinson - French Onion Soup Dumplings - Stanton Social Club
99 Stanton Street
New York, NY 10002
(212) 995-0099
www.thestantonsocial.com

Adam Gertler - Shrimp & Alligator Sausage Cheesecake - Jacques-Imo's Cafe
8324 Oak Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-0886
www.jacquesimoscafe.com

Tyler Florence - Popovers - BLT Steak
106 East 57th Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 752-7470
www.bltsteak.com

Scott Conant - Egg Yolk Carpaccio - Sra. Martinez
4000 Northeast 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 573-5474
www.sramartinez.com

Ted Allen - Hot Potato/Cold Potato - Alinea
1723 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 867-0110
www.alinea-restaurant.com

Melissa D'Arabian - Calamari - Purple Cafe & Wine Bar
323 Park Place Center
Kirkland , WA 98033
(425) 828-377
www.thepurplecafe.com
Duff Goldman - Burgundy Snails - Charleston
1000 Lancaster St. Fl 6
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 332-7373
www.charlestonrestaurant.com

SAUCED

Ted Allen - Spaghetti - Scarpetta
355 West 14th Street
New York, NY 10014
www.scarpettanyc.com

Claire Robinson - Sticky Toffee Pudding w/ Bourbon Ice Cream - Colt and Gray
1553 Platte Street #120
Denver, CO 80202
www.coltandgray.com

Alex Guarnaschelli - Hanger Steak w/Agrodolce Sauce - FIG
232 Meeting St
Charleston, SC 29401
www.eatatfig.com

Aaron Sanchez - Rib Tips - Daddy Dz BBQ
264 Memorial Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30312
www.daddydz.com

Cat Cora - Comeback Sauce - Mayflower Cafe
123 W Capitol St
Jackson, MS

Michael Psilakis - Linguini w/Clams - Don Pepe's Vesuvio
135-58 Lefferts Blvd
Ozone Park, NY 11420

Michael Chiarello - Duck in Red Peanut Mole Sauce - Topolobampo
445 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610
www.fronterakitchens.com/restaurants/restaurants.html

Duff Goldman - Fish w/Tamarind Sauce - Ambassador Dining Room
3811 Canterbury Road
Baltimore, MD 21218
www.ambassadordining.com





WITH FRUIT

Chris Cosentino - Green Papaya Salad - Out The Door
865 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103
www.outthedoors.com

Aida Mollenkamp - Apple Strudel - Schmidt's
2400 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94110
schmidts-sf.com

The Neely's - Candied Orange Peel/Chocolate - Cristina's Restaurant
520 Second Street East
Ketchum, ID 83340
www.cristinasofsunvalley.com

Melissa D'Arabian - Poco Carretto Fruit Sorbet - Cafe Juanita
9702 Northeast 120th Place
Kirkland, WA 98034
www.cafejuanita.com

Chef Jeff Henderson - Bananas Foster Cake - Bradley Ogden
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
www.larkcreek.com/bolv.htm

Aaron Sanchez - Guava Pastries - Versailles
3555 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 444-0240

Michael Chiarello - Fried Pineapple Wrapped Speck - Frasca
1738 Pearl St
Boulder, CO 80302
www.frascafoodandwine.com

Ted Allen - Duck Breast w/Fruit Compote - Locanda Vini & Olli
129 Gates Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238
www.locandavinieolii.com

SLICED

Rachael Ray - Colatura Di Alici Pizza - Motorino
319 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
motorinopizza.com


Marc Summers - Olallieberry Pie - Linn's of Cambria
2277 Main Street
Cambria, CA 93428
www.linnsfruitbin.com

Cat Cora - Gyro w/Feta Cream Sauce - Keifers Restaurant
705 Poplar Blvd
Jackson, MS 39202
www.keifers.net

Aaron Sanchez - BLT Salad w/Fried Green Tomatoes - The Olde Pink House
23 Abercorn St
Savannah, GA 31401

Michael Psilakis - Gaspe Nove - Russ & Daughters
179 East Houston Street
New York, NY 10002
www.russanddaughters.com

Alex Guarnaschelli - Smetannik (Sour Cream Cake) - La Brioche Bakery
1073 Brighton Beach Ave
New York, NY 11235

Frank Bruni - Grilled Mushroom Stack - O-Ya
9 East Street
Boston, MA 02111
www.oyarestaurantboston.com

Duff Goldman - Charcuterie de la Maison - Church & State
1850 Industrial St
Los Angeles, CA 90021
www.churchandstatebistro.com

LAST SUPPER

Micheal Symon - Chef's Pasta Tasting Menu - Vetri
1312 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
www.vetriristorante.com

Cat Cora - Oysters & Pearls - French Laundry
6640 Washington Street
Yountville, CA 94599
www.frenchlaundry.com

Alex Guarnaschelli - Lobster Tail & Sfogliatella - Ferrara Bakery
195 Grand Street
New York, NY 10013
www.ferraracafe.com/home.php

Ted Allen - Pressed Duck - Daniel NYC
60 E 65th St
New York, NY 10065
www.danielnyc.com

Claire Robinson - Chopped Pork BBQ Sandwich - Paynes BBQ
1762 Lamar Ave
Memphis, TN 38114

Sunny Anderson - Jagerschnitzel & Spaetzle - Zum Stammtisch
69-46 Myrtle Avenue
Glendale, NY 11385
www.zumstammtisch.com

Rocco DiSpirito - Multiple Slices of Pizza - Umbertos
633 Jericho Turnpike
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
www.originalumbertos.com

Simon Majumdar - Pan-Fried Chicken - Stroud's
4200 Shawnee Mission Pkwy
Fairway, KS 66205
www.stroudsrestaurant.com

BEST I EVER DRANK

Michael Symon - Lime Fizz - Velvet Tango Room
2095 Columbus Road
Cleveland, OH 44113
www.velvettangoroom.com

Claire Robinson - Grapefruit Margarita - Barrio Chino
253 Broome Street
New York, NY 10002
www.barriochinonyc.com

Melissa D'Arabian - Lobster Scallion "Shooters" - Abacus
4511 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
www.kentrathbun.com/abacus/dallas/index.php

Tyler Florence - Irish Coffee - Buena Vista
2765 Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
thebuenavista.com/index1.html

Chris Cosentino - Kyoto Ice Coffee - Blue Bottle
66 Mint St
San Francisco, CA 94103
www.bluebottlecoffee.net

Ted Allen - Gin Blossom - Clover Club
210 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
www.cloverclubny.com

Anne Burrell - Herbacious Mojito - Daddy O's
44 Bedford St
New York, NY 10014

Marc Summers - Chocolate Soda - Franklin Fountain
116 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
franklinfountainphilly.blogspot.com/2009/03/energy-and-persistence-conquer-all.html

Duff Goldman - Egyptian Egg Soda - Franklin Fountain
116 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
franklinfountainphilly.blogspot.com/2009/03/energy-and-persistence-conquer-all.html

CLOSE TO HOME

Rachael Ray - Harvest Pizza - The Harvest Restaurant
4 Cronin Rd
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 793-6233
www.menumart.com/harvest

Ted Allen - Char Dog - The Wiener's Circle
2622 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 477-7444

Aaron Sanchez - Beef Machaca - Kiki's Mexican Restaurant
2719 N. Piedras
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 565-6713
www.kikisrestaurant.com

Wolfgang Puck - Whole Branzino Roasted in Sea Salt - Angelini Osteria
7313 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 297-0070
www.angeliniosteria.com

Anne Burrell - Coconut Layer Cake - Smith & Wollensky
49th Street & 3rd Ave.
New York, NY 10022
(212) 753-1530
www.smithandwollensky.com

Marc Summers - Peppered Beef Sandwich - Shapiro's Deli
808 S Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 631-4041
www.shapiros.com

Cat Cora - English Muffins - Model Bakery
1357 Main St.
St. Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-8192
www.themodelbakery.com

Guy Fieri - French Onion Soup - Cricklewood
4618 Old Redwood Hwy
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 527-7768
www.cricklewoodrestaurant.com

BANG FOR THE BUCK

Wolfgang Puck - French Dipped Sandwiches - Philippe, The Original
1001 N. Alameda St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-3781
www.philippes.com

Melissa d'Arabian - $6 Breakfast Happy Hour (Cured Pork Cheeks Confit Hash) - Toulouse Petit
601 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 432-9069
www.toulousepetit.com

Chris Cosentino - $15 Chef’s Tasting Menu (Four Courses) - Mr. Pollo
2823 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 374-5546
www.mrpollosf.com

Gina & Pat Neely - $15 Steak Dinner (Monday Night Special) - The Butcher Shop Steak House
101 South Front St.
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 521-0856
www.thebutchershop.com





Eric Greenspan - The Gambler's Special - Mr. Lucky's 24/7
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 4455 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 693-5000
www.hardrockhotel.com/#/dine/mr-luckys-24-7

Beau MacMillian - Sticky Buns - El Chorro Lodge
5550 E Lincoln Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-5170
www.elchorrolodge.com

Troy Johnson - Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches - Donovan's Steak & Chop House
570 K Street
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 237-9700
www.donovanssteakhouse.com

Alton Brown - Bibim-Bop - Hankook Taqueria
1341 Collier Road
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 352-8881
www.hankooktaqueria.com

NUTTY

Tyler Florence - White Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Spread - Spread
2879 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 543-0406
www.spreadtherestaurant.com

Sunny Anderson - Knafeh - Tanoreen
7523 3rd Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-5600
www.tanoreen.com

Ted Allen - Marzipan - Swedish Bakery
5348 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773)561-8919
www.swedishbakery.com

Duff Goldman - Boston Bibb & Mache Salad - Figs
67 Main St.
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 242-2229
www.toddenglish.com

Alex Guarnaschelli - Dark Chocolate Dixies - Richardson' Candy Kitchen
500 Greenfield Rd Route 5 & 10
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 772-0443
www.richardsonscandy.com

Giada De Laurentiis - Aji De Gallina - Mo-Chica
3655 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 747-2141
www.mo-chica.com

Michael Psilakis - Butter Pecan Ice Cream - Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
1 Water Street Corner of Old Fulton and Water Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 246-3963
www.brooklynicecreamfactory.com

Wolfgang Puck - Coffee Macaron - Payard Patisserie
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Caesars Palace
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 731-7110
www.payard.com

Guam ... Where America's Day Begins

The 1st country I visited using my US Visa ... aptly called “where America’s day begins..." which can be found everywhere in Guam. It is 2 hours earlier than us and a day earlier plus 2 hours than USA Mainland.

Now I am beginning to wonder ... which is my shopping haven, HK or Guam? The only advantage HK has is the weather .... cool and crisp. Guam is so ... Pilipinas, hot, hot, hot.

I was kidding my friends and family that I'd bring home an accent and a jetlag … neither of the 2 is possible. It’s like being in the Philippines … everyone talks in Tagalog. Goodbye, accent. Jetlag? Hmmmm, 4 hours flight is not considered a long haul travel.

I took the 1st picture in the airport welcoming us to Guam, USA. In an airport that is so silent at 4am … our presence can be felt.

Taxi Fare :



Rent a Van :

Ranging from US$40 to US$65 ... depending on type of car ... pay for the gasoline and drive it yourself.

PLACE TO STAY

1. I highly recommend Days Inn …. Continuous FREE supply of Winchell’s Donuts (now Marife’s favourite brand. My favourite is the simple twist with coconut topping.) , coffee, hot and cold water and unlimited use of computer and internet. Price is the most affordable in the island.




2. Royal Orchid – for those with max budget like my Ninang, Carmen Mendoza. Nice ambiance, modern fixtures, etc. but no FREE stuff but their rate is without tax.

Check this Hummer out, the hotel's service vehicle.



3. Outrigger - near the malls

4. Pacific Island - within the city but facing the Tumon Bay ... recommended!

SHOPPING, anyone?

1. Guam Premier Outlet Store. Ross ( now my favourite name ) – home of designer brands for less - Guess, Anne Klein, Nine West, Max Mara, Levis, etc. The possibilities of buying is endless, you can ask my husband and Marife’s husband, Henry, about it. There are instant buddies. There are always together for 12 hours the least waiting for us to stop shopping. This is the true test that my hubby is the best … best in waiting and never complaining.

My sugar waiting ... waiting and waiting ....








After the shop closed ... here we stand . K-Mart here we come ...



2. Macys. The Premier Store where I found my icon’s collection, Martha Stewart. I could live here.




During the time we were there, there is a big 1 DAY SALE but we got the bargains the day before. Their line of holiday collections is divine.



3. K-Mart. Guam is home to the largest K-mart in the world and it houses everything a person needs under one roof. K-mart has decent prices and a good selection (24-hours … yahoo!)

4. Cost-U-Less … more or less like K-Mart but not 24-hours. My 1st real halloween pumpkin encounter ...

My sugar and I goofing around ...



The Mendoza Kids ...



Pinoy products readily available ...





5. DFS Galleria Guam – home of designer brands … luxury retailer in Tumon, Guam. It has a satellite LV Store.



6. Tumon Sands Plaza – home of my LV store. This is an elegant shopping facility that deals in high-end name brand merchandise.




7. Micronesia Mall - Micronesia Mall is located in Dededo, Guam and is the largest shopping center on the island. There are a number of attractions within Micronesia Mall including Funtastic Park, MIMO, Micronesia Mall Theatres, and the Fiesta Food Court. Owned by Lucio Tan.

Food Trip

1. Taco Bell – same Mexican goodness in every bite. Approx 3 USD per pax.

2. Charley's Steakery - Philly Steak Deluxe, described as a "thinly sliced USDA Choice steak grilled with onions, green peppers, and mushrooms, topped with Provolone Cheese." Combo: with Lemonade and Charley's Original Fresh Fries. The meat is a thinly sliced piece that is placed on the large griddle and onions and green bell peppers are placed on top. It gets turned over and mushrooms are added as the meat is then separated to cook and the vegetables are grilled. It gets mixed and blended quickly, and the meat is cooked thoroughly. The bun is grilled lightly, and the server asks if you'd like mayonnaise, mustard, tomatoes, lettuce, and banana peppers. While the meat is cooking, your drink and Fries are given to you. Approx 8 USD per pax.

6. Little Ceasar’s Pizza – delicious dough of Pepperoni goodness meant to be shared. Approx 3.40 USD per pax






7. Fuji Ichiban – great chicken dish, delish fried rice and yum-O Ramen. Free gyosa if the chef cooked too much and had to dispose the dish. Approx 8 USD per pax.

8. Jamaican Grill – the Grill offers a palatable introduction to the medley of sweet, aromatic, spices that comprise the blend called "jerk seasoning". These spices are primarily chillies, cloves, thyme, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, allspice, and onions, which can be made into a wet paste or rubbed on the surface in its dry form. The Jamaican Grill's menu originated with foods dear to the local hearts - chicken and ribs, with fish coming in a distant third. Manny Pacquioa's favorite resto. Approx 18 USD per pax.



Paper towels and toothpick holders ...

It's my "birthday" ... free jumbo icecream ...



THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST THING I EVER ATE IN GUAM ... JERK BBQ FAMILY PLATTER! This comes w/ ribs, chicken and salad. A MUST HAVE

9. Wendy’s - Same “You know when it’s Real." goodness with choices of healthy salads - Apple Pecan Chicken Salad w/ pomegranate sauce – divine!!! Approx 7 USD per pax.

10. Burger King - "Have it your Way." Buying meals from them merits you a crown to make you feel like a King/Queen.



11. Tony Roma's - is a casual dining chain restaurant specializing in baby back ribs.




PLACES OF INTEREST:

The whole of Guam can be seen in 4 hours (lunch included) so this is relatively small. It is like being in Subic.

1. The remarkable view of the Philippine Sea …. Ha, ha, ha … this is a must-see.



2. Two Lovers Point - This startling cliff line in Northern Guam, overlooking the glimmering Philippine Sea, is the site of an ancient Chamorro legend.



The legend tells of two lovers who, forbidden from being together in life, the lovers tied their long black hair into a single knot. And acting as if they were entirely alone, they looked deeply into each other's eyes and kissed for the final time. Then they leaped over the long, deep cliff into the roaring waters below … leaped to their deaths from the cliffside so they could be together in eternity. It is said that you still hear the anguish of the lovers swaying with the winds and the waves. Scary ,,,, It is now a popular venue for weddings in Guam.



There is also a booth that you can change your 50 cents to a a souvenir Guam coin.





3. Cetti Bay Overlook - This overlook provides a truly breathtaking view of Cetti Bay and the southern coastline, extending south to Coco’s Island and Coco’s Lagoon. From the overlook the eye follows the valley directly below as it falls gracefully to the shores of Cetti Bay. Once the site of an ancient Chamorro settlement dating to A.D. 1000, Cetti Bay is most easily accessible by boat. In fact, the bay is such a popular retreat for Guam's southern boaters that it is not uncommon to spy a boat or two anchored in its aquamarine waters from the lookout. The twin volcanic mountains can also be seen from here. If you are not fit, this can be an ordeal.






4. Fort Nuestra Senora De Soledad – the last of four Spanish fortifications built in the village of Umatac, is located atop a steep bluff called Chalan Aniti, or Path of the Ancestors. The fort provides a superior view of the village, the bay, the rugged coastline, and the imposing southern mountain range. The fort was constructed to strengthen the defenses of Guam’s most prominent Spanish-era bay.



The fort’s sentry post, overlooking the picturesque bay, has become an icon of the island’s beauty and the days of the Spanish Galleon trade. Today, the park is one of the most visited places in southern Guam.



5. Talofofo Beach Park - picnic grounds. Carabao Ride for 5 USD.



6. Aratama Maru - The Jap vessel, Aratama Maru, rests in Talofofo Bay, torpedoed April 8, 1944 by American Sub USS Seahorse during WWII.



7. Bear Rock - called as such for obvious reasons.



8. Underwater World - The Aquarium’s Sealife Gallery showcases a variety of exhibits that enable you to explore diverse ocean realms, from shallow coral reef habitats to deeper, darker waters. At the end of your journey you’ll have a chance to come in contact with live animals at the touchpool, including starfish, slipper lobsters, and our smallest shark, the bamboo shark!

9. Any park is a picnic site for free.

10. Fish Eye Marine Park

Trip Tips:

Apply for a US Visa.
Prepare for 750.00 Terminal Fee.
Have a travel insurance. This is for only 430.00 which will cover for medical expenses and life insurance, in case something happens.
Use TSA padlock to avoid the inconvenience of having your luggage destroyed.
Always clean up after eating.
Tipping is a must.
Never believe Miles that she is only going to spend 200 USD.
Use Tagalog esp when talking to salepersons who are Pinoys. You might get freebies and discounts. I got a LV Book for doing so.
You can ask the salesperson to hold an item for you ( 2 days only ). If you are not sure you really like it, best to sleep on it.
If the item you bought became on sale and you never got the discount the day after you bought it, you can have it discounted.
Bathing suits can't be returned.
Share a meal if you are a light eater. 3 USD will be enough.
Despite the lure of shopping, it is still best to see the places of interest.
Have a picnic in Guam . It's free . All parks are equipped with clean toilets w/ tissue.
Plan the vacay so that you can avail of the airline discounts.
Maximize the balikbayan box!
If possible bring a pre-paid sim so you can control the cost of the calls.
Have fun and be adventurous.

Will I go back to Guam? – given the chance? Most definitely, YES! In the company of my closest friends and family … it was well worth it. Shop, bond, shop, eat, shop, walk, shop, laugh and shop some more ... :)