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
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Duff Goldman - Egyptian Egg Soda - Franklin Fountain
116 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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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

SURFING SIARGAO

Written: July 2003

It’s a location shoot that will pass the “Fear Factor” standard. Place for the daring, the bold and the wild. It’s a site of high adrenaline extreme adventure. The Surfing capital of Asia. Surfers from all over the globe will converge here for the 6th Siargao International Surfing Cup to be held on September 28-30, 2003. For people with irrepressible desire to conquer new heights … this place is for you!

Getting There:

By ship:
2 days on high seas from Manila to Surigao. Then take a fast boat ride (1 hour) to Dapa on Siargao Island. This passes to the famed Philippine Deep. From Dapa 30-minute ride to General Luna.

By air:
1. Take Manila to Cebu Flight then Super Cat Ferry to Surigao City then follow instructions above.

2. Take Manila to Cebu Flight then take SeaAir direct to Del Pilar, Siargao (45 minutes). Take a shuttle to take you to any resort in General Luna.

3. Take Manila to Butuan Flight. Two hours land trip to Surigao. Follow instructions above. This route took me to the picture postcard surfing location.

Where to Stay:

There are plenty of cottages and lodges to stay within the vicinity. There are modest nipa huts in General Luna which can rent for Php 800-1000 per person per night. There are no telephones, restaurants, supermarkets or hotels except in the mainland. Some prefer to camp and spend the night sleeping inside the tents. It is not commercially developed yet and it is a part of its rustic charm.

Activities:

Surfing – Cloud Nine is the Philippine’s most “famous” wave. The surfing season starts from August to March. October is the month of the International Surfing contest. The surf board can be rented for Php 150.00 per day.

Swimming – 27-mile long white fine sand strip of Gen. Luna is the favorite. There are choices of the beach qualities: cream colored coarse sand (Basul & Sagisi), richly adorned with colorful seashells sprinkled with coral bits & pieces (Danawan) and surrounded by limestone & granite sculptures with pools of assorted shapes and sizes (Pilar).

Snorkeling & Scuba Diving – wide array of marine beauty. Zaragoza rock formation has one hectare beach park of dagger-shaped structures as high as 20-feet arising from waist-deep crystal clear waters.

Seafood Feasts – Marlins, tunas, groupers, crabs, squids, rays and octopuses are succulent food that can be bought fresh and cheap from the vendors. Game-fishing and spear-fishing won’t be disappointing of the bountiful seas of Siargao.

Sailing – island-hopping using catamarans and motor bancas. Boat trip to Sotohon Lagoon is a must. When the tide is low, you can inside the caves and see the bats, orchids, stalactites, rocks and different variety of fishes. Guyam and Pansukian (Naked Island) are worth seeing because of its coral reefs and white sands

Trip Tips:

* Going to Siargao meant passing by the “Philippine Deep” so if you’re not into this adventure; try some other places to visit.
* Always bring drinks and packed lunch when going to the boat trip.
* Habal-habal motorcycles can take you around the island for Php 600.00.
* Seafoods abound and they are cheap. So eat your heart out.
* Never expect for the amenities of the city hotels … it’s rustic.
* Always wear your aqua shoes while swimming.

Siargao is the site of two very different experiences … the adventure of riding the wild waves and the serenity of a rural allure. Despite the utter diversity, the place is an exquisite encounter. Their traits complement each other creating a spectacular display of a truly divine encounter with one of God’s gift to humanity. Siargao Surfing … try it. I dare you!

DISCOVERING DAVAO

Written: August 2004

The word Davao came from the word “daba-daba” which means fire. The primitive populace of the place used to have ritual fires along the river banks. Davao City is the world’s largest city (244,000 hectares). It enjoys a serene, pleasurable climate all year round. Mount Apo which is the 2nd highest peak in the Philippines completes the scenery of Davao.


Getting There:

Davao is serviced by an international airport. Cebu Pacific flies five times daily from Manila (1 hour and 35 minutes) and from Cebu twice (55 minutes).

Key shipping lines service the Davao area from Manila and nearby southern points.

Where to Stay:

It has a splendid selection of choices of hotels, pensions, inns to go well with every budget. There are beach resorts, from opulent to rudimentary. Another alternative is the Home stay Program of the Department of tourism which allows guests the option to be subjected to living with a typical Davaoeno family.

Listed among the best hotels are the following: Apo View Hotel, Marco Polo Hotel, Grand Regal Hotel, Pearl Farm Beach Resort, Royal Mandaya Hotel and Waterfront Insular Hotel


Places to Visit:



Eden Nature Park and Resort – 20 minutes away from the city proper. This cool paradise will take you to a place exquisitely different from the whirling pace of the city. It is 2,500 feet above sea level nestled on the higher slopes of grand old Mt. Talomo with the imposing Mt. Apo peeping behind its shoulder. It offers the most excellent view of the city and the Davao Gulf. This mountain resort is 95% man-made. It started a program for wildlife conservation. You’ll get a close encounter with the amazing Indian peacocks, deers and birds. The fox head or Mickey Mouse plant and jade vine are not to be missed.

Paradise Island Beach Resort – It can be reached via a 15 minute pump boat ride. On the way there, one can see the Samal Houses – these are native huts built on stilts over the waters. The beach that curls around the resort is characterized by fine white sands. Looming in the horizon is the majestic Mount Apo. It has a mini-zoo and amenities of a typical beach resort.

Jack’s Ridge – It is the place to be at night. It sits quietly on top of a hill. Various restaurants of various specialties abound the place. It has an amphitheater which can be used as a venue for events.

San Pedro Cathedral – It is Davao’s oldest church named after its patron saint San Pedro. It was built in 1847. Its old altar was preserved at the right wing of the cathedral exhibiting antique images of saints and that of St. Peter.



Eagle Conservation Center – It takes care of the once known as the monkey-eating eagle. It is endemic to the eastern portion of the Philippine comprising the Sierra Madre Mountains in Eastern Luzon and Mindanao.

Mt Apo National Park – The tallest peak in the country at 10,311 feet above sea level extends from North Cotabato, Davao del Sur and Davao City to Agusan del Sur and Misamis Oriental. Its name means grandfather of the entire Philippine mountain.

Puentespina Orchid Garden – It is located in Agdao, Davao City. It showcases a wide variety of exotic orchids of different species.






Pearl Farm - a must when in Davao. It is very calm and quiet. Day tour available. It is a private paradise nestled in the quiet side of Samal Island, Philippines. Formerly an actual pearl farm where thousands of white-lipped oysters were cultivated for their pink, white, and gold pearls, the 14-hectare resort is just a 45-minute boat ride from the Davao Marina Wharf.


Trip Tips:

* Try the Durian Pie of Cecil’s Snack Inn – it’s a must! If you still haven’t got enough of your durian feast, you can try its durian roll and durian cake.
* Ahfat is one of the best restaurants in Davao. Try their Ostrich Steak, seafood dishes and Pomelo Shake.
* For shopaholics, Aldevinco is the place to be. It is the Mecca of rich colored bags and imported textiles.
* Visit Blu Gre – Davao’s version of Starbucks and Seattle’s Best. Home of the Durian Cappuccino and Cinnamon w/ Cheese and Butter.
* This is a strictly NO SMOKING City.


Discovering Davao is like living with someone for the first time. One can’t help but be awed by the things that one can unravel in the new relationship. Each day becomes extra special because every time you’d wake up … you’d find a surprise. Whether it is nice or irritating, it is something that one has to live with because it makes living more exciting and unique from the other relationships. It is something that we hold on to even if life gets rough and full of ennui. It is not something that you’d give up easily just because the person didn’t live up to your expectations.
It’s a city with two extreme experiences … the warmth of the beach and the coolness of the mountain. It’s having the best of both worlds no wonder it is dubbed as “the most livable city in the Philippines”. Just like a new relationship, it’s a combination of both. Despite its differences, it makes life worthwhile. It is both a challenge and a solace that one can conquer and come home to at the end of the day.

BEDAZZLING BOHOL

Written: January 2003

Even from the aerial view, one can hypothesize that Bohol is on its final approach. It’s obviously because of the famous “chocolate hills “ that were protruding on the earth’s flat surface. But during my visit, they were “green hills” …. still a breathtaking sight to behold. Good feedbacks were given to me prior to my trip to the famed 2nd best place in the Philippines 2002.

Bohol – meaning “many holes” - is a laid-back town with very narrow streets and odd-looking tricycles with religious verses painted at its back. The houses were old but very quaint and clean. Great old churches with amazing architecture and rich history. People were nice, thrifty, shy and honest. This is a place with a very low crime rate. Tradition is deeply rooted. Good family values are inherent and overt. God is the center of the town’s heart.

GETTING THERE

1. Via direct flight to Tagbilaran City
2. Via Cebu flight then a 1 ½ hour Supercat ride to Tagbilaran Pier

WHERE TO STAY

1. Panglao Island Beach Resort – separated from the mainland by a bridge and mangrove. Twenty five minutes away from the city proper. A paradise with white sands, thatched roof huts, island gazebo in the middle of the sea, wonderfully constructed pool and a natural motif found in every aspect of the resort. World class, private and expensive! Two thumbs up.
2. Bohol Tropics – voted as the cleanest resort in Bohol. Favorite venue of conventions. Located in the city yet able to capture the natural beauty of the island. Festive and modern.
3. Bohol Beach Club – long beach front with colorful flags swaying with the tangy breeze of the cerulean sea. For family vacations and summer escapades. Tall palm trees abound. Divers’ haven.
4. Metrocenter Hotel – In the heart of the city. Small and neat. Good food. Nice staff. Sister resort of Panglao.
5. Bohol Plaza Hotel – At the peak of Bohol Island. Perfect view of the whole metropolis.



PLACES TO VISIT

1. CHOCOLATE HILLS – The sleepy town of Carmen is an hour ride from the city. There are 1268 limestone hills in Bohol. It was a product of the uplifting of the coral deposits combined with the action of rainwater and erosion. Awesome view from the top but you have to climb 200 steps of concrete stairs to catch a glimpse of God’s showcase of beauty. Green during the wet season and brown during summer.
2. TARSIER ENCOUNTER - Cute, sweet and cuddly little monkeys with the saddest eyes I’ve ever seen. Life span of 20 years. Nocturnal. Feeds on crickets. Tends to commit suicide should someone bring him away from his habitat. Our very own version of the Australian koala. At the back of my head, I really think they should be left in the forest - where they rightfully belong.
3. MAN-MADE FOREST – a project of the late President Diosdado Macapagal. These are Mohogany Trees lining the way to the renowned chocolate hills. Looming high and proud, full of scary tales as well.
4. BLOOD COMPACT SHRINE – Made in honor of the Treaty of Friendship and Alliance between Capt. Gen. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna when the Spaniards fleet anchored along the shore in March 1565.
5. BACLAYON CHURCH – established by the Jesuits in the 1600s and finished by the year 1717. Old rumbling house of prayer with a vivid Christian history. To this date, many statues were stolen from the famous gilded altar. Visit Baclayon Museum at the back.
6. PANGLAO ISLAND BEACHES – bask in the sunbeams amidst turquoise waters with the white sand at your feet. Great dive sites.
7. HINAGDANAN CAVES – Entrance Fee: Php 20.00 Humid and dark. A wide array of stalactites and stalagmites with a mini lagoon with crystal blue waters. No bats during the day. Found near the Panglao Island Beach Resort.

TRIP TIPS

1. Bring your swimsuits. Missing Panglao’s beaches is one great mistake.
2. Prepare for a bumpy and zigzag one-hour drive to Chocolate Hills.
3. Hold the tarsier – cutest & softest creature I’ve seen and cuddled.
4. Visit old churches. See the past laurels and immerse yourself in man’s great works of arts.
5. Wear comfy slip-ons and cotton shirts. Too many places to visit in a day.
6. If you’re not used in climbing high places, stretch your muscles before attempting to tread the 200-step stairs or end up with a 3-day muscle pain.
7. Grilled Quitong (Metrocenter Restaurant), Clam Soup & Spicy Scallops (Mira Villa) – try it and discover these absolute delights to the palate
8. Calamay, peanut kisses, peanut stars, baskets, abaca / nipa bags – pasalubong galore

True to its image, Bohol is a great summer getaway for all ages. There are myriads of activities that an adventurer can do here. What somehow moved me is the fact that there are still places with people earning a living honestly. Strong manifestations of intense faith in the Lord and a lifestyle of simplicity and humility can be felt. Good old customs are practiced. It is a place where the beauty of nature and beauty of the soul merged.

ILOILO ... SUGAR ... AND MORE

Date Written: March 2004

This was the last feature I wrote before I united with the one that my soul loves last December. It is only fitting that I give tribute to the person whom I chose to grow old with for the rest of my life. I was like a funny twist of destiny that as I write about the places in the Philippines … I would end up with somebody whose roots can be traced in the heart of this country … Iloilo. It is located at the center of the Philippine archipelago and the gateway to the flourishing region of Western Visayas. And … it hit me right where my soul is.

Iloilo City is set in a graceful repose between Iloilo and Batiano rivers forming the angle of the nose. Hence, its old name is “Ilong-ilong” which means nose like.

One can travel in style going here … by air there are flights daily from Manila which will only take 55 minutes. We met in techno-style … via the short message service. It is a real life cyber-love story which has been going on for the past three blissful years.

Despite being born and bred in Makati, the deep-rooted traditions of his provincial ancestry can be overtly seen. These dependable values are as old as the majestic century-old churches and unspoiled countryside. There is also a side of him that is as sunny and as jovial as the Dinagyang Festival (4th Weekend of January). It was a blending of these traits that enhanced his very pleasant personality which could win him the title “Mr. Congeniality”.

A collector of antique electric fans and appliances, his room has an “old world ambiance” same as Iloilo which is proud of its turn-of-the-century edifices and grand, old houses. Jaro district is like a city in the late 1700s and 1800s. One can find the relics of the country’s first “Millionaire’s Row” – manors of sugar barons ringing the plaza, standing like defensive sentinels beside the Jaro Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace and the esteemed St. Vincent Ferrer Seminary. Among the famous mansions there are those owned by the family of Ledesma, Lizares (now known as Angelicum), Montinola and Lopez. Who knows what historical secrets and other ghost stories the walls of these houses keep?

On to a happier note … truly, the way through one’s heart is through the stomach. I was treated to a delight of the palate with his gourmet dishes. Just like Iloilo, it is one of those places that provides exotic delicacies like La Paz Batchoy (famous noodle dish made very tasty by pork broth, fried garlic, onion and pig innards), Pancit Molo (flat noodle soup with spiced pork-chicken meat balls wrapped in thin dough boiled chicken-pork broth) Biscocho Haus’ butterscotch, cream horn and Biscocho, Mama’s Kitchen cashew cookies, pinasugbo (sweetened banana slices in very sticky sugar concoction) and barquillos. Sea foods like oysters, crab and other shellfish abound. Because it is relatively near Guimaras, mangoes of export quality can be found.

Famous restaurants are Conings (oyster, sinugba, and tinola), Breakthrough (aligue rice, inasal, and diwal), Freddie’s (Italian), Ness and Tats (native sea foods), Sibingan, Ted’s, Tatoy’s (inasal and sea foods) and Marina.

In a nutshell, Iloilo is a cultural journey through time. It is the site of stately mansions and unusual treats. Savor the hospitality of its numerous accommodation facilities and restaurants. The Ilonggos will make sure your stay is pleasant, memorable and safe. They make sure you are well-fed, too. Take home antiques, handicrafts and art pieces. The people moves with the gentle sway of the old kundimans are survivors amidst galloping technologies and continue to live a lifestyle of grace and elegance.

Love is a journey. As we manoeuvre along this path called life, occasionally one will find herself a little lost. And when that happens, you should have to let go of the coulda, shoulda, woulda, buckle up and keep going. So many roads. So many alternative routes. So many mistakes. As one speed along this continual road to the goal called “who we hope to be”, we can’t help but complain, “Are we there yet?” Now I found my home. Maybe men and women aren’t from different planet as new age culture would have us believe. Maybe we live a lot closer to each other. In my case, in the same zip code. I was happy to put my single self on a shelf at this point in my life … to be a part of the couple. It was a prayer heard … it took a very long while. But it was well worth it.

“There are some people who meet that somebody that they can never stop loving, no matter how hard they try. I wouldn’t expect you to understand that, or even believe it, but trust me; there are some loves that don’t go away. And maybe that makes them crazy, but we should all be lucky enough to end up with somebody who has a little of that insanity. Someone who never lets go. Someone who cherishes you forever.”
– Ally Macbeal