Let's just call 2019 the Year Of The Pepperoni Cup...so many worthy newcomers to the list. While we lost a couple of New York classics (Barbuto, The John Dory), we also gained a couple of new ones (Red Hook Tavern, The Jones). And we got to witness the return of Pastis after a five-year wait...
Village Square Pizza - New York, NY
A new favorite in the East Village for square slices
Matt's El Rancho - Austin, Texas
Chicken fried steak & #queso
Mister Paradise - New York, NY
Cocktails. All of 'em
Bar Bill Tavern - East Aurora, NY
Best wings in Buffalo? They're in the running
The Jones - New York, NY
A worthy successor to the much-missed Great Jones Cafe. Filet o' Fish is a must
Taco Jalisco - San Antonio, TX
The best bean & cheese taco in all of Texas (breakfast of kings)
Lions & Tigers & Squares - New York, NY
Thankful for a new East Village location slinging Detroit-style square pies
Hogs For The Cause Festival - New Orleans, Louisiana
"Seven-Pig Chili" from team PIG STAR
Quality Eats - New York, NY
The "make your own cheesesteak" platter is our new favorite here
Franklin Barbecue - Austin, Texas
Yes, worth the wait -
Red Hook Tavern - New York, NY
Ordering the burger on opening night, we knew this would be an instant classic
"Foxeria del Sol" - Atlanta, GA
One of our favorite things in the world is when Fox Bros BBQ and Taqueria del Sol team up for an epic brunch. This one did not disappoint
Barbuto - New York, NY
One last roast chicken on Barbuto's final day of service...although we hear they may come back in a new location...
Hogfish Bar & Grill - Key West, Florida
The legendary hogfish sandwich
Jeffrey's Grocery - New York, NY
We're partial to the 'Lana Cel Ray' cocktail - made with Dr. Brown's celery soda
Imperial Pizza - Buffalo, NY
In a year when we sampled several of Buffalo's pizzerias, this one stood out over all the others
Momufuku Nishi - New York, NY
A standout on the pasta tasting menu was the 'ceci e pepe' made with chickpea paste
Brandi's World Famous Hot Dogs - Marietta, Georgia
Chili cheese slaw dog & rings for the win
Made In New York Pizza - New York, NY
Another new favorite square slice. We can hardly keep up with the #Squarepocalypse
The Waverly Local - Waverly, Alabama
Definitely best burger in Waverly; likely best burger in Alabama
There's magic in that coal oven
Violet - New York, NY
These fried crab claws were on special. We vote they get a permanent spot on the menu
Olamaie - Austin, Texas
Hush puppies with Benton's country ham and onion dip
Minetta Tavern - New York, NY
Have we ever eaten here and not ordered the Black Label Burger? Not likely
The John Dory - New York, NY
Another loss for New York, we said goodbye to the John Dory on their last day of service with oysters and about 50 of those Parker House rolls. Definitely missed...
Wiechec's Lounge - Buffalo, NY
~ FRIDAY FISH FRY ~
Stiletto's Slice Shop - New York, NY
A slice shop within another pizzeria...we'll take this one with pepperoni cups and truffle ranch every time
Ocean Grill - Vero Beach, Florida
Old-style dining & cocktails since 1941? We're in
Saxon & Parole - New York, NY
Mint Juleps at their Kentucky Derby party are a can't-miss
That grease or sauce or whatever ought to be served with every steak in America
Definitely an all-time favorite: Chicago-style deep dish with a Detroit-style crust in SoHo
The 'Recession Special' - two dogs and a papaya juice for $3.50 - still the best deal in New York?
In-n-Out Burger - San Antonio, Texas
Animal-style fries are a must
Pastis - New York, NY
We made it our business to get here on re-opening day after a five-year hiatus for steak frites
Chicken cutlet sandwich w/ mozzaerlla & pesto. Trust us
The "combo platter" with shrimp, catfish, oysters & crab claws is the only acceptable order here
A reason to visit the Times Square area
Lunchtime oysters is the best lunch
Fedora - New York, NY
We jumped at the chance to have some of Wylie Dufresne's much-missed cooking for two nights only in June for the wd~50 / Fedora collaboration
Cheeeeseburgerrr
