Antico remains the one to beat. If you like your pizza with a little kick, don't miss the Diavola topped with spicy sopressata and peppers. Read more.
The enormous beef rib packs an enormous punch. If you're able to get one (they sell out often) you can find out why it's one of CL's 100 dishes to eat before you die. Read more.
The chili dog is the classic item here, but branch out and give the chili cheese-burger a try (dont forget to add some chili powder too). For a side, the onion rings are definitely the way to go.
Scene: A bullhorn sounds at 10pm (official burger time), and the crowd goes wild. Hesitate a minute and the limited quantity (they make only two dozen a night) will be gone. A sandwich? Or an event?
These palm-sized half-moons come bathed in a mercifully mild chili sauce. Each delicate dumpling skin contains a meatball-esque center of savory pork filling that bursts with natural juiciness. Read more.
It’s call the "Rib Shack" for a reason. The meat falls off the bone like it should with any good bbq. Try the rum baked beans and the mac-n-cheese. Live blues nightly. Read more.
Try a different flavor each time you come, but if "butter" is in the title you're in for a treat. Salted caramel is a must for first timers.
Even though you can grab their pops at every festival and in some stores, it’s still worth a trip to the corner where it all started.
One of the best steakhouses in the country- great for business or a date. Best surprise on the menu? The Roasted Mixed Beet Salad. Definitely order it. See Steak's many honors at the link. Read more.
Standouts include fried oysters over creamed spinach and killer desserts such as the dreamy tapioca pudding. Gracious service and a good wine program make up for the occasional misstep in the kitchen. Read more.
What to eat: Get there before 7 p.m. and the fine selection of oysters goes for half price. Read more.
The Orange dream star is a yeasty star-shaped doughnut plus tangy orange-infused cream filling plus delicate orange glaze equals doughnut heaven. Read more.
The banh mi is a bargain of French-Vietnamese fusion that comes with the freshness, fills you up, and is packed with enough flavor and crunchy contrast to obliterate almost any fast-food burger. Read more.
Be prepared to loosen your belt a notch before digging into the Comfy Chicken Biscuit at Home Grown. No wonder why it's one of CL's 100 dishes to eat before you kick the bucket. Read more.
This spot has received so many accolades that it’s no surprise they should be a stop on your fried chicken crawl. It’s only available on Wednesdays and in a limited amount, so get there early! Read more.
