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Top Chef Eats
ink. is one of Top Chef Eats.

1. ink.

8360 Melrose Ave (at Kings Rd), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 186 tips and reviews

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times: Ink, the new restaurant by 'Top Chef' champion Michael Voltaggio, features cutting-edge cuisine that is exciting and very much the chef's unique vision. Read more.

ink. is one of Top Chef Eats.

2. ink.

8360 Melrose Ave (at Kings Rd), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 186 tips and reviews

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: There are a million banh mis in America nowadays, but this particular version from Top Chef champ Michael Voltaggio is outstanding. You must try the Chicharrónes Banh Mi! Read more.

Girl & The Goat is one of Top Chef Eats.

3. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sure it's tough to get in, but Stephanie Izard's hamachi crudo with crisp pork belly; pappardelle with goat, pork and veal sugo; and intricate veggie dishes make it worth the wait. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Volt is one of Top Chef Eats.

4. Volt

7.6
228 N Market St (Between 2nd And 3rd), Frederick, MD
American Restaurant · Downtown Frederick · 63 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: The ultimate indulgence is Table 21 in the kitchen, where Voltaggio crafts a 21-course meal as up to eight diners watch.

Talde is one of Top Chef Eats.

5. Talde

369 7th Ave (at 11th St), Brooklyn, NY
Asian Restaurant · South Slope · 269 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: “Top Chef” and Buddakan alum Dale Talde opens his own Asian-American with a “chef’s table”-style counter with views into the kitchen. Try: his signature crispy-oyster bacon pad Thai.

The Spence is one of Top Chef Eats.

6. The Spence

75 5th St NW (at Spring St.), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Midtown · 52 tips and reviews

Get Local ATLGet Local ATL: Richard Blais takes his innovative approach to food to the next level at The Spence, one of Midtown Atlanta's newest restaurants. Want to peek inside the kitchen? Watch Dine ATL on XFINITY On Demand.

FLiP Burger Boutique is one of Top Chef Eats.

7. FLiP Burger Boutique

1587 Howell Mill Rd NW (at Verner St NW), Atlanta, GA
Burger Joint · Berkeley Park · 236 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Chef Blais's cooking tends to be experimental—so at his "fine dining between two buns" eatery, toppings include smoked mayo as well as kimchi & green tomato ketchups.

Black Market Liquor Bar is one of Top Chef Eats.

8. Black Market Liquor Bar

8.6
11915 Ventura Blvd (at Carpenter Ave), Studio City, CA
Cocktail Bar · 96 tips and reviews

BollareBollare: Artfully prepared cocktails and DELISH eats from Top Chef Antonia Lofaso. Go and order the spicy chocolate pudding. –Ashley

Graffiato is one of Top Chef Eats.

9. Graffiato

707 6th St NW (btwn G & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Chinatown · 189 tips and reviews

Washington Business JournalWashington Business Journal: WBJ's Top Shelf says: "Top Chef runner-up Mike Isablella will serve his infamous pork shoulder bathed in pepperoni sauce. Those who watched will know what I am talking about. Yum! (WBJ 4/8/11)

Pig and Khao is one of Top Chef Eats.

10. Pig and Khao

9.1
68 Clinton St (btwn Rivington & Stanton St), New York, NY
Filipino Restaurant · Lower East Side · 306 tips and reviews
Range is one of Top Chef Eats.

11. Range

5335 Wisconsin Ave NW (in Chevy Chase Pavillion), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Friendship Heights · 85 tips and reviews
Hudson House is one of Top Chef Eats.

12. Hudson House

9.1
514 N Pacific Coast Hwy (Beryl St), Redondo Beach, CA
Cocktail Bar · South Redondo Beach · 68 tips and reviews
The Tripel is one of Top Chef Eats.

13. The Tripel

8.8
333 Culver Blvd, Playa del Rey, CA
Bar · 80 tips and reviews
Star Noodle is one of Top Chef Eats.

14. Star Noodle

286 Kupuohi St, Lahaina, HI
Noodle Restaurant · 257 tips and reviews
Béarnaise is one of Top Chef Eats.

15. Béarnaise

315 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 24 tips and reviews
610 Magnolia is one of Top Chef Eats.

16. 610 Magnolia

8.3
610 W Magnolia Ave (6th St.), Louisville, KY
American Restaurant · Old Louisville · 22 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A contender on Bravo's "Top Chef," Edward Lee's "contemporary approach to the Southern table" is among the top restaurants in his adopted hometown too.

Sweet Cheeks Q is one of Top Chef Eats.

17. Sweet Cheeks Q

8.8
1381 Boylston St (btwn Kilmarnock St. & Park Dr.), Boston, MA
BBQ Joint · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 198 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Opening in November 2011, Top Chef star Tiffani Faison's barbecue ode has been nothing short of a smash hit. The biscuits are legendary, and there's now an outdoor beer garden. [Eater 38 Member]

Tiger Mama is one of Top Chef Eats.

18. Tiger Mama

1363 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Thai Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 36 tips and reviews

Liam N.Liam Nee: Best of Boston 2016: Chef, General Excellence 🍳 :: Tiffani Faison - She's excelled at sushi (O Ya), Italian (Rocca Kitchen & Bar), Texas-style BBQ & now a verdant wellspring of SE Asian cuisine.

Tin Roof Maui is one of Top Chef Eats.

19. Tin Roof Maui

8.4
360 Papa Pl Ste Y, Kahului, HI
Comfort Food Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Eliot L.Eliot L: Top Chef contestant's Spicy fried chicken sandwich was crispy and delicious; Poké was tasty too! May have to squeeze in another visit or two this trip, despite trying to experience new things.

Playa Provisions is one of Top Chef Eats.

20. Playa Provisions

8.7
119 Culver Blvd, Playa del Rey, CA
Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews
Da Kikokiko is one of Top Chef Eats.

21. Da Kikokiko

7.7
12746 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Hawaiian Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 5 tips and reviews
Mexikosher is one of Top Chef Eats.

22. Mexikosher

8832 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · South Robertson · 25 tips and reviews

Joseph C.Joseph C: Chef Katsuji Tanabe took home the Grand Prize of $10,000 after battling 3 other Chefs on the "Walk on The Whelk Side" Episode of The FOOD NETWORK's Prime Time show: "Chopped".👍

Twenty Eight Restaurant and Lounge is one of Top Chef Eats.

23. Twenty Eight Restaurant and Lounge

7.2
19530 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA
Steakhouse · 2 tips and reviews

Kidganic T.Kidganic Tim: Everything is great, but you must try the pork buns. This place is co-owned by Top Chef semi-finalist Shirley Chung.