Food Paradise

The best sauce-driven dishes across the country are highlighted. From New York to LA and beyond, these restaurants are pouring out the love by pouring on top toppings, great gravies and secret sauces that turn "good" into "finger-licking good."

Bird is the word as the country's choicest chicken dishes are highlighted. Whether it's fried to golden perfection, smothered in gravy, stuffed in a taco or topping a mound of crispy fries, chicken is one of the most versatile meats on the planet.

Fantasies come true as the best views and food in Alaska are revealed. Diners forget the lower 48 as they feast under the Northern Lights on king crab legs, reindeer ragu, elk meatloaf and salmon burgers.

The nation's most crave-worthy combinations are highlighted, from hearty biscuits and gravy and deliciously sinful mac 'n' cheese to carb-happy spaghetti and meatballs and crispy fish and chips.

The best bar food at the some of the best small breweries across the country is highlighted. From ale-glazed wings to beer-braised pork shoulder, beer has gone from a frosty sidekick to a key ingredient -- and diners are ready to drink it all in.

From a smoky bacon breakfast bowl to super-saucy barbecued ribs, these Southern-inspired spots are crushing country cooking across the US.

The best family-owned restaurants across the country are highlighted.

The best eats along the banks of America's greatest river are highlighted.

From the world's most luxurious steaks to the season's most vibrant veggies, diners across the country are going wild for homegrown goodness at these popular farm-to-table restaurants.

The most artful and indulgent Asian cuisines across the country are highlighted, from authentic hand-tossed Chinese noodles and colorful arcade-inspired dumplings to monster-sized sushi and inside-out Indian curry.

From fantastical French toast and flannel-busting flapjacks to a big city egg sandwich and Sicilian omelets, diners are waking up to unbeatable breakfasts across the country.

Diners get down and dirty with the best street food in the country, from chicken wings that defy crispiness and pizza-topped burgers to fiery hot shrimp and fresh-from-the-sea salmon tacos.

Frugal foodies across the country savor the savings while indulging in high quality meals without the high prices, from four dollar fried chicken tacos and one buck shucks to half-priced rib eyes and bargain breakfast bites.

Diners enjoy fry-day every day at these hot spots across the country, from super-stacked crispy chicken sandwiches and deep-fried lobster tails to sweet potato beignets and fanciful churros.

Diners get the most from the coasts at these seaside eateries across the country, from a one-of-a-kind salmon sandwich and fast casual ceviche to bombastic burgers and decadent pub fare. (Listed as S11E01)

Diners ditch their diets for a no-limits chow down across the country, from pizza-sized chicken Parmesan and nacho cheeseburgers to candy-covered sundaes and a decadent tiramisu for two.

From a Jersey Shore eatery where lobster boats tie up next to the tables, to legendary seafood stew in San Diego and deep-fried stuffed crab in Baltimore, get hooked up with the most succulent, savory and spectacular seafood in the country! (Listed as S11E02)

Diners take a break from the plate as they dig into super-stacked bowls across the country, from mac 'n' cheese flights of fancy and comforting pasta creations to bold beef stews and a chili with soul.

From a hidden pizza haven in San Diego to a Jewish deli in Miami and a legendary pub in Baltimore, we're getting the lowdown on the best local grub across the country by asking locals where they go to satisfy their cravings.

The country's best diners named for the average joe are highlighted, from a liquor store-turned-restaurant serving up burgers to an authentic Mexican kitchen laying down the law with its arresting dishes.

Diners check out the dishes you just gotta try before you die, from Philly's life-changing roast pork sandwiches and the best burger in NYC to a cavalcade of Cajun flavors at the best bayou brunch around.

From Texas-sized pulled pork sandwiches to beer-infused mussels in Maine and the hottest barbecue in Miami, we've found the best pubs serving up a paradise of great grub.

Putting on the freshmen fifteen never looked so good as diners eat their way through the tastiest college towns. From an entire Thanksgiving feast on a roll to mac 'n' cheese doughnuts, these dishes will fuel any cram session.

Great food calls for great entertainment, and these places offer spectacles that make memorable side dishes to incredible meals -- from mile-high burgers fueling music fans in Texas to a comedy show featuring fresh Atlantic seafood in Maine.

Pizzerias share their most delicious spins on America's favorite pie, from a family-run institution in Chicago specializing in stuffed pizzas to a one-of-a-kind pizza palace slinging outrageous dessert pizzas.

These places dish up all the meat you can eat, from a bottomless buffet of skewered meats in NYC to mile-high meaty sandwiches in Colorado.

Diners get a fresh take on fast food at these unique fast-casual restaurants across the country, from a New Jersey sandwich shop specializing in gourmet hoagies to a Los Angeles hot dog joint serving up bacon-wrapped dogs and fully-loaded fries.

From a colossal 30-pound taco pizza in Atlantic City to a towering mountain of meat in Seattle, we're featuring pumped-up portions from across the country that deliver on decadence.

Diners make mouthwatering memories at these top bites by monumental sites across the country, from sandwiches stacked with international flavors across the street from the National Zoo to silky, sweet ice cream sundaes near Golden Gate Park.

Diners cozy up to some of the most feel-good foods around the country, including fully loaded tater tots, outrageous shakes and mouthwatering Australian meat pies.

These A+ eateries serve up delicious food and awesome service near America's colleges and universities, from an iconic burger shop steps away from Harvard University to a beloved breakfast joint just off the University of Minnesota campus.

Diners pull over and fill up on gourmet delights at these road food hot spots across the country, from classic burgers and frosty root beer floats right off of Route 61 in Louisiana to fish and chips on the Pacific Coast Highway.

Restaurants reveal the dishes that have stood the test of time and provide soul-satisfying experiences for their customers, from chocolate egg creams at a 1950s soda fountain in NYC to a San Francisco bakery reimagining Old World confections.

Diners ditch their home digs and catch the culinary excitement of day trip dining, from a pound of perfect barbecue on a bun in Fort Worth, TX, to a sofrito-slathered, super-sized burrito in Arlington, VA.

New dining experiences and classic comforts are brought together under one roof at these food halls, from spicy fried chicken paired with the most decadent mac and cheese at Atlanta's Krog Street Market to an intensely delicious pierogi melt at Cleveland's West Side Market.

From fried bologna made fancy to bright lobster on pitch-black bread, these mild-mannered hometown standards go beyond the same-old-same-old and earning their bragging rights as sandwich heroes.

From spicy Chilean pork ribs in the Pacific Northwest to a Puerto Rican pork-tacular down in Georgia, diners are finding south-of-the-border flavor without ever leaving the States.

From a half-pound kielbasa smothered in Swiss cheese to an all-beef dog stuffed with smoked brisket, these restaurants are all about delicious dogs and sizzling sausages.

From authentic tacos and first-class pizza to succulent seafood paella and beer-can chicken, these dishes all come with a side of great weather, breathtaking scenery and the laid-back vibes of the Golden State.

From a triple-wide Cajun country pork chop to a sky-high stack of piggy perfection, there's almost too much pork to fit on a fork at these dining destinations.

From a spiked milkshake topped with a campfire's worth of s'mores to a sushi-stacked burger on fried rice buns, Sin City's most over-the-top eats are explored.

From classic Chicago dogs at Wrigley Field and the South Side's most delicious deep dish to an old school Jewish deli and gourmet burgers underground, the Windy City's best eats are highlighted.

From a 14-pound mountain of nachos and a barbecue a sandwich as mighty as the Mississippi to a two-pork punch of a breakfast burrito, these citywide franchises have gone off the chain.

From ice cream- and cereal-stuffed burritos in LA to a deep-dish pizza wrapped in a whole other pizza in Chicago, these restaurants prove that good food is even greater when it comes in a tasty package.

Chefs are kicking up the creativity with their big and bold flavors at these hot spots across the Lone Star State, from an Austin beer garden serving up the best of the wurst to sizzling fajitas topped with garlic butter at a Houston Tex-Mex joint.

From double-decibel fried beef ribs in Atlanta to a loud and proud peanut butter burger in Vegas, these joints are making delicious noise with some of the crunchiest eats across the country.

Forget the free pretzels and peanuts, these joints have upped the Happy Hour ante with outrageous, tummy-tantalizing appetizers, from a Bloody Mary topped with spaghetti and meatballs to lamb chop fondue and chicken wing confit.