The shrimp and grits from Peels: "creamy, buttery, and delicious, with a soft fried egg to push it over the top." [Photo: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt]

Almost Southern Comfort: While much of the food at Peels in New York looked great on the plate, many of the dishes, such as the quintessential fried chicken, fell flat due to lack of seasoning. A little salt can (apparently) go a long way.

Triple Bypass Burger: Topped with fried bacon and onion rings and sandwiched between two grilled cheeses, this cheeseburger at John Howie Steak in Bellevue, WA, certainly lives up to its unsettling name.

Pizza in Buenos Aires: Carey Jones was impressed with the "tender, airy interior" of the thick crust and copious toppings of the unique pizza at El Cuartito in Buenos Aires.

Taco Stand Burger: Who'da thought that Yuca's, an LA taco stand, would make a fabulous burger? Not contributor Damon Gambuto, who was surprised by the "heaps of lacy crust" and the "salty crunch" of the barely there patty sandwiched between a forgettable commercial bun.

Una Pizza Napoletana: The Slice crew visits Una Pizza Napoletana's new San Francisco location and, unsurprisingly, felt like they were "tasting Neapolitan pizza as they'd never tasted it before." Everything from the "elastic pull of the springy crust" to the "creamy mozzarella" was jaw-droppingly delicious.