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North End Grill: Danny Meyer Does Battery Park City: Sophisticated though not stuffy, Danny Meyer's new downtown eatery is certaintly impressive.

Milwaukee: Henry's Pub and Grille, a Sleeper on the East Side: This burger is cooked to perfection and well seasoned, one of Milwaukee's hidden treasures.

16 Top Ethnic Eats of Old Dubai: Dubai is a culinary melting pot, where authentic food is not hard to stumble upon.

Standing Room Only: The Meatloaf Bakery: You can have cupcakes for dinner at this "bakery", where meatloaf and mashed potatoes get a playful makeover.

Atlanta: Showstopper Pizzas at Baraonda: Quality pies with delicious, charred-goodness in the heart of Atlanta.

The Vegetarian Option: Xoco's Woodland Mushroom Torta: Xoco serves delectable tortas and caldos for vegetarians and carnivores alike.

Sausage City: Podhalanka's Polish Sausage Sandwich: This institution in Chicago offers some Polish comfort food, where pierogie and sausage are the stars.