S6E13: Tips for racetrack foodies

Where to find good food and drink at or around racetracks. That is the topic for a special panel this week on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. At the Races host Steve Byk, award-winning turf writer Alicia Hughes, trainer Neil Pessin and sports writer Matt Stahl compare notes on the best restaurants for horseplayers and fans nationwide, including destination restaurants during visits to the Triple Crown. Paddock Prince handicapper David Levitch has tips for weekend races at Aqueduct and Gulfstream Park. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

Restaurants in this episode shown in order of mention:

New Orleans: Liuzza's, Brigtsen's, Mares Pesca, Central Grocery, Fausto's, Mosca (Westwego), Angelo Brocato, Venezia.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y.: Pennell's, Osteria Danny, De Fazio's (Troy).

Louisville, Ky.: Four Pegs, Saints Pizza.

Lexington, Ky.: girlsgirlsgirls burritos, Torttilleria & Taqueria Ramirez, Nathan's Taqueria, Epping's on Eastside, Carson's, OBC Kitchen, Malone's, Jeff Ruby's, Merrick Danno, Wallace Station, Ramsey's Diner, Crank & Boom.

Louisville, Ky.: Le Moo, Suburban Social Club.

Baltimore: Pioneer Pit Beef, G&M (Linthicum Heights), G&M (Linthicum Heights).

Elmont, N.Y.: King Umberto, Filomena's (Franklin Square).

Louisville, Ky.: Granville Pub, At the Italian Table (closed).

Baltimore: Vito Ristorante (Timonium), Nautilus Diner (Timonium).

Elmont, N.Y.: Morning Line (Belmont Park backstretch).

Louisville, Ky.: Jack Fry's, The Fish House.

Baltimore: A-1 Crab Haven (Essex, closed).

New York: La Gioconda (Ron said E. 44 St.; it is E. 53 St.), Smith & Wollensky.

Baltimore: Johnny's.

Tampa, Fla.: Columbia Restaurant.

Louisville, Ky.: Ramen House, Bunz Burgerz, Payne Street Bake House.

Track kitchens and concessions: Keeneland, Fair Grounds, Oaklawn.

New Orleans: Ye Olde College Inn, Mandina's.

El Reno, Okla.: Robert's, Johnnie's, Sid's (the third one Steve may have meant).

Oklahoma City: Nick's Cafe.

Tucson, Ariz.: Zinburger.

New Orleans: Lakeview Harbor.

Nashville: Brown's Diner.

Louisville, Ky.: Six Forks, Toasty's Tavern, Bandido Taqueria Mexicana, Cottage Inn.

Clearwater, Fla.: Christina's Coal Oven Pizza.

Los Angeles: Monty's (Woodland Hills), Musso & Frank Grill (Hollywood), Dal Rae Steakhouse (Pico Rivera), Fosselman's Ice Cream Co. (Alhambra), Philippe The Original.

Louisville, Ky.: Black Jockeys Lounge.

Lexington, Ky.: Minglewood, Rock House Brewing, Pivot Brewing Company, Ethereal Brewing.

Louisville, Ky.: Marma Dukes.

Bowling Green, Ky.: Donna's.

Lexington, Ky.: The Grove.

Oceanport, N.J.: Marandola's (Bradley Beach), Del Ponte's Bakery (Bradley Beach).

Bensalem, Pa.: Non Solo Pasta (Morrisville), The Franklin Fountain (Philadelphia).