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Is Ted's Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Meriden, CT)

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As of September 2026, Ted's is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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tedsrestaurant.com ·
Secondary source
Wikipedia ·

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What the source shows: Ted's official website showed a 2026 copyright and live ordering system on 2026-09-08, and Wikipedia (revised 2026-09-07) independently confirms the restaurant's 1959 founding and current food-truck and concession operations.

  • Season / episode Season 2, Episode 20
  • Original air date
  • Address 1046 Broad St, Meriden, CT 06450
  • Current name Ted's Restaurant

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What happened after Man v. Food?

Man v. Food's Hartford-area episode (aired 2009-12-16) also featured Ted's, the same Meriden, Connecticut restaurant known for pan-steaming its hamburgers rather than grilling them — a technique the business has used since it opened. Wikipedia (revised 2026-09-07) dates the restaurant's founding to 1959 and notes that, beyond its original counter, Ted's now runs a food truck and a concession stand. As with the neighboring episode segment, the show's location listing names Hartford, though the restaurant itself sits in Meriden. Checked on 2026-09-08, Ted's official site, tedsrestaurant.com, showed a 2026 copyright date, a working online ordering system, and menu sections for its classic counter, catering and food-truck service. The site also listed a Meriden phone number and offered branded merchandise and an email sign-up option.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 2, Episode 20
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
Pan-steamed hamburgers at Meriden's original steamed-cheeseburger restaurant
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Ted's

Frequently asked questions

Is Ted's still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Ted's is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Ted's after Man v. Food?

Man v. As of September 2026, Ted's is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What is Ted's called now?

Now: Ted's Restaurant (formerly Ted's). As of September 2026, Ted's is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Ted's located?

1046 Broad St, Meriden, CT 06450. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Ted's?

Season 2, Episode 20 of Man v. Food, first aired December 16, 2009.

Is Ted's still using the Man v. Food menu or branding?

Checked on 2026-09-08, Ted's official site, tedsrestaurant.com, showed a 2026 copyright date, a working online ordering system, and menu sections for its classic counter, catering and food-truck service. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
1046 Broad St, Meriden, CT 06450
Venue type
diner
Official website
tedsrestaurant.com

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