The essential episodes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Watch these 13 in order and you've got Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Guy Fieri rolls out for some classic American grub...discovering the secret recipe of the "cabrito" burger at a gourmet roadside shack in Tarpley, Texas; flipping the perfect over-easy egg in a Kansas diner; and stumbling upon a Mediterranean mecca on the long desert highway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
- 02
This trip, Guy Fieri is loadin' up on tropical flavor. In Marathon, Fla., a waterside spot serving up lobster enchiladas and lionfish rolls. In Hilo, Hawaii, a funky food truck cooking Vietnamese specialties like the bomb banh mi sandwiches and standout spring rolls. And in Maui, a fresh-catch joint puttin' out poke and a new twist on fish tacos.
- 03
This trip, Guy Fieri has a culinary lineup crossing both the Atlantic and the Pacific. In Millcreek, Utah, a Japanese joint dishin' up righteous ramen -- both hot and cold. In Grand Junction, Colo., an authentic Italian spot making artichoke Parmesan soup and their "Rosetta" specialty from scratch, plus a real deal Eastern European emporium in Albuquerque, N.M., servin' legit stuffed cabbage and schnitzel.
- 04
This trip, Guy Fieri's digging into hearty handfuls of major flavor. First up, a funky joint in Memphis, Tenn., is taking pizza and wings to the next level. Then, in Calgary, Alberta, an authentic Mexican spot is dishing out legit chicharron and tasty tacos, and in St. Simons Island, Ga., it's a taste of Argentina with elevated empanadas and the bomb beef short ribs.
- 05
This trip, Guy Fieri's savoring both spicy and sweet eats. In St. Simons Island, Ga., a bomb bakery is plating righteous rum cake and sticky buns. Then, a pizza restaurant in Boulder, Colo., is firing up perfect artisan pies, and a spot in San Antonio, Texas, is channeling traditional Chinese with a dynamite duck dish and pork belly bowl.
- 06
This trip, Guy Fieri's going fanatical for Phoenix-area fare! First, Irish pub grub meets Southwest style with killer corned beef and cabbage taquitos plus a lamb shepherd's pie. Then, a family-friendly eatery is bringing smoke and spice to their dirty Cajun pasta and wood-fired pizza, and a neighborhood taqueria is redefining a Mexican street-food fave with a crunchy beef option and gourmet garlic mushrooms.
- 07
Burgers, Bone Marrow and Bangladesh
This trip, Guy Fieri's grabbing burgers, marrow and big-deal Bangladeshi eats! First, an East Boston whisky joint is taking pub grub to the next level with a smokin' smash burger and prime-time pesto mozzarella sammie. Then, a Minneapolis spot is servin' up Ethiopian-inspired creative plates like flavor-bursting bone marrow and lip-smacking lavender nori shrimp. And in Columbus, Ohio, a Top Chef and GGG alumnus is dishing out the-bomb Bengali-American fare with spice-forward fried rice and chicken, plus legit lamb on craveable crunch bread.
- 08
Pizza, Pastrami, and Potato Skins
This trip, Guy Fieri's diggin' into craveable comfort! There's a smokin' meat-Jewish deli mashup near Austin, Texas, where a former New Yorker is plating the-bomb pastrami and scratch-making mouthwatering matzo ball soup. A Calgary, Alberta, joint is conjuring a taste of the South, serving A-list brisket, righteous ribs, and prime-time potato skins. And a pizza spot in Reno, Nev., is dishin' it out Detroit-style, firing up fresh focaccia with finger-lickin' chicken, lights-out lamb, and more.
- 09
This trip, Guy Fieri's samplin' Southern, sweet, and Spammy sensations! In Calgary, Alberta, a Triple-G champ and his buddy are servin' cheffed-up casual vibes with their off-the-chain chicken and craveable carrot cake. There's a twist on soul food staples from a husband-and-wife team in Reno, Nev., rockin' red beans, killer collards, cornbread, and lights-out layered cake. Plus, an Asheville, N.C., joint is bringing island flavor to the mountains, cookin' hearty Hawaiian BBQ chicken and a sweet soy Spam bowl with all the fixings.
- 10
Hot Dogs, Hot Knots, and Hot Ramen
This trip, Guy Fieri's tasting hot takes on comfort! A husband-and-wife duo near Asheville, N.C., is doing whole-animal and farm-to-table right, firin' up high-octane hot dogs and wicked chicken parm sausages. In Reno, Nev., a community-invested spot is bringin' a taste of NYC to the desert with primo pepperoni Sicilian pie, the-bomb Buffalo knots, and craveable cannoli cookie cups. Plus, a righteous ramen joint in Calgary, Alberta, is craftin' out-of-bounds noodle bowls and prime-time pork tacos.
- 11
This trip, Guy Fieri's savoring smoked, fried, and dry-aged delights! A TOC alumna is cookin' legit Lowcountry flavors in Asheville, N.C., servin' up a signature catfish sandwich and rainbow trout with a twist. Then, a modern eatery in Calgary, Alberta, is bringin' beeswax to next-level lamb and firing up fully loaded falafel. Plus, an award-winning BBQ joint near Reno, Nev., is plating prime-time "porkstrami" and finger-lickin' chicken fried steak.
- 12
This trip, Guy Fieri's diving into a world of flavor! In Calgary, Alberta, a family-run spot is bringing Asian and Mediterranean influence to a cheffed-up menu, dishing out delectable duck confit Monte Cristo and funkalicious fish and chips. Then, a top-tier Thai joint in Reno, Nev., is perfecting pork for a serious stir-fry and next-level noodle soup. Plus, there's lights-out Latin in Asheville, N.C., serving out-of-bounds arepas topped with righteous ropa vieja, pernil, and more.
- 13
This trip, Guy Fieri's gettin' funky in Flavortown! There's craveable Caribbean comfort food in San Jose, Calif., plating jammin' jerk chicken and going big with their goat platter. Then, an eclectic spot in Sparks, Nev., is puttin' up a righteous rib-eye burrito and decadent duck confit banh mi. And in Asheville, N.C., a modern diner is dishin' out a hearty half chicken, plus a next-level lion's mane sandwich with a kick!
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