Inspired by their love for Caribbean food, Jamaican brothers Kamal Kalokoh and Rashean Conaway created Riddim N Spice for those craving a taste of island food. Their dishes including barbeque jerk jackfruit, snapper and peas and rice.
Mas Tacos por Favor started in a 1974 Winnebago and has since become one of Nashville's favorite eateries, known and loved for serving scratch-made Mexican cuisine. Guy adored the holiday tamales and quinoa tacos. As for the pozole verde soup? He says, the "depth of the broth is ridiculous."
It's all authentic and homemade at this Jamaican hole-in-the-wall. The silky ackee and salt-fish intrigued Guy, and he enjoyed the crunchy fried chicken with mango chutney sauce and munching on the coconut drops. Customers praise the curried goat and oxtail stew.
Guy heads to Caffe Nonna for a rustic Italian meal, and nothing on the menu is more rustic than the Lasagna Nonna. This delectable eight-layer dish is filled with butternut squash, spinach, pasta, ricotta and sauteed Swiss chard, and it's finished off with two sauces and lots of cheese.
Graze is a family-owned, locally-sourced vegan restuarant. Their brunch and dinner menus offer many options for delicious plant-based dishes to be paired with a beverage from their drink menu.
Fattoush's halal fare is made with olive oil, grains, vegetables and meats found in the Mediterranean region. They serve up classic Greek cuisine such as salad, falafel, gyros and baklava.
When Guy and the Triple D crew headed out to visit Pawleys Front Porch, they were in for big burger flavor, done 10 different ways. The half-pound Fripp Island Burger gets loaded with a hefty smothering of "out-of-bounds" Boursin cheese and a crispy fried green tomato.
At this kid-friendly diner the mom-and-pop duo are putting a fresh spin on American classics. The fried chicken with corn on the cob and turnip greens impressed Guy. Diners also like to order the adult grilled cheese with smoked Gouda, goat and cheddar cheese.
Whether you're a wholesale buyer, home chef or restaurant-goer, look no further than this market and restaurant where the seafood is always fresh. Guy loved the kick from the chourico and the "big clam flavor" he got from the stuffed quahogs. If you want something unique, try the Kung Pao calamari.
At Evelyn's Drive In, you'll find great local favorites and scenic views of Nanaquaket Pond. The eatery is famous for fried clams and the traditional Rhode Island Clam Chowder that adds cream at the end. Guy couldn't believe the Lobster Chow Mein and joked, "As wrong as it is, it's right."
Everything at this authentic Italian deli is from Italy including the recipes, the pasta machines and even the chef. The brasato sandwich special on a fresh-baked roll had Guy's mouth watering. If you come on the weekend for dinner, Guy suggests ordering the homemade tortellini bolognese with ragu.
At this dive, Chef John Walsh is serving up classic comfort food with a gourmet twist. The littlenecks over pasta and served with toaster points was Guy’s favorite. Loyal customers order the fish and chips and garlic fries and a mud pie for dessert.
When Guy visited Crazy Burger Cafe & Juice Bar, he marveled at the menu featuring more than 30 burgers, including the roasted tempeh Poco Loco Vegan Burger or the Mahi Mahi Taco Burger. But Guy couldn't resist the Whassupy Burger made with melted Brie cheese and a sesame-fennel-wasabi spice mix.
After a day out on the beach, stop in at this third-generation family-owned diner for some fresh seafood classics. Guy loved the clam cakes, which he said were "simply done and done to perfection." For dessert Guy recommends the homemade strawberry shortcake. Locals like the fresh steamers.
Not only does The Liberty Elm Diner succeed in serving dynamite clam chowder, but they also excel in griddling perfect johnnycakes (Rhode Island is the center of the johnnycake universe). Guy loved the cakes and couldn’t leave without trying the official state drink: coffee milk.
Make restaurant favorites at home with copycat recipes from FN Magazine.
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