Since 1967, Louis Basque Corner has been treating Renoites to the traditional cuisine of the Basque region. Everything from oxtail stew to sweetbreads had Guy’s attention. But for the ultimate dish, rabbit stew, Guy asked, "are you kidding me?" In other words, he absolutely loved it.

Renoites love waking up with DISH Cafe for the coffee and the homemade granola. And even though the kitchen's small — a whopping 84 square feet — Guy says they're still all about local, seasonal cooking, like the "woop-woop" tri-tip Cowgirl Panini "done right" with caramelized onions.

From the cannoli to the gnocchi, everything from Cupini's comes out fresh. As Guy learned on DDD, even the pasta sheets are made in-house for the signature six-layer lasagna topped with a hearty marina sauce and fresh mozzarella. Guy’s reaction? "This is everything that you want in lasagna."

At the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Guy's alma mater, the culinary school is running both the back and the front of the University restaurant, UNLV Dining, and creating culinary delights. Guy liked the Thai shrimp on sticky rice and slaw. The menu rotates so come visit and try something new.

Two New Jersey transplants serve classic New York pizzas and creatively topped options like a Cheesesteak Pie and the Maui Wowie, with barbecue sauce, bacon, pineapple and pickled jalapenos.

Drive one hour and 30 minutes from NYC to discover this funky little joint in Belmar, N.J., and sample its take on California-inspired Mexican food. Try the mac 'n' cheese and chicken wings; both have a little extra spice, compliments of adobo. For big appetites, get a burrito smothered in Chipotle Cream Sauce.

Bayway Diner started out as a nine-seater. But after overwhelming popularity, the funky joint expanded to an outdoor seating area and now offers catering services as well. Guy loves the no-fuss dishes featured on the menu, like the master burger, the Philly cheese steak and the Buffalo chicken.

If the pizza at this BYOB tastes as good as what your Italian grandmother would make, that's because the signature Grandma's Pizza is a recipe from the owner's own grandparents.

Guy was dazzled by the immense selection at this old-school Italian deli, which turns out dozens of fresh items daily. One popular pick is the prosciutto bread, which comes stuffed with provolone cheese and a medley of Italian meats. “The depth of flavor in this is massive,” Guy declared. He also raved about the Boss of the Sauce, a meaty dish composed of beef braciole, pork braciole, sausages and meatballs served in a hearty homemade sauce that’s ladled over a mound of pasta.

The Slider Burgers with Cheese and Onions served at this Hackensack fixture are a favorite of both Alex Guarnaschelli and Guy Fieri (who said he could eat “18 or 75” of them). These three-bite beauties feature griddled patties cooked with thin-sliced onions and served beneath a blanket of melty American cheese. Michael Psilakis likens these sliders to “tiny hockey pucks of joy.”

Locals head here for the scratch-made Southern eats created by Sam Hunter, whose legacy is carried on by his widow. She’s still slinging classics like Chicken ‘n Waffles: The buttermilk-marinated bird is served with a cinnamon-and-sugar-dusted homemade waffle that Guy calls “the key” to the dish.

"Good Cuban food makes you put a smile on your face," says a diner at La Isla. It's a small place right on Washington St. in Hoboken that specializes in world-class flavors in a down-home environment. Guy stopped in and ate so much of the spicy food, his eyeballs started sweating.

Ernest and Son is the ideal neighborhood butcher shop. Everything is cut and made fresh here, from the sausages to the beef jerky. This butcher also makes sandwiches to order, including the Tailgater — featuring housemade sausage with grilled peppers and onions.

Guy steps into a rock and roll fantasy straight out of Flavortown at this Southern-style barbeque joint. Standouts include the house-smoked pork belly pastrami and pickle fries that are “another level of ridiculous.” Don’t miss the smoked wings with the coffee-kissed Black Magic sauce.

Owner Curt Catallo has transformed an old church into a comfort food diner. Kid Rock and Guy liked the deliciously creamy mac and cheese, calling it the "most macked mac & cheese." Locals also enjoy coming here for the great atmosphere and a glass of cold beer.