Chef-Owner Brian Fortinberry, who hails from Alabama, draws on an arsenal of family recipes to make his delectable Southern dishes. Guy stops by to tackle the towering sandwich known as The Sloppy Pig, which stars a meaty trio of tender pulled pork, grilled kielbasa sausage and pecan-smoked bacon.

With a whole family of sauerkraut fanatics to support her, Robin Lauer-Trujillo opened Lauer-Krauts, a play on her maiden name, Lauer, and homemade sauerkraut recipe. But Guy came for one thing: the Krautburger, a flaky German-Russian pastry pocket stuffed with beef and sauerkraut.

The unusual dishes at this Caribbean pasta joint had Guy exclaiming, “You guys are crazy!” He tried the namesake Rasta Pasta, a flavorful penne dish studded with tender jerk chicken. True to this kitchen’s creative vibe, the chicken is prepared in a unique way. Instead of being rubbed down with spices, it’s cooked in a bath of orange juice and jerk seasoning. “What a funky dish,” Guy declared.

The big Italian family behind Grammy's Goodies started selling food at local fairs and festivals, but the food was so popular that they decided to open this permanent spot in Colorado. Guy loved the over-the-top Italian-American dishes, like the lasagna. Noodles, cheese, homemade sauce, sausage and massive meatballs are layered one on top of another, and the whole dish is baked for three hours until the cheese is bubbling. "This is exactly the kind of lasagna I would expect to get at Grammy's house," Guy said.

The deliciousness is in the details at this burger joint, from the locally sourced meat to the scratch-made condiments. A must-try is The Hangover: A simply seasoned patty comes topped with cream cheese, crispy bacon and a horseradish-spiked tomato sauce that Guy said “really takes it over the top.”

This spot won Guy over with its heaping portions of comfort food. The massive cinnamon rolls are made from a buttery dough that comes bathed in a decadent glaze that Guy calls “maple madness.” And one monster of a sandwich comes piled with cheese-smothered slices of roast beef, mushrooms and bacon.

The authentic Southern recipes at CoraFaye's Cafe in Denver have been in owner Priscilla Smith's family for centuries, including chitlins — a stew with pig intestines. Guy devoured the rabbit — tender and covered in gravy — with sides of rice, collard greens and yams.

Enjoy a slice of paradise on the tropical patio of this food truck. While known for its sangrias and tacos, the truck also impressed Guy with a toasty Cuban sandwich. While there is a new owner, they're still serving up the same delicious bites like pionono, a sweet and spicy fried stuffed plantain.

With an on-site brewery and 12 house beers on tap, this family-owned spot proves that beer's not just for drinking. The kitchen infuses a bevy of entrees with brews, from the crispy wings with Red Eye Ale cider sauce to the Thai Curry Mussels With Wild Warthog Weizen, which Guy deemed "prime time."

The Taco Bus operates out of a 35-foot school bus and is always open. According to Guy, the torta chilorio, which is filled with pulled pork, cheese, cilantro, cabbage and tomatoes, is "out of bounds." The butternut squash tostada hailing from the Yucatan is a fan favorite for its good texture.

Athletics and food unite at this diner where all the burgers are named after sports Hall of Famers. Try the Triple D Triple Play burger with mojo pork and pastrami invented by Guy. If you're not afraid to get messy, try the juicy chili cheeseburger or the Cuban with capicolla and Genoa salami.

This authentic Puerto Rican comfort food restaurant is channeling the flavors of the Caribbean. Guy was won over by the Pastelon de Carne, a hearty dish that locals liken to lasagna. Ground beef is seasoned with adobo, then studded with olives and layered over a base of sweet plantains. And don’t sleep on the bistec sandwich that comes stuffed with melty Swiss cheese, tender sirloin, grilled onions and avocado slices. “That’s like [a] Puerto Rican-Cuban-Philly cheesesteak,” Guy declared.

Only at Guy's restaurant can you get a little Italian, Mexican, Cajun and Asian. The grilled-onion-and-garlic tortilla stack, inspired by Guy's mom, has "dynamite" texture and flavor. Guy's Sashimi Won Tacos dressed with eel sauce were double gold winners at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair.

Rosine’s is a local favorite when it comes to Italian meals. The towering portions of lasagna feature “superrich” layers of ground chuck, red sauce and a creamy mix of cheeses. The minestrone soup is also worth a taste. Guy loves that it includes atypical ingredients like cabbage and shredded beef.

Loulou’s abalone slider is the perfect dish for a self-proclaimed “abalone junkie” like Guy. The bun is grilled, slathered with aioli, topped with the abalone and slaw, then served with a side of fruit slaw. If you are at Loulou’s between November and June, don’t miss out on the Dungeness crab.