Parkette is bringing back the golden age of drive-in eateries the old-fashioned way, with classics like the Fisherman's Special and banana splits. Try their Kentucky-style "Poor Boy," double stacked and loaded with fillings, for an irresistible old-school burger your taste buds won't soon forget.
Get a taste of old-school Italian at Mama Cozza's, home to 20 scratch-made sauces that pretty much guarantee a quality Italian dish. Try Mama's sauce or Domery's sauce, and don't leave without having some pizza here. Guy says, "they’re doing it the way real Italians do it!"
Guy swung by on Triple D to visit a viewer favorite, Sam's No. 3 Diner. The signature Kickin' Green Pork Chili is served on everything from fries to burgers to the beloved Kitchen Sink Burrito. Warning -- this burrito's packed with bacon, ham, sausage, mushroom, green peppers and even gyro meat.
The cornucopia of spices used for the luscious brisket sandwich at Jimtown Store goes hand in hand with the bounty of fresh vegetables and herbs found in owner Carrie Brown's garden. The nationally recognized country store was also a DDD favorite, as Guy loved the thick "standup" Chain Gang Chili.
Everything at Putah Creek Cafe is made fresh, right down to the homemade sausage and killer gravy. But the top-notch cioppino made with crab and shrimp had to be Guy's favorite. Want something just as impressive? How about a dynamite herb chicken pizza made from the trailer-towed pizza oven outside?
The Old Coffeepot is more than 100 years old and yet its recipes embody a fresh, classic take on New Orleans French Quarter cuisine. It was the first time Guy witnessed tomato sauce in jambalaya. The from-scratch green bean casserole was also seriously tasty with its thick cremini mushroom sauce.
At The Barking Dog, you can feed yourself a hearty plate of cherry pie or the signature "Bark Lard" BLT with special tomato jam. But you can also feed your dog. As Guy discovered on Triple D, just tell them your dog's name and they'll make a special platter for your favorite barker.
Relive the '20s at this old-fashioned ice cream parlor, complete with a soda counter and Italian comfort food. Guy enjoyed the fan favorite: homemade butter pecan ice cream topped with whipped cream and a side of butterscotch. For a filling meal, order the mozzarella sticks and cheesy pasta Asiago.
Located in New Orleans Mid-City neighborhood, Katie's Restaurant is known for serving top-notch local cuisine, including a seafood sandwich so large it's known as The Barge. When Guy Fieri swung by on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, he couldn't help but praise the handmade pizza topped with Cajun pork.
With 50 beers on tap and many giant burgers to choose from, you're sure to have a great meal at this neighborhood spot. The Rube Waddell Burger's 6-ounce patty, corned beef and Swiss cheese excited Guy, as did the double-patty Big Dog Burger. The beer-braised lamb Philly was appreciated too.
While Foolish Craig's is known for its crepes, the cafe also bakes bread daily and serves soups and salads too. Guy loves the warm toasted oatmeal stout bread with the BLT Guacamole. For dessert he recommends ordering the decadent 21-layer butter rum caramel crepe cake with cream cheese frosting.
This community establishment was about to disappear before a mother and son bought and revived it. Guy enjoyed the meatball sandwich with homemade marinara sauce. The noodles are made fresh for the stick-to-your-ribs beef and noodles. Feeling hungry? Try the stuffed pizza made to order.
When Texan native Jack Stewart came to California, he started an artisanal Southern comfort food diner. Guy downed the potato and collard green pancakes topped with Potlikker Gravy and enjoyed the French toast-like Pain Perdue. Try the shrimp and grits and kick it up a notch with Tabasco Gravy.
This 1896 Victorian house serves both vegetarians and meat lovers alike with a Southern spin. The ham-and-cheese sandwich stuffed with wilted kale and bacon has been deemed "outstanding" by Guy. And don’t sleep on the housemade desserts: Guy recommends both the raspberry lemon corn cakes and the blueberry goat cheese pie.
This cafe is the local hangout where Chef Jim Vandenburg prepares good old Louisiana comfort food. When Guy bit into the smoked prime rib po' boy drenched in au jus and smothered with horseradish, "Angels were singing." Faithful customers applaud the Cajun corn pudding and smoked rib plate too.
Make restaurant favorites at home with copycat recipes from FN Magazine.
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