On this trip, Guy Fieri's diggin' into righteous regional flavors where you may not expect to find them. There's real-deal Cajun jambalaya and barbecue shrimp in Bend, Ore., and a funky spot serving global flavor in Chehalis, Wash., including Pakistani oxtail and Southwestern braised rabbit. And in Houston, a tiki joint making creative cocktails plus elevated dumplings and honey butter chicken biscuits.
This trip, Guy Fieri's digging into dynamite dishes and grabbin' some outrageous grub. In Denver, the Argentinian joint stuffing the bomb beef empanadas and a veggie tarta specialty. In Bayport, Minn., the family-run barbecue joint pilin' brisket into sandwiches and pulled pork onto plates. And in Falmouth, Mass., the homestyle spot dishing out a righteous Tex-Mex breakfast and loaded chicken sandwich.
This trip, Guy Fieri's gettin' a big taste of the Far East. In Las Vegas, the city's original Japanese spot rolling out serious sushi and traditional udon. Then, the Vegas winner dealin' in righteous pork and an Asian spin on classic grilled cheese. And in Denver, the Korean barbecue joint firing up the grill for a meaty all-you-can eat flavorfest.
This trip, Guy Fieri's getting right to the meat of the matter with some carnivore creations. In Portland, Ore., a bomb butchery puttin' out porchetta and a unique style of prosciutto. In Louisville, Ky., a righteous barbecue joint rubbing down the wings and the ribs. And in Hamilton, N.J., a cafe serving their spin on a steak sandwich and chicken panini.
This trip, Guy Fieri's going off the beaten path to check out some funky finds. In Charlotte, N.C., an eatery tucked inside a beer store slingin' crazy waffle creations. In Houston, a not-your-everyday fusion joint mashing up killer barbecue with sushi. And in Cancun, a beachy spot surprising guests with nurse shark pescadillas and a unique Mayan fresh-fish specialty.
This trip, Guy Fieri's unhinging his jaw for some mega mouthfuls! In Robbinsville, N.J., a real-deal Italian market cookin' up prosciutto bread and their multi-meat "boss of the sauce." In Louisville, Ky., a funky seafood spot piling their specialties on top of waffles. And in Portland, Ore., a killer barbecue food truck stackin' up a fully-loaded "shabamwich."
These four extraordinary chefs all serve their communities with their culinary talents. In the first round they must combine chicken soup and barbecue sauce. The second round has the chefs creating scallop dishes with two unusual produce items. And the finalists have to get their buns in gear in the last round, when they are given hamburger buns to cook with.
Guy Fieri revisits some of the best of Flavortown, starting in San Diego, where an Asian-inspired noodle house is takin' over the neighborhood. In New Orleans, a neighborhood bistro not only bounced back from Hurricane Katrina but made room for double the number of diners. Plus, an award-winning barbecue joint in Iowa is rollin' out all over the city.
This trip, Guy Fieri is cruisin' the country and fillin' up on all-American all-stars. From scratch-cooking in California to East Coast Coney dogs, and elevated mountain grub in the Rockies to a spicy taste of Texas. Plus, a hidden Northwestern gem, burgers, barbecue, Thanksgiving fixings and a trip down Route 66 for a true taste of Americana.
In San Diego, Michael Symon chows down on fish tacos with housemade blue corn tortillas and a meaty Mexican pizza. In Denver, a local Colorado lamb patty is a remake of a traditional Hawaiian hangover cure, the Loco Moco. Finally, a pulled pork and brisket sandwich and a barbecue rib-meat chimichanga are to die for in Little Rock, Ark.