This trip, Guy's visiting some families keeping it real in the kitchen. In Nashville, the husband/wife duo taking to the streets in their gourmet food truck with unique versions of the good ol' grilled cheese sammie. Around the corner in the Sylvan Park area of Nashville, a totally authentic Italian spot staying true to grandma's recipes with their namesake lasagna and lamb shanks. And in Kansas City, Mo., the sibling-owned Chinese joint sharing some of their family traditions with dishes like chili pepper wontons and firebird chicken.
This trip, Guy's hittin' up some joints that are authentic to the bone. In Santa Fe, N.M., the farm-raised Chimayan owner turnin' out traditional dishes like blue corn enchiladas with red chile sauce and chile en nogada. In Portland, Ore., the noodle house cranking out mom's recipes for all kinds of authentic Chinese dishes like won ton soup. And in Albuquerque, N.M., the Italian joint with a native Frenchman at the helm, serving up totally fresh pastas like beef cheek manicotti and squid ink black pasta with calamari.
This trip, Guy Fieri's hittin' up some joints that are authentic to the bone. In Santa Fe, N.M., a farm-raised Chimayan owner is turnin' out traditional dishes like blue corn enchiladas with red chile sauce and chile en nogada. Then in Portland, Ore., a noodle house is cranking out mom's recipes for all kinds of Chinese dishes, and in Albuquerque, N.M., an Italian joint with a native Frenchman at the helm is serving up fresh pastas like beef cheek manicotti and squid ink black pasta with calamari.
Guy Fieri's checking in on some of his favorite joints servin' up a bite for any time of day. In sun-soaked Miami, Fla., a look back at Asian funk fusion and what the chef is doing to Chinese food these days. In Denver, a triple threat adding some new biscuit sandwiches and a couple new late-night Italian options. A Chicago restaurant owner reminiscing on how DDD changed his life ... and his menu. And, finally, a new take on an old staple -- fry bread -- at DDD's first (and only) Trinidadian joint.
The chefs are asked to create a meal with Thanksgiving in mind. But will they be counting their blessings when they open the first mystery basket and see a lowly cheese spread? Then in the Entrée Round, when the remaining chefs find a sweet scrumptious fall favorite and a bitter vegetable in the basket, they have to work hard to achieve harmonious holiday flavors. And with mushrooms and a Chinese condiment in the final basket, tradition goes out the window, but the door is open for some totally original desserts.
The chefs are asked to create a meal with Thanksgiving in mind. But will they be counting their blessings when they open the first mystery basket and see a lowly cheese spread? Then in the entree round, when the remaining chefs find a sweet scrumptious fall favorite and a bitter vegetable in the basket, they have to work hard to achieve harmonious holiday flavors. And with mushrooms and a Chinese condiment in the final basket, tradition goes out the window, but the door is open for some totally original desserts.
Today, Alex is all about the little bites: hors d'oeuvres. She starts with pork spare ribs just glazed with a gooey soy and vinegar sauce that create the kind of finger licking you just need a million napkins for. Next, Chinese noodles mixed with a tangy dressing and topped with vibrant scallions. Alex calls this next dish her "oceanic french fry" -- fried squid and topped with a tangy lemon sauce. Plus, tender spears of asparagus blanched and tossed with sesame oil and sesame seeds. It's nutty, earthy, crunchy, and fresh.
Fifteen eager Food Star Finalists arrive at Hollywood's famous Grauman's Chinese Theater, where they meet each other for the first time and are welcomed by Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis. For their first Camera Challenge, the finalists must create a breakfast dish that reflects their personality and culinary point of view. Their first Star Challenge finds them shooting promos for their shows as well as cooking for a panel of Hollywood's press, including Mario Lopez from television's Extra. The first finalist is sent packing.
George has some unexpected answers to a new life for leftovers. How will strollers in South Beach feel about George's leftover holiday turkey? You'll see! Let's play Follow that Food and see a bowl of Chinese rice transformed into a variety of tasty dishes. Can any container of leftover spaghetti survive a launch from a giant slingshot? Then George challenges shoppers to Name That Meat with pates made from different leftover meats. Finally, George shows how you can create a delicious Spanish meal form the contents of anyone's fridge!
Guy Fieri is looking for a spin on some classic family recipes. Maneet Chauhan makes Palak Paneer and a halwa-inspired Carrot Cake. Ming Tsai combines a Chinese favorite, pot stickers, with all-American cheesesteak then wows the crowd with his banana leaf-wrapped bass. Jonathan Waxman creates Polish Pierogis inspired by the French countryside, a wood-fired oven Roast Chicken and a Sidecar cocktail that'll drive you wild. Plus, Guy's son Hunter makes his ranch kitchen debut with Fish Tacos inspired by his Grandma Mimi and Tortilla Chips with his own Salsa Roja.