Guy Fieri travels the whole country for homemade comfort food: In Charlotte, N.C., a neighborhood favorite doing chicken and dumplings; in Providence, a diner doing a local classic called a Johnnycake. And in San Jose, Calif., a garage turned restaurant making burgers, ketchup, and fries from scratch.
This trip, Guy Fieri's going all in for some comfort and soul. In Charlotte, N.C., the down-home hangout dishing out low country favorites, like killer collard greens and standout shrimp and grits. In Las Vegas, the standout strip mall spot serving their crepe specialties with everything from savory beef to sweet caramel apples. And in Culver City, Calif., Marc Summers joins Guy at the mom and pop shop firing up tasty turkey chili and dynamite dogs on cornbread buns.
Guy checks out his own take on surf and turf. In Mayport, Fla., a 40-year-old fish shack getting shrimp fresh off the boat every day, and serving it nine different ways. In Manhattan Beach, Calif., a surf town cafe where the homemade menu goes from Italian pasta to Kahlua Pig Egg Rolls. And in Reno, Nev., a 54-year-old western diner doing beef-burgers by the pound.
This trip Guy's rolling in for scratch made done right. In East Boston, Mass., a second-generation Italian joint doing lobster ravioli with homemade pasta and fresh New England lobster. In Saint Paul, a burger joint stuffing double patties with everything from cheese to short ribs. And in Linden, N.J., the little diner that more than could.
This trip, Guy's crossing the country for comfort food. In Sacramento, Calif., a neighborhood joint turning a bacon blue cheeseburger on its head. In Indianapolis, a 50-year-old diner making a classic Italian meatball sub from scratch. And in Pineville, Pa., a tavern in an 18th century farmhouse, where the locals go for snapping turtle soup.
This trip Guy's checking out the unexpected. In Merrick, N.Y., Italian family recipes -- in an old fast food joint. In Sacramento, Calif., a former Japanese grill turned diner where they're doing vegetarian beet sliders along with European classics like old school Rouladen. And in Superior, Wis., a bunch of Triple D fans take us to their favorite burger place, that even they call a dive.
This trip, Guy Fieri's ordering the last course first and diving into a full hour of dynamite desserts. Coast to coast, he'll be grabbing everything from pies to pudding and righteous rolls to frozen favorites. Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth on these decadent dishes!
This trip, Guy's taste buds are dancing as he digs into all kinds of Latin favorites. In Chicago, Illinois, a mother/son duo serve up Costa Rican classics like chicharron with pico de gallo and Pepito sandwich with steak and black beans. In San Antonio, Texas, a modern take on Mexican empanadas, with fourteen varieties like chicken poblano with tomatillo sauce. And in Queens, New York, a local Mexican joint cranks out homemade Mexican masa tortillas for their authentic al pastor tacos.
This trip, Guy's pulling in for some big flavor. In New Orleans, a corner restaurant and bar where the local seafood sandwich is so large they call it The Barge. In Carmel, Ind., a joint serving Jersey cheese steaks topped 33 different ways. And in Bridgeport, Conn., Triple D fans show us their favorite spot for burgers, dogs and seafood.