This trip, Guy Fieri's diggin' off-the-hook eats from all over the place -- or should we say plates! First, a father-daughter joint in Indianapolis is puttin' a unique spin on authentic Mexican with top-notch turkey tamales, cranberry salsa and the-bomb birria gone vegan. Then in Bradley Beach, N.J., they're servin' up seriously scratch-made specialties like killer Cajun clams and a prime-time pan-seared chicken. Finally, it's gangster Greek in Columbus, Ohio, with flavor-forward faves like fully loaded lamb chops and signature stuffed grape leaves.
This trip, Guy Fieri's gettin' into mega Mexican, mac 'n' cheese and prime-time pie. There's lights-out Latin in Chicago putting an upscale spin on shrimp empanadas, the-bomb birria grilled cheese, and a handcrafted hibiscus-tequila pairing. In Tallahassee, Fla., a macaroni mixologist is going out of bounds with grandma's recipes, adding mouthwatering mojo pork and cookin' up masala mac bites. And a GGG alum in Minneapolis is firin' up from-scratch flavor bombs at his pizza trailer, topping things off with truffle shrooms, shishito and sausage.
This trip, Guy Fieri's diggin' off-the-hook eats from all over the place -- or should we say plates! First, a father-daughter joint in Indianapolis is puttin' a unique spin on authentic Mexican with top-notch turkey tamales, cranberry salsa and the-bomb birria gone vegan. Then in Bradley Beach, N.J., they're servin' up seriously scratch-made specialties like killer Cajun clams and a prime-time pan-seared chicken. Finally, it's gangster Greek in Columbus, Ohio, with flavor-forward faves like fully loaded lamb chops and signature stuffed grape leaves.
If you love tacos like Kelsey, you will die for the tacos at Rockaway Taco. Andrew Day Field's pristine ingredients and unique approach to building the perfect taco has New Yorkers trekking two hours to this seaside mecca on Rockaway Beach. Kelsey learns how to make an authentic Mexican taco, then heads back to her kitchen to start her own version of taco heaven. She makes three of her favorites: Grilled Shrimp Tacos With Mango Salsa, yummy Breakfast Tacos With Sausage and Egg, and a Chile Braised Lamb Taco.
Julio purchased the San Francisco Mexican restaurant Estrada's six years ago and it has been anything but a fiesta. Already on the verge of closing once before, Julio and his girlfriend, Bernadette, are in over $400,000 worth of debt and seriously need Chef Robert Irvine's help. Robert quickly realizes that flavorless food and a lack of passion from the owners are at the center of Estrada's problems. Robert has two days to make Julio and Bernadette see that change is good and passion is necessary to keeping this 96-year-old restaurant alive.
The Kitchen is celebrating Dad with a menu full of Father's Day favorites, starting with Sunny Anderson's Grilled Brewed Awakening Rib Roast with 1-2-3 Horseradish Sauce and Jeff Mauro's Roasted Mexican Street Corn Salad. Chef Matt Abdoo stops by to make his Grilled BBQ Buffalo Wings, and Katie Lee cooks up a classic with a twist with her Sausage and Peppers Burger. Geoffrey Zakarian sweetens things up with a Boozy Bourbon Mississippi Mud Pie, and then the hosts share some fun and pun-filled packaging ideas for the gifts Dad really wants.
The Kitchen is all fired up for grilling season with smokin' hot new flavors, starting with Jeff Mauro's Pastrami-Rubbed Smoked Tri-Tip. Sunny Anderson whips up Easy Hush Puppies with Hot Honey Dipping Sauce, and Katie Lee brings a side of fiery freshness with her Grilled Romaine Salad with Smoky Chipotle Cashew Dressing. Grilling expert Elizabeth Karmel shares her secret for Chipotle Chicken and Grilled Mexican Street Corn Salad. The hosts put their spin on an American classic with a Grilled Banana Split Pie and heat things up with a BBQ Sauce-Off.