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.
Guy Fieri is craving homemade street food from his chef friends. Rocco DiSpirito is inspired by Italy and makes crunchy Flatbread with Stracchino then travels east for Japanese-Style Street Meat using a custom binchotan grill. Traci Des Jardins mixes things up with a Bun Bowl and fried Churros with Mexican Hot Chocolate Spice Mix. Aaron May recalls a rainy day in London with delicious Fish and Chips and goes underground with a black-market Nutcracker. Jet Tila fills his plate with some Filipino-style Lumpia Eggrolls and a Pork and Pate Banh Mi.
It's an "un-fork-gettable" day in Flavortown as Guy Fieri challenges the chefs to make only handheld food. The returning champ is back to increase their $16,500 winnings, facing James Beard nominee and Mexican cuisine master Maria Mazon and fine-dining chef Brad Miller. Judges Adam Sobel and Tiffani Faison must choose which chef adapted best to the unexpected twists and unknown restaurants of Guy's culinary wonderland. Only one chef will return next week with a potential $20,000, while the other two will say "knife" to know you!
Guy Fieri jumps on the farm to table bandwagon and cooks a Mexican-inspired meal with local celebrity chef Duskie Estes. First up, Al Pastor Tacos -- pork shoulder in a pineapple-chipotle marinade served with corn tortillas, Roasted Tomatillo Avocado Salsa and diced grilled pineapple. On the side, Tex-Mex Rice, with fire roasted tomatoes, sweet corn and diced carrot. And wait until you see Chef Duskie's Backyard Gigante Beans and Pumpkin -- a sweet-savory dish finished with squash blossoms and papalo -- this is a side that takes center stage.
In honor of family vacation memories, Guy Fieri is cooking up some Mexican food, starting off with his Stuffed Snapper Veracruz. Beautiful pink snapper stuffed with a savory mixture of onions, tomatoes, chilies, capers, olives and oregano. Top it off with crispy tortilla strips and a squeeze of fresh lime, and chase it down with a cold beer ... what more could you want? How about a salad? Guy's making a Red Quinoa and Citrus Salad, packed with orange segments, jicama, red onion and toasted almonds in a cilantro-lime dressing.
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.
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.