Guy has visited lots of killer joints in New York and we've rounded up some of the best bites in the Big Apple. You can't visit New York without having old school Italian at John's of 12th Street or traditional Jewish favorites at Ben's Deli -- and no one does classic New York sandwiches like Defonte's. But Guy's also discovered some surprises, like authentic barbecue at The Smoke Joint, German pretzels at The Redhead and a hubcap sized donut at Pies N Things.
Guy Fieri checks out some joints where things are still done the old-fashioned way. In Oklahoma City, a steak house that's been serving the same steaks, desserts and even salad dressing for more than 80 years; In Los Angeles, a 1940s diner brought back to life by a chef doing mac and cheese, fried catfish, and donuts her way; And in Boston, three brothers carry on 40-year-old family tradition -- making clam chowder like Dad -- and chipotle/pastrami sandwiches.
This trip, Guy's in for some old school favorites and new school stunners. In Detroit, a Polish joint that's been around for decades, servin' up old standards like Hungarian pancakes with goulash. In Virginia Beach, Va., the little gift shop and cafe puttin' out totally homemade favorites like mama used to make, from chicken salad sandwiches to beef tenderloin. And in Vancouver, British Columbia, the innovative diner run by a couple of rockin' new wave chefs, servin' up homemade pulled pork with slaw.
It's a birthday party! But before the sweets, Sandra will make savory treats for the kids to enjoy. First, BLT dip is scooped up with pita triangles. And the kids will love her Turkey Wheels, colorful wrap sandwiches that sneak in a few veggies too. Then a special guest shows Sandra his Party Snack Mix recipe. Finally it's cake time! The kids get to decorate their very own Single Layer Birthday Cakes. To drink, a kid-pleasing Fruity Lemonade.
Nancy is meeting some of her friends down at the community rec center for Bingo night, and it's her turn to bring the food. Nancy stops by her local greenhouse to get some fresh veggies from her friend Tom to make a light and delicious Farro Salad with Radishes, Arugula and Feta to go along with Honey-Glazed Ham Sandwiches and Corn Chowder. Nancy is sure the girls are just going to love her Rustic Braided Strawberry Tart for dessert.
For the first game, Guy gives the chefs a very small budget to create big, tasty grilled cheese sandwiches for four. Then the chefs are challenged creatively when they make unusual desserts from the ingredients in the meat, seafood and dairy aisle. The final two chefs shop the aisles to make their best Holiday celebration meal, but Guy swaps their bags of ingredients. Quick thinking and serious skills will send one chef on a $uper $hopping $pree with an extra holiday surprise!
Mary Berg is making low-effort recipes that cook slowly while filling the house with the most delicious aromas. Porchetta is two meals in one, starting with a pork dinner with sausage and pancetta filling slow roasted over a bed of fennel. Then, enjoy Porchetta Sandwiches the next day with zesty caper and herb mayo. With Slow Roasted Squash, Mary proves that low and slow isn't just for meat, and a Classic Pot Roast is everything you want in one pot.
The Kitchen Helpline is answering summer party questions and sharing recipes like Geoffrey Zakarian's Grilled Seafood Platter and Katie Lee's Peach Caprese with Balsamic Cherries. There are new ways to update a crudite platter, and food blogger Alejandra Ramos shares her secrets for Slow Cooker Pineapple Habanero Chicken Sandwiches. The hosts dish out their best tips and tricks for throwing an easy summer party, and cookbook author Fanny Slater stops by to join the fun with her Tropical Beach Bum Cake.
Ree Drummond's serving up all different types of eggs for breakfast. There's Eggs Benedict and then a fiery version of the classic, Steak and Eggs Benedict with Spicy Hollandaise. She's making the Best Scrambled Eggs Ever, Pioneer-style, and whipping up Cornmeal Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup. Then, some five-ingredient marvels with Eggs in Tomatoes and Spicy Eggs on Toast, and with just two ingredients is Ladd's favorite, Egg-in-a-Hole. Finally, omelets are the star in Cowboy Breakfast Sandwiches.
Molly Yeh starts the day by making one of her family’s favorite breakfasts, a sweet and tangy Blueberry Toasted Oat Tart. Then she treats a few friends to a picnic lunch at Turtle River State Park with her thick and indulgent BLFGT Sandwiches -- that's bacon, lettuce and fried green tomatoes -- and creamy Ranch Egg Salad with veggies and matzo for dunking. For dessert, Molly makes Chocolate Pecan Sandwich Cookies with caramel frosting as a sweet tribute to the state park's revered reptile.