After seven years of successfully running the St. Louis landmark Mama Campisi's Restaurant, owners Andrea and Lance were blindsided by employee theft: Two years later, business is spiraling and Chef Robert Irvine has just two days to address trust issues, frozen food in the kitchen and finances that aren't adding up if there's any chance of restoring this restaurant to its former glory.
Alton Brown called it the "most amazing battle in Iron Chef history." Challenger John Fraser came to Kitchen Stadium without sous chefs, so Michael Symon kicked his out as well. Putting out five Iron Chef-quality dishes in one hour with no help nearly killed Iron Chef Symon, but not only did he finish on time -- he won the battle.
At Uncle Andy's Diner, in Portland, Maine, Chef Robert Irvine meets Dennis; restaurant owner by day, stand-up comedian by night. To Robert's frustration, Dennis spends more time telling jokes to his customers than paying attention to the quality of the food that comes out of his kitchen or how his newfound success in comedy is straining his relationship with his family.
This trip, Guy Fieri's in the kitchen with some real Triple-D all-stars, cookin' up everything from gangster Greek in Salt Lake City to creative curry in Denver to amazing Asian in Miami and North Pole, Alaska. Plus, an off-the-charts taco joint in Des Moines and a Boise, Idaho drive-in serving up prime-time prime rib.
This trip, Guy Fieri's in the kitchen with some real Triple-D all-stars, cookin' up everything from gangster Greek in Salt Lake City to creative curry in Denver to amazing Asian in Miami and North Pole, Alaska. Plus, an off-the-charts taco joint in Des Moines and a Boise, Idaho drive-in serving up prime-time prime rib.
On this trip, Guy Fieri checks in on some favorite East Coast eats. His first stop is a neighborhood joint that's still dishin' out diner classics from a cramped kitchen. Then, a mother-son duo doubled their Boston footprint by serving staples from south of the border. In Baltimore, third time is the charm with this out-of-bounds pit beef stand.
Guy Fieri has a special guest in his kitchen, chef Duskie Estes, and the two are cookin' up a Chicago-Sonoma fusion meal. For the main course, they make grilled Chicago Beef Kebabs served with homemade giardiniera and gremolata. To go with it, there's Fried Provolone with Italian Salsa, and to wash it all down, Duskie makes a special cocktail.
Guy Fieri and Dean McDermott are in the kitchen together! They're making Grilled Hanger Steak with flambeed Green Peppercorn Sauce. Next, Dean makes his signature "New Old Fashioned" cocktail, a solid, fresh take on the old classic. Then, Guy shows Dean his Brussels Sprout Gratin: Creamy and cheesy inside, with a nice crunchy top. For dessert, Grilled Caramel Apple Brioche Sundae.
Nancy Fuller is visiting her friend Beth to taste and pick up some of her famous jams! Then she takes them back in the kitchen to put her Farmhouse Rules to the test, using them in her recipes, making Sage-Rubbed Chicken with Peach Jam Glaze, Spinach Salad, Roasted Turnips, and Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Parfait with Frozen Yogurt and Toasted Walnut Brittle!
Guy Fieri is in the kitchen with football pro Marcel Reece, cooking up an all-star meal for big appetites with little time to spare. We're talking Mojo Mahi Mahi, marinated in fresh citrus and herbs, grilled, and served over a Toasted Quinoa Pilaf with Tomato Mango Cucumber Relish. A Grilled Red Cabbage Salad with White Miso Dressing is served on the side.