Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
April. 23,2007 TV-GHost Guy Fieri takes a cross-country road trip to visit some of America's classic "greasy spoon" restaurants — diners, drive-ins and dives — that have been doing it right for decades.
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This trip, Guy Fieri's digging into hearty handfuls of major flavor. First up, a funky joint in Memphis, Tenn., is taking pizza and wings to the next level. Then, in Calgary, Alberta, an authentic Mexican spot is dishing out legit chicharron and tasty tacos, and in St. Simons Island, Ga., it's a taste of Argentina with elevated empanadas and the bomb beef short ribs.
Loaf (Memphis, Tenn.) • Salt & Pepper (Calgary, Alta., Canada) • The Burns Pub and Restaurant (Broomfield, Colo.) This trip, Guy’s grabbin’ big flavor from unexpected spots. In Memphis, makin’ culinary masterpieces in a museum. In The Great White North, a Calgary family joint three generations deep cookin’ up South-of-the-border classics. And in Colorado, slingin’ authentic British pub sandwiches, sweets, and spirits at a tiny airport.
Pure Street Food Noodle Bar (Calgary, Alta. Canada) • Porch (St. Simons Island, Ga.) This trip Guy's headed north and south for some savory dishes. First, a Calgary spot wowin' locals with scratch-made street food like killer phở and a crispy sando with an out-of-bounds, off-the-hook dippin' sauce. And in coastal Georgia, a joint puttin' its spin on Nashville hot chicken with a side of spicy shrimp.
Mrs. Potato Restaurant (Orlando, Fla.) • Alcenia's (Memphis, Tenn.) • Evelyn's Drive-In (Tiverton, R.I.) This trip, Guy's headin' back to some of his favorite surf and turf spots. In Orlando, a Brazilian joint famous for overstuffed potatoes now cookin' up even more South American specialties. In Memphis, revisitin' a from-scratch soul food spot carryin' on Momma's traditions and startin' some of their own. And on the waters of Rhode Island, a seasonal shack uppin' their game with a lobster BLT and a two-pound fried seafood platter.
Low Country Steak (Atlanta, Ga.) • Meat Boss (Mobile, Ala.) This trip, Guy samplin' some decadent grub across the South. In Atlanta, rollin' into an old friend's next-level steakhouse for some rockin' meats and killer mac & cheese. And in Alabama, a family BBQ joint usin' some funky homemade equipment to smoke up rib candy burgers and brisket sammies with Alabama white sauce and jalapeño jelly.
Cracovia Polish-American Restaurant & Bar (Westminster, Colo.) • The Jerk Shack (San Antonio, Tex.) • Indigo Coastal Shanty (Brunswick, Ga.) This trip, Guy’s rollin’ out and reel in’ in seafood and food from overseas. In the Denver suburbs, a Polish joint playin’ perfect pierogi. In San Antonio, a killer Caribbean stop serving’ seasoned shrimp. And in Georgia, a spot takin’ their Southern flair seaside.
This trip, Guy Fieri's savoring both spicy and sweet eats. In St. Simons Island, Ga., a bomb bakery is plating righteous rum cake and sticky buns. Then, a pizza restaurant in Boulder, Colo., is firing up perfect artisan pies, and a spot in San Antonio, Texas, is channeling traditional Chinese with a dynamite duck dish and pork belly bowl.