Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Host 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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Host 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.
Season 15 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2012
Episode 1
Unconventional Comforts
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 21 mins
This trip, Guy's food radar is all over the map, sampling traditional Hawaiian dishes, like laulau stew, at a general store on the island of Oahu, then heading to Chicago for a taste of Sicilian sandwiches made from scratch.
Episode 2
Goin' the Extra Mile
Mon, Aug 13, 2012 21 mins
Guy's headin' to some joints going all-in on some classic comfort foods, sampling burgers in Chicago; chorizo meat loaf in Memphis; and mahimahi in Oahu, Hawaii.
Episode 3
Savory Standouts
Mon, Aug 20, 2012 21 mins
Guy's slammin' on the breaks for some enticing eats.
Episode 4
Surf 'n' Turf Jackpot
Mon, Aug 27, 2012 21 mins
Guy finds surf and turf. A Hawaiian poke joint on the island of Oahu dishes up more than thirty flavors of fresh fish, including tuna and octopus caught by the owner himself. Also visited: a Memphis-style BBQ joint in Horn Lake, Miss.
Episode 5
Massachusetts Madness
Mon, Sep 3, 2012 21 mins
Massachusetts eateries are the focus. Stops include a Polish joint in Fall River for pierogies and a gourmet sandwich shop in Boston.
Episode 6
East Coast Comfort
Mon, Sep 24, 2012 21 mins
Eateries serving Italian fare are spotlighted. Included: a seafood spread in Boston; an old-school joint serving meatballs and fries; a modern restaurant featuring linguine and clams.
Episode 7
Flavortown Medley
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 21 mins
Guy revisits a Baltimore joint for another taste of their signature pit-beef sandwiches. Other stops include a bar-turned-bistro in Memphis for duck fried rice and Jack Daniel's bread pudding; and a food truck in Hawaii for local shrimp.
Episode 8
Burgers, Noodles and Quahogs
Mon, Oct 8, 2012 21 mins
This trip, Guy's on the road for some stellar food mashups. He wraps his mouth around a macaroni-and-cheese burger in Somerville, Mass. Also: chorizo-stuffed quahogs from a seafood restaurant in Middletown, R.I.; and hand-pulled noodles from a Filipino-inspired food truck in St. Louis.
Episode 9
Handcrafted
Mon, Oct 15, 2012 22 mins
This trip, Guy's checkin' in on tasty joints, run by food fanatics. Included: a farm-to-table restaurant in Memphis serves meatloaf, catfish and sloppy joes; the owners of an Italian deli in Providence, R.I., prepare meat tortellini from scratch and make their own bresaola.
Episode 10
All Family, All the Time
Mon, Oct 22, 2012 21 mins
Restaurants, that offer a family atmosphere, are visited by Guy, who samples fried chicken in Memphis, Thai food in Hawaii, and fried ravioli and stuffed grape leaves in St. Louis.
Episode 11
Food Done Right
Mon, Oct 29, 2012 21 mins
This trip, Guy's diggin' into food made the right way. In Narragansett, R.I., he enjoys clam cakes and strawberry shortcake made from scratch; a St. Louis restaurant for its cheese fries, duck; and in Boston, the Mexican dish chilaquiles.
Episode 12
Pubs and Grub
Mon, Nov 5, 2012 21 mins
This trip, Guy's grubbin' at some popular hangouts. Grubs include gourmet grilled cheese and porchetta; shrimp and craft-made beers; pasta loaded with clams.
Episode 13
Turn on Traditional
Mon, Nov 12, 2012 22 mins
Guy visits restaurants that serve modern twists on traditional food, including chile verde with pork in Chesterfield, Missouri; cod cakes and mac and cheese with lobster in Boston; Reuben fritters and Irish meatloaf in Syracuse.