Episode
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Wings, Dogs and Claws
Overview
Oohhs & Aahhs Gourmet Deli (Washington DC), The Brick (Kansas City, MO), The Lobster Shanty (Salem, MA) This trip Guy checks out some serious scratch cooking. In Washington, DC, a soul food joint serving up chicken wings smothered in house made buffalo sauce. In Kansas City, Missouri, a live music spot cranking out a bacon-wrapped, beer-battered, deep-fried hot dog. And in Salem, Massachusetts, a seafood shack doing a lobster martini ... and yes, it comes with a claw.
Details
- Series
- Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Season
- Season 10
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2010-09-27
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
Wings, Dogs and Claws is Episode 5 in Season 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. It aired on 2010-09-27. The runtime is 22 min.
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Episode 4: You Found 'Em
Metro Diner (Jacksonville, FL), Parkette Drive In (Lexington, KY)
This trip Guy's going where viewers sent him. In Lexington, Kentucky, a restored 1951 drive-in that's still serving the same double burger that made it famous. In Jacksonville, Florida, a diner in an old soda shop, scratch-making a menu that goes from meatloaf to stuffed French toast. And in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a breakfast joint celebrates 60 years as a neighborhood favorite.
Episode 6: Sauced and Spiced
At Sara's Table Chester Creek Cafe (Duluth, MN), Cafe Rakka (Hendersonville, TN), J.J. McBrewster's (Lexington, KY)
This trip Guy's heading out for big flavor. In Hendersonville, Tennessee, a Mediterranean place serving lamb with a traditional Syrian spiced tomato sauce. In Duluth, Minnesota, an all day café topping wild rice French toast with a beer and cinnamon syrup. And in Lexington, Kentucky, a Western Kentucky-style bar-b-que joint doing smoked turkey with their signature Melon sauce.
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Episode 3: Timeless
Bro's Cajun Cuisine (Nashville, TN), Greek Corner Restaurant (Cambridge, MA), The General Store (Silver Spring, MD)
This trip Guy's rolling out for some timeless traditions. In Cambridge, Massachusetts, a Greek joint where two brothers are serving the same spit-roasted lamb they loved growing up. In Nashville, Tennessee, a Cajun joint doing a classic bayou crawfish boil with house smoked sausage. And in Silver Spring, Maryland, a 19th century post office turned restaurant cranking out American standards like corndogs and chicken 'n waffles.
Episode 7: Made to Order
Bayway Diner (Linden, NJ), Rino's Place (East Boston, MA), The Blue Door Pub (St. Paul, MN)
This trip Guy's rolling in for scratch made done right. In East Boston, Massachusetts, a second-generation Italian joint doing lobster ravioli with home made pasta and fresh New England lobster. In Saint Paul, Minnesota, a burger joint stuffing double patties with everything from cheese to short ribs. And in Linden, New Jersey, the little diner that more than could.
Episode 2: Tried and True
Bob's Clam Hut (Kittery, ME), Mama Cozza's (Anaheim, CA), Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar (Washington DC)
This trip Guy's pulling up for favorites the way they've always been done. In Kittery, Maine, a roadside shack serving the same fried clam recipe since 1956. In Washington, DC, a self-proclaimed dive that's been a go to burger spot on Capitol Hill since '47. And in Anaheim, California, a 45-year-old, third-generation, Italian joint doing sauces, pizzas and parmesans ... all from scratch.
Episode 8: Fresh, Filled and Fried
Chaps Coffee Co (Spokane, WA), Good Dog Bar and Restaurant (Philadelphia, PA), Porthole Restaurant (Portland, ME)
This trip Guy's crossing the country for scratch cooking done right. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a pub where they're deep-frying hand made empanadas loaded with a Philly favorite. In Spokane, Washington, a 1912 farmhouse turned restaurant throwing a spin on stuffed pork chops with goat cheese, pine nuts and sun dried tomatoes. And in Portland, Maine, an 80-year-old, waterfront joint where the lobster's boat-to-table fresh and served up on a house baked brioche.
Episode 1: Family Joints
Happy Gillis Cafe & Hangout (Kansas City, MO), Kramarczuk's (Minneapolis, MN)
This trip Guy's heading out for some family cooking. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, a cafeteria/deli where the third generation's still cranking out the family's original, Eastern European sausage. In Kansas City, Missouri, a soup 'n sandwich joint where a husband and wife are putting a twist on old favorites, like a red wine and cola marinated flank steak sandwich. And at a hot dog shack in West Virginia, two "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" enthusiasts make their 100th Triple D visit.
Episode 9: Gone Global
Brats Brothers (Sherman Oaks, CA), La Carquena (Falls Church, VA), Savarino's Cucina (Nashville, TN)
This trip Guy's pulling in for a world of flavor. In Falls Church, Virginia, a South American joint attached to a motel where the Venezuelan sandwich comes loaded with shredded beef, black beans and cheese, or chicken salad. In Nashville, Tennessee, an Italian place where the chef and his wife compete to roll the thinnest fettuccini, then serve it up with home made vodka sauce. And in Sherman Oaks, California, some hard-core Triple-D fans show Guy their favorite spot for real deal German bratwurst.
Episode 10: A Triple D Thanksgiving
Becky's Diner (Portland, ME), George's Place (Cape May, NJ), Sammy's Food Service & Deli (New Orleans, LA)
This trip Guy's chasing down the holiday meal every which way. In Portland, Maine, a family-run joint where stuffed turkey and stuffed lobster are Thanksgiving traditions. In Cape May, New Jersey, a Greek restaurant where two brothers are serving up a classic Greek holiday lamb and their own take on roast turkey. And in New Orleans, Louisiana, a butcher shop turned restaurant doing a whole turkey stuffed with Louisiana oyster dressing.
Episode 11: Sweet 'n Savory
Duluth Grill (Duluth, MN), Meal Ticket (Berkeley, CA), Metro 29 Diner (Arlington, VA)
This trip Guy's rolling out for all kinds of flavor. In Duluth, Minnesota, a local favorite, where they're scratch baking banana cream pie and serving grass-fed, bison pot roast. In Arlington, Virginia, a diner home-cooking the classics from French toast to leg of lamb. And in Berkeley, California, a neighborhood café seasoning pork with coconut curry and making pie with apples and grapes.
Episode 12: Wings 'n Things
10th Ave Burrito (Belmar, NJ), Capone's Pub (Coeur d'Alene, ID), Jamaica Way (Nashville, TN)
This trip Guy's rolling out for a Triple-D take on chicken. In Belmar, New Jersey, a Mexican joint tossing wings with scratch made adobo sauce. In Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, a sports bar doing a roasted garlic chicken pizza, with a scratch made crust from an old Sicilian family recipe. And at the farmer's market in Nashville, Tennessee, a Jamaican cafeteria serving authentic mango chutney chicken.
Episode 13: Sandwiches Plus
Colossal Cafe (Minneapolis, MN), Elk Public House (Spokane, WA), Maui's Dog House (Wildwood, NJ)
This trip Guy's pulling up for all kinds of sandwiches. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, a tiny breakfast and lunch spot serving up a scratch made meatloaf sandwich topped with cranberry compote. In Spokane, Washington, a pub putting their spin on a Reuben with homemade sauerkraut. And in North Wildwood, New Jersey, a whole bunch of Triple D fans show Guy their favorite hot dog joint.