Episode
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Big Food, Small Towns
Overview
Tuckaway Tavern & Butchery (Raymond, N.H.) • Vincentown Diner (Vincentown, N.J.) • Rocky Hill Inn (Rocky Hill, N.J.) This trip, Guy Fieri's stopping in small towns to dig in to big-time eats. In New Hampshire, a blow-your-mind butchery loadin' up burgers and crankin' out scratch-made corn dogs. In Vincentown, N.J., a multi-generational diner makin' mile-high meatloaf and killer French toast. And stayin' in Jersey, a 1700s-era inn-turned-gastropub near Princeton dishin' out a twist on burgers and a funky spin on fries.
Details
- Series
- Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Season
- Season 25
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 2016-10-14
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
Big Food, Small Towns is Episode 9 in Season 25 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. It aired on 2016-10-14. The runtime is 22 min.
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Episode 8: Burgers, Buns and Bagels
Bagel Street Grill (Plainsboro Township, N.J.) • The Bun Shop (Los Angeles, Calif.) • The Kitchen (Portsmouth, N.H.)
This trip, Guy Fieri's pickin' up everything from burgers to buns to bagels. Near Princeton, a world-class bagel shop spicin' up their specialty and toppin' things off with Jersey's famous pork roll. In L.A., a Koreatown favorite loadin' up Asian buns and a unique bacon-corn bar dish. And in New Hampshire, an amped-up deli servin' lights-out lamb burgers and righteous ribs.
Episode 10: From Port to Port
Vida Cantina (Portsmouth, N.H.) • P's & Q's Market (Portland, Ore.) • Ataula (Portland, Ore.)
This trip, Guy Fieri's going coast-to-coast for righteous flavor. In New Hampshire, a modern cantina puttin' out the pork - from belly tacos to a pig's head platter. In Portland, a Woodlawn Park neighborhood market cookin' up grandma's take on biscuits and gravy, plus a funky polenta sandwich. And in northwest Portland, a husband-and-wife relivin' the Spanish food he grew up with, servin' outrageous octopus and other creative tapas.
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Episode 7: Cosmopolitan Comfort
Prairie Dogs (Minneapolis, Minn.) • Moxy (Portsmouth, N.H.) • Azla Ethiopian Vegan (Los Angeles, Calif.)
This trip, Guy Fieri's grabbing all kinds of cosmopolitan comfort food. In Minneapolis, an over-the-top hot dog spot loadin' up with beef, sausage and even lamb poutine. In New Hampshire, a righteous joint puttin' a New England spin on corned beef and cabbage, plus a fresh take on stroganoff. And in L.A., a mother-daughter team dishin' out authentic Ethiopian specialties.
Episode 11: Turkey-giving
Jammin' Crêpes (Princeton, N.J.) • Forty Five Market Street Bakery & Cafe (Somersworth, N.H.) • The Table Cafe (Louisville, Ky.,)
This trip, Guy Fieri is dishin' out the spirit of Thanksgiving! In Princeton, Rev Run jumps in at a crêpe place servin' their take on a turkey club and a 20-layer cake. In New Hampshire, a hometown spot cookin' up terrific turkey meatloaf and killer haddock sandwiches. And in Louisville, a spot dishin' out rockstar food to the community, with a "pay-what-you-can" mission.
Episode 6: Sausage, Seafood and Shawarma
Red Wagon Pizza Company (Minneapolis, Minn.) • STREET Eat Drink 360° (Portsmouth, N.H.) • Ivan's Cookhouse (North Miami Beach, Fla.)
This trip, Guy Fieri's taking an eclectic, global-infused tour of Flavortown. In Minneapolis, a neighborhood Italian spot carryin' on family pizza-makin' traditions with a bit of fun. Then, in New Hampshire, a funky joint puttin' their own spin on street food from around the world. And in Miami, a champion chef cookin' Haitian classics like griot, snapper and octopus.
Episode 12: Brunch, Bologna and Burgers
Gralehaus (Lexington, Ky.) • Grind Burger Kitchen (Louisville, Ky.) • The Original Dinerant (Portland, Ore.)
This trip, Guy Fieri's grabbin' everything from brunch to burgers! In Lexington's Highlands neighborhood, an old-house-turned-bed-and-breakfast-lunch-spot crankin' out southern comfort, like fried bologna sandos. Then on to Lexington's NuLu area, where an eclectic joint's cookin' up pork belly Cubans and killer veggie burgers. And in Portland, a diner/restaurant mashup dishin' out chicken and waffles with a kick and decadent donut sliders.
Episode 5: Global Greats
This trip, Guy Fieri's going global with international flavors. In Maui, Hawaii, a funky sushi joint serving up righteous rolls and ice cream made with a local favorite. In Los Angeles, a 70-year-old Italian spot servin' up their legendary spins on pizza and lasagna.
Episode 13: Carnivore Creations
Tails & Trotters (Portland, Ore.) • Momma's Mustard, Pickles & BBQ (Louisville, Ky.) • Jersey Girl Café (Hamilton Township, N.J.)
This trip, Guy Fieri's gettin' right to the meat of the matter with some carnivore creations. In Portland, a bomb butchery puttin' out porchetta and a unique style of prosciutto. Next in Louisville, a righteous barbecue joint rubbin' down wings and ribs. And in suburban Jersey, a café dishin' their take on steak sandwiches and chicken panini.
Episode 4: Chew and Brew
The Local (Coral Gables, Fla.) • Surley Brewing Company (Minneapolis, Minn.) • Delancey Pizzeria & Bar (Hollywood, Calif.)
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Episode 3: Creole, Cold Cuts and Crepes
This trip, Guy Fieri's cookin' up everything from creole to cold cuts to crazy Asian crepes. First, a multi-generational joint bringing New Orleans to Los Angeles with off-the-hook gumbo and etouffee. In Minneapolis, a unique deli stacking sandwiches with vegan turkey, vegan cheese and Italian meat-free "meats." And in Maui, Hawaii, a noodle spot dishin' out righteous ramen and off-the-chain Vietnamese crepes.
Episode 2: Asia, Africa and India
Belly & Snout (Los Angeles, Calif.) • Radio Africa & Kitchen (San Francisco, Calif.) • Gandhi Mahal (Minneapolis, Minn.)
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Episode 1: Soakin' Up Maui
Da Kitchen Café (Kahului, Maui, Hawaii) • Fat Daddy's Smokehouse (Kihei, Maui, Hawaii) • Like Poke? (Kahului, Maui, Hawaii)
This trip, Guy Fieri's cruisin' the Valley Isle with buddy Chef Reno Henriques. First up: on the Haha Highway near the airport, a real-deal taste of regional favorites like loco moco and kalbi ribs. Then in Kihei, a legit barbecue joint smokin' up St. Louis-style ribs and "the bomb" burnt ends. And a Kahului food truck on the road to Haleakala dishin' out the freshest catch served raw, baked and even deep-fried.