Episode
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: A Sampling of Spain
Overview
El Pacífico (Barceloneta, Barcelona, Spain) • Can Vilaró (Sant Antoni, Barcelona, Spain) • Bar Morryssom (Eixample, Barcelona, Spain) Guy Fieri travels to Barcelona, Spain, and digs into everything from top-notch tapas to traditional Catalan specialties. In Little Barcelona, a beach-side joint servin' killer paellas with a twist. Then, across from the famous Sant Antoni Market, a family-run spot dishin' up authentic Catalan dishes including Cap i Pota — veal-head stew. And in l'Eixample de Gràcia, a family-owned bar is crankin' out tapas like quail in vinaigrette and chickpeas with prawns.
Details
- Series
- Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Season
- Season 26
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2017-01-13
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
A Sampling of Spain is Episode 2 in Season 26 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. It aired on 2017-01-13. The runtime is 22 min.
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Episode 1: Belly Up to Barcelona
Can Conesa (Plaça de Sant Jaume, Barcelona, Spain) • Pulpería A Gudiña (Eixample, Barcelona, Spain) • Cal Boter (Gràcia, Barcelona, Spain)
Guy Fieri crosses the Atlantic to dive into the many different cuisines of Barcelona. In Saint James Square, a bocadillo shop makin' all sorts of tasty Catalan sandwich specialties. In the Eixample district, an authentic Galician spot craftin' octopus tapas and other comfort food from northwest Spain. And in the Gràcia district, a mom-and-pop joint servin' up old-school Catalan cooking, including snails just like mom used to make.
Episode 3: Mega Mouthfuls
Dolce & Clemente's (Robbinsville Township, N.J.) • The Seafood Lady (Louisville, Ky.) • Matt's BBQ (Portland, Ore.)
Guy unhinges his jaw for some mega-mouthful meals. In New Jersey, a real-deal Italian market cookin' up prosciutto bread and their multi-meat "boss of the sauce." In Louisville, a funky seafood spot pilin' their specialties on top of waffles. And in Portland, a killer barbecue food truck stackin' a fully-loaded "shabamwich."
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Episode 4: Swiss, Sandwiches and Sausage
JJ's Red Hots (Charlotte, N.C.) • Swiss Hibiscus (Portland, Ore.) • Papi Queso Food Truck (Charlotte, N.C.)
Guy stops in Charlotte and Portland to sample grilled cheese sandwiches with a twist, made-from-scratch sausages and specialties straight out of Switzerland.
Episode 5: Beef, Lamb and Pig
Irish Rover (Louisville, Ky.) • Bang Bang Burgers (Charlotte, N.C.) • The Improper Pig (Charlotte, N.C.)
Guy Fieri hunts down all kinds of meaty favorites, starting in Louisville with an Irish pub's cottage pie. Then on to two very different stops in the Queen City: a burger joint addin' toppings like Southern-fave pimento cheese, and a funky Asian-barbecue fusion spot crankin' out spicy pulled pork and Asian slaw for "Chow Bao" tacos.
Episode 6: Kickin' It in Cancún
El Rincon de los Antojos (Nichupté, Cancún, Q.R., Mexico) • Mora Mora (El Centro, Cancún, Q.R., Mexico) • Guy Fieri's Kitchen + Bar (Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico)
Guy heads south of the border to dig into local Mexican cuisine. First up, an authentic, family-owned spot where Grandma is cookin' up rellenos and killer chicharrón gorditas. Then, an eclectic downtown oasis servin' global mashups like an Asian-influenced pork belly burger and tuna tartare topped with Mayan xcat'ic chles - but you need a password to get in! Plus, get an inside look at a joint near and dear to Guy himself.
Episode 7: Not Your Typical Joints
Fu̅d at Salud Deli (Charlotte, N.C.) • Q-Shi (Spring, Tex.) • El Fish Fritanga (Zona Hoteliara, Cancún, Q.R., Mexico)
This trip, Guy's goin' off the beaten path to check out funky finds. In Charlotte, an eatery inside a beer store spinnin' up crazy waffle creations. North of Houston, a not-your-everyday fusion joint mashin' up barbecue with sushi. And Guy's headed back to Cancún, where they're dishin' out regional specialties fresh from the sea at a funky-cool hideout on Boulevard Kukulkan.
Episode 8: From North to South America
Pinchez Tacos (Avenida las Torres, Cancún, Q.R., Mexico) • Heist Brewery (Charlotte, N.C.) • The Original Marini's Empanada House (Houston, Tex.)
This trip, Guy's diggin' into flavors spannin' the Americas! In Cancún, a joint with swagger is wood firin' street tacos with attitude. In the Queen City, a NoDa neighborhood brewery servin' up some bomb bacon jam burger sliders. And in Houston's West Chase section, a mom-and-pop shop crimpin' more than 80 different varieties of Argentinian empanada.
Episode 9: Goin' International
Cafe Lili Lebanese Grill (Houston, Tex.) • Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill (Houston, Tex.) • The Surfin' Burrito (Zona Hotelera, Cancún, Q.R., Mexico)
This trip, Guy Fieri grabs gangster global grub from a Jamaican joint in Houston and a 24-hour burrito hot spot in Cancun, Mexico.
Episode 10: Wonder Women
Irma's Original (Houston, Tex.) • Se7en Bites Bakeshop (Orlando, Fla.) • The Meatball Stoppe (Orlando, Fla.)
This trip, Guy Fieri visits all-female lineups that are rockin' the house. In midtown Houston, a long-time Mexican spot cookin' roast pork tamales to feed hungry Astros fans. In Orlando's Milk District, a bakery lookin' to fill your pie hole with scratch-made sweet and savory dishes. And staying in Orlando, an Italian joint servin' up Nonna's recipes for all kinds of meatballs.
Episode 11: Multicultural Cooking
Willie's Pinchos (Orlando, Fla.) • The Pastrami Project (Orlando, Fla.) • Cuchara Restaurant (Houston, Tex.)
This trip, Guy Fieri digs into the traditions of many different cultures including a Mexican joint in Houston and a Jewish deli-on-wheels in Orlando, Florida.
Episode 12: Turkeys, Taters and Dogs
Sherman's Deli & Bakery (Palm Springs, Calif.) • Mrs. Potato Restaurant (Orlando, Fla.) • Fat One's Hot Dogs and Italian Ice (Orlando, Fla.)
Guy digs into a righteous mashup of flavors across the country. First up, a dynamite deli showcasin' real-deal latkes and turkey pastrami. Then in Orlando, a dishin' out hearty potato-centric Brazilian specialties including a carne seca rosti. And an Orlando destination in The Florida Mall keepin N'Sync with legit hot dog vibes.
Episode 13: Burgers, Beef and Barbecue
HoBo's BBQ (Temecula, Calif.) • Saigon Noodle and Grill (Orlando, Fla.) • Grill-a-Burger (Palm Desert, Calif.)
This trip, Guy Fieri's diving into the bomb beef and barbecue. In Orlando, Fla., an authentic Vietnamese spot serving phenomenal pho and a beefy specialty, where Guy is joined by Justin Warner. In Palm Springs, Calif., a not-your-typical burger joint dishing out their "Buddha Burger" and "Devil's Revenge." And in Temecula, Calif., a smokin' barbecue stop where they're even putting their 'cue into lasagna.