About this season
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.
Episodes (16)
1. Belly Up to Barcelona
Aired 6 January 2017 • 22 min
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.
2. A Sampling of Spain
Aired 13 January 2017 • 22 min
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.
3. Mega Mouthfuls
Aired 20 January 2017 • 22 min
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."
4. Swiss, Sandwiches and Sausage
Aired 10 February 2017 • 22 min
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.
5. Beef, Lamb and Pig
Aired 17 February 2017 • 22 min
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.
6. Kickin' It in Cancún
Aired 17 March 2017 • 22 min
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.
7. Not Your Typical Joints
Aired 24 March 2017 • 22 min
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.
8. From North to South America
Aired 31 March 2017 • 22 min
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.
9. Goin' International
Aired 14 April 2017 • 22 min
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.
10. Wonder Women
Aired 21 April 2017 • 22 min
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.
11. Multicultural Cooking
Aired 28 April 2017 • 22 min
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.
12. Turkeys, Taters and Dogs
Aired 12 May 2017 • 21 min
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.
13. Burgers, Beef and Barbecue
Aired 26 May 2017 • 21 min
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.
14. Chicken Trifecta
Aired 12 June 2017 • 21 min
Fleetwood's on Front Street (Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii) • Thai Mee Up (Kahului, Maui, Hawaii) • Frank in Bun (South Palm Springs, Calif.). This trip, Guy hits the road lookin' for the best chicken dinners. In Lahaina, Maui, rocker Mick Fleetwood's joint servin' up his mom's favorite chicken. Near the Maui airport, a Hawaiian-Thai food truck stuffin' their wings and fryin' their ribs. And in Palm Springs, a hot dog spot goin' meatless with their chili dog and puttin' a twist on chicken and waffles.
15. From Spicy to Icy
Aired 19 June 2017 • 21 min
The Dirty Buffalo (Norfolk, Va.) • Down the Hatch (Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii) • Zobö & Meester's (Cathedral City, Calif.) Guy heats up with spice and cools off with ice. In Norfolk, an Upstate New York transplant is dishin' out food he grew up with, like their namesake wings. Then on to paradise at a Maui spot chillin' out with tropical faves and fruity shave ice. And outside Palm Springs, a Cathedral City joint servin' smoke and fire with sandwiches and other specialties.
16. Island and Desert
Aired 30 June 2017 • 21 min
Wilma & Frieda (Palm Desert, Calif.) • Maui Brick Oven (Kihei, Maui, Hawaii) • Carib Shack (Virginia Beach, Va.) Guy Fieri hunts down desert treasure and island flavor, starting with a breakfast-lunch cafe in Palm Desert, CA. Then he heads to a funky gluten-free spot in Maui, HI, and a crazy Caribbean joint in Virginia Beach, VA.