Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - Season 21

First aired: 9/5/2014 13 episodes

Episodes

1. Roadtrippin' in Beantown

Aired: 9/5/2014

Lone Star Taco Bar (Allston, Mass.) • Deep Ellum (Allston, Mass.) • Cafe Polonia (South Boston, Mass.). This trip, Guy's parking the Camaro in Beantown for an all-Boston smorgasbord. Just outside the city in the Allston suburbs, two restaurants sharin' one kitchen cookin’ up totally different menus: Mexican street food on one side and gastropub standouts, like killer gravlax and dynamite chicken sausage on the other. Then in the Polish Triangle in South Boston, Guy’s joined by Anthony Shriver, founder of Best Buddies International, and former NFL player Dan Koppen at an authentic old-country spot dishin’ out righteous pierogi and a fried pork favorite.

2. Seriously Saucy

Aired: 9/12/2014

This trip, Guy's toppin' off some righteous dishes with all kinds of sauce. In Cincinnati, the funky cafe putting their creative spin on barbecue chicken and vegan chili. In Boston, the neighborhood spot spicing up everything from lemongrass chicken to sloppy Joe's with some killer specialty sauces. And in Jackson, Wyo., the century-old log cabin housing an eclectic menu of totally homemade standouts, like scratch-made ramen and pork ragu.

3. Cross-Country Classics

Aired: 9/19/2014

This trip, Guy's roadtrippin' all over the country for some home-style cooking. In Boston, the funky neighborhood joint cranking out Southern staples, like chicken and waffles and off-the-hook tots. In Carmel, Calif., Robert Irvine's riding shotgun to check out the cool cafe centered around scratch-made classics, like amped-up biscuits and gravy and brisket chili. And in Superior, Wis., the sports bar scoring with classics like house-cured meat pizza and a super special chicken sandwich.

4. Worldwide Flavorfest

Aired: 9/26/2014

This trip, Guy Fieri's getting a taste of global flavor. In Cincinnati, the Jamaican joint firing up their trademark jerk chicken and spicy snapper. In Boston, the lunch-only spot serving a full plate of authentic Italian, like porcini cascioni and rosettes. And in Duluth, the flavorful border dweller dishin' out a taste of Thailand with dishes like the Bangkok burrito and a killer lamb curry.

5. Small Town Standouts

Aired: 10/3/2014

The Kounty Quarthouse (Parkland, Wis.) • Lotus Cafe (Jackson, Wyo.) • Junkyard Extreme Burger & Brats (Lancaster, Ore.) This trip, Guy's rollin' out to some small towns with big flavor. In rural Wisconsin, a roadside bar servin' sandwiches stuffed with the bomb brisket and crispy pork belly. In Wyoming ski country, an organic spot dishin' out ethnic-inspired eats, like an Asian bison bowl and Thai curry soup. And in rural Oregon, a farmland favorite firin' up monster burgers and their unique twist on pizza.

6. One Street Wonders

Aired: 10/10/2014

This trip, Guy Fieri's headed to Cincinnati to three righteous restaurants all sitting pretty on one street. First, the funky pub where a husband/wife duo's dishing out all kinds of creative hot dogs and sammies. Then, a real deal Belgian spot cooking up legit waffles and beer cheese pretzels. And, the Southwestern spot servin' up short rib tacos and a killer chicken torta.

7. Old School Joints

Aired: 10/31/2014

This trip, Guy Fieri's getting a taste of yesteryear. In Duluth, the Italian market/restaurant stacking up hearty homemade lasagna and a monster muffaletta. In Eugene, Ore., DDD's first all-vegan spot serving their signature tofu sammy and frozen peanut butter pie. And in Delta, Wis., the real deal retro diner dishing out righteous red-eye gravy and a surprising spin on the pancake, where he's joined by Jimmy John Liautaud and his family.

8. Meat in the Middle

Aired: 11/7/2014

This trip, Guy Fieri's grabbing dishes stacked and stuffed with off-the-hook goodness. In Baltimore, the cozy pasta bar rolling out righteous ravioli and topping things off with killer clams. In Eugene, Ore., the sandwich food truck creating a meaty, cheesy masterpiece and a double dose of pork. And in Cable, Wis., the small town favorite charging up their barbecue with espresso and firing up creme brulee French toast.

9. Soup-Centric

Aired: 11/14/2014

Sláinte (Baltimore, Md.) • Soup Nation (Eugene, Ore.) • Phở Lang Thang (Cincinnati, Ohio) This trip, Guy's fillin' up on some serious soup. In Baltimore, an authentic Irish pub servin' up seafood gumbo and a corned beef and cabbage twist. In Oregon, a college-town joint dishin' out 80 kinds of soup, from Middle Eastern lamb to Peruvian pork and quinoa. And in Cincinnati, a Vietnamese spot in the Findlay Market crankin' out phenomenal phở and turnin' bánh mì on its head.

10. All Baltimore, All the Time

Aired: 11/21/2014

This trip, Guy Fieri's hitting the pavement for a tasty tour of Baltimore. First, just off Dundalk Ave, the local legend cranking out all kinds of crab plates. Then in the Hamilton neighborhood, the farm-to-table spot cooking up bacon-wrapped meatloaf and Asian braised pork. And in the Upper Fells Point neighborhood, the funky pizza joint firing up some outta bounds pies and savory risotto balls.

11. Chicken Chowfest

Aired: 11/28/2014

This trip, Guy Fieri's filling up on winner winner chicken dinners. In Baltimore, the local landmark dishing out wicked wings alongside a killer steak wrap. In Eugene, Ore., the soul food joint smoking the bomb barbecue bird and slinging their signature burger. And in Des Moines, the Southern spot serving up legit fried chicken and decadent red velvet waffles.

12. Fresh Fish & Funky Chicken

Aired: 12/5/2014

This trip, Guy Fieri's hittin' the road for some outrageous seafood and tasty bird. In Des Moines, the trophy-winning barbecue joint smokin' up all kinds of unique wings and dishing out an out-of-bounds apple dumpling dessert. Across town in West Des Moines, a real deal Ecuadorian spot cookin' up authentic specialties like chicken with rice and pork with hominy. And in Eugene, Ore., the seafood market serving up totally fresh caught Dungeness crab and a legit Cajun crawfish pie.

13. Oldies But Goodies

Aired: 12/12/2014

This trip, Guy Fieri's hitting up some legit local landmarks. In Des Moines, the historic drive-in famous for their nearly century-old chili recipe. In Leeds Point, N.J., the scenic seaside joint serving up fresh catch since the 1930s. And in Brigantine, N.J., the old-school butcher shop cranking out righteous homemade sausage and real deal jerky.