Ep 27. Italian, Hawaiian and More

In Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives season 28 episode 27, titled "Italian, Hawaiian and More", host Guy Fieri embarks on a culinary adventure featuring delicious Italian and Hawaiian cuisine, alongside other unique favorites.

The episode begins with Guy's visit to a family-owned Italian restaurant in San Diego, California. With over 50 years of culinary experience, the owners showcase their traditional Italian recipes, including spaghetti and meatballs and their famous pizza, which Guy can't resist.

Next, Guy heads to Honolulu, Hawaii, to sample some of the island's best local dishes. He visits a casual eatery, known for their Hawaiian-style plate lunches, featuring lau lau, chicken katsu, and kalua pig. Guy also gets the chance to try shave ice, a popular Hawaiian treat, with a twist that he can't wait to share.

Moving on to Tucson, Arizona, Guy discovers a food truck serving up unique fusion cuisine that combines Mexican and Vietnamese flavors. The owner shares her passion for cooking and introduces Guy to some of her most popular dishes, including banh mi tacos and a Vietnamese-style pork belly bao.

Back in California, Guy finds a hidden gem in Pasadena that specializes in Middle Eastern comfort food. The menu features classic dishes like hummus and falafel, along with a unique take on shawarma that has become a local favorite.

The final stop on Guy's culinary journey takes him to a spot in Las Vegas, Nevada, that truly lives up to its name as a dive. However, the food is far from subpar, with a menu featuring a wide variety of mouth-watering sandwiches, from a classic Philly cheesesteak to a specialty sandwich that features slow-cooked pork and a fried egg.

Throughout the episode, Guy's enthusiasm for the diverse cuisines he samples shines through, as he showcases the unique flavors and personalities of each restaurant. His passion for food is contagious and viewers are sure to be inspired to seek out their own culinary adventures.