Ep 13. Meaty Mashup

In season 30, episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, titled "Meaty Mashup," host Guy Fieri continues his culinary quest to discover the best comfort food in America. This episode features a variety of meat-centric dishes that will leave viewers salivating.

First up, Guy heads to a restaurant in Seattle, Washington that's known for their barbecue brisket. The chef smokes his meat for 14 hours and serves it up with a side of mac and cheese. Next, Guy travels to a food truck in Brooklyn, New York that serves up a unique take on a classic burger. This burger joint adds pastrami to their burgers for an extra layer of flavor.

In Nashville, Tennessee, Guy visits a restaurant that specializes in hot chicken. This spicy chicken is served on a bed of mac and cheese, giving it a comfort food twist. Next, Guy heads to a gastropub in Omaha, Nebraska that serves up a massive burger topped with bacon, eggs, and cheese. To balance out the heaviness of the burger, the chef serves up a refreshing and tangy vinegar-based coleslaw.

Finally, Guy visits a restaurant in Portland, Oregon that serves up a meaty mashup of Korean and Mexican flavors. The chef marinates beef in Korean spices and serves it up in a corn tortilla with kimchi and other Korean-inspired toppings.

Throughout the episode, Guy chats with the chefs about their culinary inspirations and the stories behind their dishes. He also samples each dish and delivers his signature line of "off the hook" to those that meet his high standards.

This episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives offers viewers a delicious and diverse range of meat-centric dishes from across the country. From barbecue brisket in Seattle to a Korean-Mexican fusion in Portland, there's something for everyone in this Meaty Mashup.