Ep 6. 'round The World Roundup
- TVG
- February 8, 2019
- 20 min
In this episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, host Guy Fieri takes viewers on a culinary trip around the world, exploring various cuisines in different cities throughout the United States. From Italian-inspired pasta dishes in New York City to Peruvian ceviche in Miami, the episode showcases a diverse range of international flavors.
The first stop on the journey is in New York City, where Fieri visits a restaurant known for their specialty spaghetti dishes. The owner, originally from Italy, shares his family recipe for spaghetti carbonara, which Fieri describes as "out of this world." Next, Fieri heads to a Korean restaurant in Los Angeles, where he tries a popular Korean dish called bibimbap. The dish is a bowl of rice topped with various vegetables and meat, and Fieri says it's a "flavor explosion."
In Chicago, Fieri visits a restaurant that specializes in German cuisine. He tries their schnitzel, a traditional dish made with breaded and fried pork or veal, and comments on its crispy exterior and tender interior. From Chicago, Fieri travels to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he stops at a restaurant serving up authentic Mexican cuisine. He tries their enchiladas, which are filled with cheese and topped with a flavorful red sauce.
In Miami, Fieri visits a restaurant known for their Peruvian-style ceviche. The dish is made with fresh fish marinated in lime juice and served with a side of sweet potatoes. Fieri comments on the dish's bright and bold flavors, and says that he can taste the freshness of the fish. The next stop on the trip is in Honolulu, Hawaii, where Fieri tries a popular local dish called loco moco. The dish consists of a bed of rice topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and gravy. Fieri describes the dish as "ultimate comfort food."
The final stop on the culinary trip is in Portland, Oregon, where Fieri visits a restaurant that serves up Taiwanese-style street food. He tries their pork belly bao, which is a soft steamed bun filled with tender and flavorful pork belly. Fieri comments on the dish's perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Throughout the episode, Fieri not only showcases the delicious international cuisines, but also highlights the stories and backgrounds of the restaurant owners and chefs. Viewers get to learn about the unique cultural influences behind each dish, and how the flavors and techniques have been passed down through generations.