Ep 12. Northern Southern
- TVG
- November 8, 2019
- 19 min
In season 33 episode 12 of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, host Guy Fieri heads to the Northern Southern United States to explore a mix of cultures and cuisines. His first stop is in Louisville, Kentucky, where he visits a family-owned restaurant serving up soul food with a twist. He tries their famous fried chicken and waffles dish, made with cornbread waffles and topped with bourbon syrup.
Next, Guy heads to Nashville, Tennessee, to a unique diner run by a husband-and-wife team. They focus on serving up hearty breakfast options all day long, including their signature dish of biscuits and gravy with pork belly. Guy also gets a taste of their homemade chorizo sausage and crispy fried chicken sandwich.
In Atlanta, Georgia, Guy visits a restaurant that combines Southern and Mexican flavors in their dishes. He meets the chef who created the popular dish of mashed sweet potatoes topped with pork belly carnitas and a spicy salsa verde. Guy also tries their smoked brisket tacos and a refreshing margarita made with mezcal.
Guy then heads to Greenville, South Carolina, to visit a restaurant that puts a modern twist on classic Southern dishes. He tries their take on shrimp and grits, which includes a creamy garlic sauce and crispy pieces of prosciutto. Guy also samples their unique take on a fried green tomato BLT, made with a pimento cheese spread and bacon jam.
Finally, Guy wraps up in Charleston, South Carolina, where he visits a restaurant focused on using local ingredients to create bold flavors. He tries their famous crab rice, which is made with Carolina Gold rice, and their popular dish of roasted oysters topped with bacon and garlic butter. Guy chats with the chefs about the importance of supporting local farmers and fishermen, and the difference it makes in the quality of their dishes.
Overall, this episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives showcases the diversity and creativity of cuisine in the Northern Southern United States, and highlights the importance of using local ingredients to create unique and delicious flavors.
