Ep 2. A Family Affair
- TV-G
- August 31, 2019
- 21 min
In Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives season 33 episode 2, titled "A Family Affair," host Guy Fieri visits family-run restaurants across America. The episode begins with Guy in San Antonio, Texas, at a Mexican restaurant owned by a family who has been in the business for over 50 years. He samples their fresh guacamole, classic enchiladas, and towering homemade flan.
Next, Guy travels to Nashville, Tennessee, to try a family-owned burger joint that serves up unique items like the "Donut Burger" and a "Hot Chicken Sandwich." He meets the family who started the restaurant and learns about their secret burger sauce and fresh, never-frozen beef.
After Nashville, Guy heads to Summit, New Jersey, for some Italian comfort food at a family-run restaurant that has been passed down for three generations. He tries their famous meatballs, homemade pasta, and decadent Tiramisu.
The episode then takes us to Denver, Colorado, where Guy visits a father and son who run a Vietnamese restaurant that combines traditional recipes with modern twists. He tries their famous spring rolls, pho, and spicy beef noodle soup.
Lastly, Guy travels to San Diego, California, for some delicious Hawaiian food at a family-owned and operated restaurant that has been in business for over a decade. He samples their poke bowls, kalua pork, and spam musubi.
Throughout the episode, we get to see the unique stories and family histories behind each of these restaurants, highlighting the hard work and dedication that goes into owning and operating a family-run business. Guy's enthusiasm and excitement for the food and the people behind it make for an enjoyable and uplifting episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.