Ep 11. Layered, Stuffed and Stacked

In this episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, host Guy Fieri takes viewers on a journey through some of the most unique and flavorful dishes that are layered, stuffed, and stacked.

First up is a visit to a charming café in Long Beach, California called The Green House, where Guy tries their signature Stuffed French Toast. This dish is made by taking two thick slices of brioche bread and filling them with a mouthwatering mixture of cream cheese, orange zest, and vanilla. The stuffed bread is then dipped in an egg and milk batter and cooked to perfection. Guy also tries their Biscuits and Gravy, which is a Southern-style dish made with fluffy biscuits and a rich, sausage-filled gravy.

Next, Guy heads to Starkville, Mississippi to visit The Veranda, a restaurant known for their high-end Southern cuisine. Here, he tries their famous Layered Seafood Salad which features layers of fresh shrimp, crabmeat, avocado, and tomato, all topped off with a spicy remoulade sauce. Guy is blown away by the complexity of flavors and the artful presentation of this dish.

In the heart of Chicago, Guy visits Carnitas Uruapan, a Mexican restaurant that specializes in carnitas, a traditional Mexican dish of slow-cooked, seasoned pork. Here, Guy tries their famous stacked Pork Tacos, which feature layers of juicy pork, crispy pork skin, onions, and cilantro, all piled high on a soft corn tortilla. He also samples their classic Carnitas Platter, which comes with tender chunks of pork, crispy pork skin, and all the fixings.

For the final stop on his culinary adventure, Guy heads to Brooklyn, New York to visit L&B Spumoni Gardens, a famous Italian-American restaurant known for their Sicilian-style pizza. Guy tries their iconic Spumoni, which features layers of pistachio, cherry, and chocolate ice cream, all topped with whipped cream and a cherry. He also samples their signature square pizza, which is made with fresh mozzarella cheese, robust tomato sauce, and a thick, crispy crust.

Throughout the episode, Guy marvels at the creativity and skill of the chefs and restaurateurs he meets. From the stuffed French toast to the layered seafood salad, the stacked pork tacos to the Sicilian pizza, the dishes featured in this episode are sure to tantalize taste buds and inspire viewers to try new things in the kitchen.