Ep 13. Italian, Thai and Pie

In Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives season 34 episode 13, host Guy Fieri visits three establishments offering Italian, Thai, and pie cuisine. In the first segment, Guy visits a family-owned Italian restaurant in San Francisco, CA that has been serving up hearty dishes like spaghetti and meatballs and chicken parmesan for over 60 years. The owner/chef, who learned to cook from his mother, shares his love of food and family with Guy as they make a classic lasagna from scratch.

Next, Guy travels to Minneapolis, MN to check out a Thai restaurant that's been serving up traditional dishes with a modern twist. The chef, who learned to cook from his mother in Thailand, brings bold flavors to the table with dishes like Pad Thai and curry. Guy gets a crash course in Thai cooking as they whip up a spicy papaya salad and crispy duck with red curry.

Finally, Guy satisfies his sweet tooth at a pie shop in Salt Lake City, UT that uses only the freshest ingredients to make their from-scratch pies. The owner, who started baking pies with her grandmother as a child, shows Guy how she makes her signature pie crust and shares her love of creating unique flavor combinations. From traditional apple pie to creative flavors like bacon apple and Mexican chocolate, Guy gets a taste of the sweet life.

Throughout the episode, Guy is charmed by the passion and dedication of these culinary entrepreneurs as they show him the ropes in their kitchens. With mouthwatering dishes and heartwarming stories, this episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives is a celebration of the diversity and creativity of American cuisine.