Ep 8. All Over the Map
- TVG
- June 15, 2009
- 20 min
In season 6 episode 8 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives titled "All Over the Map," host Guy Fieri takes the audience on a culinary adventure across the United States. This episode features a mix of classic and funky dishes from six different restaurants, each with their own unique regional flavors.
The episode starts in Salem, Massachusetts, at a restaurant called Scratch Kitchen. This diner specializes in scratch-made comfort food with a Middle Eastern twist. Guy tries their lamb hash and their breakfast nachos, which are topped with hummus and a poached egg.
Next, Guy travels to Charlottesville, Virginia, to check out Ace Biscuit & Barbecue. Here, they serve up Southern-style barbecue and made-from-scratch biscuits. Guy samples their pulled pork sandwich and their biscuit topped with sausage gravy and a fried egg.
Guy then heads to Newark, Delaware, to visit the Deerhead Hot Dogs restaurant. This local institution has been serving hot dogs for over 70 years. Guy tries their signature chili, which is made from a secret family recipe, as well as their famous hot dogs topped with their homemade relish.
The next stop is in San Francisco, California, at the Fatted Calf Charcuterie. This artisanal butcher shop offers a variety of cured meats, including their signature coppa and salami. Guy also samples their duck liver mousse and their pickled vegetables.
Guy then heads to Salt Lake City, Utah, to visit the Red Iguana restaurant. This Mexican restaurant has been in business for over 30 years and is known for their mole sauces. Guy tries their signature mole enchiladas and their spiciest dish, the "killer" pork.
The episode concludes in Orlando, Florida, at the Se7en Bites bakery. This bakery specializes in Southern-style comfort food, including their signature biscuits and gravy. Guy samples their fried chicken and waffles, as well as their berry whip cream pie.
"All Over the Map" takes viewers on a tasty journey across the country, showcasing the diverse culinary traditions that can be found in different regions of the United States. From Middle Eastern comfort food to Southern-style barbecue and West Coast artisanal charcuterie, this episode offers a little something for everyone.
