Ep 5. Only at This Joint
- TVG
- August 31, 2009
- 21 min
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In season 7, episode 5 of Diners Drive Ins And Dives, entitled Only at This Joint, host Guy Fieri takes viewers on a culinary journey to some of the most unique and delicious joints across America. In this episode, Fieri showcases four restaurants that offer dishes that can only be found at their establishments.
The first restaurant featured is in Nashville, Tennessee. At this joint, the chef has taken classic southern comfort food and given it a Mexican twist. Fieri and the chef make a dish that features a Nashville hot chicken taco topped with coleslaw and queso fresco. The dish is spicy, flavorful, and completely unique to this joint.
Next up is a pizza joint in San Francisco, California. Fieri visits a restaurant that has taken pizza to the next level by offering unique toppings like clams and lobster. The chef also showcases his homemade carbonara pasta, which is cooked on a wood-fire oven for extra flavor.
The third restaurant featured is in Oakland, California. Here, the chef has combined the flavors of Korean and Mexican cuisine to produce a dish that is both unique and delicious. Fieri tries a Korean BBQ burrito filled with marinated short ribs, Sriracha aioli, and kimchi slaw. The fusion of flavors is a hit with Fieri and all of the customers at the restaurant.
Finally, the episode ends with a visit to a bakery in Brooklyn, New York. At this joint, the pastry chef has taken classic French pastry and given them an American twist. Fieri tries a croissant made with Ham and Cheese, which is unlike any croissant, he's ever had before. He also tries a donut that is filled with a caprese salad, which may sound unorthodox, but Fieri confirms that it works.
Throughout the episode, Fieri showcases each of the unique dishes that can only be found at these joints. He also spends time with the chefs, learning about their cooking techniques and the inspiration behind their dishes. Viewers will walk away from this episode with a newfound appreciation for the creativity and ingenuity found in the American food scene.
