Ep 8. Fresh, Filled and Fried

In the eighth episode of season 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, titled "Fresh, Filled and Fried," host Guy Fieri takes viewers on a culinary adventure through three unique and delicious hotspots.

The first stop on the episode is a restaurant in Long Beach, California called Roe Seafood. Here, Fieri sits down with the owner, Chef Arthur Gonzalez, to learn about the establishment's focus on sustainable and locally sourced seafood. The menu features a variety of fresh and inventive dishes, like salmon pastrami and sea urchin pasta. Fieri also gets to try the restaurant's signature dish, the smoked trout dip, which is served with crispy flatbread and pickled vegetables.

Next up is a stop in a city known for its barbecue -- Kansas City, Missouri. Fieri visits a family-owned joint called McGonigle's Market, which has been serving up delicious smoked meats and other barbecue staples for over 60 years. The owner, Mike McGonigle, shows Fieri around the market, where they sample some of the shop's famous burnt ends and rib tips. The duo also digs into a hearty BBQ baked potato loaded with brisket, pulled pork and cheese.

Finally, Fieri heads to a Portland, Oregon food cart called Nong's Khao Man Gai, where he meets the owner and chef, Nong Poonsukwattana. The cart specializes in a dish called khao man gai, a traditional Thai dish made with poached chicken and rice cooked in chicken broth. Fieri watches as Nong prepares the dish with care and precision, teaching him some of the key elements of Thai cooking along the way. Of course, no trip to a food cart is complete without trying some of the other offerings, and Fieri samples the cart's crispy chicken wings and crispy fried tofu.

Throughout the episode, Fieri highlights the dedication and passion that each of the chefs and owners have for their restaurants and dishes. He also showcases the diverse range of flavors and styles that can be found in local establishments across the country. Whether you're a seafood lover, barbecue aficionado or Thai food enthusiast, there's something for everyone in this episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.