Ep 17. Isle-talian
- TV-G
- December 4, 2015
- 20 min
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In season 23 episode 17 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, host Guy Fieri visits three restaurants on the Hawaiian islands that blend Italian cuisine with local flavors and ingredients.
The first stop is in Honolulu at a hidden gem called Arancino di Mare, where Guy samples their signature dish - an oversized meatball stuffed with cheese and served in a marinara sauce. He also tries their fresh catch of the day - a pan-seared opah fish with a creamy mushroom risotto. The restaurant has a cozy and intimate vibe, and the kitchen is led by Chef Daisuke Hamamoto, who uses traditional Italian techniques with Hawaiian flair.
Next up, Guy heads to Maui to visit Fabiani's Bakery & Pizzeria, where owner/chef Fabiani is known for his Neapolitan-style pizza. Guy samples the Margherita pizza, made with fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, and basil, as well as the Bianca pizza, topped with roasted garlic, truffle oil, and a three-cheese blend. Fabiani also shows Guy how he makes his signature gelato, using local ingredients like sweet bread and lilikoi (passionfruit).
The final stop is in Kauai at Pietro's Pizza e Pasta, a family-owned restaurant that has been serving Italian food with island flair for over 20 years. Guy tries their famous "paiolo" dish, a seafood medley cooked in a cast iron pot with fresh tomato sauce, white wine, and garlic. He also samples their homemade ravioli stuffed with a blend of local goat cheese, wild mushrooms, and Italian sausage. The restaurant has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and Chef Pietro runs the kitchen with his wife and daughter.
Throughout the episode, Guy showcases the unique blend of Italian and Hawaiian cuisine found at each restaurant, highlighting the fresh and local ingredients used in each dish. He also chats with the chefs and owners to learn about their backgrounds and the inspiration behind their menus.
Overall, the Isle-talian episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives offers a tasty tour of Hawaiian fusion cuisine, showcasing the creativity and passion of the chefs behind each restaurant.
