Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 25 Episode 13

Ep 13. Cosmopolitan Comfort

  • TV-G
  • September 16, 2016
  • 20 min
  • 7.1  (13)

In season 25 episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives titled "Cosmopolitan Comfort," host Guy Fieri takes viewers on a culinary tour of restaurants offering high-end comfort food. These are not your typical greasy spoon dives, but rather upscale establishments offering classics with a gourmet twist.

The episode starts off in Boston, Massachusetts, at a restaurant called the Gallows. This gastropub is known for their unique take on comfort food favorites like fish and chips and fried chicken. Guy tries their famous fried Brussels sprouts dish before moving on to the main course, a juicy Reuben sandwich stacked high with pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing.

Next, Guy travels to Nashville, Tennessee, to visit the Mockingbird, a foodie-favorite restaurant famous for their creative comfort food. The owner and chef, Brian Riggenbach, is a former musician who channeled his love of cooking into opening the restaurant. Guy tries their signature dish, hot chicken and waffles, which features crispy fried chicken on top of a fluffy waffle with maple syrup and hot sauce.

The third stop on Guy's tour takes him to Portland, Oregon, where he visits the Country Cat. This restaurant is known for their farm-to-table approach to classic Southern comfort food. Guy tries their famous chicken fried steak, which is smothered in gravy and served with mashed potatoes and green beans. The chef and owner, Adam Sappington, also shows Guy how to make their famous honey butter biscuits from scratch.

In Las Vegas, Nevada, Guy visits a restaurant called the Kitchen at Atomic. This trendy restaurant serves up a modern twist on classic American comfort food. Guy tries their famous mac and cheese, which is made with five different types of cheese and topped with crispy breadcrumbs. He also samples their gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, which includes bacon, avocado, and heirloom tomatoes.

The final stop on Guy's culinary tour is in Los Angeles, California, at a restaurant called the Nickel Diner. This vintage diner has been around since the 1940s and has gained a reputation for serving up some of the best comfort food in the city. Guy tries their famous maple bacon donut before moving on to the main course, a hearty bowl of beef stroganoff.

Throughout the episode, Guy not only tries the famous dishes at each restaurant but also chats with the chefs and owners to learn more about their inspiration and approach to comfort food. He also shares his own tips and tricks for making classic comfort food dishes at home.

Overall, "Cosmopolitan Comfort" is a delicious tour of high-end comfort food across the United States, showcasing some of the best and most unique restaurants that offer classic dishes with a gourmet twist.

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  • First Aired
    September 16, 2016
  • Content Rating
    TV-G
  • Runtime
    20 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.1  (13)