Ep 5. Southern Flavor

In this episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, host Guy Fieri travels to the southern United States to explore the region's unique and diverse cuisine. He visits a variety of diners, drive-ins, and dives that are known for their authentic southern flavor and cooking techniques.

The first stop on Guy's journey is in Birmingham, Alabama at a family-owned restaurant that has been serving classic southern dishes for over 70 years. He samples their famous fried chicken and learns about the restaurant's rich history and dedication to quality ingredients.

Next, Guy heads to Nashville, Tennessee to visit a popular diner that serves up a variety of southern comfort foods. Here, he tries their mouth-watering biscuits and gravy and chats with the owner about their commitment to using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

In Charleston, South Carolina, Guy visits a dive bar that serves up creative twists on southern classics like mac and cheese and fried green tomatoes. He also learns about the bar's unique cocktail program, which features locally distilled spirits and homemade mixers.

Moving on to New Orleans, Louisiana, Guy visits a neighborhood joint that serves up authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. He tries their famous gumbo and jambalaya, and gets a behind-the-scenes look at how the restaurant source fresh ingredients from local farmers and fishermen.

The final stop on Guy's southern journey is in Savannah, Georgia at a diner that specializes in southern-style breakfast dishes. He tries their signature dish – a huge breakfast platter loaded with eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, and biscuits – and learns about the diner's commitment to using sustainable and locally sourced ingredients.

Throughout the episode, Guy showcases the diverse and delicious cuisine of the southern United States and the passionate chefs and restaurant owners who make it their mission to serve up authentic and flavorful dishes. From classic comfort foods to modern twists on southern classics, this episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives is a celebration of the rich culinary heritage of the south.