Ep 11. Unlikely Partners

In this episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, host Guy Fieri sets out to visit some of the most unlikely partners in the restaurant industry. First up is a family-run Thai restaurant in the heart of Los Angeles that also doubles as a donut shop. Guy gets to try some of the restaurant's signature dishes, like the Northern Thai spicy sausage and an egg curry that's topped with a donut. Next, Guy heads to a Texas BBQ joint that shares a parking lot with a German-style brewery. The two establishments might seem like an odd pairing, but the BBQ and beer go together like peanut butter and jelly. Guy gets to feast on some of the joint's best smoked meats, like brisket, pork ribs, and sausage, all washed down with some frosty brews.

The next stop on Guy's tour takes him to the Pacific Northwest, where he visits a coffee shop that also serves Korean food. The unique partnership has turned out to be a major hit with locals, who love to combine their caffeine fix with some spicy, flavorful dishes. Guy gets to try a kimchi burger, some bibimbap, and a Korean fried chicken sandwich, all made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Moving on to the East Coast, Guy visits a seafood joint in Baltimore that also serves vegan food. The two concepts might seem like polar opposites, but the restaurant has managed to strike a balance between classic seafood dishes and innovative plant-based fare. Guy gets to try a vegan crab cake made with jackfruit, as well as some classic crab soup and shrimp and grits.

The final stop on Guy's culinary tour takes him to the heart of the Midwest, where he visits a taco joint that also serves artisanal ice cream. The combination might seem like an unusual one, but the two foods actually complement each other quite well. With over 50 different types of tacos on the menu, there's something for everyone at this popular restaurant. And for dessert, there's a wide variety of unique ice cream flavors to choose from, like jalapeno chocolate and avocado lime.

Throughout the episode, Guy meets the chefs and owners behind these unusual restaurant partnerships, and learns how they've managed to make their concepts work in an industry that's notoriously tough. From Los Angeles to Baltimore, each establishment has its own unique story to tell, and Guy is there to share it with viewers. So tune in to this episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and get ready to explore some of the most surprising and delicious food combinations out there.