Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 2008 Episode 10 Something Different
- April 14, 2008
In this episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, host Guy Fieri takes viewers on a culinary adventure to discover some truly unique and unusual dishes.
The first stop on Guy's journey is a restaurant in Portland, Oregon called Pine State Biscuits. Known for their delicious and inventive biscuit sandwiches, Pine State Biscuits serves up a variety of mouth-watering options like the Reggie Deluxe with fried chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, and gravy, and the McIsley with fried chicken, pickles, honey mustard, and hot sauce. Guy chats with the chefs and learns some of their secrets for making the perfect biscuit.
Next, Guy visits a restaurant in Los Angeles, California called The Oinkster. This spot combines classic American fare with traditional Filipino flavors, resulting in dishes like the Adobo Pulled Pork Sandwich and the Filipino BBQ Chicken Sandwich. Guy gets a behind-the-scenes look at how the chefs prepare their meats and spices and discovers some surprising ingredients in their recipes.
Moving on, Guy heads to Austin, Texas to check out a restaurant called Foreign & Domestic. This restaurant specializes in modern American cuisine, with dishes like the Foie Gras Torchon with roasted strawberries and the Turducken Meatballs with cranberry, pecans, and sweet potato puree. Guy talks with the chefs about their unique approach to cooking and how they infuse unexpected flavors into their dishes.
The final stop on Guy's journey takes him to Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he visits a restaurant called Aretha Frankenstein's. Known for their massive stacks of pancakes and creative topping options, Aretha Frankenstein's is a breakfast lover's dream. Guy tries out their famous Peanut Butter and Banana Pancakes and learns about the restaurant's history from its owners.
Throughout the episode, Guy samples a variety of different flavors and dishes, each one more unusual and delicious than the last. From classic American comfort food with a twist to unexpected combinations of flavors and ingredients, Something Different offers a truly unique culinary experience.