Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 2008 Episode 6 Like Mama Made

In this episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, host Guy Fieri takes viewers on a culinary road trip to three restaurants that serve up comfort food just like their mamas used to make. The first stop is in Portland, Oregon at a diner called Slappy Cakes, where customers get to cook their own pancakes right at the table. Slappy Cakes offers a variety of batters and toppings, including bacon and cheddar, lemon and ricotta, and even Spam. The restaurant also offers other breakfast dishes like corned beef hash and biscuits and gravy.

Next, Guy travels to Minneapolis, Minnesota to visit the Blue Door Pub, known for its Juicy Lucy burgers. A Juicy Lucy is a burger stuffed with cheese before being cooked on the grill. The Blue Door Pub offers a variety of Juicy Lucy options, including one with gorgonzola and another with cream cheese and jalapenos. Guy also tries a deep-fried pickle appetizer and the restaurant's version of a tater tot hot dish.

The final stop on the Mama Made tour is in Manasquan, New Jersey at Squan Tavern, a historic restaurant that has been around for over 150 years. Squan Tavern serves up classic American dishes like fried chicken, meatloaf, and mac and cheese. Guy tries the meatloaf with mushroom gravy and a side of collard greens. He also tastes the tavern's specialty drink, the Manasquan Mule, a twist on a Moscow Mule made with ginger beer and cucumber vodka.

Throughout the episode, Guy talks to the owners and chefs of each restaurant, learning about their family histories and the inspiration behind their menus. Viewers also get a behind-the-scenes look at the kitchens and see how each dish is prepared.

Overall, Like Mama Made is a heartwarming episode that celebrates the comfort and nostalgia of home-cooked meals. It's a reminder that sometimes the best food is the simplest, made with love and care just like Mama used to do.