Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 2008 Episode 9 A World of Flavors
- April 7, 2008
In season 2008 episode 9 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, host Guy Fieri takes viewers on a culinary adventure around the world. In "A World of Flavors," he visits three restaurants that specialize in unique and flavorful cuisine from different countries. The first stop is at a Lebanese restaurant in Orange, California, where the chef prepares traditional dishes like shawarma and hummus using family recipes passed down for generations. Guy tries the kafta kabob and notes the perfect balance of spices and herbs in every bite.
Next up, Guy travels to Solon, Ohio, to visit a restaurant that serves up Caribbean flavors. The owner, who hails from Trinidad and Tobago, infuses traditional dishes like jerk chicken and curry goat with his own personal twist. Guy samples the house favorite - oxtail stew - which he describes as "rich and hearty."
Finally, Guy heads to New York City to try some of the best Tibetan food in the country. The restaurant's chef, who grew up in Tibet, uses traditional cooking methods and unique ingredients like yak meat and potatoes to create classic Tibetan dishes like momos (dumplings) and thukpa (noodle soup). Guy tries the shapta, a stir-fried beef dish that he says is "bursting with flavor."
Throughout the episode, Guy not only highlights the amazing flavors and techniques used by each restaurant but also delves into the cultural significance and history behind each cuisine. He also chats with the chefs and owners to learn more about their passion for food and how they have brought their unique flavors to the American dining scene.
Overall, "A World of Flavors" is a mouth-watering episode that will leave viewers eager to explore the diverse culinary offerings found throughout the United States.