Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 2010 Episode 30 Made to Order
- October 25, 2010
In season 2010 episode 30 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, titled "Made to Order," host Guy Fieri takes viewers on a culinary journey to some of America's most unique and creative restaurants. This episode focuses on dishes that are made to order, meaning that each dish is prepared exactly to the customer's specifications.
The first stop on the episode is at a diner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania called the Penrose Diner. The Penrose Diner is famous for its breakfast offerings, and Guy tries the homemade corned beef hash, which is made fresh each day using brisket that is slow-cooked for over 12 hours. The hash is then mixed with potatoes, onions, and spices to create a savory and filling breakfast dish.
Next, Guy visits a Mexican restaurant in Chicago, Illinois called La Pasadita. La Pasadita is known for its tacos al pastor, which are made to order on a vertical rotisserie. The pork is marinated in pineapple and spices, then cooked slowly on the rotisserie until it is crispy and caramelized. The meat is then sliced off the rotisserie and served on fresh tortillas with cilantro and onions.
The third stop on the episode is at a bakery in Miami, Florida called Zak the Baker. Zak the Baker specializes in artisanal breads, and Guy tries their avocado toast, which is made to order with freshly sliced avocado, olive oil, sea salt, and chili flakes. The toast is served on Zak's signature sourdough bread, which is baked fresh each day in the bakery's wood-fired oven.
The final stop on the episode is at a sandwich shop in Los Angeles, California called Bay Cities Italian Deli. Bay Cities is famous for its Godmother sandwich, which is made to order with prosciutto, salami, mortadella, ham, and provolone cheese. The sandwich is then topped with marinated peppers, onions, lettuce, and tomato, and served on a freshly baked roll.
Throughout the episode, Guy also provides tips and techniques for viewers on how to make their own made-to-order dishes at home, such as how to make homemade avocado toast and how to cook pork on a vertical rotisserie.
Overall, "Made to Order" is a delicious and informative episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives that showcases some of America's best restaurants and most creative dishes.