Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 2011 Episode 24 Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- October 31, 2011
In the 24th episode of the 2011 season of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, host Guy Fieri takes viewers on a journey to sample delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes from various restaurants across America.
The episode begins with Guy stopping by a breakfast joint in Minneapolis called Triple Rock Social Club. Here, viewers are treated to an array of breakfast items, including their signature Three-Cheese Pretzel, a house-made sausage-and-egg sandwich, and a twist on the classic eggs benedict with pulled pork.
Next, Guy heads to Portland to visit a Lebanese restaurant called Ya Hala. Here, viewers get a taste of delicious Lebanese cuisine, including a lamb shank served with green beans and mashed potatoes, and a fried cauliflower dish made with sumac and pomegranate molasses.
Afterwards, Guy takes us to Memphis to try out some southern delicacies at Uncle Lou's Fried Chicken. Here, viewers are treated to juicy fried chicken that's crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. On the side, Guy tries the mac and cheese, as well as their famous fried chicken sandwich.
The episode's lunch segment begins with Guy visiting a seafood shack called Finn's Fish House in New Orleans. Here, viewers get to try a seafood sandwich made with oysters, shrimp, and crawfish, as well as a classic fried seafood platter.
Afterwards, Guy heads to Mendocino County in California to visit a restaurant called Mendo Bistro. Here, viewers get to sample a delicious herb-crusted salmon dish served with a house-made bacon jam and a curry-spiced cauliflower dish.
Next, Guy travels to Tucson to try out some south of the border cuisine at a joint called Boca Tacos y Tequila. Here, viewers are treated to a twist on a classic taco with a beef tongue filling, as well as an avocado margarita.
The episode's dinner segment begins with Guy visiting an Italian restaurant called MartAnne's Burrito Palace in Flagstaff. Here, viewers get to try the restaurant's signature dish, the E.L Tornado, which is a combination of a burrito and an enchilada served with red and green chili sauces.
Next, Guy heads to Minneapolis to try some modern American cuisine at the restaurant Haute Dish. Here, viewers get to sample a pork belly dish with bacon-wrapped dates and pickled onions, as well as a winter squash gnocchi dish with a sage brown butter sauce.
The episode concludes with Guy visiting a classic steakhouse in Los Angeles called Pacific Dining Car. Here, viewers get a taste of some classic American fare, including a prime rib dish served with horseradish sauce and a classic wedge salad.
Overall, this episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives offers viewers a diverse range of dishes from different regions of America, from breakfast to dinner and everything in between. With plenty of delicious food and fun interactions with the restaurants' owners and chefs, this episode is sure to satisfy viewers' appetites for flavorful cuisine.