Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 2011 Episode 31 Scratch Made Classics

In season 2011, episode 31 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, host Guy Fieri takes a trip to different eateries in search of Scratch Made Classics. The episode features three different restaurants that pride themselves on making everything from scratch.

The first stop is in San Francisco, where Guy goes to Grubstake Diner, a classic diner that serves up breakfast all day. The restaurant is famous for its Portuguese specialties such as the Chourico Omelet and the Linguica Sandwich. The owner, Louis Ferreira, shares his passion for cooking with Guy and reveals the secret to their famous chourico. Ferreira explains that Grubstake is a place where people come together and have a good time, just like a family. Guy also tries the Carne Asada Fries, a popular San Franciscan dish, and the Banana Caramel French Toast.

The second stop is in South Carolina at a restaurant called The Glass Onion. Established by Chris Stewart and Sarah O'Kelley, The Glass Onion serves Southern comfort food with a twist. They use locally-sourced ingredients to create their dishes from scratch, like the Carolina Pirlau, an old-fashioned Southern dish made with rice and seafood. Guy is amazed by their Country Fried Steak and Eggs, which are a unique blend of Southern and Italian flavors. He also tries their famous Shrimp Po' Boy and the Chicken Liver Pate, which is made with bacon and sherry.

The last stop is in Kentucky, where Guy visits Mussel & Burger Bar, a restaurant that specializes in burgers and mussel dishes. Chef Fernando Martinez shares his passion for creating unique flavor combinations, and Guy gets to try the one-of-a-kind Lamb Burger with Feta Cheese and Mint Jelly. Fernando also shows Guy how to make their famous Truffle Fries, which are hand-cut and made with real truffle oil and truffle salt. They also make the Roasted Garlic Aioli from scratch. Guy also tries the Mussels with Bacon and Blue Cheese, a dish that features Kentucky bourbon.

Throughout the episode, Guy learns about the importance of using quality ingredients and making everything from scratch. He meets passionate chefs and restaurant owners who take pride in creating unique dishes that reflect their culture and region. Scratch Made Classics celebrates the art of homemade cooking and highlights the creativity and innovation that goes into creating dishes that are both delicious and memorable.