Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 2015 Episode 8 Sweet, Savory and Saucy
- April 17, 2015
In Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives season 2015 episode 8, named Sweet, Savory and Saucy, host Guy Fieri takes the audience on a culinary adventure through the United States in search of dishes that are both sweet and savory, topped off with a delicious sauce.
Fieri kicks off the episode in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he visits a family-run restaurant that has been serving up classic American fare for over 50 years. The featured dish is a savory meatloaf smothered in a sweet and savory gravy that has been a favorite of customers for generations.
Moving on to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Fieri checks out a BBQ joint known for its unique sauce that combines tangy vinegar and smoky tomato flavors. The sauce is used to top a variety of meats, including pork, chicken, and beef, which are smoked for hours to perfection.
In Knoxville, Tennessee, Fieri visits a charming bistro that serves up a sweet and savory French toast made with brioche bread and topped with a blueberry compote and bacon jam. The dish is paired with a side of homemade maple sausage, making for a perfect brunch or breakfast meal.
Next up, Fieri heads to Bellevue, Washington, to experience a unique Hawaiian-Japanese fusion eatery that combines savory and sweet flavors in all of their dishes. Fieri tries their famous poke bowl, which features fresh fish swimming in a sweet and spicy sauce, served with a side of seaweed salad and rice.
Heading south to New Orleans, Louisiana, Fieri visits a historic eatery that has been serving up classic Creole cuisine since the 1940s. The featured dish is a sweet and savory dish of grilled Gulf shrimp served with a tangy remoulade sauce and a side of creamy grits.
Finally, Fieri wraps up the episode in San Diego, California, at a Mexican street food restaurant that specializes in sweet and savory desserts. Fieri tries their signature churro sundae, which features a warm and crispy churro topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with a rich caramel sauce.
Throughout the episode, Fieri showcases a diverse range of dishes that highlight the amazing combinations of sweet and savory flavors that can be found in cuisines across the United States. From classic American meatloaf to Hawaiian-Japanese fusion fare, this episode has something for every palette.