Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 2019 Episode 30 Cruisin' Capital Cities
- November 22, 2019
In this episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, host Guy Fieri takes viewers on a culinary tour of some of the best capital city eateries in the United States. The episode, titled "Cruisin' Capital Cities," features mouth-watering dishes from seven different restaurants in cities across the country.
The first stop on Fieri's tour is in Austin, Texas, where he visits a food truck called Veracruz All Natural. This family-owned business serves up authentic Mexican cuisine, including their famous migas breakfast tacos. Fieri meets the sisters who run the truck and learns how they use fresh, local ingredients to make their dishes.
Next, Fieri heads to Madison, Wisconsin to check out Hubbard Avenue Diner. This classic diner is known for its hearty breakfasts and milkshakes. Fieri samples their famous bacon and egg sandwich and a chocolate malt, and chats with the owner about the restaurant's history.
In Boise, Idaho, Fieri visits State & Lemp, a restaurant that prides itself on using seasonal and local ingredients to create unique dishes. Fieri tastes their duck breast with huckleberry sauce and learns how the chef incorporates foraged wild ingredients into the menu.
Fieri then travels to Nashville, Tennessee, where he tries the hot chicken sandwich at Hattie B's, a restaurant famous for their spicy fried chicken. Fieri talks to the owner about the history of hot chicken in Nashville and the process of making it.
In Phoenix, Arizona, Fieri visits St. Francis, a restaurant that focuses on farm-to-table cooking. Fieri samples their lemon ricotta pancakes and chats with the owner about the importance of supporting local farmers.
Fieri travels to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to check out Tony's Seafood, a seafood market that also serves up some of the best boiled crawfish in the city. Fieri tries the crawfish and learns about the seafood culture in Louisiana.
Finally, Fieri ends his capital city tour in Honolulu, Hawaii at Pig & the Lady. This Vietnamese-American restaurant is known for its flavorful pho and banh mi sandwiches. Fieri tries their pho and chats with the owner about the restaurant's unique concept.
"Cruisin' Capital Cities" showcases the diverse and delicious cuisine found in different capital cities across the United States. Fieri's passion for food and his easygoing personality make this episode a fun and tasty adventure for viewers.