Triple D Nation Season 1 Episode 28 Italian, Thai and Pie

Triple D Nation season 1 episode 28 named Italian, Thai and Pie is a culinary delight that takes viewers on a journey across three distinct food cultures. Guy Fieri, the host, revisits three popular restaurants he had previously featured on his show 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.' The episode follows their journeys post the Triple D experience and takes a closer look at their specialties that made them famous.

The first stop on Guy's menu is Tony's Baltimore Grill in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Tony's has been dishing out classic Italian flavors since 1927. The restaurant has a warm and cozy ambiance with dimly lit interiors, and a retro-style old school vibe. The owner, Frank, who inherited the restaurant from his father, has kept alive the family tradition of making everything from scratch. Guy revisits the spot to try some of his favorite dishes - eggplant parmigiana and meatball subs. He also chats with Frank, who shows him how they make their signature sausage and peppers sandwich. This segment of the show delves deep into the history and legacy of Tony's Baltimore Grill and what sets them apart from modern Italian restaurants.

Next on the list is Lotus of Siam, a Thai restaurant in Las Vegas. The restaurant has earned acclaim for its Northern Thai cuisine and has been named one of the best Thai restaurants in America by various publications. Guy meets the owner, Saipin, who shares her cooking philosophy and shows him how to make their popular Northern larb dish. Saipin describes how her family owned a small hotel in Northern Thailand, and that's where she learned to cook. She moved to the United States in the late 80s with her husband and started working in various Thai restaurants before opening Lotus of Siam in 1999. Guy digs in the popular dishes - Nam Kao Tod, Pad Thai, and Khao Soi, and learns about the ingredients and techniques that make these dishes unique. He also visits the wine cellar, which happens to have one of the most extensive Riesling wine collections in the world.

The last stop on Guy's culinary journey is The Blue Door Farm Stand in Chicago, Illinois. This quaint cafe and bakery is known for its farm-to-table ethos and mouth-watering pies. Owner, Lisa, describes how she started the Blue Door after catering her friend's wedding, and her pies were such a hit that it prompted her to start the business. The cafe features daily specials, including soups, sandwiches, and salads, but the pies remain its crown jewel. Guy tries the chicken pot pie, which is a customer favorite, and then moves on to dessert. He samples their famous frapple pie (a combination of apple and cranberry), whiskey chocolate pecan pie and cinnamon roll pie. Lisa also gives Guy a behind-the-scenes look at how they source their ingredients, make the pie crust, and the secret techniques to achieving the perfect flakiness.

The episode culminates in Guy's reflections on the unique experiences he had at each of these restaurants and the culture and passion that fuels these businesses. The show's primary focus is on highlighting local businesses and their stories and takes you on a journey that celebrates the diversity of American food culture. The enthusiasm and passion that Guy brings to the show is evident in every episode, and it makes for a thoroughly entertaining and informative viewing experience.