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Crushcraft
California, United States — Lao and Vietnamese
Guy Fieri visits Crushcraft in California to explore authentic Lao and Vietnamese cuisine. He experiences multiple dishes including namcow fried rice balls, green papaya salad, pork banh mi, dragon eggs, and Vietnamese crepes, praising each for their complex flavors, quality ingredients, and careful preparation. The overall experience highlights the restaurant's authentic approach to traditional dishes.
Adalite Sausage and Delicate Descent
Portland, Oregon, southeast side, United States — German sausage and meat products
Guy visits a multi-generational family sausage business on Portland's southeast side that produces over 120 different types of sausage with authentic German recipes. Started by George Bear in 1982 and now run by his son Tom with his family, the shop creates everything from traditional Italian wine salami to innovative Thai chili jerky. The reviewer praises the quality craftsmanship and family dedication to traditional meat packing techniques.
Blackthornne
Buffalo, United States — Irish pub / Buffalo classics
Blackthornne is a legendary Irish neighborhood pub on Buffalo's south side with a touching family story: taken over by Pat and his brother-in-law Larry after the original co-owner Kevin passed away in 2002. The restaurant faithfully maintains its traditions while serving iconic Buffalo dishes like beef on weck and wings, made fresh daily by head chef Max who produces around 20,000 beef on weck sandwiches annually.
The Front Porch
San Francisco, United States — Southern comfort food
The Front Porch is a hidden gem in San Francisco's Mission District serving authentic Southern comfort food with creative twists. Guy Fieri highlights their standout crawfish pot pie featuring a creamy besamel sauce loaded with crawfish, peas, pearl onions, and potatoes topped with light flaky puff pastry, along with their popular lobster mac and cheese. The intimate, homey atmosphere and dedication to bringing genuine Southern cuisine to San Francisco make it a must-visit spot worth the wait.
The Brindle Room
New York, United States — American, Burgers
The Brindle Room serves what the reviewer calls the best hamburger in America, crafted with a carefully selected blend of prime rib and chuck with precise 70-30 fat ratio, cooked in a screaming hot cast iron skillet. The signature bone marrow burger features compound herbal butter, Rocquefort cheese, and duck fat fries that create an elevated burger experience that is absolutely outstanding.
Sunny's
Hollywood, United States — Italian American, Sandwiches
Sunny's is a 50-year-old institution in Hollywood, Florida, opened by Sunny in 1958 and now run by his son John. The restaurant is famous for its Philly cheese steaks and Italian hoagies made with fresh, homemade bread baked daily and quality ingredients. The reviewer praised the sandwiches as among the best he's ever had, with particular emphasis on the buttery rolls, tender meats, and flavorful homemade sauce.
Black Market
Los Angeles, United States — Modern Italian Diner
Guy Fieri visits Black Market, a modern diner run by Chef Antonio where international flavors meet classic diner fare. The standout dish is the tagel bolognese featuring a complex sauce made with pork, beef, and bacon, finished with milk and rosemary that Guy calls one of the top three best bolognese dishes he has ever had.
Fab Hot Dogs
Reseda, United States — Hot Dogs
Fab Hot Dogs in Reseda showcases owner Joe Fertini's 30-year restaurant expertise and passion for hot dogs collected from across the country. The restaurant features innovative creations like the bacon-wrapped LA street dog and the signature ripper from New Jersey, all made to order with housemade sauces and toppings. Guy Fieri was impressed by the quality, variety, and the bald eagle sauce that became so popular he joked about creating a bald eagle salad.
Chaps Pit Beef
Baltimore, United States — Barbecue
Chaps Pit Beef is a Baltimore institution that serves some of the best pit beef sandwiches in the country. The beef is charcoal-grilled to perfection and served on a great roll with simple toppings like onions, salt, pepper, and horseradish. Guy Fieri gave it exceptional praise for its tenderness, flavor, and the authentic experience of watching the meat being carved fresh off the grill.
Turkey and the Wolf
New Orleans, United States — Sandwiches, Creative American
Turkey and the Wolf is a creative sandwich shop in New Orleans run by chef Mason Harford, known for inventive, off-the-wall flavor combinations executed perfectly. The hogs head cheese tacos are a standout, featuring handmade tortillas, housemade head cheese, and creative toppings like crispy strippies that elevate familiar fast food concepts into something truly special.
Santo Taco
Salt Lake City, United States — Mexican
Santo Taco brings authentic Mexican cuisine to Salt Lake City, run by Alfonso Breto from Veracruz and his wife Claudia from Mexico City. The birria tacos are expertly crafted with tender, flavorful shredded beef cooked for hours and served with a rich consume broth for dipping. The restaurant captures the warmth and authenticity of a Mexican family kitchen.
Kane Rosso
Dallas, United States — Neapolitan Pizza
Kane Rosso is an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria in Deep Ellum, Dallas, founded by chef Jay Ger who left his IT career to pursue his passion. The standout Dileia pizza features fresh mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, arugula, and an exceptional bacon marmalade, with dough proofed 8-12 hours and cooked at 900 degrees in a Texas oak-fired oven for 60-70 seconds.
Paper Dosa
Santa Fe, United States — South Indian
Paper Dosa brings authentic South Indian cuisine to Santa Fe, run by chef Paul Raj and his wife Nelly. The masala dosa features a crispy crepe-like exterior with creamy potato filling and excellent chutneys, while the chetnad lamb curry is a standout with tender meat and a complex blend of spices. This is a must-visit restaurant for anyone seeking genuine South Indian flavors.
Marceliano's Pizzeria and More
Las Vegas, United States — Italian-American, Pizza
The reviewer visits Marceliano's Pizzeria and More in Las Vegas to feature their signature lasagna pizza, a creative fusion dish combining traditional lasagna with pizza. Owner Richie Marciano shares his inspirational story of overcoming personal struggles to build this successful restaurant. The lasagna pizza impresses with its layered flavors, quality ingredients, and innovative preparation.
Pam's Kitchen
Seattle, United States — Trinidadian Caribbean
Guy Fieri visits Pam's Kitchen in Seattle's University District to experience authentic Trinidad food prepared by owner Pam Jacob. The reviewer is impressed by the homemade curries, traditional breads like paratha and dal puri, and especially the tender curry goat. Fieri describes feeling like he's sitting at home enjoying an authentic meal made from scratch.
Bakersfield
Cincinnati, United States — Mexican
Bakersfield is a Mexican street taco restaurant in Cincinnati opened by brothers Joe and John Lonnie and Alex Blust in 2012. The standout short rib tacos feature braised meat with complex flavors balanced by pickled radishes, crema, queso fresco, and cilantro on fresh corn tortillas. With handmade tortillas produced daily and approachable, affordable pricing, Bakersfield delivers elevated street food in the revitalizing Over-the-Rhine neighborhood.
Madre Boutique Taqueria
Boise, United States — Mexican
Madre Boutique Taqueria showcases innovative tacos created by James Beard-nominated chef John Quavvis and his wife Julie, who brought their California culinary expertise to Boise. The restaurant elevates traditional tacos with sophisticated techniques and unexpected flavor combinations, including standout items like queso birria and carnitas with blue cheese, delivering an elevated dining experience in taco form.