Diners, Drive-ins and Dives

10 Best Episodes of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - Season 42

Host Guy Fieri travels across America in search of the best diners, drive-ins and dives. He visits classic "greasy spoon" restaurants and talks to staff and customers about the food. Episodes often feature eateries linked by a common theme, such as burgers or comfort food.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

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Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S42E1

#8 - From Europe To Asia (Season 42 - Episode 1)

This trip, Guy Fieri has a culinary lineup crossing both the Atlantic and the Pacific. In Millcreek, Utah, a Japanese joint dishin' up righteous ramen -- both hot and cold. In Grand Junction, Colo., an authentic Italian spot making artichoke Parmesan soup and their "Rosetta" specialty from scratch, plus a real deal Eastern European emporium in Albuquerque, N.M., servin' legit stuffed cabbage and schnitzel.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 13 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S42E8

#7 - Triple D Nation: Poultry, Lamb and Jam (Season 42 - Episode 8)

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On this trip, Guy Fieri's got breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. In Columbus, Ohio, Guy reminisces about Italian beef while loadin' up on a meatball sub and gyro rolls. Then, creative cocktails and a jammin' turkey burger get his attention in Edison, N.J., and in Lansing, Mich., he's finding Middle Eastern must-haves like shawarma and fried kibbeh.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 12 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S42E7

#6 - From Italian to Asian (Season 42 - Episode 7)

This trip, Guy Fieri's diving into Asian flavors alongside a taste of Italy. In Albuquerque, N.M., a Vietnamese spot is servin' up out-of-bounds banh mi and sensational scratch-made tofu. In Laramie, Wyo., a funky spot is putting an international spin on bar food, like bulgogi fries and a Greek-inspired pie. Then, in Anchorage, Alaska, a real deal Italian deli is adding magic to their sandwiches and cookin' up a unique take on pizza.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 10 votes.

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#5 - Food Network Super Chefs (Season 42 - Episode 11)

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This trip, Guy Fieri's hitting up joints owned by Food Network super chefs to see what they're cookin' up. In Nashville, he's with Maneet Chauhan, who is serving up her creative spin on Indian recipes, taking them to a whole new level. In Cleveland, he joins Michael Symon at his barbecue spot, firin' up pork belly and a loaded potato flavor bomb. Along the way, Marc Murphy even pops by to get into the mix.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 11 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S42E3

#4 - Asian and American (Season 42 - Episode 3)

On this trip, Guy Fieri's got Asian flavors, an American classic and some mashups in between. In Anchorage, Alaska, there's a Korean-Mexican joint rolling out kimchi burritos and wild wings. In Aspen, Colo., Guy and Hunter are hittin' a smokehouse putting their own twist on ribs, and in Albuquerque, N.M., a funky fusion spot heads off the charts with a flavorful veggie specialty and the bomb pork belly.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 11 votes.

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#3 - Gettin' Funky in Flavortown (Season 42 - Episode 6)

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On this trip, Guy Fieri's grabbing all kinds of funky flavor. In Laramie, Wyo., a righteous restaurant-bar is pilin' up their nachos and putting a special pop in their burgers. Plus, a longtime spot is cookin' up a vegetarian spin on both meatloaf and a banh mi sandwich. Then, in Anchorage, Alaska, a Mexican joint is serving dynamite duck tacos and off-the-chain chorizo.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 13 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S42E12

#2 - Plating Up Puerto Rico (Season 42 - Episode 12)

This trip, Guy Fieri's traveling with Chef Antonia Lofaso on a first-class culinary journey through Puerto Rico. In Old San Juan, they're diggin' into a chicken-trifongo combo and decadent cheesecake-stuffed French toast. In Caguas, a vegan joint is puttin' their spin on chicken and waffles and a meat lovers, no-meat pizza. And in Juncos, a traditional spot is serving up regional favorites like a plantain-picadillo lasagna and a lights-out stew made with pig's feet.

The episode was rated 8.27 from 11 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S42E15

#1 - Flavor Expedition (Season 42 - Episode 15)

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On this trip, Guy Fieri's embarking on a worldwide journey of flavor. In Caguas, Puerto Rico, a tapas-and-more joint is putting out international bites like churrasco steak and risotto and ropa vieja dumplings. In Middleton, N.J., an Indian spot is cooking up real deal recipes like tandoori chicken and over-the-top samosas. And in Cleveland, a funky bar is serving surprising next-level dishes with some Filipino flair.

The episode was rated 8.30 from 10 votes.

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