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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

2007Returning SeriesNext: Feb 2754 Seasons698 Episodes6.8TMDB
Food Network

Host Guy Fieri takes a cross-country road trip to visit some of America's classic "greasy spoon" restaurants — diners, drive-ins and dives — that have been doing it right for decades.

Season 16 Episodes

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Episode 1: Authentic Eats

Dec 10, 2012 · 22m

This trip, Guy's finding real deal authentic eats in unusual spots. In St. Louis, the n'awlins roadhouse serving up rice and beans, cajun potstickers and a pulled pork pasta. And in Syracuse, N.Y., the tiny Mediterranean cafe crankin' out first-class falafel and baklava.

Episode 2: Fully Focused

Dec 17, 2012 · 22m

Pastabilities (Syracuse, N.Y.) • The Brine and Bottle (Nags Head, N.C.) This trip, Guy's visiting restaurants with a definite direction. In Syracuse, the longtime pasta institution makin' a tomato sauce just for dipping, wicked-spicy chicken riggies, and duck and cheese pizza. And in Nags Head, the local food-focused joint using funky techniques on deep fried pickles and soft-shell crab.

Episode 3: Far Out

Dec 24, 2012 · 22m

Funk-n-Waffles (Syracuse, N.Y.) • La Isla (Hoboken, N.J.) • Cravings (Duck, N.C.). This trip, Guy's honing in on spots doing it different. In Syracuse, the basement joint rockin' out waffles with their fried chicken, and a full-blown Thanksgiving dinner any time of year. In Hoboken, the Cuban spot goin' deep into the repertoire with a salt cured beef dish and all kinds of classic Cuban appetizers. And in North Carolina, the gas station turned gourmet seafood stand grillin' up scallops and packin' a crab boil to-go.

Episode 4: Matches Made in Heaven

Jan 7, 2013 · 22m

This trip, Guy's meeting up with credible combos. In Brooklyn, N.Y., the barbecue joint mashin' up a variety of styles for their unique wings and their big time beef ribs. And in Manteo, N.C., the husband and wife tag-teaming in the kitchen to deliver on soft shell crab quesadilla, tuna tacos, and shrimp and chorizo.

Episode 5: Savory Sensations

Jan 14, 2013 · 22m

This trip, Guy's warming up with some standout specialties. In Brooklyn, N.Y., the mom and pop diner flipping a skillet apple waffle with pancetta and deep-frying breakfast empanadas. In Olympia, Wash., the brew house cranking out crab cannelloni and bangers and mash. And in Grandy, N.C., the farm to table German joint rolling out the ruebens and a cheesy baked potato soup.

Episode 6: Hometown Haunts

Jan 21, 2013 · 22m

This trip, Guy's takin' a spin through the town favorites. In Chatham, N.J., the real deal Italian joint bakin' up some righteous fried chicken, arancini balls, and the decadent sacred swine sandwich. And in Olympia, Wash., the homestyle spot cranking out creole oyster benedict, a colorful winter squash and apple hash and a unique blueberry crunch roller.

Episode 7: Land to Sea

Feb 11, 2013 · 22m

Fish Tale Brew Pub (Olympia, Wash.) • Black Pelican Seafood Company (Kitty Hawk, N.C.) • Empire Brewing Company (Syracuse, N.Y.) This trip, Guy's samplin' from the land and sea. In Washington State, a brewpub combinin' their beer with bangers and mash and crab stuffed cannelloni. In North Carolina's Outer Banks, an ages-old summertime institution firin' up fisherman's risotto and citrus chicken. And in Upstate New York, a subterranean joint servin' up scratch-made spicy-sweet sausage fajitas.

Episode 8: Decadent Dishes

Feb 18, 2013 · 22m

This trip, Guy's goin' coast to coast for decadent dishes. In Brooklyn, the southern-inspired spot crankin' out fried chicken and waffles, a spicy pulled pork sandwich and a daily donut to die for. And in Puyallup, Wash., the local's joint serving up homemade meatballs and fire grilled artichokes.

Episode 9: Eurocentric

Feb 25, 2013 · 22m

Hey Meatball (Toronto, Ont., Canada) • Bruno's European Restaurant (Tacoma, Wash.) • Eva's European Sweets (Syracuse, N.Y.) This trip, Guy's rollin' out for a roadtrip feast of European flavors. First up, a Toronto place only dishin' up meatballs: beef, pork, chicken, and more. In Washington State, a German-Polish fusion simmerin' hangover soup and Frikadelle meatballs. And in Syracuse, a Polish family spot servin' potato pancakes with a heapin' side of pizzazz.

Episode 10: Hittin' the Grill

Mar 4, 2013 · 22m

Guy turns his attention to foods that are grilled, beginning with a trip to a Los Angeles joint, where he tries a hot-pork sandwich and a lamb burger. Also: kabobs and beet salad are on the menu at a pub in Tacoma, Wash.

Episode 11: Unlikely Partners

Mar 11, 2013 · 22m

Beer Belly (Los Angeles, Calif.) • Lakeview Restaurant (Toronto, Ont., Canada) This trip, Guy's highlightin' unique combos in funky places. In L.A.'s Koreatown neighborhood, a craft beer spot servin' up duck confit fries and killer chicken wings with their brewskis. And in Toronto, a 24-hour retro diner givin' big-time upgrades to grilled cheese, milkshakes, and a chicken club sandwich with a little somethin' somethin' crunch.

Episode 12: Layers of Flavor

Mar 18, 2013 · 22m

A restored diner in Toronto is celebrated for its pork belly, mac-and-cheese burger and Christmas burger. Also: Guy visits a surfer hangout in Nags Head, N.C., where Jamaican jerk chicken and Caribbean pork chops are served.

Episode 13: Real Deal Roots

Mar 25, 2013 · 22m

Caplansky's Delicatessen (Toronto, Ont., Canada); Chomp Chomp Nation (Orange County, Calif.). Over the border in Toronto, Guy stops by a Jewish deli with an old-school approach to smoked meat sandwiches and from-scratch, schmaltzy knishes gone wild. And somewhere in Orange County outside L.A., Guy finds the husband-and-wife duo and their food truck infusing Singaporean flavors into their chili crab cake and lamb burger.

Season 16 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 16 premiere?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 16 premiered on December 10, 2012.

How many episodes are in Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 16?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 16 has 13 episodes.

What is the first episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 16?

The season opens with Season 16 Episode 1, "Authentic Eats". It aired on December 10, 2012.

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