Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 54, Episode 5: Triple D Nation: Flavortown Fill-Up

Triple D Nation: Fried, Baked, Smashed and Stuffed

This trip, Guy Fieri's checking in with some Flavortown faves crankin' out new knockouts! A Triple-D OG Chicago institution is celebrating over 100 years, still slingin' their signature thin crust pies and firing up fried chicken and a mighty mostaccioli. In Richfield, Minn., a real-deal Mexican joint is busier than ever, servin' a righteous relleno and prime-time pork taco. And a vegetarian diner in Cambridge, Mass., has really taken off, dishing out a meat-free spin on smash burgers, plus lip-smackin' jackfruit Cubanos.

21 min

Triple D Nation: All Day Long

This trip, Guy Fieri's returning to some Triple-D rock stars for fresh round-the-clock flavors! A big-deal bagel joint in Cambridge, Mass., has expanded their operations, piling chicken salad on pretzel dough and bakin' up the-bomb banana coffee bread. Then, a 24-hour vintage diner in downtown Chicago is busier than ever, keeping their loyal patrons and reeling in new ones with lights-out liver and onions, plus scratch-made meatloaf. And a Duluth smokehouse increased their space and menu offerings, plating zesty pepper porchetta and a legit lamb sammie with a curry kick.

21 min

Pizza, Pastrami, and Potato Skins

This trip, Guy Fieri's diggin' into craveable comfort! There's a smokin' meat-Jewish deli mashup near Austin, Texas, where a former New Yorker is plating the-bomb pastrami and scratch-making mouthwatering matzo ball soup. A Calgary, Alberta, joint is conjuring a taste of the South, serving A-list brisket, righteous ribs, and prime-time potato skins. And a pizza spot in Reno, Nev., is dishin' it out Detroit-style, firing up fresh focaccia with finger-lickin' chicken, lights-out lamb, and more.

21 min

Southern, Sweets, and Spam

This trip, Guy Fieri's samplin' Southern, sweet, and Spammy sensations! In Calgary, Alberta, a Triple-G champ and his buddy are servin' cheffed-up casual vibes with their off-the-chain chicken and craveable carrot cake. There's a twist on soul food staples from a husband-and-wife team in Reno, Nev., rockin' red beans, killer collards, cornbread, and lights-out layered cake. Plus, an Asheville, N.C., joint is bringing island flavor to the mountains, cookin' hearty Hawaiian BBQ chicken and a sweet soy Spam bowl with all the fixings.

21 min

Hot Dogs, Hot Knots, and Hot Ramen

This trip, Guy Fieri's tasting hot takes on comfort! A husband-and-wife duo near Asheville, N.C., is doing whole-animal and farm-to-table right, firin' up high-octane hot dogs and wicked chicken parm sausages. In Reno, Nev., a community-invested spot is bringin' a taste of NYC to the desert with primo pepperoni Sicilian pie, the-bomb Buffalo knots, and craveable cannoli cookie cups. Plus, a righteous ramen joint in Calgary, Alberta, is craftin' out-of-bounds noodle bowls and prime-time pork tacos.

21 min

Smoked, Fried, and Aged

This trip, Guy Fieri's savoring smoked, fried, and dry-aged delights! A TOC alumna is cookin' legit Lowcountry flavors in Asheville, N.C., servin' up a signature catfish sandwich and rainbow trout with a twist. Then, a modern eatery in Calgary, Alberta, is bringin' beeswax to next-level lamb and firing up fully loaded falafel. Plus, an award-winning BBQ joint near Reno, Nev., is plating prime-time "porkstrami" and finger-lickin' chicken fried steak.

21 min

Flavorworld

This trip, Guy Fieri's diving into a world of flavor! In Calgary, Alberta, a family-run spot is bringing Asian and Mediterranean influence to a cheffed-up menu, dishing out delectable duck confit Monte Cristo and funkalicious fish and chips. Then, a top-tier Thai joint in Reno, Nev., is perfecting pork for a serious stir-fry and next-level noodle soup. Plus, there's lights-out Latin in Asheville, N.C., serving out-of-bounds arepas topped with righteous ropa vieja, pernil, and more.

Funkalicious

This trip, Guy Fieri's gettin' funky in Flavortown! There's craveable Caribbean comfort food in San Jose, Calif., plating jammin' jerk chicken and going big with their goat platter. Then, an eclectic spot in Sparks, Nev., is puttin' up a righteous rib-eye burrito and decadent duck confit banh mi. And in Asheville, N.C., a modern diner is dishin' out a hearty half chicken, plus a next-level lion's mane sandwich with a kick!

21 min

Triple D Nation: Mexican and Meat

This trip, Guy Fieri's goin' back to some DDD flavor-makers for a mess of meat and Mexican! First, an old-school deli institution in Chicago is busy as ever, fillin' up food trays with killer corned beef hash and mouthwatering meatloaf. A Cincinnati street taco joint has expanded big time, with new menu faves like craveable carnitas taquitos and sizzlin' stuffed poblanos. Plus, a Cajun smokehouse in New Orleans has really taken off, mixin' it up with the-bomb boudin grilled cheese and an over-the-top chopped chicken sandwich.

21 min

Buns, Burgers, and Bolognese

This trip, Guy Fieri's diggin' into burgers, Bolognese and more! There's a husband-and-wife team in Sacramento, Calif., puttin' their stamp on craveable Asian with prime-time pork dumplings and braised beef noodles. Then, a Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., bistro is mixin' up a mighty meat sauce and pressing a righteous roast beef panino. And in San Jose, Calif., a mom-and-pop shop is servin' plant-based faves, like the-bomb black bean burger with cashew queso, plus a funky fermented power bowl!

21 min

Sloppy, Spicy, and Belly

This trip, Guy Fieri's goin' from smoky to belly with a dash of spicy! There's next-level Mexican in Sacramento, Calif., putting their twist on tacos with amped-up pork and not-your-everyday Nashville hot chicken. The-bomb BBQ joint is transporting a taste of Texas to Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., bringin' brisket to a stacked sloppy joe and off-the-chain chili. Plus, a real-deal Cambodian spot in San Jose, Calif., is servin' full-flavored fish curry and primo pork belly noodles.

21 min