Guy Fieri brings the steakhouse experience home with this do-it-yourself Dry-Aged Ribeye with spicy Horseradish Gremolata. For dessert, fudgy Conquistador Chocolate Chip Brownies.
Tickets for the New York Wine and Food Festival go on sale Monday, June 15, 2009. The event is scheduled for Columbus Day Weekend, October 8 - 11, 2009.
The Guy Fieri Package (oh, I can hardly wait for the puns from THAT moniker) Chelsea Market After Dark Guy Fieri Demo Choice of one Grand Tasting session (Sat or Sun) $280
On June 7th, 2009, Guy Fieri twittered (tweeted?) that he was "Doin' front cover photo for Triple D book II."
So there you have it, a formal announcement that there will be a second "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: An All-American Road Trip ... with Recipes!" I can only hope they'll make this second one have a shorter name?
The next day, the Press Democrat reported that a city block in the downtown Santa Rosa area was shut down for almost two hours. The photo shoot occurred in front of Guy's Tex Wasabi's restaurant after he had obtained a permit from the city to have Fourth Street between Mendocino Avenue and B Street closed Monday morning.
I should add that the article mistakenly says, "The event took place outside Fieri’s Rock N’ Roll Sushi restaurant on Fourth and included one of his trademark vintage cars," and of course we all know that the red car behind Guy in the photograph is not his; it belongs to the producer of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.
Incidentally, it appears Guy had a nice, fresh bleach job for the photo shoot, eh? Those roots were pretty dark in L.A. last week, man.
Sherrie Blondin conducted the photo shoot. The permit cost $75.
KSL.com reports that Utah area restaurants featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives have significantly increased their business. And not just after the episode first airs, but each time there are re-runs too, the businesses notice a remarkable increase in customers.
Owner Lucy Cardenas of Salt Lake's Red Iguana had concerns about doing the show, but now is glad she did. "I would say it has definitely helped at least 10 percent. At least 10 plus," she said, and further, "people come in from out of state simply because the restaurant was featured on DDD."
Fans of the show may remember one of Guy's more memorable quotes from the Red Iguana episode, "Love, Peace ... and Taco Grease!"
The reruns have their impact too. The Burger Bar in Roy, Utah has had its episode aired 14 times. Manager Jessica Fowler says, "Last summer was insane." Overall, the restaurant has seen a 35 percent increase in business.
Erika Nelson of Ruth's Diner said, "We get four or five questions a day [about the show]," everything from what the taping was like to what Guy Fieri eats.
Each restaurant takes two to three days to shoot. At Pat's BBQ in Salt Lake, crews shot 14 hours worth of video then an additional nine hours when Fieri was in town.
But owner Pat Barber says, "It's been very, very, very, very busy. Did I say, ‘very'?" Before the show aired in January, Barber was feeding roughly 300 people a day. That has jumped to nearly 1,200.
Barber further commented that a production company saw his episode, and he's in negotiations to host a cooking show pilot.
To view all of the restaurants Guy Fieri visited in the Salt Lake City area, click here.
And in Deep Ellum, Texas, Dave Faries of the Dallas Observer said, "on Saturday afternoon I waited in a 30 minute line, just so I could order one of Twisted Root's so-called milkshakes." The Twisted Root episode had aired the night before (or thereabouts).
He continued, "the show convinced a lot of folks--including the gentleman standing in line behind me ... to venture into the wilds of Deep Ellum."
While everyone else is talking about The Next Food Network Star, I'll talk about the only star that show has been able to produce. Or rather, I'll talk about Guy Fieri's food. And specifically, a perfect idea for a Father's Day dinner. Hey, it's coming up! June 21, 2009. Time to start planning.
This is one recipe that is truly unique and has rave reviews from everyone who's taken the time to make it, eat it and post a review online. Cate O'Malley of the Well Fed Network said,
"I don’t drink coffee, but I certainly have no problems cooking with it. In fact, one of my favorite go-to cookie recipes uses espresso - good stuff, and perfect for holiday cookie trays.... (This recipe is) so good. And surprisingly, the coffee flavor is not as strong as I thought it would be."
Ingredients: 1/2 cup medium grind Italian Roast coffee 1/2 cup black peppercorns, freshly cracked 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar, plus 2 tablespoons 1/4 cup kosher salt 1/4 cup granulated garlic 11/2 tablespoons cayenne pepper 11/2 tablespoons paprika 4 (1 1/2 to 2-inch) thick New York strip steaks 2 tablespoons olive oil 16 ounces stout 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Combine coffee, peppercorns, 1/4 cup brown sugar, salt, garlic, cayenne pepper and paprika in a small bowl. Press firmly onto steaks. Let steaks rest, covered, for 30 minutes at room temperature.
To cook, heat oil in a large saute pan until almost smoking. Add steaks and sear 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Do not overcrowd the pan. Use 2pans if needed. Remove steaks to a baking dish and finish cooking in the oven until desired doneness. Remove to a cutting board or platter and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Meanwhile, bring stout to a simmer in a small saucepan and reduce by about 1/3. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. After steaks have rested, pour any juices from the cutting board into the sauce, and serve with steaks.
If you landed on this page searching for places Guy Fieri has visited in New York for Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, search here.
Guy Fieri honors his Italian roots with a spread that'd make mama Fieri proud. With recipes for Bucatini A La Surf and Surf, tossed in spicy tomato sauce, Cauliflower Croquettes in tangy red pepper aioli, and a zesty Italian Limoncello cocktail made with his pal Manny.
BaldwinCountyNow.com reports that Roger and Jane Holm of Lakeview, Minn. are among a growing number of people who travel, seeking out the places featured on Fieri’s show.
The retirees began trips one year ago and arrived on the Eastern Shore last week, where they visited their 60th Diner, Drive-in or Dive.
“We were thinking this would just be about eating food in restaurants,” Jane said. “It’s turned out being about people. We’ve made some good friends.”
Of course, this was no surprise to me. I've had several private emails (and more than a few comments on the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives fan blog) from people who eagerly seek out any and all of the places featured on the show.
Meanwhile, Guy Fieri continues to seek out new Triple D joints in Los Angeles. He took a few moments to school Mario Lopez on how to fix a tasty cool drink.
The recipe: Combine ice, 3 cups vanilla ice cream, a couple of tablespoons of orange juice concentrate, champagne and vodka in a blender.
Pour and top with whipped cream.
And there you have it.
While filming at Los Angeles' Nickel Diner, Guy paused to sign a few cookbooks at Metropolis Books in the Historic Core of Los Angeles.
Tickets for the New York Wine and Food Festival go on sale Monday, June 15, 2009. The event is scheduled for Columbus Day Weekend, October 8 - 11, 2009.
Owner Lucy Cardenas of Salt Lake's Red Iguana had concerns about doing the show, but now is glad she did. "I would say it has definitely helped at least 10 percent. At least 10 plus," she said, and further, "people come in from out of state simply because the restaurant was featured on DDD."
The reruns have their impact too. The Burger Bar in Roy, Utah has had its episode aired 14 times. Manager Jessica Fowler says, "Last summer was insane." Overall, the restaurant has seen a 35 percent increase in business.
Each restaurant takes two to three days to shoot. At Pat's BBQ in Salt Lake, crews shot 14 hours worth of video then an additional nine hours when Fieri was in town.
And in Deep Ellum, Texas, Dave Faries of the Dallas Observer said, "on Saturday afternoon I waited in a 30 minute line, just so I could order one of Twisted Root's so-called milkshakes." The Twisted Root episode had aired the night before (or thereabouts).
While filming at Los Angeles' Nickel Diner, Guy paused to sign a few cookbooks at Metropolis Books in the Historic Core of Los Angeles.
