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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"All Beefed Up"

  (9 restaurants)    
Aired on: March 9, 2015 
Aired on: March 9, 2015 
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Prince Lebanese Grill ($$)
(1308 ratings)

502 W Randol Mill Rd Map It!
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 469-1811
www.princelebanesegrill.c...
  • Mashwi Shish (Lamb)
    seasoned and marinated lamb chunks, grilled and served in pilaf; looks good
  • Falafel
  • Zatar (Thyme Pie)
    Mediterranean breakfast pizza
  • Chicken Shawarma Plate "Bank Special"
    diced chicken breast freshly cooked w/ onions & tomatoes served on a bed of rice; the Shawarma Plate comes w/ a side of hummus, cucumber sauce & pita; looks good
  • Prince Lebanese Special
    sampler plate features Mashwi Shish Lamb, Mashwi Shish Beef, Shish Tawook, & Kafta Kabob served w/ vermicelli rice, grilled vegetables, & one side choice of: Greek salad, hummus, or babaganoush; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1308 ratings
used to be a fast-food drive-in
Jamie's Broadway Grille ($$)
(891 ratings)

427 Broadway Map It!
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 442-4044
www.jamiesbroadwaygrille....
  • Open Faced Hot Turkey Sandwich
    fresh baked bread topped w/ white & dark roasted turkey slices & side of mashed potatoes & topped w/ homemade gravy
  • Garlic Steak Sandwich
    filet mignon marinated in garlic oil overnight, slice & cooked on flat top; "that is ridiculous!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Prime Rib
    spice-rubbed, smoked in-house for 6 hrs & served w/ side of au jus & horse radish; looks good
  • Mixed Grille
    combo of pan-fried scallops, prawns, fish & fresh Dungeness crabmeat topped w/ creamy shrimp-flavored sauce; "that's off the hook!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
891 ratings
#38 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); started in 1986; dive-bar w/ causal & simple ambience, food made from scratch & Friday night barbecue dinners; so unassuming, there's no sign on the building
Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen ($$)
(1673 ratings)

1743 Post Oak Blvd Map It!
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 871-8883
www.kennyandziggys.com
  • "The Zellagabetsky"
    "The Sandwich That's Bigger Than Its Name"; 8-decker on special cut rye, corned beef, pastrami, turkey, roast beef, salami, tongue & Swiss cheese w/ cole slaw, Russian dressing & red sweet pepper
  • Corned Beef Sandwich
    30-day brining process; over-sized sandwich; looks good
  • Fried Kreplach
    "a Jewish wonton" stuffed w/ beef mix, boiled & deep-fried; served w/ apple sauce & sour cream
  • Mishmosh Soup
    Matzoh ball soup w/ kreplach; "killer"-Guy Fieri
  • Kasha Varnishkas
    traditional Eastern European Jewish dish that combines kasha (buckwheat), noodles, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms; served w/ gravy on side
4.0 out of 5
1673 ratings
Paul's Coffee Shop ($)
(692 ratings)

16947 Bushard St Map It!
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 965-3643
www.semperfinerdiner.com
  • Bulgogi (Korean BBQ)
    marinated overnight; served w/ Japanese sticky rice & homemade kimchi; looks good
  • S.O.S.
    toast & white ground beef gravy (similar to biscuits & gravy), hash browns & fruit
  • Pork Steak
    marinated overnight in cinnamon-cilantro rub
4.0 out of 5
692 ratings
"a semper finer diner"; former marine w/ loyalty following from other marines; food is even served on military-style steel tray
Standard Diner [CLOSED] ($$)
(675 ratings)

320 Central Ave SE Map It!
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-1440
  • Meatloaf
    bacon-wrapped
4.0 out of 5
675 ratings
[CLOSED]Other Recipes: Country Fried Tuna
Terrys Turf Club ($$)
(891 ratings)

4618 Eastern Ave Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 533-4222
  • Burger w/ Burgundy Wine Sauce
    top seller; burger is multi-spiced including "Grains of Paradise" & comes w/ Swiss cheese; looks good (and sloppy)
  • Filet Mignon Chili
    50/50 pork loin and filet mignon, plus ground chuck (for fatty flavor); looks good
4.0 out of 5
891 ratings
crazy-fun outside decor, inside is full of neon
Schellville Grill [CLOSED] ($$)
(514 ratings)

22900 Broadway Map It!
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-5151
  • Matty's Smoked Tri-Tip Sandwich
    smoked in 3 different woods; served hot w/ sauteed onions, mushrooms, garlic and cheddar cheese
  • Buckaroo Sandwich
    grilled and marinated Mexican Achote chicken heaped w/ grilled onions and mushrooms; served on a French roll w/ Chipotle sauce
  • Roman Style Lasagna
    hand-rolled organic pasta prepared w/ a creamy, roasted tomato and red onion bechamel sauce layered with house-made ragu, mushrooms, spinach, yellow squash zucchini, eggplant & parmesan cheese; served w/ mixed greens; looks good
3.5 out of 5
514 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2002; creator of Matthew's Burritos which are sold in the West and Midwest; Other Recipes: BBQ Sauce
Smokin' Guns BBQ & Catering [CLOSED]See Smokin' Guns BBQ & Catering Video ($$)
(329 ratings)

1218 Swift Ave Map It!
North Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 221-2535
  • Brisket Sandwich
    top seller; smoked for 9-11 hours; looks good
  • Burnt Ends
    beef brisket seasoned w/ signature rub, smoked for 15 hrs; "in my top 3 (burnt ends)" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Turkey Sandwich
    smoked for 10-12 hours; looks good
  • Christian’s Pork Belly Bites
    smoked for 5 hours, deep fried & dusted w/ Hot Rub; served w/ sweet sauce
  • Smoked Meatloaf
    served w/ BBQ sauce, mashed potatoes, corn & cornbread
3.5 out of 5
329 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2003, recently expanded; locally owned BBQ w/ over 400 awards including the Jack Daniel's Grand Champion award in 1999
Westside Drive-in ($)
(294 ratings)

1929 W State St Map It!
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-2957
  • Finger Steaks
    battered, fried beef strips w/ cocktail sauce for dipping
  • Prime Rib
    only on Friday and Saturday; looks good
  • Famous Idaho Ice Cream Potato
    9-oz scoop of vanilla ice cream dusted w/ powdered cocoa & formed as a potato, topped w/ whipped cream, chopped nuts, chocolate syrup & cookie crumbs
3.5 out of 5
294 ratings
opened in 1957; old-school 1950s-era diner & neighborhood institution by certified chef serving classic American fare; meal served w/ fortune cookie; Other Recipes: Monte Cristo Sandwich
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"All Beefed Up"
  (9 restaurants)    
Aired on: March 9, 2015 
Aired on: March 9, 2015