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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Grilling Greats"

   (8 restaurants)    
Aired on: June 21, 2014 
Aired on: June 21, 2014 
Restaurant Restaurants in ascending order What to Get Show / Episode /
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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
Caplansky's Delicatessen [CLOSED]See Caplansky's Delicatessen Video ($$)
(423 ratings)

356 College Street Map It!
Toronto, ON M5T 1S6
+1 416-500-3852
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Grilling Greats"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Real Deal Roots"
  • Beef Brisket
    brined for 7-10 days & smoked for over 12 hrs; looks good
  • Maple Bacon Doughnuts
    doughnut balls stuffed w/ homemade beef bacon & topped w/ maple syrup & powder sugar
  • Smoked Meat Knish
    puff pastry stuffed w/ smoked meat, potato & spices; served w/ smoked meat gravy; "King Kong of Knish" (it's that big); "Dude! This is out of bounds!!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
423 ratings		 [CLOSED]; "Jewish soul food"
Danny's All American Diner [CLOSED]See Danny's All American Diner Video ($)
(306 ratings)

4406 N Falkenburg Rd Map It!
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-0606
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Coast to Coast Classics"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Grilling Greats"
  • Cuban Sandwich Danny Style
    slow roasted pulled pork (marinated in homemade "mojo" sauce), Genoa salami, Virginia baked ham, capicolla, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, mustard and mayo on Cuban bread pressed (lettuce & tomato on request); looks good
  • Guy Fieri's Triple-D Triple Play Burger
    a Danny Burger (two-fifths-lb burger) topped with Mojo pork, Pastrami, Swiss Cheese, American Cheese, tomatoes, Jalapeno peppers, french fried onion rings and mustard on grilled sourdough bread; looks good
  • Home Run Chili Cheeseburger
    a Danny Burger (two-fifths-lb burger) w/ cheddar cheese and homemade chili (topped with raw onions or sliced jalapeno peppers on request); looks good (and juicy!)
 4.0 out of 5
306 ratings		 [CLOSED]; "funky little joint and neighborhood favorite"; same hamburger recipe created by great, great grandfather in 1850's; Other Recipes: Danny's Mojo Pork
Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant [CLOSED] ($$)
(535 ratings)

3574 Waialae Ave Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 388-2917
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Dynamic Dishes"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Grilling Greats"
  • Jamaican Curry Goat
    a Jamaican favorite; tender chunks of goat meat marinated overnight, seared & simmered in a Caribbean curry sauce; served w/ rice & peas; "I'm not kidding ya...it's that phenomenal!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Jerk Wings & Festival
    wings marinated overnight in Jamaican jerk spice sauce then grilled & finished in oven; festival is a semi-sweetened dumpling made from unbleached flour, cornmeal, spices & then deep-fried; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
535 ratings		 [CLOSED]; also a food truck
Louie Mueller BarbecueSee Louie Mueller Barbecue Video ($$)
(778 ratings)

206 W 2nd St Map It!
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-6206
www.louiemuellerbarbecue....
As Seen On:
BBQ Crawl, Episode: "Texas Competition"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "BBQ"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Grilling Greats"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Ribs"
  • Beef Brisket
    smoked in mesquite & post-oak; seasoned w/ salt & pepper & smoked
  • Texas Beef Rib
    "Dino-Ribs" (they're big!); beef ribs rubbed w/ salt & cracked black pepper then slow-cooked over post oak wood; once sold out, they're out for rest of evening; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
778 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ribs); started in 1936 as a grocery store, selling BBQ w/ leftover meats; full-fledged BBQ joint in 1949; James Beard Foundation award-winner (American Classics - 2006); Other Recipes: Potato Salad
Luke's Inside Out [CLOSED]See Luke's Inside Out Video ($$)
(356 ratings)

1109 S Lamar Blvd Map It!
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 589-8883
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Grilling Greats"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Streamlined Sammies"
  • Korean Rabbit Sandwich
    pulled Bulgogi (Korean BBQ sauce) marinated rabbit, carmelized onions, tator tots, homemade kimchi, Szechuan chili paste & special sauce served between griddled French bread; "I love banh mi sandwiches...that's at least in the top five I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • The Shrimp (Sandwich)
    grilled rosemary, chipotle shrimp formed into a patty & served w/ blue cheese, apple & honey on griddled sourdough
 4.5 out of 5
356 ratings		 [CLOSED]; in trailer next to Gibson Bar; cook was former caterer for 27 years (as of 2012)
Maple and MotorSee Maple and Motor Video ($)
(1647 ratings)

4810 Maple Ave Map It!
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 522-4400
www.mapleandmotor.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Grilling Greats"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Streamlined Sammies"
  • Bacon Cheeseburger
    top seller; w/ fresh grilled jalapenos; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1647 ratings		 opened in 2009; side-of-the-road joint; long lines
Rick's Press Room Grill & Bar [CLOSED]See Rick's Press Room Grill & Bar Video ($$)
(75 ratings)

130 E Idaho St Map It!
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 288-0558
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Grilling Greats"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Name That Cook"
  • Chile Garlic Chicken Wings
    served with bleu cheese & celery slaw; looks good
  • Salmon in Potato
    house specialty; fresh salmon fillet covered in a shredded potato crust & cooked golden brown; served w/ a lemon garlic sauce; "Wow...that is the perfect balance"-Guy Fieri; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
75 ratings		 [CLOSED]; opened in 2007; major historic headline newspapers hang on the wall
Toms BarbequeSee Toms Barbeque Video ($$)
(450 ratings)

4087 Getwell Rd Map It!
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 365-6690
tomsbarbq.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Grilled"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Grilling Greats"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Memphis BBQ Tour"
  • Pork Rib Tips
    looks good
  • Rag Bologna Sandwich
    smoked bologna
  • Rib Tips
    popular
 4.0 out of 5
450 ratings		 long lines
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Grilling Greats"		   (8 restaurants)    
Aired on: June 21, 2014 
Aired on: June 21, 2014