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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Rockstar Chefs"

  (7 restaurants)    
Aired on: June 5, 2017 
Aired on: June 5, 2017 
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Bub and Pop's ($$)
(1005 ratings)

1815 M St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 457-1111
www.bubandpops.com
  • "The Hebrew Hammer"
    formerly the Jewish Hoagie; corned beef, brisket, roast turkey, Kosher salami, Swiss cheese, spicy mustard, thousand island & cole slaw; looks good
  • Roast Pork Hoagie
    slow roasted porchetta, hazelnut gremolata, aged provolone & pork jus; looks good
  • Bolognese Parmesan
    chef's personal favorite; sandwich w/ meatballs, Italian sausage & tomato ragout, caramelized onion, arugula & aged provolone; looks good
  • Philly Special
    roast pork hoagie; slow roasted porchetta, aged provolone & pork jus w/ sauteed broccoli rabe & peppers
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper Chips
    hand-made potato chips served w/ French onion dip
4.5 out of 5
1005 ratings
opened in 2013; Philly transplant ("a taste of Philly in Washington, D.C."); Other Recipes: French Onion Dip
Buttermilk Kitchen ($$)
(2280 ratings)

4225 Roswell Rd NE Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30342
(678) 732-3274
buttermilkkitchen.com
  • Chicken Biscuit
    fried chicken breast on homemade biscuit w/ housemade red pepper jelly served w/ pimento cheese grits & house pickles; available only on weekend brunch & Wed (check website for update menu); looks good
  • Lox Plate
    beet-cured salmon, onions, capers, farm greens, cream cheese on Jerusalem bagel
4.5 out of 5
2280 ratings
farm-to-table restaurant in country kitchen setting; serves breakfast & lunch only; owner/chef Suzanne Vizethann was winner of Chopped! (Season 8)
Country Cat Dinnerhouse & Bar [CLOSED]See Country Cat Dinnerhouse & Bar Video ($$)
(1033 ratings)

7937 SE Stark St Map It!
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 408-1414
  • Sweet Cream Biscuits
    layered buttermilk biscuits served w/ butter, honey & jam; "crispy & crunchy & delicious!" -Justin Brunson
  • "The Whole Hog"
    brined & grilled pork loin chop, porchetta/porketta (rolled pork belly, sliced & pan-fried) & braised pork shoulder; "one of the best pork dishes I've ever had"-Guy Fieri
  • Beef Jerky
    looks good
  • Cast Iron Skillet Fried Chicken
    brined in salt-water for 24 hrs, then another 24 hrs in buttermilk, coated in paper bag (shake-shake) & fried in beef & pork fat; served w/ mashed potatoes & gravy; looks good
  • Cast Iron Skillet Fried Chicken
    w/ toasted pecan-bacon spoonbread & field greens dressed in maple syrup; looks good
  • Red Flannel Hash
    w/ corned beef, red beets, & a sunnyside-up egg
4.0 out of 5
1033 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 2007; "a made-from-scratch, farm-to-table experience" (from its website); Northwest style food w/ Southern influence; 2nd location inside PDX airport remains open
Krazy Fish [CLOSED]See Krazy Fish Video ($$)
(569 ratings)

2501 Central Ave Map It!
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 332-1004
  • Gumbo
    w/ pulled pork, chicken, shrimp & served on rice; looks good
  • Seafood Diablo
    fish, shrimp, calamari & scallops sauteed w/ peppers, onions & celery in a spicy Cajun marinara; served over rice; looks good
4.0 out of 5
569 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2011; wild, eclectic & "krazy" joint w/ two covered patios, two fully stocked bars & a huge selection of Domestics, Imports & Kraft beers
Little Jewel of New Orleans ($$)
(1990 ratings)

207 Ord St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 620-0461
littlejewel.la
  • Cochon de Lait Po'boy
    pulled pork, Creole slaw, shredded cabbage, pickles; looks good
  • Crawfish Mac N Cheese
    "it's outstanding! I get more crawfish flavor out of this than...when I eat crawfish!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1990 ratings
grocery & deli drawing its influence from culinary influence from New Orleans located in Chinatown; Other Recipes: Red Beans & Rice
Miss Shirley's CafeSee Miss Shirley's Cafe Video ($$)
(1258 ratings)

513 W Cold Spring Ln Map It!
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 889-5272
www.missshirleys.com
  • "Get Your Grits On"
    jumbo blackened shrimp or blackened salmon (Guy got shrimp) on fried green tomatoes, stone ground grits w/ diced bacon, tomato & chives & roasted corn emulsion, dusted w/ cajun spice
  • Chicken 'n Cheddar Green Onion Waffles
    fried buttermilk boneless chicken breast pieces w/ honey mustard aioli drizzle & white cheddar green onion waffles w/ Peppadew jalapeƱo butter, dusted w/ Cajun Spice 22
  • Coconut Cream Stuffed French Toast
    Challah bread dipped in an almond scented egg mix, stuffed w/ coconut cream cheese & flaked coconut, garnished w/ diced strawberries & bruleed bananas, dusted w/ cinnamon & powdered sugar; looks good
  • Crab Cake Po' Boy
    jumbo lump crab cake, tabasco bacon onion jam, bibb lettuce, red & yellow tomatoes on ciabatta, dusted w/ Old Bay; "this is outrageous! The way you compose this sandwich is so next-level" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1258 ratings
est. 2005; local landmark serving Southern fundamentals using fresh ingredients from the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland; multiple locations including in Baltimore's Inner Harbor; long lines
Red Wagon Pizza CoSee Red Wagon Pizza Co Video ($$)
(332 ratings)

5416 Penn Ave S Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 259-7147
www.redwagon-mpls.com
  • Red Wagon Pizza
    thin crust pizza w/ house cheese over red sauce topped w/ crispy sopressata ribbons, banana peppers & house made sausage; finished w/ chili flakes & fig balsamic; looks good
  • Tortellini Alla Panna
    hand-rolled tortellini filled w/ spinach, house ricotta & lemon; tossed in creamy white wine sauce w/ peas & Everett's ham; looks good
4.0 out of 5
332 ratings
opened in 2014; 36 beers on tap & offers an eclectic list of 20 moderately-priced wines by the glass; recommended by Guy Fieri's crew
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Rockstar Chefs"
  (7 restaurants)    
Aired on: June 5, 2017 
Aired on: June 5, 2017