If youre even a casual cable television flipper, theres no doubt youve stumbled across at least one episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, the road-style documentary series on the Food Network thats helped to shine a light on some of the hardest working, creative, and capable small-town cooks in the country. “Triple-D,” as its affectionately known, celebrates the independent restaurateurs that help define the local flavors of this great nation, and give it character.
And at the center of this celebration of great food, hard work, and that good old-fashioned American can-do spirit sits Guy Fieri, that catchphrase-spouting uber-bro whose entire “look” seems to be designed to be as grating as possible to every one of your senses. But whether you love him or loathe him, you have to hand it to Fieri; he helped build the show from the ground up, delivering a flagship program for the Food Network which transformed it from a stodgy series of boring cooking shows into the top cable network in its demographic, with legions of loyal fans willing to spend big bucks on branded cookware, serving platters, and table runners.
So how did it get started, how do they find that never-ending supply of “funky little joints,” and what happens to those food spots after the crew packs up and leaves? Plus, whats it really like to work with Guy Fieri? Heres everything you need to know. Were rollin out! Lookin for the greatest… untold truths of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
Restaurants get very popular after being featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Should your restaurant make it on the show, get ready for the wave. Southern Soul Barbecue on St. Simons Island, Georgia, didnt believe it when told to “be ready for a 200 percent increase in business.” But you know what? It happened. The allure of eating at a joint where Guy ate is great, and the show has paid tribute to fans who travel around just to visit as many Triple-D restaurants as possible. Triple-D restaurants generally let everyone know they were on the show, as its a badge of honor of sorts for good, funky food. Even the Food Network official site plays up the food in delicious click-bait form. But to the restaurant its just another chance at free publicity; basically if you land on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, youre being handed a golden goose.
Cracking Guy Fieri’s code on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
If theres one universally justifiable annoyance, its Guy Fieris sanguine reactions. It seems like Guy would go to hell and rave about how warm it was. But is Guy truly raving about the food, or is he subliminally telling you what he really thinks?
Some people think theres a Guy Code: tiny little ticks, words, and reactions to tell you what he really thinks. If Guy takes a big bite and immediately starts talking about the decor of the place, or how tall the chef is, the dish is probably low-grade dog food. Occasionally, Guy will actually cook the meal for the chef in a different way. Hes essentially saying, “Do it this way.” Thats a dead giveaway it was awful.
So if he really likes the dish? There are two stages of Guy nirvana. The first is an extra bite. If Guy only takes one bite, theres a good chance he didnt like the dish. If he takes two, you can guarantee its a winner. Guy will suddenly start talking about how good he feels while eating the dish. If Guy takes it a step further, he gives “that look” — maybe asking the chef to hold and cuddle him — thats an award-winning dish. Guy will often openly proclaim that he wished he came up with a dish or will say hes “stealing” it. Those are the places you simply must try because thats the top of the Triple-D mountain.
What Happens When Fieri Doesn’t Love A Dish On Triple D
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