Guy Fieri, the Mayor of Flavortown himself, is back behind the wheel of his red convertible, embarking on another culinary road trip for Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” This Friday’s episode, titled “Sandwich Shenanigans,” focuses squarely on that most versatile of edible creations: the sandwich. Fieri travels across the country, sampling regional variations and unique fillings stacked between slices of bread (or rolls, or buns).
The journey begins in Dallas, where the spotlight is on brisket – a Texas staple – but with a twist involving smoked mushroom duxelles. It sounds like an attempt to elevate the humble sandwich, a common theme in modern comfort food. Next, Fieri heads to Gainesville, Florida, for a creation described as a “turkey-short rib mashup au jus.” The combination itself raises eyebrows, and the “au jus” suggests things are going to get messy, likely much to Fieri’s delight. Finally, the tour lands in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a city synonymous with the po’ boy. The episode features a local spot renowned for its take on this classic Louisiana sandwich.
As usual, expect Fieri’s signature enthusiastic reactions, interactions with the cooks and proprietors who run these local joints, and plenty of lovingly shot close-ups of the food itself. While the “shenanigans” in the title might just refer to the creative combinations, the episode aims to give a taste of diverse American sandwich artistry, from smoked meats in Texas to Cajun classics in Louisiana, all filtered through Fieri’s high-energy hosting style.
“Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” airs Friday at 9:00 PM ET on Food Network.
