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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Guy Fieri reveals Cincinnati chili order, calls town 'really cool' food city
The Mayor of Flavortown declared Cincinnati "one of the really cool food cities" with "next-level chefs" in a visit to Jungle Jim's on May 5. Emmy-winning TV presenter and celebrity chef Guy Fieri, best known for his Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," gushed about the Queen City's culinary scene during an appearance he made at Jungle Jim's in Eastgate to promote his Santo Spirits brand. "Cincinnati continues to grow and emerge as one of the really cool food cities. You've got a lot of culture, a lot of history and then you've got all kinds of next-level chefs coming up," Fieri said at the Jungle Jim's event, which was open to the public. Fieri added that he filmed at three Cincinnati-area restaurants as part of his beloved "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" series, but he won't share which they are yet. "(They) are what I call 'destination restaurants,' like you would drive a couple hours to come and get to one of these restaurants. And I'm not going to tell you what they are yet. You probably already know, but they're big and they're hot. Get ready," the restaurateur said. Fieri, who proclaimed he's a Cincinnati-style chili-lover, said his go-to order is a five-way, though he wishes he could go beyond and add even more toppings. "I like spice, I want jalapeños, but I don't think you can go past a five-way right?" Fieri said. "If you go to Flavortown with it ... because how great would it be to have some crumbled-up Fritos on top and some jalapeños on top, maybe some fried shallots. I could let it roll." The TV personality added that he tried a Cincinnati chili pizza earlier in the day, which he called "jaw-dropping." Fieri's tequila brand, which is a collaboration between him and his friend, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar, launched in 2019 with a selection of tequilas featuring bold and authentic flavors. Fieri and Hagar's brand has several award-winning spirits, including Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, a 110-proof Blanco Tequila and Mezquila, the world's first tequila and mezcal blend. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Guy Fieri praises Cincinnati's food scene, 'next-level chefs'
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gainesville restaurants to be featured on Guy Fieri's 'Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives'
Food Network star Guy Fieri's visit to Gainesville in mid-December was more than just a promotional stop for his and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar's tequila brand, Santo Spirits. The "Mayor of Flavortown," as he is known, also stopped at several Gainesville restaurants for the filming of his signature show, "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives." According to an Alachua County press release, the first episode to include a Gainesville eatery is titled "African, Sicilian & Sausage," and will feature Fehrenbacher's Meats & Eats, a butcher shop, retail store and deli located in the 4th Ave Foot Park. The show will air Friday at 9 p.m. on the Food Network. According to the release, filming for the show also took place at Bingo Deli & Pub, Germain's Chicken Sandwiches, Humble Wood Fire Bagel Shop, The Paper Bag Deli and Uppercrust Bakery. Local news: Gainesville dining scene expands with new Indian, Mexican restaurants serving up bold flavors Visit Gainesville, Alachua County partnered with Working Food Kitchens, a local nonprofit whose mission is to "cultivate and sustain a resilient local food community" to introduce the "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" production team to local culinary entrepreneurs, the release said. The production team was provided with gift bags, which included food samples and local information. The release notes that the county in recent years has served as the backdrop for "dozens of diverse projects, including a major streaming series, documentaries, and commercial shoots for local, national, and international brands." "Our county's unique blend of scenic beauty, rich culture, and supportive infrastructure makes it an ideal location for filmmakers," said Tourism and Economic Development Director Jessica Hurov in the release. "We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for the film industry." This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Gainesville restaurants to be featured on Food Network series
