You know what I'm looking forward to? Highlighting and sharing (the message) with people, "Don't forget these restaurants are there. They may not look exactly the way they did, but they're there." Now I have my eyes set on Puerto Rico, and we'll be doing Texas and Hawaii soon. We've been shooting this show for over 30 (seasons), and nearly 450 (episodes) and 1,500 locations. That was to finish out the continental United States, which was a huge milestone for us. Q: When this is all over, where are you most looking forward to going on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?"įieri: We had a little window in October or November that we shot in South Dakota and North Dakota, and we had never been there before (on "Triple D"). And fortunately, one of my best friends owns a hair salon, so he was closed but I was able to coerce him over here. (Laughs.) No, my wife, Lori, had to take up her barbering skills. Q: With barbershops and salons closed, did you also have to bleach and cut your own hair?įieri: This is my natural color – it's always been this way. For some reason, my friends wanted to call for recipes. But we did spend more time cooking as a family. Did we do more smoking meats and making jerky? Yes. We farmed a lot more – we have a big ranch, so we spent a lot of time cutting firewood and clearing brush. Did you try any new recipes in quarantine?įieri: As a chef, I'm always working on recipes. Q: Early in the pandemic, lots of people were making sourdough and banana bread. As we were getting ready to go in the studio (for Season 2), there was so much happening with restaurant closings and I said, "We've got to do something. I want to give money to restaurants and when chefs come to compete, they get to mention who they're competing for, so that brings awareness (for the restaurant)." And these chefs came and played with their hearts on their sleeves. I knew we needed to give all my brothers and sisters in the (restaurant) industry a chance to play. Guy Fieri: "Tournament of Champions" is one of my pet projects. Question: How did you wish to incorporate COVID-19 relief into "Tournament of Champions" this season? He tells USA TODAY about "Tournament of Champions" and more: "And there are so many people who did so much that didn't get all the recognition they deserve. But that's just what we do as a country: we support and get involved and we help."ĭolly Parton: Country icon got a taste of her own medicine after receiving one round of COVID-19 vaccineįieri, 53, is also launching a series of delivery-only pop-ups called Flavortown Kitchen in restaurants that have been affected by the pandemic. "I love to have my name mentioned with Dolly – she's awesome," Fieri says. Many people on Twitter have compared him to Dolly Parton, who donated $1 million to help fund the Moderna vaccine. It's one small part of Fieri's pandemic relief efforts, raising $25 million for restaurant workers around the country since last March. The show's second season, which premiered March 7, has a COVID-19-era twist: Every time a chef wins a round, $10,000 is donated to their favorite local restaurant in need. The out-of-bounds chef, restauranteur and self-described "mayor of Flavortown" has a funkalicious Food Network empire spanning "Guy's Grocery Games" and the catchphrase-filled travelogue "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." His latest, "Tournament of Champions" (Sundays, 8 EDT/PDT), is a bracket-style competition that pits 16 chefs in fast-paced cooking battles using different types of protein, produce and equipment. “The atmosphere and menu of Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown will be a perfect fit for Pigeon Forge.Watch Video: Guy Fieri talks new season of 'Tournament of Champions' and his pop-up “We’re very excited to welcome Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown to the lineup of restaurant and entertainment options at the Mountain Mile,” said Dixon Greenwood with the Mountain Mile development. Scratch made food, craft cocktails, tiki bar, bowling, gaming … you name it, we’re bringing it!” said Guy Fieri.įieri announced plans in 2019 to open his Chicken Guy! restaurants in Nashville, Knoxville, Gatlinburg and Johnson City.Ī spokesperson for the development said they plan to open the Downtown Flavortown entertainment center in 2022. And I’m bringing the great people of Pigeon Forge with me … to Downtown Flavortown. I’m talking next level, go big or go home, the ultimate party. “No matter where you go in this great country, I can put ya’ on the road to Flavortown, real deal food and good times, that’s what I’m all about. But there’s one experience that I’ve been saving for a special time and place. Scratch made food, craft cocktails, tiki bar, bowling, gaming…you name it, we’re bringing it!” Guy Fieri “I’m bringing the great people of Pigeon Forge with me…to Downtown Flavortown. 200-ft trio of rides ‘Monster Mountain’ now open in Pigeon Forge
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