Remember when Guy Fieri came to Tucson? While trusted sources confirmed it was for his Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, the restaurants weren’t able to share any details.
We asked Food Network for air dates and times of the episodes of Tucson, and they provided this list with notice that all dates and times are subject to change last minute:
- 9 p.m., Friday, March 2 – “Rollin’ In The Dough”
On this trip, Guy Fieri is digging into dishes featuring some dynamite dough. In Mesa, Arizona, there is a legit Hawaiian joint serving island specialties, including a meaty bun, and in Tucson, Arizona, he stops at a place cooking up a big-time saucy sandwich and spinach dip calzone. Plus, in Miami, Guy checks out a funky shop making sweet artisan doughnuts and turning their pastries into savory sandwiches. - 9 p.m., Friday, March 9 – “International Intrigue”
Guy Fieri is crisscrossing the nation to grab some international grub. In Dallas, there’s a funky Thai joint serving up noodles, curry and green papaya salad. In Miami, he stops at a Latin place dealing in empanadas and a unique plantain sandwich. Plus, in Tucson, Arizona, there’s a killer spot dishing out real-deal Ethiopian favorites. - 9 p.m., Friday, March 30 – “Lights-Out Latin”
This trip, Guy Fieri is diving into all kinds of amazing Latin specialties. In Miami, Florida, there’s a husband-and-wife team dishing out primo Peruvian sandwiches. In Wilmington, North Carolina, he visits a funky joint cooking up the flavors of Panama. And in Tucson, Arizona, he visits a funky fresh spin on tacos and carne asada.
While Food Network hasn’t responded to a follow-up request to confirm the restaurant names, the descriptions correlate with the restaurants in our previous article.
Based on the descriptions, it’s safe to say that “Rollin’ In The Dough” will feature Renee’s Organic Oven, “International Intrigue” will feature Zemam’s, and “Lights-Out Latin” will feature Tumerico.
No word yet on the episodes for Fieri’s visits to Chef Alisah’s Restaurant, Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine, and Rocco’s Little Chicago Pizzeria.
For more information on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, visit foodnetwork.com.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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