Food Network star Guy Fieri, who has already won fans for such series as “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” has a new series that premieres Friday night. In “Guy’s All-American Road Trip,” the colorful culinary personality takes family and friends on a journey along the West Coast, from Northern California through Oregon, and into Washington.
• You can watch “Guy’s All-American Road Trip” when it premieres Friday, June 3 on the Food Network. You can also live stream the show, and other Food Network series, such as “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,” on fubo TV, which offers a free trial.
According to the series description, Fieri, along with his wife, Lori, and sons Hunter and Ryder, load up their RV to hit the road, accompanied by “a caravan of campers full of family and friends.”
Judging from the brief logline, tonight’s episode features the Fieris taking a tour of a cow and chicken farm, a jet boat excursion, and playing in the sand dunes. That sounds like what the press release promised: “From surfing sand dunes to an exhilarating jet-boat excursion down the Rogue River, and from camping feasts featuring fresh ceviche from crab and cod right out of the water and a whole-hog barbecue, this road trip is full of mouthwatering meals, iconic destinations, and lots of action-packed activities.”
“Guy’s All-American Road Trip” also brings Guy Fieri and his group to Sandland Adventures in Florence, Oregon, for a dune buggy ride. (Photo: Citizen Pictures)
And here’s more of what’s on the menu: “Before they hit the highway, the Fieris meet up with the five other families coming along for the adventure. Notorious for surprises, Guy reveals to the group that this isn’t an average vacation as there will be family vs. family competitions at each stop along the way. First up is Alexandre Family Farms, an organic, regenerative farm in Crescent City, CA, where they learn firsthand how to milk cows, and one family creams the others with the most amount of milk. The farm fun doesn’t stop there, as they head over to the chicken coop for a dizzying egg relay race. Then they head to Gold Beach, Oregon for a wild 64-mile long jet-boat excursion. After working up an appetite on the water, the Fieris and friends go back to the campsite to enjoy a real deal, homemade Mexican feast with Al Pastor, Carne Asada, and Achiote Chicken Fajitas.”
Hey, we haven’t seen the show yet, so we again turn to the helpful press release for some details: “With hundreds of miles to cover, and incredible roadside eats to enjoy, including campground curry, homemade pork eggrolls, and fresh Dungeness crab boil, the Fieris continue to lead the way up the West Coast. In Florence, Oregon, Guy and his buddies go on an epic ride in the sand dunes in Honeyman State Park, while the kids try sand boarding. Plus, the families go head-to head in mini golf and go-carting. Back at the campsite, Ryder gets a lesson on how to make the crispiest fried chicken.”
The Fieri family posing in front of the “59er Diner” in Leavenworth, Washington, in “Guy’s All-American Road Trip.” (Photo: Citizen Pictures)
In addition, as viewers of “Growing Belushi” saw on that show’s recent season, Fieri and company also made a stop at Jim Belushi’s Southern Oregon cannabis farm.
“Guy’s All-American Road Trip” premieres at 9 p.m. Friday, June 3 on Food Network. Not sure where to find the Food Network channel? Here are some places to check to see if your service package includes Food Network: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast/Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DIRECTV and Dish.
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27 Oregon restaurants Guy Fieri visited on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
— Kristi Turnquist
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