2026 Nominees

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Production Company: Knuckle Sandwich and Citizen Pictures

Produced for: Food Network

Executive Producer (Production Company): Guy Fieri; Frank Matson; Jen Darrow

Executive Producer (network/platform): N/A

Country or Territory where first released: USA

Synopsis:

Guy Fieri has traveled all over looking for the best diners, drive-ins and dives, highlighting great restaurants that have been doing it right for decades. From tried-and-true favorites, to updated twists on classics, Guy gives viewers a roadmap to great food finds and a spotlight for the people creating them. This trip, Guy’s grabbin' creative flavor combos that pack a punch! In Naples, Fla., a couple from NYC is bringing Greek grub to the Sunshine State, platin' dynamite dolmades and fully loaded lamb shanks over orzo. There's cheffed-up comfort in Dallas with over-the-top pork belly lollipops and an unexpected sauerkraut chocolate cake. Plus, a Triple-G winner is puttin' out next-level ramen at her Chicago joint, infusing expert-crafted umami into a shoyu noodle bowl and the-bomb beef chashu.