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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Hearty Home Cookin'"

  (7 restaurants - Include Closed)    
Aired on: February 24, 2017 
Aired on: February 24, 2017 
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Emma Jean's Holland Burger CafeSee Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe Video ($)
(503 ratings)

17143 N D St Map It!
Victorville, CA 92394
(760) 243-9938
www.hollandburger.com
4.5 out of 5
503 ratings
"trucker's paradise"
Iron Barley-High Hog Ridge [CLOSED] ($$)
(457 ratings)

3367 High Ridge Blvd Map It!
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 671-9911
  • Ballistic Elvis Sandwich
    sandwich w/ chunky peanut butter, strawberry jam, American cheese, sliced bananas & crushed red pepper
  • Oak Roasted Pork
    uses electric jigsaw to remove backbone; prepared in roaster in backyard
  • Schnitzel & Spaetzle
    spaetzle is a type of egg noodle w/ soft texture; looks good
  • Zarzeula
    Spanish seafood stew of fish, clams, shrimp, squid, and mussels
  • Monte Christo
    Two butterflied hot dogs w/ swiss cheese & strawberry jam
4.0 out of 5
457 ratings
[CLOSED]; "eating and drinking establishment pairing traditional yet unusual American cuisine with the finest locally-handcrafted brews"; moved from airing location (5510 Virginia Ave)
Matthews CafeteriaSee Matthews Cafeteria Video ($)
(399 ratings)

2299 Main St Map It!
Tucker, GA 30084
(770) 939-2357
www.matthewscafeteria.net
  • Brunswick Stew
    chopped smoked chicken in tomato-chili-wing sauce-based soup; only available on certain days...check website
  • Biscuits & Gravy
    homemade biscuit topped w/ sausage gravy; "we've done biscuits & gravy all over the country...hands-down one of the best!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
399 ratings
est. 1955; third-generation small-town cafeteria serving Southern comfort food; local institution w/ long lines; Other Recipes: Sweet Potato Souffle
Southern KitchenSee Southern Kitchen Video ($$)
(1374 ratings)

1716 6th Ave Map It!
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 627-4282
www.southernkitchen-tacom...
  • Cornbread Dressing
    w/ homemade cornbread; topped w/ homemade gravy
  • Fried Chicken
    #1 specialty; wash in egg yolk & floured twice; deep-fried low & slow; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1374 ratings
serving Southern comfort food; "award-winning restaurant is listed in Northwest's Best Places and The Best Restaurants in America where the locals eat" (from its website)
Yankee LobsterSee Yankee Lobster Video ($$)
(2241 ratings)

300 Northern Ave Map It!
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 345-9799
www.yankeelobstercompany....
4.0 out of 5
2241 ratings
started in 1950; have custom aquarium in-house to hold lobster & crab until ready to cook
Hob Nob HillSee Hob Nob Hill Video ($$)
(1375 ratings)

2271 1st Ave Map It!
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 239-8176
www.hobnobhill.com
  • Chicken 'N' Dumplings
    steamed dumpling topped w/ chopped boiled chicken & gravy
  • Corned Beef & Steamed Cabbage
  • Braised Lamb Shank
3.5 out of 5
1375 ratings
est. 1944; historic landmark
Virginia DinerSee Virginia Diner Video ($$)
(327 ratings)

408 N County Dr Map It!
Wakefield, VA 23888
(757) 899-3106
www.vadinerrestaurant.com
  • Collard Greens
  • Ham Biscuits
  • Macaroni & Cheese
  • Peanut Pie
3.5 out of 5
327 ratings
since 1929
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Hearty Home Cookin'"
  (7 restaurants - Include Closed)    
Aired on: February 24, 2017 
Aired on: February 24, 2017