Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

On his journey, Guy Fieri samples both big burgers and classic Italian dishes, moving from the United States' heartland to Little Italy. He pairs craft brews with food throughout Arkansas, and during his stop in California he enjoys homemade lasagne and sandwiches.

Big Burgers to Little Italy is a single episode of a food‑travel programme that follows a culinary road‑trip across the United States. The show’s format centres on the host moving from one regional specialty to another, offering viewers a glimpse of how different local flavours intersect. In this installment, the host, Guy Fieri, sets out to taste a mix of classic American burgers and traditional Italian fare. His journey is built around contrasting the hearty, grill‑cooked patties with the rich, comforting dishes of Italy, giving the episode a clear theme of juxtaposing two beloved food cultures. While travelling through Arkansas, Fieri pairs his meals with locally brewed craft beers, exploring how the region’s brewing scene complements the food he’s sampling. The segment highlights a series of beer‑and‑dish matches that showcase the state’s knack for combining robust flavours with inventive pairings. The final leg of the trip takes him to California, where he seeks out homemade lasagne and a variety of sandwiches crafted by local cooks. Here the focus shifts to home‑cooked Italian classics and inventive sandwich creations, rounding off the episode with a taste of West Coast hospitality and culinary tradition.