The resurgence of Guy Fieri
September 18, 2016 by DarcieGuy Fieri’s career has had its ups and downs, but the chef and television host is currently enjoying an upswing in popularity, says Grub Street, which chronicles his recent positive press. It’s a bit of a turnaround for the colorful Fieri, who has been ridiculed by the likes of Anthony Bourdain and restaurant critic Pete Wells. But despite this, Fieri’s show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives – “Triple D” to fans – is enjoying a resurgence.
Recent articles have praised Fieri’s perceived populism. Esquire just published a story titled “The Unrecognizable Genius of Guy Fieri“, and The New Yorker ran a similar piece called “The Accidental American Genius of Guy Fieri.” Both stories emphasize that Fieri chooses to highlight everyday foods, not far-flung locations or exotic cuisine. Says Esquire’s Jason Diamond, Fieri “takes every plate piled high with burgers and fries as seriously as you might an entry in the Bocuse d’Or. Simple food-diverse American Food, in all styles, made by Americans – is Fieri’s rallying cry and religion.”
While Grub Street agrees with the sentiment that good food doesn’t have to be fussy or pretentious, the site doesn’t think that it is the “genius” of Guy Fieri that has made his show so hugely popular. Rather, they posit that Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives isn’t successful because of Fieri, but in spite of him, and that “Triple D” would benefit from a host that wasn’t quite as flamboyant. However, that scenario looks as unlikely as a four-star review of Fieri’s restaurant.
Photo of Guy Fieri’s pigs in spicy blankets from Food Network Magazine
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