11 EASTERN WASHINGTON RESTAURANTS FEATURED ON FOOD NETWORK

I admit it. I am a lover of food. My waistline shows it. I'm not a connoisseur or credentialed critic and I'm perhaps not even to the level of  foodie. However, if my love of enjoying delicious food, cooking and watching the Food Network way too much is an indicator, I'm well on my way gourmand glory.

With a little time on my hands between fresh episodes of 'Diners, Drive-In's and Dives' and while my salmon smokes, I've compiled a list of the 11 Times the Food Network's hit series featuring Guy Fieri has visited Eastern Washington. So far, nothing in Yakima (and we'll have to see about changing that - I can think of 5 or 6 places that rate a visit) but several stops in the Tri Cities and Spokane - in addition to numerous episodes from the 'left coast'.

Picabu Neighborhood Bistro

901 W 14th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204

http://www.picabu-bistro.com                  

FEATURE DISHES: Cactus Burger, Chicken and Corn Pot Stickers

Frost Me Sweet Bakery & Bistro

710 The Parkway, Richland,WA, 99352

http://www.frostmesweetbakeryandbistro.com/     

FEATURE DISHES: Duck Bahn Mi, Sweet Potato Lasagna

Barley's Brewhub

3320 W. Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336

https://barleysbrewhub.com

FEATURE DISHES: Chicken Gyro Sausage, Smoked Braut with Chili

The Folded Pizza Pie

421 Wellsian Way, Richland 99352

https://www.facebook.com/FoldedPizzaPie/

FEATURE DISHES: stuffed Italian specialties like calzone and stromboli.

Porter's Real Barbecue

705 The Parkway, Richland, WA 99352

https://portersrealbbq.com/

FEATURE DISHES: Beef Rib, Smoked Jalapeno Poppers

Vinny's Bakery

1107 W. Lewis St, Pasco, WA 99301

https://www.vinnysbakery.com/

FEATURE DISHES: Cuban Sandwich, Vinny’s Chicken Sandwich

Nordic Smoke BBQ

14908 S Keeney Rd, Spokane, WA 99224

http://www.nordicsmokebbq.com/

FEATURE DISHES: Brisket, Pork Spare Ribs, BBQ Beans

Ruins

825 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201

https://www.facebook.com/ruins.spokane/

FEATURE DISHES: Dirty Fries, Gnocchi

Elk Public House

1931 W Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA 99201

http://www.wedonthaveone.com

FEATURE DISHES: BBQ Chicken Quesadilla, Reuben

Chaps Coffee Co

4235 S Cheney-Spokane Rd, Spokane, WA 99224

http://www.chapsgirl.com

FEATURE DISHES: French Toast, Baked Oatmeal, Mushroom and Brie Soup

Waddell's Pub and Grille

4318 S Regal, Spokane, WA 99223 | Get Directions

http://www.waddellspubandgrill.com

FEATURE DISHES: Rube Waddell Burger, Big Dog Burger, Beer-Braised Lamb Philly

One of the times Guy shot an episode in the Tri-Cities, he got the crowd into it. Watch.

Well, there you have it. The 11 Eastern Washington Restaurants visited by Guy Fieri as featured on Food Network. Who'll be next? Some Yakima locations? Tap the station app with your suggestions and I'll make sure Guy and the Food Network hears from us.