A Franklinton restaurant is set to appear Friday night on “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,” the Food Network show from Columbus-born chef Guy Fieri. Opened by Greek immigrants Tom and Kathy Pappas, Tommy’s Diner at 914 W.

Guy Fieri's biggest fan, Bill Grella, has done what many have tried to do: visit 1000 'Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives' restaurant locations.

"Your town is blown up with food, by the way," the Columbus native said in May. He has since featured three local restaurants on his Food Network show.

San Luis Obispo's Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill was a popular joint even before Guy Fieri set foot across the threshold.

It seems like Guy Fieri can’t get enough of one San Antonio restaurant’s fare. Fat Tummy Empanadas, an Alamo City-based eatery founded by husband and wife team Chef Gustavo Plache and Norah Saleh, received another nod from the “Diners,