It’s a Humboldt-heavy month at the Food Network. First it was Big Island Kine’s feature on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, and now a special Guy’s Hometown: From Ferndale to Flavortown episode is scheduled to air at 9 p.m. on Dec. 30. Many fair-goers will recall Fieri’s crew hauling cameras and equipment around the Humboldt County Fairgrounds, where they filmed the special this past summer. It showcases a couple more local businesses, including Big Island Kine and Fry Burger, Fieri’s barbecue lunch for veterans and first responders, and his hosting of the Humboldt County Fair’s Chili Cook-off.
The episode teaser on the Food Network website describes it as Fieri’s return to Ferndale, “the small town where he grew up, for food, fun and a trip down memory lane,” where he tries “unexpected eats like deep-fried burgers, monster pulled-pork fries and real deal poke.” There’s some Ferndale sightseeing in the episode, too, with “a tour of the town includes a trip to Guy’s childhood home and a fired-up lesson in blacksmithing.”…