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David Page, FOOD AMERICANA: The Remarkable People and Incredible Stories behind America’s Favorite Dishes
Season 9, Ep. 78
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While fans of the Food Network may easily recognize Guy Fieri, they actually have journalist David Page to thank for the iconic show, Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. After fighting his way into the world of food journalism — and pitching this show on a whim — David is still eating his way across the country with his new book, Food Americana, a collection of stories about how America’s favorite foods came to be.
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