Guy Fieri Reveals 6 Foods He Won't Eat, Even as the 'Mayor of Flavortown'

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Celebrity chef and Food Network star Guy Fieri has built a career on trying all kinds of bold and adventurous foods across America. However, the self-proclaimed 'Mayor of Flavortown' has revealed there are some surprisingly common dishes he simply won't touch, including ghost peppers, peanut butter hamburgers, cow brains, haggis, liver and onions, and even plain egg dishes.

Why it matters

Fieri's aversion to certain foods, even as an acclaimed chef known for his love of flavor, provides insight into the personal preferences and limits of even the most adventurous eaters. It also highlights how individual tastes and sensitivities can vary, even among culinary professionals.

The details

Over the years, Fieri has made clear that he struggles with the intense heat of ghost peppers, the unusual texture of peanut butter on burgers, the organ meat in dishes like cow brains and haggis, the strong flavor of liver, and the simple preparation of plain egg dishes. While some of these foods are considered delicacies in certain culinary traditions, Fieri has repeatedly expressed his distaste for them, even when trying them on his show 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.'

• In Season 7 of 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,' Fieri sampled fried cow brains at Oklahoma's Cattleman's Steakhouse.
• During Season 13, Fieri reportedly tried beer-battered haggis balls at Mac's Fish 'N Chips in Santa Barbara.
• In a 2024 Food Network clip, Fieri compared scrambled eggs to 'liquid chicken.'

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