Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

In Culver City, Gene Simmons from Kiss visits a hangout serving Hawaiian dishes; in Garden Grove, tamales and beef chamorro; in Monterey, oysters and a pasta-seafood medley.

In Monterey, Calif., lasagna and minestrone; in Boston, panini that will satisfy both meat and veggie lovers; in Jackson, Wyo., chicken pot pie and homemade soups and pretzels.

In Long Beach, Calif., pot roast and scones; in Jackson, Wyo., pies topped with everything from pesto to spicy sausage and marinara; in Monterey, Calif., Parmesan pretzels and short rib grilled cheese.

In Jackson, Wyo., savory chicken sopes and posole; in Carmel, Calif., cannelloni and seafood cioppino; in Long Beach, Calif., veggie sammies and a spin on pig and grits.

In Long Beach, Calif., pork belly is paired with octopus; in Monterey, Calif., apple pancakes and a three-pork porchetta; in Wilson, Wyo., banana bread French toast and beef stroganoff.