Guy Fieri is an American author, restaurateur, and also a television presenter who won an Emmy Award. In California, Guy co-owned three now-defunct restaurants. This interesting person is also quite famous for hosting multiple television series on the Food Network and licensing his name to restaurants in cities worldwide. 

So, let’s explore some interesting things about this New York Times Best Selling Author, famous as Guy Fieri.

Guy Fieri and His Early Life

Guy Ramsay Ferry was born in Columbus, Ohio, in January 1968. His parents are Lewis James Ferry and Penelope Anne. During his high school, Fieri was a foreign exchange student in Chantilly, France. At that time, he developed his love for food. Later, in 1990, he graduated with a degree in hotel management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

In fact, it was his dream to study in Chantilly, France. So, he started selling soft pretzels from a three-wheeled bicycle cart and after six years he earned money to study abroad.

After graduation, Fieri worked at a Stouffer’s restaurant in Long Beach, California. After working for three years, he became Louise’s Trattoria’s district manager. Later in 2013, he got a Daytime Emmy Award.

Now, let us discuss some intriguing facts about Guy Fieri.

Fieri Enjoyed Cooking

Fieri loved cooking all along. In middle school, he sold pretzels, but after studying for a year abroad, he realized that he loves food and cooking. He had been staying at a boarding house. Though he admitted that the woman who ran it was actually a ‘terrible cook,’ every dish he had was outrageous. 

Thus, while studying at the University of Nevada, he worked as a flambé captain and busboy, to gain more experience in the world of cooking. 

Guy Fieri: The Winner of the Super Bowl of BBQ

Guy Fieri, only at 12, started making beef jerky and smoked cheese and started dabbling in barbecue. He dreamed of competing at the American Royal. Thus, he prepared himself by enrolling at a two-day barbecue camp taught by Lola Rice.

There, Guy won respect after cooking a huge vat of pasta for everyone. There, he met a pharmacist, a truck driver, an architect, and a computer tech. All these four people did not have much in common, but they all loved smoked meat. Hence, they formed the Motley ‘Que, a barbeque crew that compete together. Later, they won the American Royal.

In 2012, Guy received the honor of being inducted into the Barbeque Hall of Fame. This made him quite famous around the world. Also, in 2019, Guy Fieri became the third chef to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

In the year 2008, he released a few cookbooks that were loved by numerous food lovers around the world. Those are More Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: An All American Road Trip…With Recipes, More Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives: The Funky Finds in Flavortown, Guy Fieri Food, Guy on Fire, and Guy Fieri Family Food.

Conclusion

So, Guy Fieri is a talented person who loves to cook and taste different cuisines. You can always try out his recipes and make something unique and tasty for your family and friends.