History of Guy Fieri in Timeline
Guy Fieri is an American restaurateur, author, and television personality, most notably known for his work with the Food Network. While he co-owned several restaurants, he primarily licenses his name to establishments worldwide. Fieri gained prominence for bringing a "rowdy, mass-market culture" to food television, attracting a significant male viewership and becoming a recognizable face of the Food Network.
1942: Birth of Lewis James Ferry
In 1942, Lewis James Ferry, Guy Fieri's father, was born.
1944: Birth of Penelope Anne Price
In 1944, Penelope Anne Price, Guy Fieri's mother, was born.
1967: Collection of 1967 Chevrolet C10 pickup
Guy Fieri collects classic American cars, including a 1967 Chevrolet C10 pickup.
January 22, 1968: Birth of Guy Fieri
On January 22, 1968, Guy Ramsay Ferry, later known as Guy Fieri, was born in Columbus, Ohio. He would later become a restaurateur, author, and television presenter.
1968: Collection of 1968 Pontiac Firebird
Guy Fieri collects classic American cars, including a 1968 Pontiac Firebird.
1969: Collection of 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS
Guy Fieri collects classic American cars, including a 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS.
1971: Collection of 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
Guy Fieri collects classic American cars, including a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle.
1976: Collection of 1976 Jeep CJ-5
Guy Fieri collects classic American cars, including a 1976 Jeep CJ-5.
1995: Marriage to Lori Fieri
In 1995, Guy Fieri married his wife Lori, after they met at a restaurant he was managing in Long Beach, California.
1996: Opening of Johnny Garlic's
In late 1996, Guy Fieri and Steve Gruber opened their first restaurant, Johnny Garlic's, a "California Pasta Grill" in Santa Rosa, California.
1999: Second Johnny Garlic's Location
In 1999, Guy Fieri and Steve Gruber opened a second Johnny Garlic's location in Windsor.
2000: Third Johnny Garlic's Location
Around 2000 or 2001, Guy Fieri and Steve Gruber opened a third Johnny Garlic's location in Petaluma (which has since closed).
2001: Third Johnny Garlic's Location
Around 2000 or 2001, Guy Fieri and Steve Gruber opened a third Johnny Garlic's location in Petaluma (which has since closed).
2003: Opening of Tex Wasabi's
In 2003, Guy Fieri and Steve Gruber developed Tex Wasabi's, a barbecue and sushi restaurant, in Santa Rosa.
April 23, 2006: Winning The Next Food Network Star
On April 23, 2006, Guy Fieri won the second season of The Next Food Network Star, securing a six-episode commitment for his own cooking show on Food Network.
June 25, 2006: Premiere of Guy's Big Bite
On June 25, 2006, Guy's Big Bite premiered on Food Network. The most recent episode aired on November 16, 2016.
November 2006: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Special
In November 2006, a one-hour special of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives aired, prior to the series premiere in April 2007.
April 2007: Premiere of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
In April 2007, Guy Fieri's series Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives premiered on Food Network, where Fieri traveled the country visiting local eateries. A one-hour special had aired in November 2006.
2007: Second Tex Wasabi's Location
In 2007, Guy Fieri and Steve Gruber added a second Tex Wasabi's location in Arden-Arcade near Sacramento, which was later rebranded as Johnny Garlic's and then closed.
February 17, 2008: Debut of Ultimate Recipe Showdown
On February 17, 2008, Ultimate Recipe Showdown, co-hosted by Guy Fieri and Marc Summers, debuted. It aired for three seasons.
September 14, 2008: Debut of Guy Off the Hook
On September 14, 2008, Guy Off the Hook debuted on Food Network as a special studio audience show, but it was discontinued by the end of the year due to high staging costs.
November 28, 2008: Guy's Family Feast
For Thanksgiving 2008, on November 28, 2008, Guy Fieri hosted a live one-hour special titled Guy's Family Feast using the "Guy Off the Hook" set.
2008: Flowmaster Promotion
In 2008, Guy Fieri appeared in promotions for Flowmaster, a California-based auto exhaust parts manufacturer.
2008: Fourth Johnny Garlic's Location
In late 2008, Guy Fieri and Steve Gruber opened a fourth Johnny Garlic's location in Roseville.
December 2009: Hosting Minute to Win It
In December 2009, NBC named Guy Fieri as the host of the game show Minute to Win It.
2009: Guy Fieri Roadshow
In 2009, Guy Fieri began touring with the Guy Fieri Roadshow, a multi-state food tour featuring some of his fellow Food Network personalities.
2009: Spokesperson for T.G.I. Friday's
In 2009, Guy Fieri was the spokesperson for T.G.I. Friday's.
March 2010: Premiere of Minute to Win It
In March 2010, Minute to Win It, hosted by Guy Fieri, premiered on NBC and aired for two seasons.
2010: Commercial for Aflac
In 2010, Guy Fieri appeared in a commercial for Aflac named "Spicy".
2010: Face of the Network
In 2010, Guy Fieri became the "face of the network" (Food Network), bringing a mass-market culture to American food television. His shows attracted more male viewers than any others on the network that year.
2011: Partnership with Carnival Cruise Lines
In 2011, Guy Fieri partnered with Carnival Cruise Lines to create Guy's Burger Joint, which would sell Fieri's burgers fleet-wide.
2011: Death of Fieri's Sister
In 2011, Guy Fieri's sister died of metastatic melanoma, leading Fieri to take care of his 11-year old nephew, Jules.
2011: Johnny Garlic's Opens in Dublin, California
In 2011, an additional Johnny Garlic's restaurant was opened in Dublin, California.
January 2012: Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off
In January 2012, Guy Fieri was one of the two team captains (along with Rachael Ray) in the Food Network reality series Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off.
May 13, 2012: Cancellation of Minute to Win It
On May 13, 2012, NBC announced that Minute to Win It would not be renewed for a third season due to high production costs and low ratings.
2012: Atlantic City and South Beach Festivals
In 2012, Guy Fieri appeared in regional Food Network events like the Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival and the South Beach Food and Wine Festival. At the South Beach festival, he officiated 101 gay weddings.
2012: Opening of Guy's American Kitchen and Bar
In 2012, Guy Fieri's first New York City restaurant, Guy's American Kitchen and Bar, opened. It received a very negative review from The New York Times, but remained popular for four years due to its Times Square location before closing in 2017.
January 6, 2013: Second Season of Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off
On January 6, 2013, the second season of Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off began airing on Food Network, featuring Guy Fieri as a team captain.
October 27, 2013: Launch of Guy's Grocery Games
On October 27, 2013, Guy's Grocery Games started on the Food Network, featuring a three-judge panel and four cooks battling in three rounds of competition.
2015: Opening of Guy Fieri's Baltimore Kitchen & Bar
In 2015, Guy Fieri's Baltimore Kitchen & Bar opened in Baltimore's Horseshoe Casino.
November 16, 2016: Final Episode of Guy's Big Bite
November 16, 2016, marked the last episode of Guy Fieri's show, Guy's Big Bite, on Food Network.
October 2017: Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse
As of October 2017, Guy Fieri had 19 restaurants on Carnival's cruise ships, including some serving beer-and-BBQ at Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse.
2017: Guy's Family Road Trip
In 2017, Guy Fieri's series, Guy's Family Road Trip, was chosen as the lead-out show from season 13 of Food Network Star and previewed on August 13 of that year.
2018: Opening of Chicken Guy!
In 2018, Guy Fieri collaborated with Robert Earl to open Chicken Guy!, a fast-food chicken sandwich shop at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World.
2020: Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
In 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Guy Fieri and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation teamed up to create the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, raising over US$20 million in less than two months for unemployed restaurant workers.
May 2021: Three-Year Contract with Food Network
In May 2021, Guy Fieri signed a three-year contract with Food Network worth an estimated $80 million.
2021: Opening of Guy Fieri's Flavortown Kitchen
In 2021, Guy Fieri opened Guy Fieri's Flavortown Kitchen, a delivery-only restaurant.
2021: Purchase of Home in West Palm Beach
In 2021, The Fieris bought a home in West Palm Beach, Florida.
2023: Inaugural Guy's Flavortown Tailgate
In 2023, Guy Fieri started Guy's Flavortown Tailgate (GFT), an annual event in partnership with Medium Rare. Held during the Super Bowl weekend, the event offers fans a free tailgating experience featuring food, music, and festivities.
2024: Death of Lewis James Ferry
In 2024, Lewis James Ferry, Guy Fieri's father, passed away.
2024: Santo Tequila Heist
In 2024, Santo Tequila, co-owned by Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar, experienced a major theft where 24,000 bottles of tequila (two truck loads worth $1 million) were stolen.
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