Patch Talks to Guy Fieri About his New Restaurant

Perhaps you know him from the NBC show "Minute to Win It." Or maybe you're a fan of his cooking shows. Regardless of how you recognize his name, celebrity chef Guy Fieri is a name you're likely to hear a lot of now in Dublin.

In December, it was  had signed a lease to open Johnny Garlic's where Fuzio's used to be.

A representative for Fieri said Johnny Garlic's is expected to open in early June.

Fieri operates three Johnny Garlic's restaurants — in Windsor, Roseville and Santa Rosa (his hometown). The menu includes starters such as American Kobe sliders, sashimi won tacos and key lime calamari. Entrees include burgers, wood stone fired pizza, pasta grilled chicken, seafood and steaks. 

Before his restaurant officially opens its doors in Dublin early next month, Fieri answered some questions from Dublin Patch via email.

(Patch) What appealed to you about the Dublin location to open a Johnny Garlic's?

(Fieri) I wanted to open more restaurants in NoCal and I'm often down in the Oakland area for games and concerts. I'm pretty familiar with the area and I knew it'd be great for our next Johnny Garlic's. The location is off the hook.

(Patch) What can customers expect in regard to the atmosphere and menu?

(Fieri) This location will be very similar to the other JG's. It's going to have an open kitchen, lots of energy, and tons my own recipes and creations, including some from new new cookbook, Guy Fieri Food (Harper Collins, May). The restaurant is really centrally located near movie theatres and shopping areas and we have tons of parking.

(Patch) Any menu items you're especially excited about to share with our readers?

(Fieri) I would have to say "Hunter's Creation," which is also available at my other restaurants. It's named after my son, Hunter, and is a monthly rotation of exotic game, from wild boar to buffalo.

(Patch) Will Dublin fans get to see you hanging out at the restaurant from time to time?

(Fieri) Oh yeah, I will be there. In fact, this week I was at my restaurant hosting charity events and I plan to be at the new location whenever possible. It's my restaurant, so it's my turf.

(Patch) What are you most excited about with the opening of this new restaurant?

(Fieri) I’m definitely excited to be expanding the Johnny Garlic's brand and I love that I'm keeping the restaurants in NoCal, where they are close to me. This way, I'm able to be really hands on, but I've also brought in key players to help run the place. It's gonna be a great addition to my other Johnny Garlic's locations.