DINING
A decade of Driftwood, featured on Guy Fieri's DDD in May
Nov. 2, 2026, 3:10 p.m. ET

Driftwood's chef-proprietor Jimmy Everett with Guy Fieri's signature spray-painted tray noting the DDD visit.
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Crispy Chicken Oysters as prepared by Chef/Owner Jimmy Everett at Driftwood in Boynton Beach. This must-order dish was featured on Food Network's "Diners Drive-Ins and Dives" hosted by Guy Fieri.
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Driftwood's okra
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Boynton Beach restaurant Driftwood is operated by husband and wife duo Jimmy Everett and Ilia Gonzalez Colon who met when both worked at Marea in New York City.
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Inside Driftwood, as featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" hosted by Guy Fieri.
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Driftwood's new crispy okra is on the new prix-fixe menu.
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Driftwood's fish du jour.
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Covered patio seating at Driftwood, which made its DDD debut May 8.
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Driftwood's Key West shrimp and grits.
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Boynton Beach restaurant Driftwood is operated by the husband and wife duo of Chef Jimmy Everett and Ilia Gonzalez Colon. Gonzalez Colon waters the vegetable garden at the restaurant on March 20.
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Boynton Beach restaurant Driftwood is operated by husband and wife duo of Chef Jimmy Everett and Ilia Gonzalez Colon. They preparing for takeout-only service. The couple have cut back daily operations and staff due to COVID-19 restrictions.
THOMAS CORDY/palmbeachpost.comChef Jimmy Everett and wife/partner Ilia Gonzalez opened Driftwood restaurant and bar in Boynton Beach in early 2017. They teamed up with Boynton native Freddy Schwenk, who oversees the bar's cocktail program.
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Driftwood's chef-owner Jimmy Everett with Guy Fieri and Hunter Fieri. The episode's first airing is May 8.
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An assortment of dishes from Driftwood's menu.
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Boynton Beach's Driftwood restaurant during the 2023 Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival "Grand Tasting."
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Food Network's website touts Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive Ins and Dives” Driftwood appearance May 8. The episode's title? "From Bunny Chow to Chicken Oysters" the latter seen here.
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Driftwood's chef-owner Jimmy Everett served up one of the Grand Tasting's best bites: Jerk Florida Swordfish.
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Chefs Koby Wexler of Death by Pizza and Driftwood’s Jimmy Everett.
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Assorted menu items from Driftwood in Boynton Beach.
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Driftwood's roasted red cabbage curry.
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Driftwood's busy bar. The restaurant is featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" hosted by Guy Fieri.
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Pork Jowl Fried Rice as prepared by Chef/Owner Jimmy Everett at Driftwood in Boynton Beach, Florida, as seen on Food Network's "Diners Drive-Ins and Dives" hosted by Guy Fieri.
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