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March 4, 2013 at 7:54am

Tonight: Tacoma's Crown Bar on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives"

CHARLIE MCMANUS: See how he plays with Guy Fieri tonight when the Food Network highlights Tacoma's Crown Bar.

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There was quite the hubbub around town back in November when a certain celebrity chef's Camaro was seen cruising around town.

And with good reason.

Guy Fieri visited several hot spots in the South Sound filming delicious tidbits and kitchen banter for his Food Network show, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. The television crew visited Fish Tale Brew Pub and Darby's Café in Olympia, Bruno's European Restaurant in Parkland, Crockett's Public House in Puyallup have made their appearance on the Food Network. Now it is Tacoma's turn.

This evening at 10 p.m. triple D will air "Hitting the Grill" and showcase chef McManus casual dining digs and Sixth Avenue favorite The Crown Bar.

"Unfortunately we are closed on Mondays," Crown bartender Kevin Ketchum tells me over the phone. "The timing was off because the owners had already planned a vacation, but we are looking forward to everyone coming in on Tuesday to tell us about it!"

That means you'll have to ante up to the rail amidst all the Food Network groupies whom have newly discovered Crown Bar amore.

Among some of the dishes McManus created with Fieri include the Crown's Moroccan Beef Kabobs with a side of curried cous cous and his mixed green salad with roasted beets and goat cheese.

"We have no idea what made it on to the show so it will be fun," Ketchum says.

What did Ketchum think of Fieri?

"He's a character for sure," Ketchum says. "You can see why the guy has a television show."

Crown Bar neighbor Dirty Oscar's Annex will be airing on Triple D sometime in the coming weeks, showcasing some of chef Grissom's unique, flavorful dishes.

CROWN BAR, 2705 SIXTH AVE., TACOMA, 253.272.4177

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