Flavortown comes to The Nations

Nicky's Coal Fired is ready for its close-up.

• Flavortown guru Guy Fieri recently visited The Nations eatery for an upcoming episode of his TV show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."

How to watch: The local restaurant's episode airs 8pm Friday on the Food Network.

Why it matters: Fieri's stamp of approval gives local restaurants a national profile that can translate to big business.

What he ate: While he was at Nicky's, Fieri tasted Mama G's meatballs and the Hey Paisano pizza, which comes with smoked mozzarella, capicola, red onion, and spicy honey.

• Both dishes will get star turns on the show, according to a news release.

What they're saying: Caroline Galzin, who co-owns the restaurant with her husband Tony, tells Axios the process was a fun whirlwind and that Fieri gave them some advice before he left.

• "Be ready for the avalanche that's going to happen after the show airs," she remembers him saying.
• Galzin says they have been trying for about a month to add staffing.
• "We're sweating a little bit."