Great food is worth finding. And making at home.
DDD Near Me started as a fan site for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, helping fellow fans find the restaurants they’d seen on the show. That love of memorable food is still at the heart of what we do.
Today, our team creates recipes and meal ideas to help you make memorable meals at home. From diner classics and restaurant-inspired favorites to everyday comfort food, we’re here to help you find something you’ll be excited to cook and share.
Recipe contributor
Sebastian Greenway
Former head chef & food creator
Sebastian brings more than 20 years of experience working in professional kitchens and developing food. He now creates flavor-focused cooking content, combining that experience with approachable recipes for home cooks.
For a taste of his cooking, try his Sweet Heat Tandoori Chicken Melt with Mango Habanero Chutney.
Recipe contributor
Corinna Smith
Home cook, wife & mom of ten
Corinna Smith is a home cook, wife, and mom of ten who has spent decades making meals for a busy family. She shares approachable recipes, practical shortcuts, and family favorites designed for real kitchens and real life. For Corinna, good food isn’t just about what’s on the plate. It’s about bringing people together around the table.
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Andrew Fowler
Food & drink writer and editor
Andrew Fowler is a Middle America-born, Bangkok-based writer and editor on food, drink, and the ether. He can be found at subjectslashobject.substack.com.
Recipe contributor
Betul Ozdemir
Home cook & recipe video creator
Betul Ozdemir is a home cook who shares approachable recipes and step-by-step cooking videos. She loves making everyday meals simple and enjoyable, from family dinners to homemade treats.
Recipe contributor
Tori Hammontree
Home cook & digital creator
Tori Hammontree is a stay-at-home mom and home cook who loves making everything from everyday meals and homemade breads to sweet treats and desserts. She cooks nearly every day and enjoys trying new recipes, learning as she goes, and finding ways to make each dish even better the next time. Outside the kitchen, Tori creates social media content and digital invitations for her Etsy shop, Honey and Hues Digitals. She also enjoys hunting, fishing, and traveling the country with her husband, a professional fisherman.
Recipe contributor
Roberta Di Rosa
Italian home cook
Roberta Di Rosa is a native Italian who learned to cook alongside her grandmother. After years of working in a restaurant, she shares the tips and tricks she has learned to make everyday cooking easier and tastier.
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Maki Kato
Maki Kato is a certified decorative sushi roll instructor who began her culinary career in Japan, where she worked at restaurants before moving to Ireland to work as a sushi chef. Since relocating to the United States in 2016, she has taught decorative sushi roll classes and continues to explore cooking and baking.
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Buddy Love
Buddy Love is a transplanted New Yorker living in the Midwest in a turn-of-the-century house with a garden. She enjoys gardening, cooking, crocheting, and freelancing, and adapts her cooking style to her small home using compact appliances rather than a traditional stove, microwave, or full-size refrigerator.
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Kimberly Grauzer
Kimberly Grauzer lives in Central Texas with her husband and two cats. She has been cooking and creating her own recipes most of her adult life and enjoys experimenting with new ingredients and flavors. She maintains a hydroponic garden where she grows fresh vegetables and herbs.
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Bradley Pittman
Bradley Pittman is an Australian Executive Chef and recipe developer with extensive international experience in hotels, restaurants, and food production. He has worked with leading hospitality brands including Accor and AMAN, specializing in Pan-Asian cuisine and recipe development. Currently based in Bali, Indonesia, he creates approachable recipes that combine traditional cooking techniques with fresh ingredients and global flavors for home cooks.
Find your next great meal
Looking for something to cook tonight? Explore our recipes. Heading out on the road? Our guide to the restaurants featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives is still here to help you plan your next stop.