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Whether it's foraging for food along the seashore or feeding animals at the zoo, Andrew Zimmern gets a taste of the unexpected when he visits San Diego. Andrew finds that this coastal city on the Mexican border offers some hidden delights, such as swordfish bone marrow and fresh-squeezed camel milk.
Alaska's Inside Passage
Andrew Zimmern gets a whole new taste of Alaska when he visits the Inside Passage. From fresh sea cucumbers straight out of the ocean to fish heads that are buried on the beach before they're roasted over a fire, Andrew finds out that people in this part of Alaska are still making the most of the bounty that nature has provided.
Third Coast: Sting Rays and Swamp
Andrew Zimmern makes a beeline for the nation's third coast, the often forgotten Gulf shore, where people strive to preserve their own unique way of life. From stingray tacos to nutria stew, Andrew gets a tasty foray into an overlooked corner of the world.
Pittsburgh: Catfish & Kiska
Andrew Zimmern discovers that America's Steel City has a knack for blending old and new food traditions. From old-world favorites like stuffed cabbage to cutting-edge dishes like goat heart tartare with celery foam, Pittsburgh is a food-lover's paradise!
Atlanta: Monkfish Liver and Goat Heart
Andrew Zimmern explores the "new South" in Atlanta. He gets his fill of calf brains on toast at a gourmet pub and feasts on grilled goat organs from a nearby farm.
The Blues Trail
Andrew Zimmern takes a road trip down the Blues Trail, stopping along the way to take in the music and the food that make up the unique flavor of the Mississippi Delta. From Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi, the foods he finds are both classic and unexpected. There are plenty of old southern standbys like pork rinds and BBQ ribs, but innovative chefs are also creating new riffs on old favorites, like a BLT made with lamb testicle. So whether he's dining on Chinese food with a southern accent or soaking in live music and smoked ribs at one of the Delta's last juke joints, Andrew explores the multiple notes of the food and music that are the heart of the Delta.
Vancouver: Box Crabs & Bull Kelp
Andrew Zimmern visits the beautiful city of Vancouver, British Columbia, where the picturesque surroundings also provide an abundance of food. From the mountains to the sea, some of the world's freshest ingredients are ready and waiting to be tasted! Andrew finds that Vancouver has an abundance of fresh seafood when he samples box crab, bull kelp and squid tentacles.
Iowa
Andrew Zimmern discovers a world of unexpected flavors in America's heartland when he visits Iowa. From a small-town farmer trying to breed a tastier pig to an old-fashioned meat locker making head cheese and pickled onion tripe, Andrew finds there's a lot more than meat and potatoes on the table in Iowa!
Washington, D.C.
Andrew Zimmern skips the iconic landmarks in Washington, D.C., to explore the history behind the food -- including paella and tapas with Chef Jose Andres! Andrew finds that the nation's capital is home to a wide variety of unexpected flavors.
Iowa
Andrew Zimmern discovers a world of unexpected flavors in America's heartland when he visits Iowa. From a small-town farmer trying to breed a tastier pig to an old-fashioned meat locker making head cheese and pickled onion tripe, Andrew finds there's a lot more than meat and potatoes on the table in Iowa!
Washington, D.C.
Andrew Zimmern skips the iconic landmarks in Washington, D.C., to explore the history behind the food -- including paella and tapas with Chef Jose Andres! Andrew finds that the nation's capital is home to a wide variety of unexpected flavors.
Charleston
Andrew Zimmern steps beyond the carriage rides and plantation tours to taste the true flavor of the Charleston, S.C., food scene. After experiencing a bumpy clam boat ride and some hard work with an ax, Andrew finds the reward of getting fresh food at the source. From wood coal barbecue in the low country to sauteed chicken feet at a family dinner, he explores the foods and cooking methods that make South Carolina cuisine so unique!
Miami
Sexy beaches and a vibrant nightlife come to mind when most people think of Miami, Florida, but this coastal city is also a hot spot for food! The blend of old-world immigrants and new-wave trendsetters bring a mix of flavors to the city's multicultural cuisine. Andrew Zimmern explores the iconic treasures and hidden delights that make Miami's food scene so special.
Northern California
Andrew Zimmern visits northern California, where people are reinventing the way they look at food, from how they find it to how it's developed and presented. Whether it's barf flavored jelly beans at a well-known candy plant or a homemade feast made by the dedicated workers responsible for Napa's finest wines, people in northern California have a unique way of experiencing food!
Birmingham: The New South
Andrew Zimmern finds out that Southern cooking can be full of surprises when he visits Birmingham, Alabama. Unique ideas, big flavors and bold chefs are putting this city on the map! Andrew learns there's a lot more than soul food and barbecue on the menu in this food city bursting with unexpected flavors!
Toronto: Chinese Food & Indian Food
Andrew Zimmern discovers that amazing dishes from around the world can be found right in Toronto!
Florida Keys: Horse Conch and Hogfish
Andrew Zimmern explores paradise in the Florida Keys. He competes in a fishing derby to tackle the lionfish invasion and learns the art of Cuban cooking before finishing his stay with a famous key lime pie.
St. Louis: Pig Snouts & Paddlefish
Andrew Zimmern visits St. Louis, a city where the food reflects the diversity of the neighborhoods and the people who live there. From blue-collar classics to daring new dishes, Andrew is ready to taste all the flavors of the River City.
Alaskan Wilderness: Moose Fat & Muskrat
Andrew Zimmern goes deep into the Alaskan wilderness, where people still hunt and gather foods to get them through the long, cold winter. From spearing fish to making moose head soup, Andrew gets a taste of life in the Copper River Valley.
Baltimore and Chesapeake Bay
Andrew Zimmern discovers that flavors from the past still hold a place in the present when he visits Baltimore and Chesapeake Bay. From beef tongue sandwiches at Lexington Market to traditional bay foods, Andrew finds that the old-fashioned take on "bizarre" may still be the best!
Seattle
Andrew Zimmern visits Seattle, where the food scene is a contrast of high-tech sophistication and rugged simplicity, like complicated gadgets that give classic foods like coffee an all-new taste. Andrew is even introduced to some foods and flavors that he's never experienced before!
Baltimore and Chesapeake Bay
Andrew Zimmern discovers that flavors from the past still hold a place in the present when he visits Baltimore and Chesapeake Bay. From beef tongue sandwiches at Lexington Market to traditional bay foods, Andrew finds that the old-fashioned take on "bizarre" may still be the best!
Seattle
Andrew Zimmern visits Seattle, where the food scene is a contrast of high-tech sophistication and rugged simplicity, like complicated gadgets that give classic foods like coffee an all-new taste. Andrew is even introduced to some foods and flavors that he's never experienced before!
Savannah
Andrew Zimmern makes a trip to the coastal crossroads of Savannah. It's a city where the food is touched by rich cultural influences that are both obvious and unexpected. From a home-cooked Gullah meal on Daufuskie Island to hunting for marsh hens on the coast, Andrew goes straight into the heart of this southern city on the sea!
The Other Florida
Andrew Zimmern gets away from Florida's big cities and beaches to delve into the state's interior, where the people and food have an identity all their own. Whether it's frying frog legs in the Everglades, hunting armadillos with true Florida Crackers or catching alligators with the Seminole tribe, Andrew gets a taste of life in the central Florida wilderness.
The Ozarks
Andrew Zimmern visits the Ozarks, where hunting and fishing are still a central way of life, but it's how you catch it or cook it that can make all the difference. With dishes ranging from fried rabbit legs to bacon-wrapped crow breast, there's plenty of food to be had in the Ozark Mountains!