The Country's Best Food
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See Episode GuideCape Cod
Andrew Zimmern explores the treasures of Cape Cod's coastal cuisine. From fried clams to fresh-caught cod, clambakes to cranberry bog ice cream, the Massachusetts peninsula's culinary scene is cause for summertime celebration.
Montevideo
Andrew digs into the culinary treasures of Uruguay's capital city, Montevideo. He explores this meaty mecca by highlighting their slow-cooked Asado meats, a thin-sliced steak sandwich called chivito, and breaded and fried beef. Ranked the most livable city in the world, Montevideo is known for easygoing people sipping on their national drink -- yerba mate tea.
Phuket
Andrew explores the alluring eats of Phuket, Thailand, an island paradise with bountiful natural gifts, aromatic flavors and multicultural cuisine. From spicy crab curry to sweet, crispy street snacks, Phuket's gastronomy is a feast for the senses.
Scottish Highlands
Andrew Zimmern explores the bountiful larder and proud history that provides chefs in the Scottish Highlands with the building blocks for uniquely Highland dishes. From lean, flavorful Highland beef and buttery shellfish to handheld meat pies and smoked salmon, seasonal ingredients and bountiful natural resources shape these hearty meals.
Door County
Andrew Zimmern scopes out the down-to-earth culinary traditions of scenic Door County, Wisconsin. Fresh fish from Lake Michigan and local produce defines the Nordic-influenced cuisine of this vacation getaway for nature lovers.
Montevideo
Andrew digs into the culinary treasures of Uruguay's capital city, Montevideo. He explores this meaty mecca by highlighting their slow-cooked Asado meats, a thin-sliced steak sandwich called chivito, and breaded and fried beef. Ranked the most livable city in the world, Montevideo is known for easygoing people sipping on their national drink -- yerba mate tea.
Phuket
Andrew explores the alluring eats of Phuket, Thailand, an island paradise with bountiful natural gifts, aromatic flavors and multicultural cuisine. From spicy crab curry to sweet, crispy street snacks, Phuket's gastronomy is a feast for the senses.
Scottish Highlands
Andrew Zimmern explores the bountiful larder and proud history that provides chefs in the Scottish Highlands with the building blocks for uniquely Highland dishes. From lean, flavorful Highland beef and buttery shellfish to handheld meat pies and smoked salmon, seasonal ingredients and bountiful natural resources shape these hearty meals.
Door County
Andrew Zimmern scopes out the down-to-earth culinary traditions of scenic Door County, Wisconsin. Fresh fish from Lake Michigan and local produce defines the Nordic-influenced cuisine of this vacation getaway for nature lovers.
Fez
Andrew Zimmern travels to the colorful and chaotic Moroccan city of Fez. Considered Morocco's spiritual and cultural capital, the city's cuisine is infused with flavors from the indigenous Berbers, Arabs, Andalusians from Southern Spain, and a significant Jewish population. Fez is the perfect place to experience North African foods like tagine-cooked meats, pastille, zaalouk, bessara and brouchettes.
Harlem
Andrew Zimmern explores Harlem, a vibrant New York City neighborhood with a diverse cross-section of cultures. He highlights its colorful restaurants offering soul food, Caribbean classics like pastelone and even the national dish of Senegal, ceebu jen. And no trip to New York is complete without a stop for a standout slice of pizza.
Martha's Vineyard
Andrew Zimmern explores beautiful Martha's Vineyard, the island community located off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, that is renowned for its laid-back vibe, beautiful beaches and fresh seafood. He celebrates some of the best restaurants and dishes featuring the fresh, local catch brought in daily. On the menu are lobster rolls, a clam bake, swordfish steaks, fired clams and stuffed quahogs. And for dessert, there's an irresistible tart made from local fresh cranberries.
Portland, OR
Andrew Zimmern shares the best of weird, wild and whimsical Portland, Oregon, a city whose personality is apparent in its food culture. Arrested adolescence is personified in boozy doughnuts and handcrafted ice cream flavors for the adult palate, like marionberry-habanero-goat cheese. The city's cultural diversity is exemplified in its celebration of Thai foods like khao man gai and fish sauce chicken wings, and the coastal waters of the Pacific show up in seared albacore tuna and crawfish boils.
Cincinnati
Andrew Zimmern celebrates the culinary icons of the fastest growing city in the Midwest. Cincinnati's cuisine is inspired by the European immigrants who brought their hearty fare with them to Ohio, and Andrew highlights some of the dishes that continue to be can't-miss local favorites, including pork schnitzel, goetta, Cincinnati chili and ice cream made using a French pot method.
Chicago Neighborhoods
Andrew Zimmern explores the neighborhoods that make Chicago a culinary treasure trove. From handcrafted burgers in the West Loop to street-style tacos in Wicker Park and barbecue chicken served up in Bronzeville, Chicago restaurants are raising the bar with an endless number of delicious destinations.
Charlotte
Andrew explores Charlotte, North Carolina, a city where big banking meets blue-collar traditions and is buzzing with amazing food. He zeroes in on barbecue, livermush, fried green tomatoes and other eats that are oozing Southern charm.
Zagreb
Andrew dives in to the fairytale-like city of Zagreb, Croatia, a booming capital with a reverence for grandmother food. The city's cuisine has a meat-centric menu and celebrates iconic dishes like porky kotlovina, tender veal cheeks and savory stuffed peppers.
Chicago: A Second Bite
Andrew Zimmern takes a bite of Chicago's humble, hearty and world-renowned food scene. From juicy rib tips to zesty Polish sausages to experimental and edible works of art, Chicago's eats stay true to its roots.
New Jersey
Andrew Zimmern checks out the inventive and international eats of New Jersey. From all-you-can-eat Brazilian meat to rich seafood stew, potato-loaded hot dogs to Dominican marinated pork, Andrew finds that the Garden State's cuisine is diverse and bold and gives any major city a run for its money.
Genoa
Andrew takes a look at the inventive and time-honored eats of Genoa, Italy. A stunning location bursting with vibrant herbs and ancient technique, Genoa is in one of Italy's smallest regions, but is home to big-league favorites like peasant-created seafood salad, pesto with pasta, and crispy, decadent flatbread.
Guayaquil
Andrew introduces the tropical and frenetic coastal cuisine of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Bright flavors and local ingredients define Guayaquil's gastronomy, and Andrew tries everything from red mangrove crab to a plantain dumpling studded with crispy bits of pork.
Chesapeake Bay
Andrew Zimmern highlights the rustic eats of the Chesapeake Bay area, from steamed shellfish doused in J.O. spice to tender Virginia ham. Regional classics include creamy peanut soup, bacon-wrapped oysters and fried soft-shell crab.
Jersey Shore
Andrew Zimmern uncovers the boardwalk indulgences of the Jersey Shore. From sticky-sweet saltwater taffy, to slices of tomato pie and Italian subs, the Jersey Shore's culinary scene is a carnival for the taste buds.
Genoa
Andrew takes a look at the inventive and time-honored eats of Genoa, Italy. A stunning location bursting with vibrant herbs and ancient technique, Genoa is in one of Italy's smallest regions, but is home to big-league favorites like peasant-created seafood salad, pesto with pasta, and crispy, decadent flatbread.
Guayaquil
Andrew introduces the tropical and frenetic coastal cuisine of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Bright flavors and local ingredients define Guayaquil's gastronomy, and Andrew tries everything from red mangrove crab to a plantain dumpling studded with crispy bits of pork.
Chesapeake Bay
Andrew Zimmern highlights the rustic eats of the Chesapeake Bay area, from steamed shellfish doused in J.O. spice to tender Virginia ham. Regional classics include creamy peanut soup, bacon-wrapped oysters and fried soft-shell crab.
