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 food in Austin, Texas, might be weird, but, as Andrew Zimmern finds out, the people like it that way! From Bloody Marys made with real blood to doughnuts topped with chicken, Andrew tries the funky food options that express the pioneer spirit and eclectic style that residents in this city pride themselves on.
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.
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.
Andrew Zimmern visits Las Vegas, where everything is extreme -- including the food. From a hamburger that costs $5,000 to dinner for 1,800 people at Muhammed Ali's 70th birthday, Andrew gets a look at the city's grand food scene.
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.
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!
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.
Andrew Zimmern finds out there's a lot more going on with the food in Wisconsin than meets the eye. From learning the science behind what makes milk taste better to trying a traditional Serbian casserole made with lamb organs, Andrew discovers that America's dairy land is finding new ways to do things the old-fashioned way.