Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations

Season 5

TV-G

Chef Andrew Zimmern experiences the legendary foods that define a location. Throughout his adventures, he discovers how these iconic foods are made and the right way to eat them.

Where to Watch Season 5

24 Episodes

Asheville
E1
AshevilleAndrew Zimmern reveals the iconic eats of Asheville, N.C. The eclectic food city features tangy barbecue, decadent sweet potato pie, mouthwatering fried chicken, succulent rainbow trout and giant soft-dough biscuits with savory gravy.
Buffalo
E2
BuffaloAndrew presents Buffalo's edible icons. From spicy wings and sweet pepperoni pizza to cake doughnuts and heaping plates of meat and potatoes, Buffalo's edible icons are as robust and inventive as the city itself.
Venice
E3
VeniceAndrew highlights the culinary treasures of Venice, Italy, including paper-thin cuts of beef Carpaccio, espresso-soaked tiramisu and cuttlefish stewed in its own ink.
Milan
E4
MilanFrom saffron-tinted risotto and warming minestrone to impossibly fluffy, fruity panettone, Andrew shows how Milan's rich and refined dishes have earned a place in the international culinary cannon.
Manhattan
E5
ManhattanAndrew Zimmern is in Manhattan for foods that have earned their place as culinary staples in an ever-changing city. From juicy pastrami on rye to black and white cookies, he finds proof that New York is home to some of the best restaurants and highest standards in the world.
Berlin
E6
BerlinAndrew Zimmern highlights iconic Berlin street foods such as currywurst and the Berliner jelly-filled doughnut. He also showcases paper-thin weiner schnitzel and the comfort foods of the German beer gardens in this capital city.
Dallas
E7
DallasAndrew Zimmern explores the big and bold flavors that are decidedly Dallas -- from comforting chicken fried steak and sweet, creamy pecan pie to hearty tortilla soup and steak aged for 240 days.
Shanghai
E8
ShanghaiAndrew Zimmern introduces the popular tastes of Shanghai, China. From creamy hairy crab and savory pork-filled dumplings to rice wine-soaked chicken and scallion pancakes on the go, cuisine in this big city is sweet and simple.
Portland, ME
E9
Portland, MEFrom lobster roll sandwiches and fresh East Coast oysters to Italian sandwiches and whoopie pies, Andrew Zimmern shows that the seaside city of Portland, Maine, is loaded with classic New England fare.
Osaka
E10
OsakaAndrew Zimmern highlights foods from Osaka, the gateway to Japan. From panko-crusted vegetables and octopus fritters to udon noodles topped with fried tofu, Osaka's cuisine is Japan's answer to soul food.
Santorini
E11
SantoriniAndrew reveals the foods of Santorini. Bursting with beauty and culinary icons of near mythical proportion, the Greek island is home to tomato fritters and nautical delicacies like grilled octopus and fish soup.
Naples
E12
NaplesNaples may be the birthplace of pizza, but it's also home to delightful traditional dishes. From pastries stuffed with ricotta and dried fruit to meaty ragu and stewed octopus, Andrew shows why Naples is a delicious destination.
St. John's
E13
St. John'sFrom succulent blue mussels steamed in local beer, to creamy cod au gratin, hearty moose stew and savory rabbit pie, St. John's Newfoundland cuisine showcases a storied history of fishing and hunting.
Chiang Mai
E14
Chiang MaiAndrew Zimmern reveals the most iconic foods of Chiang Mai, Thailand. From coconut curry soup to a signature sausage with pork and chile paste, fish roasted in banana leaves to minced pork salad, the northern city has a regional cuisine unlike any other, boasting salty and bitter flavors, fresh vegetables and thriving rice crops.
Toronto
E15
TorontoFrom sweet and savory BBQ pork and enormously artful mountains of lobster to herbaceous Jamaican flatbreads and sinfully gooey butter tarts, Andrew showcases the diverse eats of Toronto, Canada.
Hanoi
E16
HanoiFull of culinary collaboration and contrasting flavors, Andrew reveals the iconic foods food of Hanoi. Foods include sweet and sour snail soup, ground pork filled breakfast crepes, and sweet potato fritters topped with shrimp.
San Antonio
E17
San AntonioAndrew Zimmern showcases the Tex-Mex favorites of San Antonio, Texas, including puffy tacos and a giant chalupa burger. Other featured foods include slow-cooked brisket, melt-in-your-mouth barbacoa and marinated stuffed quail cooked over mesquite.
Oaxaca
E18
OaxacaAndrew Zimmern explores regional specialties in Oaxaca, Mexico. From complex mole negro sauce over Mayan-era tamales and crispy tortilla with pork lard to egg bread dunked in hot chocolate, local tradition flavors each bite.
Savannah
E19
SavannahAndrew Zimmern dives into the flavor-packed favorites of Savannah, Georgia, like creamy shrimp and grits, briny oysters in a half shell, upscale crab bisque and down-home barbecue stew so thick it'll make your spoon stand up.
Dubrovnik
E20
DubrovnikFrom spit roasted lamb to octopus salad, Andrew highlights the locally grown, traditional foods of Dubrovnik, Croatia. Also featured, is the winter dish of smoked meat, cabbage and potatoes and Dalmatia style grilled fish.
Chengdu
E21
ChengduFrom the blistering "Hot Pot" and fiery Mapo Tofu to spicy Kung Pao Chicken, Andrew Zimmern explores the famous scorching dishes that make Chengdu, China, a delicious destination.
Helsinki
E22
HelsinkiFrom raucous crayfish boils and snackable fish to lean reindeer meat and hearty porridge pies, Andrew Zimmern highlights traditional dishes from Helsinki, Finland.
Mauritius
E23
MauritiusFrom piping-hot fried dumplings and handmade egg noodles to veggie-stuffed flatbread and curried swordfish, Andrew Zimmern showcases the flavorful fusions of the island paradise of Mauritius.
Hyderabad
E24
HyderabadAndrew Zimmern explores the aromatic treasures of Hyderabad, India. From savory potato pastries and silver-garnished syrupy fried bread to spicy pancakes and hearty meals of meat and rice, Hyderabad's menus are fit for royalty.