Burgers, Brew & 'Que

Season 2

TV-G

Chef Michael Symon embarks on a summer road trip to taste the best burgers, brews and BBQ the U.S. has to offer.

Where to Watch Season 2

13 Episodes

Smoked and Stacked
E1
Smoked and StackedIn the Season 2 premiere, Duff Goldman joins Michael Symon at a favorite smokehouse in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where they share a pork belly hoagie. Also: a big, fat Greek burger in St. Louis; pit-roasted meats and spicy salsa with fresh tortillas in Austin, Texas.
Sweet and Savory
E2
Sweet and SavoryChef Scott Conant brings host Michael Symon to his favorite burger and brew bar in an out-of-the-way corner of New Orleans. Also: award-winning smoked meat techniques from two brothers in Kansas City, Kansas; and a lively Austin, Texas joint known for their antisanal sausages and brew-infused cocktails.
Hot, Charred and Crispy
E3
Hot, Charred and CrispyCrunchy po'boys and spicy barbecue shrimp are among the highlights of a New Orleans restaurant that's memorable for using Cajun flavors in new and unique ways. Also: a chef in Brooklyn names a delicious burger after his wife.
Spicy, Salty and Succulent
E4
Spicy, Salty and SucculentFood Network star, Eddie Jackson, meets Michael Symon in Austin for a barbeque sandwich that has the entire town lined up. Then, Michael heads to Jersey City, where a chef who was tired of driving into Manhattan for a great burger concocted his own sweet and spicy creation. Finally, in Louisville, he washes down a pastrami spiced sandwich and dessert with a local brew.
Meat, Meat and More Meat
E5
Meat, Meat and More MeatJohn Besh shows Michael Symon his most treasured spot for an incredible burger and sides that play on New Orleans staples. Also: a juicy authentic Eastern European pot roast, that takes five days to make, in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Tastes of the Tropics
E6
Tastes of the TropicsPastry chef Ron Ben-Israel meets Michael in Baton Rouge to feast on a Caribbean-inspired brisket melt. Then, Michael heads up to Kentucky for a chorizo burger in Louisville and a seriously spicy fried chicken sandwich in Lexington.
Decadent Regional Dishes
E7
Decadent Regional DishesJay Ducote joins Michael Symon in Baton Rouge for a burger with a twist; and in St. Louis, Michael has toasted ravioli stuffed with burnt ends. Also: a peach-glazed pork chop and peanut butter mousse pie are on the menu in Austin.
Super Chefs' Favorite Foods
E8
Super Chefs' Favorite FoodsMichael and NFL Hall of Famer Earl Campbell eat juicy brisket and warm peach cobbler at a Texas barbecue restaurant. Also: a burger topped with bacon and blue cheese in Cincinnati; and inside-out shepherd's pie and beer-infused donuts in Kansas City.
Juicy, Crunchy and Tangy
E9
Juicy, Crunchy and TangyIn Lexington, Kentucky, Michael raves about a plump pork burger and smoked chicken wings, smothered in blackberry jalapeno sauce; and in Cleveland, Ohio, spicy fried chicken and waffles are the talk of the food scene. Also: he visits the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Ooey, Gooey and Cheesy
E10
Ooey, Gooey and CheesyMichael gets messy in New Orleans with a bacon-onion jam, Brie and brioche brunch burger, that's served with creamy crabmeat mac and cheese. Later, in San Antonio, he devours a massive meatloaf sandwich, wrapped in crispy bacon and drenched with an egg.
Deep Fried Comfort Creations
E11
Deep Fried Comfort CreationsIn Brooklyn, Michael Symon digs into an incredible one-of-a-kind creation, a deep-fried burger. Next, he cruises through the New Orleans French Quarter for classic Cajun creations like crawlfish and grits and jambalaya, washed down with an adult sundae steeped in local stout beer. Lastly, he lands in Lexington, for a smoked and savory fried steak bacon biscuit.
Brisket for Breakfast
E12
Brisket for BreakfastIncluded: a bacon-and-blue cheeseburger gives an old San Antonio, Texas institution new life. Also: host Michael Symon eats a spicy sausage, that's a staple of his home state of Ohio; and starts his day in Austin, Texas with meaty eggs Benedict.
Meat Fix Four Ways
E13
Meat Fix Four WaysHost Michael Symon spends time with a family at the forefront of great American barbecue for four generations, when he travels to Lockhart, Texas, in the Season 2 finale. Also: lobster meat and pork belly amp up a traditional BLT in Brooklyn.