Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations(2015–2021)

San Francisco

Look no further than San Francisco, California for the best eating on the West Coast! Built on classics like Dungeness Crab Louie and sourdough bread, Andrew Zimmern discovers just what makes the City by the Bay so delectable.

Jamaica

In a country celebrated for its colorful culture, Jamaica's heritage-rich food lives up to the hype. Andrew Zimmern explores island icons from jerk chicken and mannish water soup, to curry goat, blue mountain coffee, and gizzadas.

Atlanta

In the modern city known for its southern hospitality, Atlanta's comfort food is king. From fried chicken and peach cobbler to soul food and sweet tea, Andrew Zimmern explores the iconic eats that keep the hungry heading south.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California is the capital of stardom - and that includes its cuisine! In a city known for such edible icons as Korean tacos and the LA street dog, Andrew Zimmern explores just what makes this destination so delicious.

Mexico City

Mexico City has the most people of any city in the western hemisphere, and they all love to eat! Home to some of the best street food on earth, Andrew Zimmern explores tasty traditions like barbacoa, chicharrone, and huarache.

Warsaw

In Poland's capital city of Warsaw, the Slavic culture is rich and the hearty food sticks with you through the winter. From pierogi to zapiekanka to paczki, Andrew Zimmern explores the iconic eats that Poles hold as tradition.

Dublin

In a city celebrated for its beloved beverages, Dublin, Ireland's food does not disappoint! Andrew Zimmern examines edible Irish icons from smoked salmon, soda bread, and stew to boxty, black pudding, and of course, Guinness!

Amsterdam

Look no further than the picture-perfect city of Amsterdam for the best eating in the Netherlands! Built on simple classics like bitterballen and herring, Andrew Zimmern discovers what makes the Dutch destination so delicious.

Montreal

Known as The City of Saints, Montreal, Canada is blessed with a cuisine formed by global flavors. From poutine to smoked meat to hand-rolled bagels, Andrew Zimmern digs in to the iconic eats that keep the hungry heading to Quebec.

Chicago

From high-end restaurants to tucked-away eateries, Chicago, Illinois is a world class food paradise. Andrew Zimmern explores Windy City classics from deep dish pizza and all-beef hot dogs to chicken vesuvio and Garrett popcorn.

Milwaukee

Milwaukee may be known for its beer, but it's also home to mouthwatering classic American foods. From cheese curds and bratwurst to frozen custard and butter burgers, Andrew shows us why this Midwestern city is a great food town.

Miami

Miami's beaches and glitzy nightlife make it an international hot spot, but it's the food that really gives this city flavor. From Cuban sandwiches to fresh stone crabs and key lime pie, Andrew reveals Miami's iconic foods.

Nashville

Andrew Zimmern explores the country classics of Nashville, from hot chicken to chess pie. Other Music City mainstays range from heaven-sent biscuits smothered in gravy to barbecue juicy enough to make you sing!

Sydney

From tender kangaroo to light, delicate Pavlova, Andrew Zimmern highlights the sweet and savory dishes of Sydney, Australia. Modern twists to old classics make hearty meat pies, rich Sunday Roasts and sweet Moreton Bay Bugs crowd pleasers.

Brooklyn

Rome

Baltimore

Bangkok

Birmingham

Managua

Pittsburgh

Andrew explores the favorite foods of Pittsburgh - home to a half-pound fish sandwich! A working-class town built on hearty recipes like kielbasa, stuffed cabbage and pierogi, Pittsburgh pride is served with fries on the side.

Taipei

Andrew explores the edible icons of Taipei, Taiwan, a place where the dumplings can be dangerous and who you share the meal with is as important as the meal itself. He uncovers this capital city's best regional favorites like crab hot pot, pork dumpling...

Cajun Country

Andrew Zimmern digs into Cajun Country's finger-licking staple dishes inspired by the area's French-speaking Acadian ancestors, including peppery boudin sausage, cayenne-spiked crawfish, iconic gumbo and crispy-fried frog legs.

Ho Chi Minh City

Andrew unveils the must-have bites of Ho Chi Minh City, the economic and cultural center of Vietnam. After a thousand years of Chinese occupation and a century of French colonialism, the city has a rich history and the food lives up to its legacy. From loaded sandwiches to savory soups, this youthful city has something for everyone.

San Diego

Andrew highlights San Diego's sun-soaked cuisine, served surfside. The laid-back beach town is known for its Mexican-inspired fish tacos, octopus tostadas, Filipino chicken adobo, So-Cal monster burritos, and a globally-loved hometown salad.

Dubai

Andrew Zimmern unveils the diverse delicacies of ultra-modern Dubai like marinated meat kababs, an Egyptian dish with roots to an ancient past and halwa, a rosewater-flavored sweet known as a symbol of the region.

Cleveland

Veracruz

Tucson

Seoul

Detroit

Andrew Zimmern highlights the iconic foods that have built the Motor City. From Middle Eastern shawarma and soul food classics to Detroit-style pizza and city chicken, Detroit offers up an array of unique flavors!

Edinburgh

Andrew shows off classics from Edinburgh, Scotland. From the hearty Scottish breakfast and peppery haggis, to new favorite blue lobster and Scotch whisky, Edinburgh is a city of bold traditions that doesn't shy away from flavor.

Vienna

Santiago

Vancouver

Andrew Zimmern highlights the world-class eats of Vancouver, British Columbia. From delicate spot prawns, inventive sushi and king crab to Japadogs and salmon candy, Vancouver celebrates modern twists on old favorites.

Budapest

Andrew travels to Budapest, Hungry, to showcase this ancient city's most beloved foods. From classic stuffed cabbage and rich goulash to the mouthwatering Transylvania chimney cake and a decadent sponge cake trifle, Hungary's capital city is loaded with comforting dishes.

Bali

Andrew Zimmern explores the iconic foods of Bali, where the dishes are rooted in tradition and ceremony. Featured foods include suckling pig cooked all day on a rotisserie, spicy wok-fried rice and whole slow-roasted duck.

Sandwiches

From Chicago's Italian Beef to Paris's Croque Monsieur to Miami's Cuban, Andrew takes us on a world tour by sandwich. Fresh breads, moist meats and secret sauces prove a winning combination for eaters on the go all over the globe.

Desserts

Andrew showcases some of the world's most iconic desserts! The sweet temptations include the custard-filled sponge cake known as Boston cream pie, Germany's Black Forest Cake and Montreal's maple syrup-laden pouding chomeur.

Comfort Foods

Andrew looks at some of the world's favorite comfort foods. From Swiss style mac and cheese in Zurich to pierogis in Warsaw to classic southern fried chicken in Atlanta, these classic dishes will warm you up and make you feel good!

Memphis

In the city where napkins are necessity and BBQ is religion, Andrew explores Memphis's iconic eats. From fried catfish and thick bologna to juicy ribs and the famous Elvis sandwich, Andrew uncovers flavors found only in Memphis.

Philadelphia

Andrew turns to Philadelphia,a city with a chip on its shoulder , for iconic meals demanding to be loved! From cheese steak to water ice to scrapple, this town's famous flavors and historic recipes will knock your taste buds out.

Singapore

Andrew explores Singapore's famous foods. The cuisine illustrates the blend of cultures with dishes ranging from the sweet and savory chili crab to the extravagant fish head curry, to tasty marinated skewered meats known as satay.

Twin Cities

Andrew explores famous foods in the Twin Cities. From walleye and wild rice to classics like tater tot hot dish and bundt cake to the iconic cheeseburger known as the Jucy Lucy burger, there's lots on the menu in Minnesota!

Manila

From popular street snacks to classic homemade stews, Andrew reveals iconic foods of Manila. Succulent whole roasted pork, crispy batter-fried quail eggs, and a sweet treat made with ice cream and fermented beans are on the menu.

Providence

Andrew reveals the iconic foods of Providence. Local favorites include hot wieners made with a special meat sauce, Johnny cakes, coffee milk, grilled pizza, and the legendary Rhode Island clam chowder.

Seattle

From delicate Dungeness crab to succulent shellfish at the raw bars, Andrew explores Seattle's most famous foods. Tasty salmon sandwiches, fresh edomae sushi, and the juicy Seattle-style hot dog are all on the menu.

Lima

The ocean and the mountains provide plenty of bounty in Lima. From ceviche made with the freshest fish to ice cream made with exotic tropical fruits, Andrew uncovers the most famous foods in this Peruvian city by the sea!

Honolulu

Andrew divulges Honolulu's favorite culinary classics. From smoky, tender kalua pig and sweet-tooth-satisfying shave ice, to raw fish poke and a Hawaiian favorite spiked with Spam, there's a bounty of multicultural delights.

Marseille

Andrew explores Marseille's iconic food. This port city is packed with local delicacies such as fisherman's stew fresh from the Mediterranean, fruity confections fit for royalty and France's answer to pizza.

Tel Aviv

Andrew explores the classic tastes of Tel Aviv, rich in Mid-Eastern tradition. The city's food is a modern reflection of an ancient culture, featuring crispy falafel and savory schnitzel to world-renowned hummus and sweet malabi.

Albuquerque

Andrew digs into the edible icons of Albuquerque, a delicious desert hotspot. Rich in Native American and Spanish tradition, the city boasts green chile cheese burgers and enchiladas, wafer-thin beef jerky, and native nut rolls!

Austin

Andrew uncovers the one-of-a-kind tastes of Austin, a city known for "keeping things weird." This town excels at meaty classics like barbecue brisket, Texas chili (no beans allowed) and ten-gallon-hat-sized chicken fried steak.

Bogota

Andrew explores the sky-high flavors of Bogota, Colombia. This mountaintop city keeps warm with hearty potato soup, whole-roasted stuffed pork, egg filled arepas, their unique take on the tamale, and cheesy hot chocolate!

Charleston

Andrew explores Charleston, South Carolina's iconic dishes. This charming city offers coastal classics like shrimp and grits, roasted oysters and seafood stew. The pork and mustard sauce should be on every BBQ lover's bucket list.

Louisville

Andrew reveals the top tastes of Louisville, Kentucky, the home of country ham and derby pie. Locals value their stately standards from rolled oysters and a hot turkey sandwich to backwoods burgoo stew and their own brand of BBQ.

San Juan

Andrew digs into the diversity of San Juan, Puerto Rico, where pork is king. With a comfort food classic with pork pounded into every bite, deep fried beach eats, and a Puerto Rican take on lasagna, this island is a food paradise.

Houston

Andrew uncovers Houston's eclectic eats. From Tex-Mex steak fajitas and cheesy Czech pastries, to Creole classics, Gulf seafood and Vietnamese-Cajun crawfish, Houston is a flavorful fusion of Wild West, Far East and Deep South.

Lisbon

Andrew explores iconic eats of Lisbon, Portugal, where seafood reigns supreme, from sardines to shellfish feasts. Late-night snacks are piled with pork and soups overflow with sausage. And dessert is a religious experience, too.

Asheville

Andrew 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.

Mississippi Delta

Panama City

Scottish Highlands

Andrew samples the beef, venison and meat pies of the Scottish Highlands.

Las Vegas

Andrew goes on a gastronomic tour of Las Vegas, NV.

Athens

Athens, Greece, is the birthplace of many culinary traditions, and Andrew explores the classics, from stuffed grape leaves and spanakopita to moussaka and real Greek yogurt, still made the way it’s been done for generations.

Paris

In the City of Love, Andrew Zimmern explores the delicious delicacies of Paris, from indulgent steak frites and croque monsieur to baked croissants and baguettes to sweet macarons and savory crepes

New York City

New York City is a melting pot of ethnicities and cuisines. Andrew explores the iconic foods from the Big Apple, such as mile-high pastrami sandwiches, bagels and lox, pizza by the slice and the American hamburger.

London

London is a multicultural melting pot, and Andrew Zimmern explores the dishes that have passed the test of time. He samples traditional British fare, from Yorkshire pudding to the classic pies 'n' mash to fish 'n' chips.

Florence

Florence may have an artistic reputation but Andrew is more interested in its culinary contributions. In this episode, Andrew explores the classics like rare Florentine steak, thick ribollita soup, the original cappuccino and the world-famous frozen dessert, gelato.

Boston

Boston is known for its illustrious history, but this week we’re focused on its food! From New England clam chowder to the hotel where Boston cream pie and Parker House rolls were invented, join Andrew as he explores Boston’s legendary cuisine.

Barcelona

Andrew visits Barcelona, Spain, a coastal city that draws its edible inspiration directly from the mountains and sea. From tapas to crema Catalana, the foods of this Mediterranean city reflect history and culture in every bite.

New Orleans

New Orleans is a vibrant, eclectic city, and its cuisine has been infused with a multitude of culinary influences. Andrew Zimmern explores the classic dishes, from po'boys and gumbo to oysters Rockefeller and bananas Foster.

Tokyo

Tokyo is a world leader in everything from finance to technology — and food! In a spectacular city known for such edible icons as sushi and tempura, Andrew Zimmern explores just what makes this destination so delicious.

Munich

As the proud capital of Bavaria — and beer drinking — Munich has built a cuisine around hearty dishes meant to stick to the bones. From schnitzel and spaetzle to kneidel and cake, Andrew Zimmern reveals Munich's festival of foods!

St Louis

As the Gateway to the West, St. Louis has built a reputation for homegrown goodness on the backs of its hardworking people. Andrew Zimmern explores such edible icons as St. Louis-style barbecue, toasted ravioli and gooey butter cake.

Zurich

Andrew takes us to Zurich, where Switzerland's most famous foods originated. From warm, gooey fondue to Swiss chocolate made with a modern twist, this city is home to some of the most indulgent comfort foods in the world!

The Bronx

Andrew explores the international flavors of the Bronx, New York.

Harlem

In Harlem, Andrew finds soul food, Caribbean classics, pizza and more.

Central New York

Andrew highlights the local favorites in central New York.

Martha's Vineyard

From clams to lobster rolls, Andrew finds Martha's Vineyard's best dishes.

Lancaster County

Andrew celebrates Pennsylvania Dutch favorites like shoofly pie.

New Hampshire Seacoast

Andrew explores the bounty of New Hampshire's coastal waters.

Sitka

Andrew explores the cuisine of remote Sitka, Alaska.

Portland, OR

Andrew shares the weird, wild and diverse food culture of Portland, Oregon.

Cincinnati

Andrew celebrates the best of Cincinnati cuisine, like pork schnitzel.

Oklahoma City

Andrew shares the best of OKC and its stick-to-your-ribs fare.

Chicago Neighborhoods

Andrew explores neighborhoods that make Chicago a culinary treasure trove.

Iowa State Fair

Andrew Zimmern shares a gastronomic tour of the Iowa State Fair.

Salt Lake City

Andrew highlights the delicious and iconic foods of Salt Lake City.

San Francisco: Second Bite

Andrew highlights the culinary diversity and history of San Francisco.

Charlotte

Andrew zeroes in on eats that are oozing Southern charm in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Bangkok: A Second Bite

Andrew highlights Bangkok's exotic meals that are meant to be shared.

Kyoto

Andrew explores both the elaborate and humble feasts of Kyoto, Japan.

Phoenix

Andrew finds more than just Mexican-influenced cuisine in Phoenix.

Tahiti

Andrew sets sail on a culinary voyage through signature dishes of Tahiti.

Puerto Vallarta

Andrew explores the cuisine of Puerto Vallarta on Mexico's Pacific coast.

Merida

Andrew explores the Mayan and Spanish-influenced cuisine in Merida, Mexico.

El Paso

Andrew explores the Tex-Mex cuisine and Mexican classics in El Paso, Texas.

Bay Area

Andrew enjoys the multi-ethnic cuisine of California's East Bay area.

Aruba

Andrew tries Dutch pea soup, cashew cake and more in Aruba.

Curacao

Andrew enjoys bold, tropical flavors on the Caribbean island of Curacao.

Seville

Andrew explores the capital of Andalusian culture: Seville, Spain.

Fez

Andrew travels to Fez, the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco.

Delhi

Andrew explores the iconic cuisine of India's capital city, Delhi.

Glasgow

Andrew highlights the diverse culinary scene of Glasgow, Scotland.

Cork

Andrew explores the charismatic, food lovers' haven of Cork, Ireland.

Calabria

Andrew showcases Calabria, Italy, and its diverse ingredients.

Puglia

Andrew explores the simple yet stunning dishes of Puglia, Italy.

Zagreb

Andrew dives in to the meat-centric menu of Zagreb, Croatia.

Krakow

Andrew reveals what makes food in Krakow, Poland, so delicious.

Palm Springs

Andrew spotlights the new and iconic eateries of Palm Springs, California.

Santa Fe

Andrew explores the cuisine of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Street Foods

Andrew tries fried, skewered and sandwiched street food around the world.

Best Beef

Andrew travels the globe in search of the best beef dishes.