Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations - Season 8
Season 8
Episodes
Tuscany
Andrew explores the cuisine of Tuscany, Italy, which is rooted in the tradition of "cucina povera" or food made with local, high quality ingredients. Andrew highlights Tuscan specialties like small-batch extra virgin olive oil, spicy fish stew served over crusty bread, chickpea pancakes and whole fish simmered quickly in spicy tomato sauce.
Lyon
Andrew explores the legendary and timeless cuisine of Lyon, France. The flavors of pike fish dumplings, breaded beef tripe and pink pralines have all helped Lyon earn the title "World Capital of Gastronomy." Andrew discovers the traditions and great food that earn chefs in this 2000-year-old city national treasure status.
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.
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.
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.
Kanazawa
Andrew explores eats unspoiled by international tourism in Kanazawa, Japan.
Santa Monica
Andrew dives in to the laid-back eats of Santa Monica, California. Boasting miles of coastline, Santa Monica is home to spicy seafood soup, Chinese chicken salad, Tsukemen and many other dishes any seafood lover could want.
Las Vegas
Andrew Zimmern goes on a gastronomic tour of Las Vegas, NV. From quail breast stuffed with foie gras and mouthwatering Waygu steaks to classic veal Parmigiana and tantalizing Thai, Sin City has it all.
The Big Island
Andrew Zimmern heads to Hawaii's Big Island to take in its laid-back cuisine. From ancient traditions like lau lau and opakapaka fish to new traditions like the loco moco and huli chicken, he dives deep into the island's food culture.
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