Episodes
Episode 1
Brunch
November 21, 201030m0.0
Indulge your weekend cravings at some of the most unique brunch spots from the nation's capitol, to New York, to the Pacific Northwest. Check out a do-it yourself pancake house, savor Italian versions of brunch favorites, dive into over-the-top sweets, and treat yourself to an upscale brunch you won't forget.
Episode 2
Late-Night Eats
November 28, 201030m0.0
These are eateries that serve food late into the night, and they are definitely worth staying up late for.
Episode 3
Cupcakes
December 5, 201030m0.0
We'll take you from coast to coast to taste the most unique cupcakes in the country. Indulge in artisanal cupcakes paired with beer and wine, stuff yourself with custard-filled cupcakes, take a trip to the frosting bar and create your own unique combination, and take your cupcakes to go...
Episode 4
Southern Favorites
December 12, 201030m0.0
We highlight some of the most unique takes on southern home cooking. From fiery hot chicken in Brooklyn, to southern heavies that are actually light and healthy, to a decadent southern Sunday brunch in Portland, and a "Meat and Three" supper in Atlanta you'll want every night of the week.
Episode 5
Burgers
December 19, 201030m0.0
Come see what's between the buns at these burger joints that are taking the American classic to the next level. Whether it's with foie gras in Philly, pimento cheese in Atlanta, umami in Los Angeles or truffles in New York.
Episode 6
Ice Cream
December 26, 201030m0.0
If you like ice cream, you will be wowed by these unique treats. How about bourbon and corn flakes flavored scoops at Humphry Slocombe? Or the sweets at Sweet Rose Creamery where everything from the cones to the chocolate chips are made from scratch? And don't forget to visit the Dairy Godmother for unique ice pop flavors like grilled pineapple and pink peppercorn.
Episode 7
Sandwiches
January 23, 201130m0.0
We'll show you unique sandwiches from across the country and the people who make them so special. A Jewish Deli in New York with roots with Montreal is serving up their signature smoked meat. Classically trained French chefs in San Francisco are upgrading some Asian classics while just down the street a hands-on chef from Massachusetts is making everything from scratch. And in Portland, three friends from North Carolina are turning out the best biscuit sandwiches in town.
Episode 8
Chocolate
February 6, 201130m0.0
Give in to your chocolate cravings at these hotspots that make everything you could ever desire in chocolate! From gourmet confections like chocolate fleur de sel toffee, nostalgic baked treats like whoopie pies, outrageous hand formed chocolate salamis, and chocolate sea salt crostatas. These handmade chocolate treats will tantalize your tastebuds.
Episode 9
Street Food
February 20, 201130m0.0
These unique eateries churn out some of the best street foods on the planet. Enjoy authentic Thai dishes in Portland. Feast on succulent chicken and porchetta from a rolling rotisserie truck in San Francisco. Bite into coconut jam sandwiches in Los Angeles and grab a Belgian waffle to go in Portland.
Episode 10
Extreme Farm to Table
February 27, 201130m0.0
Farm to table dining has certainly swept the nation, but these locations take the idea of farm to table to the extreme. At Blue Hill at Stone Barns, they take farming to a scientific and educational level, and then turn the fruits of their labor into fine dining. At Dinners at the Farm, you dine under the stars on the very farm where the ingredients were picked moments ago. And at Ubuntu, where the plates are like works of art, even meat eaters eat their vegetables...and love it.
Episode 11
Drinks
March 6, 201130m0.0
Check out creativity at its best at these eateries where it's not just about the food, but also the unique drinks. A java boutique where coffee drinks come in the most unique flavors; A brew pub where the beer menu reads like a book and the ales are used in the dishes too; to Mexican eatery shaking up margaritas and mezcals in unusual combinations, and a prohibition style gin joint where even the ice is carefully crafted.
Episode 12
Cheese
March 13, 201130m0.0
Everything is better with cheese, and these restaurants will show you why. Take a tour of a cheese cave and enjoy a world-renowned fondue and cheesecake in New York. Find out how many cheeses can fit into one macaroni and cheese dish in Connecticut. And enjoy some of the most unique and sought-after grilled cheese sandwiches in San Francisco.
Episode 13
Small Plates
March 27, 201130m0.0
Small plates with big flavors are the attraction at these restaurants. Enjoy Peruvian seafood specialties by the bay in San Francisco, Mediterranean favorites in Los Angeles, new twists on low country classics in Charleston, South Carolina, and Japanese grilled bites in New York.