Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations

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

Andrew explores neighborhoods that make Chicago a culinary treasure trove.

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

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

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

Andrew explores the cuisine of remote Sitka, Alaska.

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

Andrew celebrates Pennsylvania Dutch favorites like shoofly pie.

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

Andrew highlights the local favorites in central New York.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Andrew discovers ancient recipes in the region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Andrew takes a look at the hearty and filling dishes of Frankfurt, Germany.

Andrew explores the classic foods and modern recipes of Porto, Portugal.

Andrew Zimmern visits Kansas City, where barbecue is king.

Andrew explores Nova Scotia, where the sea influences the local cuisine.

Andrew explores crab, peanut soup and Virginia ham in the Chesapeake Bay.

Andrew scopes out DC's local oysters, Chinese stir-fry and Italian subs.

Andrew digs into the culinary treasures of Montevideo, Uruguay.

Andrew introduces the tropical and frenetic cuisine of Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Andrew tries hand-ripped noodles, grilled octopus and pastrami in Queens.

Andrew explores the frontier fare of Denver, Colorado.

Andrew explores the legendary and timeless cuisine of Lyon, France.

Andrew explores the flavors and multicultural cuisine of Phuket, Thailand.

Andrew dives in to the laid-back eats of Santa Monica, California.

Andrew explores eats unspoiled by international tourism in Kanazawa, Japan.

Andrew explores traditional Tuscan cuisine rooted in local ingredients.

Andrew highlights New Jersey's hot dogs, seafood stew and Filipino chicken.

Andrew scopes out the rustic comfort dishes of Quebec City, Canada.

Andrew takes a look at the inventive and time-honored eats of Genoa, Italy.

Andrew dives in to Cape Cod's clambakes, cranberry ice cream and more.

Andrew scopes out the down-to-earth cuisine of Door County, Wisconsin.

Andrew tries steak, steamed fish, Armenian flatbread and more in Hollywood.

Andrew heads to Hawaii's Big Island to take in its laid-back cuisine.

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

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

Andrew Zimmern highlights the locally grown traditional foods of Dubrovnik, Croatia. From spit-roasted lamb and octopus salad to a smoked meat, cabbage and potatoes dish and Dalmatia-style ...

Andrew 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.

Andrew 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.

Andrew 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.

Full of culinary collaboration and contrasting flavors, Andrew Zimmern reveals the iconic foods of Hanoi, Vietnam, including sweet and sour snail soup, ground pork-filled crepes and sweet ...

From 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, ...

Andrew 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.

Andrew Zimmern samples some of the best cuisine St. John's, Newfoundland, has to offer. From succulent blue mussels steamed in local beer and creamy cod au gratin to hearty moose stew and ...

Naples may be the birthplace of pizza, but it's also home to delightful traditional dishes. From flaky pastries stuffed with ricotta and dried fruit to meaty ragu and stewed octopus, Andrew ...

Andrew Zimmern reveals the foods of Santorini. Bursting with beauty and culinary icons of near-mythical proportion, the Greek island is home to tomato fritters, lamb fricassee and nautical ...

Andrew 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.

From 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.

Andrew 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.

Andrew 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.

Andrew 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.

Andrew 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.

From 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.

Andrew highlights the culinary treasures of Venice, Italy, including paper-thin cuts of beef Carpaccio, espresso-soaked tiramisu and cuttlefish stewed in its own ink.

Andrew 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

From sweet and salty Cuban sandwiches and zesty whole hog barbecue to mild kielbasa and melt-in-your-mouth cured ham, Andrew Zimmern explores all the best ways we pig out on the world's most popular meat -- pork.