Season 1
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A charismatic host uncovers hidden culinary gems, revealing heartwarming stories behind beloved dishes that connect communities and ignite passion.
Episodes
Host John Catucci indulges in classic favourites with a twist - from 12 delicious, mouth-watering poutine combinations at Boomers Gourmet Fries in Stratford, ON (check out the signature "poutini" - garnished with an olive), to over 40 gourmet burger selections at Relish Burgers in London, ON (including one heart-stopping option named after the local ER) to more than 10 varieties of Eggs Benny at John's Place in Victoria, BC. Caution: This episode may induce a food coma. Can someone say defibrillator?
Host John Catucci is in Montreal, QUE, where he crushes tomatoes by hand at the family-run Pizzeria Napoletana, his Nona would be so proud. And by the time he leaves the restaurant he won't be just a friend, he'll be family! Buon Appetito! It's high stakes fun for a chef's preference mystery meal at Floyd's Diner in Victoria, BC. Customers who feel lucky raise the stakes on eating when they let John flip a coin for their order of the famous "Mahoney." Heads, it's a free meal, tails, they pay double! And In Port Perry, ON at the legendary Haugen's Chicken & Ribs, John samples their top secret dipping sauce. Some patrons have been known to drink it straight, will John?
Host John Catucci dishes up non-traditional breakfast treats at a new Toronto, ON favourite, Uncle Betty's Diner, where the eggs benny is served on freshly made, in-house doughnuts. Don't knock it 'til you've tried it! Over in Halifax, NS, The Armview Diner remains an institution since the 50s. Their fish comes strait from the shore through their door, and John follows in order to get cooking and serve updated classics to a new generation of Haligonian hipsters. From fish fries, to seafood burgers and salads, Haddock is the catch of the day. In Victoria B.C, Brooklyn-born brothers, Howie and David Siegel, owners of Pagliacci's, show John some New York City attitude. Their restaurant's claim to fame? Homemade, creamy, dreamy and definitely calorie enhancing New York-style cheesecake.
Host John Catucci lands at Stoney's Bread Company in Oakville, ON where they serve up a massive open-faced, blackened salmon sandwich on home-made focaccia. To die for! Over on the west-coast, he hits the Rock Cod Café in Cowichan Bay, BC famous for mouth-watering dishes like The Captain's Plate, stacked with deep-fried goodness including halibut, prawns, oysters, scallops and calamari. Even for John's appetite, that's a really big catch! And get ready for a new dance craze to sweep the nation as John shows off his signature "bacon-mushroom-cheeseburger" moves at The Tomahawk in North Vancouver, BC (est. 1927).
How far north would you go for authentic southern BBQ? Host John Catucci travels to Ontario's wilderness to discover a hidden gem in Busters BBQ, where blueberries are the key to killer sauce. John also visits the Argo Café in Vancouver, BC where they serve up everything from your typical diner food like grilled cheese sandwiches and fries to bistro-caliber duck confit. Then in Lunenberg, NS, John drops in at the renowned Magnolia's Grill, where he is put through the paces of making chef Nancy's signature fish cakes and delectable key lime pie. It's all fun and games until somebody double dips!
Asks customers why they like their favorite dishes and then interviews small restaurant chef's in small North American towns with a fast paced, light hearted, humorous explanation of the methods for each dish.