Season 1
7 episodes
22 min. per episode
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A passionate chef battles culinary rivals and personal demons while discovering hidden gems in America's vibrant food culture.
Episodes
In the premiere episode, Bobby Flay makes a surprise appearance at an over-the-top barbecue joint in New York. On the menu: one-of-a-kind brontosaurus beef rib; hot chicken; the brunch burger.
Michael visits a burger joint in Nashville, where diners are encouraged to construct their own custom creations; and meets a pit-master in Brooklyn, who smokes Carolina-style whole hog barbecue. Also: pub food pushing new boundaries in Cleveland.
Alex Guarnaschelli joins Michael for beer and hot dogs in Manhattan; in Ohio, Michael learns what inspired a former NFL star's top-secret process for deboning ribs; and in rural Ohio, Michael meets a husband and wife, who use chorizo to give their meatloaf a crazy kick.
Mario Batali shows Michael his favorite late-night indulgence at a classic burger joint in NYC. Also: smoked meat in Nashville; and pairing bratwurst and pierogi with house-made brews in Cleveland.
Michael puts the spotlight on a dessert burger, found in his hometown of Cleveland; and in Brooklyn, he meets a smoked-meat lover, who combines old-school Jewish deli items with traditional Canadian-style dirty fries.
Chef Michael Symon embarks on a summer road trip to taste the best burgers, brews and BBQ the U.S. has to offer.