CHEVY CHASE, Md., Dec. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Curious
culinarian and James Beard
Award-winning chef Andrew
Zimmern continues his search for the most interesting
dishes across the globe in the new original series "Bizarre
Foods: Delicious Destinations," premiering with back-to-back
episodes on Monday, January 26 at
9:00 p.m & 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.
The 13-episode series, an extension of the popular "Bizarre Foods"
franchise, takes viewers on an international journey to iconic
cities around the world for a taste of their quintessential,
not-to-be missed dishes. From melt in your mouth chocolate in
Zurich to decadent gelato in
Florence, savory paella in
Barcelona to creamy clam chowder
in Boston, the half-hour weekly
series is an exploration of iconic foods, where they came from, how
they are made, and the right way to eat them.
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Zimmern puts it this way, "For years now I have wanted to make a
show that tells the world in simple, easily digested terms what the
classic 5 or 6 foods are in the world's great cities. If you go to
Paris or Tokyo, these would be the must-eat dishes that
you have to try before leaving and perhaps more importantly, why.
The food literacy in America is rising. The history and sociology
lessons standing behind these foods are entertaining and help
bridge the culture gaps."
The premiere episode of "Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations,"
airing at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, explores
the ancient city of Athens,
Greece and some of its most recognizable food, beginning
with gyros and souvlaki. Along with a third generation
restaurant owner, Zimmern guides viewers through the unique
preparation of classic dishes, and reveals how the Greek have
perfected these timeless recipes. Next, Zimmern stops at Krinos
bakery for deliciously deep-fried Greek doughnuts called
loukamades, followed by a look at the story behind spanakopita – a
multi-cultural mash-up of flakey dough with spinach and feta
filling. The art of making spanakopita is such a
highly-regarded skill in Athens
that a professional guild exists for the chefs who have perfected
it! Zimmern goes on to find koulouri, a Greek culinary
necessity similar to a bagel; dolmades, delicately stuffed grape
leaves; and of course, Greek yogurt, which is anything but what
viewers see on grocery store shelves here in America.
In the second episode, airing at 9:30
p.m. ET/PT, Zimmern discovers the delectable delicacies of
Paris. At Bistrot Paul Bert
in the trendy 11th Arrondissement neighborhood, the
restaurant serves up the most indulgent steak frites.
Croque-monsieur, the simple Parisian ham and cheese sandwich,
becomes a crunchy, melty masterpiece at Cafe La Palette – rumored
to be a favorite spot of Picasso and Hemingway. Zimmern showcases
other French finds including authentic artisan baguettes from
Moulin de la Vierge, the finest
buttery croissants at Gerard Mulot's pastry shop, the best light
wafer macarons with flavorful fillings by patissier Arnaud Larher,
and the traditional sweet and savory crepes at Ti Jos.
Visiting cities such as London,
Munich, Hong Kong, New
Orleans and more, Zimmern takes viewers into the kitchens
where generations of chefs prepare and serve the cities' most
beloved dishes.
"Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations" is produced by
Tremendous Entertainment for Travel Channel. Andrew Zimmern is
an executive producer. For Tremendous!, the executive producers are
Colleen Needles Steward,
Shannon Keenan Demers, Kristin Graham and David
Barsky. For Travel Channel, the executive producer is
David E. Gerber.
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