Chowdown Countdown

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  • 2010
  • 1 Season

Chowdown Countdown is a food-based show that airs on Travel Channel. Each episode of the show features a countdown of the 101 best places to eat across America. The show is hosted by Camille Ford who travels across the United States to explore the country's best restaurants, diners, and eateries.

The show is divided into two-hour-long episodes that feature twenty-five restaurants, cafes, or food trucks that are spread across the nation. Each of these twenty-five establishments is presented in detail, giving viewers a glimpse of the restaurant, its food, and the story behind the creation of the dishes.

The show's format is simple, yet interesting. Each restaurant is introduced with its name, establishment date, location, and a brief description of its menu. The restaurant owner or head chef is also introduced, usually accompanied by a short interview. Throughout the segment, the hosts interact with the chefs, giving them an opportunity to talk about their passion for food and to explain their specialties.

Viewers get a chance to watch how some of these delicious dishes are made in the kitchen, as the cameras capture the chefs working their magic with fresh ingredients. The show also explores the history behind the dishes, the restaurant's original concept, and sometimes the owner’s personal experiences that led to their success.

As part of its countdown format, Chowdown Countdown is not shy to reveal its top picks in each category of the countdown. With mouthwatering cutaways accompanied by overlays of enticing facts, the show does a fantastic job of keeping the audience entertained and engaged. Each restaurant is evaluated and scored based on factors such as ambiance, quality of the food, presentation, innovation, and uniqueness. The show's interactive points-based system reveals to viewers how each establishment ranked compared to others in the segment.

The Chowdown Countdown show doesn't just focus solely on high-end restaurants in posh urban cities. Small hometown eateries, hidden gems, and roadside diners are also included in the show's countdown. Each eatery is selected based on its reputation, the quality of its food, and the atmosphere of the venue. It's a testament to the fact that great food can come from anywhere in America, and this show seeks to present to viewers the variety and diversity of flavors and foods that make up our culinary landscape.

Overall, Chowdown Countdown is a fun, informative, and entertaining show that presents viewers with a comprehensive look at the country's best restaurants, cafes, and food trucks. It's perfect for anyone who appreciates good food and the history and stories behind it. This show is a must-watch for food lovers and aspiring chefs alike as Chowdown Countdown gives a detailed account of some of the best cuisines from different parts of America.

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Seasons
Season 1, Episode 5
5. Season 1, Episode 5
January 31, 2010
Summary not available
Season 1, Episode 4
4. Season 1, Episode 4
January 24, 2010
In this hour of Chowdown Countdown, go to enjoy Brooklyn-style pizza, lobster in New Hampshire, and see how the President likes his chili.
Season 1, Episode 3
3. Season 1, Episode 3
January 17, 2010
Summary not available
Season 1, Episode 2
2. Season 1, Episode 2
January 10, 2010
Bow down to the chowdown king -- the burger. Here's our Top 5 for the best burger joints in America from 101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown.
Pilot
1. Pilot
January 3, 2010
Stops include: the best lobster shack in Maine, the barbecue capital of Texas, and a destination perfect for sausage lovers.
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  • Premiere Date
    January 3, 2010