Best in Chow Season 2 Episode 10 Taco Wars Seattle

In this episode of Best in Chow, host Cris Nannarone travels to Seattle, Washington to explore the city's taco scene and determine the best taco in town. The episode starts off with a visit to a popular food truck where Cris tries the signature dish - a fusion taco that combines traditional Mexican flavors with Pacific Northwest ingredients. From there, he heads to a popular Mexican restaurant where the chef demonstrates how to make authentic tacos from scratch.

Next, Cris visits a trendy spot that specializes in fusion tacos that draw inspiration from around the world, including Korean-style tacos and Indian-inspired tacos. The different flavor combinations and unique techniques used to create these tacos make it tough for Cris to narrow down his favorite.

The competition heats up when Cris visits two popular foodie neighborhoods for taco crawl to sample from Seattle's top young guns and veteran taquerias. The young guns are developing new exciting twists to the traditional taco, while veterans are working hard to maintain the authenticity of their recipes. This pulls Cris two different directions - to pick the nostalgia of a traditional taco, or dive into the creativity of the young guns.

In the final round, Cris visits two taquerias that are known for their signature, award-winning tacos. Each puts their spin on the dish, with innovative ingredients, and different flourishes such as homemade flour tortillas and house-made sauces. It's a battle of the titans for the coveted title of Seattle's Best Taco and Cris will need to use every tool at his disposal to determine who will come out on top.

Throughout the episode, Cris also takes a closer look at the history, culture, and people behind Seattle's taco scene. From the farm-to-table movement to the growing interest in sustainable seafood, Seattle's taco scene offers a glimpse into the region's unique culinary identity.

The episode concludes with the announcement of the winner of the Taco Wars Seattle edition, leaving viewers satisfied with an in-depth look into Seattle's taco scene and an exciting food competition for the title of Seattle's Best Taco. Overall, this episode of Best in Chow is a must-watch for all foodies, especially those who love tacos.