Bizarre Foods America Season 7 Episode 1 Twin Cities

On the first episode of Bizarre Foods America season 7, host Andrew Zimmern heads to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota to explore the unique and diverse culinary scene of the area.

Zimmern begins his adventure at the Hmongtown Marketplace, where he learns about the Hmong people and their traditional dishes like papaya salad and hot pot soup. He also tries some more unusual dishes like blood sausage and fermented tofu.

Next, Zimmern visits the historic neighborhood of Frogtown, where he samples a variety of different foods including African-American barbecue and a Hmong noodle dish called pho sate.

Zimmern then heads to the Midtown Global Market, where he discovers a gourmet hot dog spot and a Venezuelan arepa stand. He also tries some smoked trout from a local fishmonger and visits a vendor that specializes in Nordic food.

After exploring the market, Zimmern makes his way to the St. Paul Meat Shop where he tries a variety of meat products, including homemade sausage and head cheese.

Next, Zimmern visits the hip food scene of Northeast Minneapolis where he samples artisanal cheese, craft cocktails, and innovative dishes like a pork belly sandwich with kimchi.

Finally, Zimmern heads to the Mississippi River to try some freshwater mussel dishes, including smoked mussels and mussel chowder.

Throughout the episode, Zimmern showcases the diverse cultural influences and innovative chefs that make up the Twin Cities' culinary scene. From traditional Hmong dishes to modern fusion cuisine, the Twin Cities have a lot to offer adventurous eaters.