Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations Season 3 Episode 11 Seattle
- TV-G
- March 8, 2016
- 20 min
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In season 3 episode 11 of Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations, host Andrew Zimmern explores the culinary delights of Seattle, Washington. Starting his journey in the historic Pike Place Market, Zimmern tries some of the city's famous seafood including Dungness crab, oysters, and salmon. He also visits local vendors to taste some Pacific Northwest staples such as smoked salmon, pickled herring, and geoduck.
Moving on from seafood, Zimmern samples a unique Seattle creation called a "Seattle-style hot dog" that is topped with cream cheese and grilled onions. He also visits a small bakery that specializes in Scandinavian pastries, highlighting the city's Norwegian heritage.
Next, Zimmern dives into some Asian-inspired dishes by visiting a Vietnamese restaurant that serves pho with freshly made noodles and a unique condiment bar. He also visits a Chinese bakery to try a fluffy, sweet bun called "pineapple bao."
Zimmern also explores Seattle's coffee culture, visiting a famed roaster and trying different pour-over methods. He also tastes a matcha latte and learns about the history of matcha in Japan.
As the episode progresses, Zimmern ventures outside of Seattle to try some unique dishes. He visits a farm that grows and harvests hearts of palm, a delicacy that originated in South America. He also tries Hama Hama oysters from a family-owned shellfish farm located on the Olympic Peninsula.
Towards the end of the episode, Zimmern returns to Seattle to try more innovative and unique cuisine. He visits a restaurant that specializes in "liquid nitrogen ice cream" and watches as the ice cream is made instantly using liquid nitrogen. Zimmern also tries a "Seattle-style" pizza that features smoked salmon and cream cheese.
Overall, Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations season 3 episode 11 showcases the diverse and innovative cuisine that Seattle has to offer. From fresh seafood to unique hot dogs to liquid nitrogen ice cream, there is something for every foodie in the Emerald City.
