Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations Season 4 Episode 1 Nashville
- TV-G
- October 4, 2016
- 21 min
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In season 4 episode 1 of Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations, host Andrew Zimmern travels to Nashville to explore the city's unique culinary offerings. Known as the "Music City," Nashville also boasts a diverse food scene with its own distinct flavors and traditions.
Zimmern starts his journey at the iconic Loveless Cafe, famous for its home-cooked Southern comfort food and biscuits that have been a staple for over 60 years. Next, he heads to the Nashville Farmers' Market, where he meets local vendors and tries some fresh and unique produce, including rainbow-colored carrots and a mix of exotic mushrooms.
Continuing his exploration of Nashville's food culture, Zimmern visits a local hot chicken joint, a spicy fried chicken dish that originated in Nashville and is known for its fiery kick. He also uncovers the city's love for barbecue and visits Martin's BBQ Joint to try their famous whole hog sandwich.
As Zimmern delves deeper into Nashville's food history, he explores the city's deep-fried traditions. He tastes a deep-fried moon pie, a classic Southern dessert that is dipped in batter and fried until crispy. He also tries a deep-fried Tennessee state fair staple, the "hot chicken on a stick," which consists of marinated chicken skewered on a stick, battered, and fried.
To finish off his Nashville food journey, Zimmern visits Arnold's Country Kitchen, a classic meat-and-three restaurant that has been serving up traditional Southern cuisine for over 30 years. He tries their famous meatloaf and sides, including mac and cheese, green beans, and mashed potatoes.
Throughout the episode, Zimmern also explores Nashville's music culture, visiting iconic locations like the Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame. He even meets a local songwriter who performs a song inspired by Nashville's vibrant food scene.
Overall, season 4 episode 1 of Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations provides a mouthwatering tour of Nashville's unique and diverse food offerings, showcasing the city's rich culinary history and traditions.
