Ep 6. Kansas City

In season 8, episode 6 of Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations, host Andrew Zimmern takes viewers on a culinary tour of Kansas City. Known for its barbecue, Kansas City has a rich food culture that blends both Southern and Midwest flavors.

Zimmern starts his journey at Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que, a local favorite that has won numerous awards for its smoked meat. Next, he makes his way to BB's Lawnside BBQ, where he tries their famous burnt ends and listens to live blues music.

Moving on from barbecue, Zimmern visits Port Fonda, a Mexican restaurant that specializes in street food. He samples their signature dish, the pork belly taco, which is topped with pickled vegetables and fresh herbs.

For a sweet treat, Zimmern stops by Christopher Elbow Artisanal Chocolates. The chocolatier creates unique flavors such as goat cheese and lavender, which Zimmern pairs with a local beer at Torn Label Brewing Company.

Continuing his exploration of the city's diverse cuisine, Zimmern visits Blue Nile Café, a restaurant serving Ethiopian dishes such as injera bread and spicy chicken stew.

Finally, Zimmern samples the famous Kansas City steak at Plaza III Steakhouse. He learns about the different cuts of meat and how they are prepared, before indulging in a classic steak dinner.

Throughout the episode, Zimmern showcases the wide range of delicious and unique food that can be found in Kansas City. He also highlights the city's rich history and traditions, making for a fascinating and mouth-watering episode of Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations.