Ep 4. Toronto & Flipper Pie

In Bizarre Foods season 11 episode 4, host Andrew Zimmern travels to Toronto, Canada to explore the city's unique culinary traditions. Beginning his journey at the famous St. Lawrence Market, Zimmern samples a variety of local specialties, including peameal bacon sandwiches, smoked fish, and elk sausage.

Next, Zimmern visits a restaurant that specializes in indigenous cuisine, where he tries dishes made from ingredients like bison and wild rice. Zimmern also learns about the cultural significance of traditional indigenous foods and their importance in preserving Canadian identity.

Continuing his exploration of Toronto's diverse food scene, Zimmern visits a Caribbean bakery to sample patties filled with spicy beef and curry chicken. He then heads to a Chinese restaurant for a Dim Sum feast, where he tries dishes such as chicken feet and tripe.

The episode takes a surprising turn as Zimmern ventures into the world of urban foraging, collecting ramps and other wild plants from a local park. He then joins a chef for a pop-up dinner featuring dishes made from foraged ingredients.

One of the most memorable parts of the episode is when Zimmern tries Flipper Pie, a traditional Newfoundland dish made from seal meat. He learns about the controversial practice of seal hunting and its importance to the local economy, as well as the cultural significance of the dish to Newfoundlanders.

Throughout the episode, Zimmern showcases the diversity and richness of Toronto's food culture, highlighting the city's multicultural influences and unique culinary traditions. His willingness to try new and unusual foods, paired with his curiosity and respect for different cultures, makes Bizarre Foods season 11 episode 4 a fascinating and entertaining exploration of Canada's largest city.