Bizarre Foods Season 9 Episode 1 Washington D.C.

In Bizarre Foods season 9 episode 1, host Andrew Zimmern visits the nation's capital, Washington D.C., to explore the diverse and unique cuisine of the city. Throughout the episode, Zimmern delves into the history and culture of Washington D.C., meeting with local chefs and food experts to try a variety of unconventional dishes.

Zimmern begins his culinary tour in the historic Eastern Market, where he is introduced to Chesapeake oysters and fresh seafood by a local seafood purveyor. He then heads to Union Market, a bustling food hall filled with various artisanal food vendors, to try a D.C. classic: half-smoke sausages. From there, he samples authentic Ethiopian cuisine at a local restaurant, including the traditional injera bread and spicy lentil stew.

Throughout the episode, Zimmern also explores the lesser-known areas of the city, including the vibrant and culturally rich neighborhood of Adams Morgan. He visits a Salvadoran restaurant to try pupusas, a stuffed corn tortilla, and learns about the influences of Salvadoran cuisine on the D.C. food scene.

Zimmern also delves into the history of the city by visiting the Civil War-era restaurant Gadsby's Tavern, known for its traditional American fare and colonial-era ambiance. He also visits the infamous Ben's Chili Bowl, a D.C. institution known for its half-smokes drenched in chili and cheese.

Throughout his culinary journey in Washington D.C., Zimmern showcases the city's wide range of flavors and cultural influences. From African-inspired dishes to Latin American staples, he celebrates the diverse and unique cuisine of the nation's capital.