Bizarre Foods Season 9 Episode 2 Denver

In Bizarre Foods season 9 episode 2, host Andrew Zimmern takes viewers on a culinary journey through Denver, Colorado. This vibrant city boasts a diverse food scene, and Zimmern is eager to explore the unique flavors and ingredients that make up Denver's cuisine.

Zimmern begins his adventure at the Mile High City's oldest Mexican restaurant, La Casa de Manuel. Here, he samples traditional dishes like menudo and chile rellenos, and learns about the restaurant's history and place in Denver's Mexican community.

Next, Zimmern visits Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs, a food cart turned brick-and-mortar establishment that serves up exotic game sausages like rattlesnake and reindeer. Zimmern tries a variety of the restaurant's unique hot dogs, including the popular "Elk Jalapeno Cheddar," and chats with owner Jim Pittenger about how he got started in the business.

The host's exploration of Colorado's unique game meats continues at The Fort, a restaurant that specializes in "frontier cuisine." Here, Zimmern gets a taste of classic Colorado dishes like bison tongue and Rocky Mountain oysters (no, they're not seafood), and learns about the restaurant's commitment to preserving Western history and culture through its menu.

Not all of Denver's cuisine is meat-centric, however. Zimmern stops at Mercantile Dining & Provision, a European-style market and restaurant that sources its ingredients locally and practices sustainable farming. He samples dishes like rabbit tortellini and Alpine cheese, and talks to chef Alex Seidel about the importance of promoting local agriculture.

Zimmern's journey through Denver also includes a visit to Comal Heritage Food Incubator, a nonprofit that supports immigrant women in launching food businesses. Here, he meets home cooks from around the world and tastes dishes from countries like Sudan and Syria.

Finally, Zimmern ends his Denver adventure with a visit to Snooze, an innovative breakfast spot that's become a local favorite. He tries dishes like pancake flight and a "Benny Goodman" eggs benedict, and chats with the restaurant's founders about their commitment to sustainable sourcing and community involvement.

Throughout the episode, Zimmern emphasizes the importance of preserving and celebrating Denver's unique culinary traditions and supporting local businesses. From street carts to fine dining establishments, Denver's food scene truly offers something for everyone, and this episode of Bizarre Foods highlights the best and most delicious the city has to offer.