FoodNation With Bobby Flay Season 2 Episode 21 Los Angeles, CA
- March 15, 2021
- 22 min
In season 2, episode 21 of FoodNation With Bobby Flay, celebrity chef Bobby Flay visits the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, to explore its diverse food culture. Los Angeles is known for its sunny beaches, glitzy Hollywood scene, and melting pot of cultures and cuisines. In this episode, Bobby sets out to taste some of the most delicious and unique foods that the city has to offer.
Bobby first visits a popular taco stand in the heart of downtown LA that has been serving up traditional Mexican street tacos for over 30 years. He samples their signature carne asada, al pastor, and fish tacos, which are all served on freshly-made corn tortillas and topped with homemade salsas and guacamole.
Next, Bobby heads to Little Tokyo, a neighborhood known for its authentic Japanese cuisine. He stops at a local izakaya, or Japanese pub, where he tries a variety of small plates, including grilled squid, pork belly, and octopus dumplings. He washes it all down with some sake and Japanese beer.
Bobby then travels to Koreatown, a neighborhood with a vibrant Korean community, to sample some of the best Korean BBQ in the city. He visits a popular spot where he cooks his own marinated beef and pork over a tabletop grill and wraps them in lettuce leaves with spicy kimchi and other Korean condiments.
In East LA, Bobby visits a family-owned tamale shop that has been passed down through generations. He watches as the women of the family expertly assemble and wrap dozens of fresh tamales, filled with everything from pork to cheese and jalapenos. He enjoys a few tamales with some homemade hot sauce and a side of beans.
Finally, Bobby ends his food tour of LA with a visit to one of the city's most iconic dessert spots - a trendy ice cream shop that serves unique and creative flavors like lavender honey and green tea matcha. Bobby indulges in a few scoops of their signature ice cream and tops them with some homemade chocolate sauce and honeycomb.
Throughout his journey, Bobby meets with local chefs and food experts to learn more about the history and culture behind LA's diverse food scene. He also shares some of his own recipes and cooking tips inspired by the flavors and ingredients he discovers along the way.
FoodNation With Bobby Flay season 2, episode 21, Los Angeles, CA, is a delicious and eye-opening tour of one of America's most exciting and diverse food cities. Bobby Flay's passion for food and exploration is on full display as he samples some of LA's most delicious and unique dishes, from traditional Mexican tacos to creative ice cream flavors. This episode is sure to inspire viewers to pack their bags and hit the LA food scene on their own culinary adventure.