Man v. Food Season 12 Episode 5 Brooklyn, New York

In season 12, episode 5 of Man v. Food, host Casey Webb ventures to the bustling borough of Brooklyn, New York to tackle some of the city's most legendary and delicious dishes.

First up on Casey's foodie tour is a visit to the iconic Di Fara Pizza, a family-owned pizzeria that has been serving up slices for almost 60 years. Inside the small Brooklyn eatery, Casey chats with owner and pizza pioneer Dom DeMarco before chowing down on a piping hot pizza topped with fresh mozzarella and basil. The classic New York-style pie proves to be a true contender, leaving Casey more than satisfied after just one slice.

Next on the itinerary is a stop at Junior's Cheesecake, a Brooklyn institution famous for its creamy and decadent dessert of the same name. Casey dives into a massive slice of the famous cheesecake, enjoying every bite of its smooth and creamy texture. But with over 30 flavors of cheesecake available, Casey has a tough time choosing just one!

Casey then heads to Williamsburg's Three Kings Restaurant, offering classic Spanish and Dominican cuisine in a vibrant and bustling setting. Here, he samples some of the restaurant's most popular dishes including mofongo, a dish made with mashed plantains and garlic served with a variety of meats and seafood. The flavors are bold and delicious, causing Casey to declare it one of his favorite meals of the entire season.

For the next stop on his culinary journey, Casey ventures to the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bay Ridge to sample some authentic Greek cuisine at The Family-owned Pantheon. The restaurant's owner, Peter, welcomes Casey with open arms, offering up an array of traditional dishes such as tiropita (cheese pie) and pastitsio (Greek lasagna). But the true MVP of the meal is the braised lamb shank, cooked to perfection with fork-tender meat that nearly falls off the bone.

Finally, Casey concludes his tour of Brooklyn with a trip to L&B Spumoni Gardens, a pizzeria and ice cream parlor that has been serving up classic Italian-American dishes for over 80 years. Here, Casey orders the restaurant's famous square pizza - a unique take on the traditional slice with thick, doughy crust and tangy tomato sauce. But the real star of the show is the spumoni, a colorful and creamy frozen dessert that proves to be a perfect ending to an indulgent day of eating.

Throughout the episode, Casey not only samples some of the most delicious dishes Brooklyn has to offer, but also basks in the uniqueness of the borough's neighborhoods, uncovering hidden gems at each stop along the way. Man v. Food's Brooklyn episode offers a tantalizing taste of the variety and richness of the borough's food scene.