Roadtrip With G. Garvin Season 2 Episode 4 Nashville
- TV-G
- May 28, 2013
- 20 min
Roadtrip With G. Garvin is a food and travel show that follows chef and host G. Garvin as he embarks on culinary adventures across the United States in search of delicious regional cuisine. In season 2 episode 4, titled "Nashville," Garvin visits the iconic city of Nashville, Tennessee, to explore its vibrant food scene and uncover the secrets behind its famous hot chicken.
Garvin starts his journey by meeting up with local hot chicken expert André Prince Jeffries, the owner of Prince's Hot Chicken Shack, one of the original hot chicken restaurants in Nashville. Garvin and Jeffries chat about the history and tradition of hot chicken in Nashville, and Jeffries shares her secret recipe for the spicy, crispy chicken that has made her restaurant famous.
Next, Garvin heads to the East Nashville Farmers Market, where he meets local farmers and vendors and learns about the fresh, seasonal ingredients that are essential to Nashville's cuisine. He tastes some of the market's best offerings, including fresh-baked bread, farm-fresh eggs, and seasonable produce.
After the farmers market, Garvin heads to Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish, another popular hot chicken spot in Nashville. He meets with owner Bolton Mathews and learns about the restaurant's unique seasoning blend and cooking techniques that give its hot chicken its signature flavor. Garvin also tries some of Bolton's other specialties, including fried catfish and banana pudding.
Garvin's next stop is The Pharmacy, a neighborhood burger and beer joint that serves up some of the best burgers in Nashville. Garvin meets with owner and chef Jameson Rodgers, who shows him how to make The Pharmacy's famous burgers, which are made with grass-fed beef and homemade buns. Garvin also tries some of The Pharmacy's delicious sides, including beer-battered onion rings and sweet potato fries.
Finally, Garvin heads to Arnold's Country Kitchen, a Nashville institution that has been serving up Southern comfort food for over 30 years. Garvin meets with owner Jack Arnold and learns about the restaurant's history and its commitment to using fresh, local ingredients. Garvin tries some of Arnold's Country Kitchen's signature dishes, including fried chicken, meatloaf, and macaroni and cheese.
Throughout the episode, Garvin showcases Nashville's diverse culinary landscape, from hot chicken to burgers to comfort food, and meets with the passionate chefs and restaurateurs who are dedicated to keeping Nashville's food traditions alive. He also highlights the importance of fresh, seasonal ingredients and the role that local farmers and producers play in Nashville's food scene.