Legends of the Fork

Buddy visits two restaurants that thrive on recipes handed down through generations. First, he heads to Mamouns Falafel, an iconic middle eastern joint in New York Citys Greenwich Village thats been making their best-selling falafel sandwich the same way for over 50 years. Then Buddys off to Nashville, Tennessee to visit Silver Sands Cafe, a place thats climbed to the top of the food scene thanks to three generations of strong women who have carried on their familys soul food legacies.

Get ready for the meat sweats, because in this episode, Buddys hitting up two iconic spots that dont skimp on the meat. First, Buddys off to Damons Steakhouse in Glendale, California where they serve up some of the juiciest steaks youve ever seen with an island twist. Then its BBQ time at Peg Leg Porker in Nashville, Tennessee where owner and pitmaster Carey Bringle is cooking up some of the best fall off the bone pulled pork, dry rubbed ribs and smokey chicken in the country.

Buddy visits two legendary restaurants that have been open for over 100 years, McGillins Old Ale House in Philadelphia, and Katzs Deli in New York City! First at McGillins, Buddy learns about their famous Irish Philly Cheesesteak before getting into the kitchen to make their most legendary dish, the mile high meatloaf. Then at Katzs, Buddy finds out what it takes to make the greatest sandwich of all time, the legendary pastrami on rye that Katzs has been making for 135 years!

Buddy visits two culinary powerhouses who are bringing the flavors of their native countries to the places they now call home. First, hes off to Natraliart, a hidden gem thats serving up an authentic taste of Jamaican paradise to the heart of Los Angeles. Then Buddy heads to Chauhan Ale and Masala House in Tennessee where his friend, Chef Maneet Chauhan, is bringing her mouthwatering Indian/Southern fusion to the heart of Music City.

Buddy is visiting two restaurants that craft their legendary menus around one-star ingredients. First up, he heads to Sweet Potato Sensations in Detroit, Michigan.

Rise and shine! Buddy visits two restaurants whose breakfast offerings bring them to legendary status. First, Buddys off to the Pancake Pantry in Nashville, Tennessee whose pancake recipe is so top secret, their current owner doesnt even know it! Then, he heads to Lou Mitchells, one of Chicagos most legendary diners to see why their breakfast has brought customers back for over a hundred years. But when it comes to mastering the flipping technique for their legendary "deep-dish omelet," Buddys got his work cut out for him.

Buddy travels coast to coast to visit two legendary ladies who built their empires from the ground up. First, Buddys in Harlem, New York to visit the "Queen of Soul Foods" famous restaurant, Sylvias.

Buddy visits two restaurants that, despite recent openings, are on their way to becoming legends. Starting with Frontier in Chicago, Illinois which invites you to eat like the pioneers did and dive into unconventional proteins like Alligator, Elk, and Duck. Then hes off to Antique Bar and Bakery in his hometown of Hoboken, New Jersey, where meat, seafood, and even desserts come out of a 125-year-old brick oven.

Seafood may not be your first thought when you think of a city like Detroit, Michigan, but at the Belgian inspired restaurant Cadieux Cafe, Buddy tries the best bowl of steamed mussels and braised Belgian rabbit in the Midwest. Then his next stop is at Taverna Kyclades in Queens, New York, the wildly popular Greek establishment with the best branzino and spanakopita this side of the Aegean Sea.

No description