The Zimmern List Season 1, Episode 12: Chicago

Portland, Maine

Andrew takes a walk down memory lane as he visits his favorite haunts in Portland, Maine. He enjoys pastries at his dad's favorite bakery, blows a single day's calories eating poutine and digs into juicy pork prepared over a wood-fired grill.

30 min

Boston

Andrew goes deeper into Boston than the usual stops in the historic city. He takes in a game at Fenway Park, enjoys old-school sausages and cheese in the Italian North End, cools down with a lemon slush and dines on innovative tapas.

30 min

Los Angeles

Andrew heads to Los Angeles to try new creations from the city's experimental young chefs, while he makes sure not to forget about classics such as the brioche breakfast sandwich at Eggslut and Middle Eastern fare at Kismet.

Austin

Andrew heads to Austin, Texas, where he samples mouthwatering BBQ brisket, explores a fresh take on Mexican food and tries a poke bowl at a food trailer park.

New Orleans

Andrew visits New Orleans to indulge in all the tastes the city has to offer; he starts at the country's oldest, continually-run family restaurant in the French Quarter before heading out of town for the best po' boy sandwich.

San Francisco

Andrew heads to San Francisco, a wonderland for those who love food; he samples fresh produce at a farmers' market, shares a secret hot spot in the Tenderloin District and enjoys fresh crab and shrimp salad at Swan Oyster Depot.

San Diego

Andrew Zimmern visits his favorite spots in San Diego; he grabs a bite of fresh seafood in Little Italy and authentic Mexican food in Barrio Logan.

Branson

Andrew Zimmern travels to Branson, Mo., for live shows and comfort food classics; he finds unique eats at Silver Dollar City amusement park and country ham at Branson Cafe before grabbing dinner and a show at Dixie Stampede.

New York

Andrew Zimmern returns to New York City, his old stomping grounds; first, Andrew stops in Brooklyn for some classic pizza; then, he grabs a bite of the comfort food from his childhood before reliving memories of eating dim sum in Chinatown.

Nashville

Andrew visits Nashville, Tenn., to take a bite out of Southern staples in the city that music built; Andrew stops by a festival to experience the perfect chef, food and music crossover, then digs into one of the best Sunday suppers in town.

Seattle

Andrew travels to Seattle, a city with a spirit of invention when it comes to dining out. First, he visits the popular Pike Place Market. Then, he's off to the International District for a bite at Seattle's oldest sushi joint.

Las Vegas

Andrew travels to Las Vegas, once a culinary wasteland that is now home to high-end restaurants and a new food movement; Andrew ventures off the Strip for Korean barbecue and hot pot, then digs in to a classic Hawaiian dish.

Baltimore

Andrew visits Baltimore, a city tied to its nautical past that's now bustling with food courts and farm-to-table restaurants; Andrew dines on dishes straight out of a family's cookbook, freshly caught blue crab and a classic dinner.

Twin Cities

From late-night dining spots to a classic American pastime, Andrew Zimmern visits his favorite places in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn.

Portland, Oregon

Andrew Zimmern visits Portland for servings of the best food in the country; he stops by a couple of food cart pods for chicken and rice and pollo al carbon; he also makes stops at Broder Cafe, Blue Star Donuts, Bing Mi, and Le Pigeon.

Atlanta

Andrew drops by Atlanta, a city with a dozen different food personalities; he digs into Southern staples, hunts down one of the best burgers in the United States and makes a beeline to a joint serving up delicious Korean fare.

Washington, D.C.

Andrew tours Washington, D.C., where he connects with a congresswoman over a power breakfast of Moroccan grits, savors the international flavors of Union Market and enjoys his go-to sweet potato pie from Henry's Soul Food Cafe.