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8.2/10 TV No. of seasons 11 First episode date 1 November 2006 | 7.9/10 IMDb Genre Food/Travel Country of origin United States No. of episodes 123 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Editor(s) Troy Heller, Erik J. Fremstad Executive producers Andrew Zimmern, Dave Barsky Writers Tye Schulke, Dave Rodrick, Tammy Bloom, Tacy Mangan Awards James Beard Award for Outstanding Personality/Host, James Beard Award for Television Program, On Location Similar Anthony Bourdain: No Reser, Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre W, Man v Food, Man Finds Food, Food Paradise Profiles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern is a travel and cuisine television show hosted by Andrew Zimmern on the Travel Channel in the US. The first season debuted on Monday, February 26, 2007 at 9pm ET/PT.
Contents
Bizarre Foods focuses on regional cuisine from around the world which is typically perceived as being disgusting, exotic, or bizarre. In each episode, Zimmern focuses on the cuisine of a particular country or region. He typically shows how the food is procured, where it is served, and, usually without hesitation, eats it.
Originally a one-hour documentary titled Bizarre Foods of Asia, repeated showings on the Travel Channel drew consistent, considerable audiences. In late 2006, it was decided to turn the documentary into a weekly, one-hour show with the same premise and with Andrew Zimmern as the host. In 2009, Zimmern took a break from Bizarre Foods to work on one season of the spin-off Bizarre World.
Seasons 7-12 - Bizarre Foods America
Beginning with Season 7, the show has been retitled Bizarre Foods America. The format remains the same but focuses more on the United States rather than international travel.
Starting with season 12, Bizarre Foods America has episodes in the other countries of the Americas. New episodes have been shot in Cartagena, Colombia; Lima, Peru; Ft. Worth, Texas; Copper River (Alaska); Nashville, Tennessee; Atlanta, Georgia; the Florida Keys; and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Season 14 - Delicious Destinations (Season 1)
A spin-off series that focused on famed destination's classic foods—where they came from, how they're prepared, and the best way to enjoy them. Focused on general fare and not "bizarre" foods.
Media
A DVD set (2 discs) called Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern: Collection 1 was released on January 8, 2008. It includes the following episodes:
A second DVD set (2 discs) called Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern: Collection 2 was released on October 7, 2008. It includes the following episodes: