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13 Episodes 2016 - 2016
Episode 1
Fri, Jan 15, 2016 30 mins
In the Season 2 premiere, Duff Goldman joins Michael Symon at a favorite smokehouse in Baton Rouge, La., where they share a pork belly hoagie. Also: a big, fat Greek burger in St. Louis; pit-roasted meats and spicy salsa with fresh tortillas in Austin.
Episode 2
Fri, Jan 22, 2016 30 mins
Chef Scott Conant brings host Michael Symon to his favorite burger and brew bar in an out-of-the-way corner of New Orleans. Also: award-winning smoked meat techniques from two brothers in Kansas City; and a lively Austin joint known for their sausages and cocktails.
Episode 3
Fri, Jan 29, 2016 30 mins
Crunchy po'boys and spicy barbecue shrimp are among the highlights of a New Orleans restaurant that's memorable for using Cajun flavors in new and unique ways. Also: A chef in Brooklyn names a delicious burger after his wife; and Michael spends time with a team smoking burnt ends in Kansas City, Mo.
Episode 4
Fri, Feb 5, 2016 30 mins
Eddie Jackson of "Food Network Star" meets Michael Symon in Austin for a popular barbecue sandwich. Also: Michael travels to Jersey City for a sweet and spicy burger; and in Louisville, a pastrami-spiced sandwich and dessert are washed down with a refreshing local brew.
Episode 5
Fri, Feb 12, 2016 30 mins
John Besh shows Michael Symon his most treasured spot for an incredible burger and sides that play on New Orleans staples. Also: a juicy, authentic Eastern European pot roast that takes five days to make in Hoboken, N.J.; and a smoked meat sandwich and candied praline pie in St. Louis.
Episode 6
Fri, Feb 19, 2016 30 mins
Ron Ben-Israel hangs with Michael Symon in Baton Rouge, La., to feast on a mile-high key lime pie and a Caribbean-inspired brisket melt. Then, Michael heads to Louisville for a burger topped with chorizo and a dessert named the bacon cinna-bomb. Finally, in Lexington, he consumes a spicy fried chicken sandwich and a soothing local craft beer.
Episode 7
Fri, Feb 26, 2016 30 mins
Jay Ducote joins Michael Symon in Baton Rouge for a burger with a twist; and in St. Louis, Michael has toasted ravioli stuffed with burnt ends. Also: A peach-glazed pork chop and peanut butter mousse pie are on the menu in Austin.
Episode 8
Fri, Mar 4, 2016 30 mins
Michael and NFL Hall of Famer Earl Campbell eat juicy brisket and warm peach cobbler at a Texas barbecue restaurant. Also: a burger topped with bacon and blue cheese in Cincinnati; and inside-out shepherd's pie and beer-infused donuts in Kansas City.
Episode 9
Fri, Mar 11, 2016 30 mins
In Lexington, Michael raves about a plump pork burger and smoked chicken wings smothered in blackberry jalapeño sauce; and in Cleveland, spicy fried chicken and waffles are the talk of the food scene. Also: He visits the French Quarter in New Orleans for a Caribbean-inspired meal featuring rum-soaked ribs.
Episode 10
Fri, Mar 18, 2016 30 mins
Michael gets messy in New Orleans with a bacon-onion jam, Brie and brioche brunch burger that's served with creamy crabmeat mac and cheese. Later, in San Antonio, he devours a massive meatloaf sandwich wrapped in crispy bacon and drenched with an egg; and a trip to Brooklyn is highlighted by smoked lamb belly and Chinese-style sticky ribs.
Episode 11
Fri, Mar 25, 2016 30 mins
Michael digs into a deep-fried burger in Brooklyn; and a smoked and savory steak-bacon biscuit in Lexington. Also: He tastes Cajun creations, including crawfish and grits and jambalaya, in the New Orleans French Quarter, where he later indulges in an adult sundae steeped in local stout beer.
Episode 12
Fri, Apr 1, 2016 30 mins
Included: A bacon-and-blue cheeseburger gives an old San Antonio institution new life. Also: Host Michael Symon eats a spicy sausage that's a staple of his home state of Ohio; and starts his day in Austin with meaty eggs Benedict smothered in smoked tomato hollandaise sauce.
Episode 13
Fri, Apr 8, 2016 30 mins
Host Michael Symon spends time with a family at the forefront of great American barbecue for four generations when he travels to Lockhart, Texas, in the Season 2 finale. Also: Lobster meat and pork belly amp up a traditional BLT in Brooklyn; and a juicy venison burger is served with unique sauces and seasonings in Louisville.