Heat Seekers
Hosted by chefs Aarón Sánchez and Roger Mooking, Heat Seekers takes viewers on a tongue-testing odyssey to discover the most delicious and dangerous spicy food in the country and figure out why the smoking hot dishes are still so much fun to eat. Aarón and Roger travel to Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Santa Fe, Chicago, Seattle, Charleston and Los Angeles in search of outrageously mouth-watering creations. In each city, they discover the spicy secrets of everything from broiled crawfish and buffalo frog legs, to fiery ribs and seafood ceviche and then subject themselves to a test of who can handle the heat.
- 2011-2012
- 2 seasons
- Food Network
- Reality
Hosted by chefs Aarón Sánchez and Roger Mooking, Heat Seekers takes viewers on a tongue-testing odyssey to discover the most delicious and dangerous spicy food in the country and figure out why the smoking hot dishes are still so much fun to eat. Aarón and Roger travel to Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Santa Fe, Chicago, Seattle, Charleston and Los Angeles in search of outrageously mouth-watering creations. In each city, they discover the spicy secrets of everything from broiled crawfish and buffalo frog legs, to fiery ribs and seafood ceviche and then subject themselves to a test of who can handle the heat.
Season 2 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2012
Episode 1
Dallas
Mon, Jan 16, 2012 21 mins
On the menu for the spiciest food in Dallas: Creole-style enchiladas with ghost-pepper sauce; spicy sliders; and Texas-style hot wings.
Episode 2
Las Vegas
Mon, Jan 23, 2012 21 mins
The guys head to Las Vegas for a taste of Sin City's spiciest sushi rolls. Also sampled: a Mexican chicken dish called "Cry Today, Cry Tomorrow"; and jalapeño-potato twists.
Episode 3
San Diego
Mon, Jan 30, 2012
Episode 4
Nashville
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 21 mins
Jordan Babineaux of the Tennessee Titans joins the hosts in Nashville for a taste of "Satan's Tongue" hot chicken at the "Scoreboard Bar". Also sampled: habanero mac-and-cheese; diablo pasta.
Episode 5
Tampa Bay
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 21 mins
The chefs take on the infamous Soup Challenge at "Nitally's Thai-Mex Cuisine" in Tampa Bay, where $1000 is rewarded to anyone who can finish a bowl of the spicy soup. Also sampled: gator nuggets drenched in ghost-pepper mayo.
Episode 6
Kansas City
Mon, Feb 20, 2012 21 mins
The hosts seek out the hottest pad Thai in the Midwest during a visit to Kansas City, Mo. Also sampled: spicy gyros.
Episode 7
Washington D.C.
Mon, Feb 27, 2012 21 mins
In Washington, D.C., the chefs face off in a fiery chicken-kabob challenge. They also try spicy half-smokes and Greek gyros drenched in scorching harissa sauce.
Episode 8
Atlanta
Mon, Mar 5, 2012 21 mins
In Atlanta, the chefs take the Il Diavolo challenge at "Avellino's Pizzeria", competing against pro wrestlers to finish what the restaurant calls "the hottest pizza known to man". Also: spicy shrimp and grits; Latin pork-belly sandwiches.