Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern

Chef, writer and culinary explorer Andrew Zimmern is back for another season of exotic food adventures. "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern" gives us a taste of the world's different cultures by serving up what the locals eat. Viewers this season get an even greater treat as Andrew goes deeper into experiencing unusual food practices even he never knew existed. In season four, Andrew steps out of his comfort zone and truly tests his own limits. He really gets involved; sourcing and preparing his food while encountering extreme climates, rough terrain and off the beaten path locations. Andrew takes on personal journeys to find meaningful connections to people and their cuisine, from the most remote corners of the earth to locations right in his own backyard. Highlights of the season include discovering unexpected, bizarre foods in familiar places. Even though he's exposed to strange and sometimes outrageous experiences, Andrew always greatly appreciates the warmth and hospitality he receives from the people he meets. This series takes viewers beyond the usual tourist locations and into the very heart of what makes each destination unique from a food perspective. From high-end restaurants, to street food, to real families sitting down for a home cooked meal, Andrew gets the true flavor of each culture by sampling local dishes and customs from a variety of sources. Roasted tarantulas in Cambodia...sheep's eyeball in Arizona...fresh picked dung beetles in Thailand, they all sound good to this adventurous eater. Adding to that list for this season, Andrew visits San Francisco where he joins foragers for a locally sourced meal and goes dumpster diving with the "freegans," an alternative group that "rescues" unspoiled food, cooks it and serves it to the homeless. Far across the globe, Andrew travels to Syria, a country few Americans have seen, where he seeks out unusual foods and herbal remedies going back to biblical times. Whether it's brain tacos in Baja, Mexico or bull penis soup in Bangkok, every place on the planet has its own unique cuisines to share. It's the balance between entertainment, reality and information that make "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern" an appealing show for everyone. Andrew's unique perspective and enthusiasm to try any type of food make it easy for the viewer to explore new worlds through his eyes. Whether he's drinking fermented mare's milk in Mongolia or eating pig innards in Tokyo, Andrew dives right in and encourages everyone else to do the same by sharing his favorite advice, "if it looks good, eat it!"