Andrew Zimmern's Driven by Food
Chef Andrew Zimmern discovers the streets behind Main Street, the off-the-grid dives and the fun only insiders know how to find. With his guide -- whether it's a shikara driver in Kashmir, a gondolier in Venice, or a cabbie in the deep south -- Andrew shares a locals-only experience, discovering the uniqueness of every destination. Never staying in the back seat for long, Andrew and his driver take viewers on an entertaining behind-the-scenes adventure, exploring food and culture from a whole new perspective.
Cast: Andrew Zimmern
Season 1
8 episodes
1. HyderabadHyderabad, gateway to south India, is an ancient city with a modern mix of cultures. Following his cabbies' tips, Andrew learns how 400-year-old Sultan recipes mix with new flavors, tries Akhada wrestling and enjoys a family meal.CCApr 12, 2016
2. Rio de JaneiroThree cabbies take Andrew to very different parts of Rio, and he experiences everything from a fun beachside sport to the positive side of a notorious favela. He also eats at a neighborhood institution and treks up Corcovado.CCAug 16, 2016
3. BangkokAndrew is learning from the locals in Bangkok with the help of two cab drivers. He'll meet a famous shoe designer, check out Bangkok's notorious nightlife, watch the art of Muay Thai fighting and visit a crocodile temple.CCAug 23, 2016
4. MedellinAndrew Zimmern's taxi drivers show him very different sides of Medellin, from Paisa hospitality to Pablo Escobar tours. They'll play an explosive game of Tejo, eat roadside steaks and even gamble on guinea pigs in this eclectic city.CCAug 30, 2016- 5. NashvilleAndrew's been to Nashville before, but he's never seen the insider's city. His taxi driver, Finn, takes him to a "meat and three," a cookout at a hometown chef's heritage farm and a Music Row session with country music royalty.CCSep 6, 2016
6. ChicagoAndrew Zimmern explores Chicago with two cabbie guides, one from Chicago and the other a transplant from Pakistan. He visits insider spots like an unmarked Krygz restaurant, cheers on the roller derby team and meets a blues music legend.CCSep 6, 2016- 7. LondonThree hackney cabbies show Andrew Zimmern their favorite local spots in London. He hangs out in a cabbie diner near Buckingham Palace, plays darts at a pub that's been open since 1860 and gambles on the greyhounds at Wimbledon Stadium.CCSep 13, 2016
8. BerlinAndrew Zimmern leaves his Berlin itinerary up to two taxi drivers, one from the East side of the city and the other from the West. He eats currywurst and haute cuisine at his cabbies' favorite joints, and then tours a secret war bunker.CCSep 20, 2016
Andrew Zimmern's Driven by Food
Chef Andrew Zimmern discovers the streets behind Main Street, the off-the-grid dives and the fun only insiders know how to find. With his guide -- whether it's a shikara driver in Kashmir, a gondolier in Venice, or a cabbie in the deep south -- Andrew shares a locals-only experience, discovering the uniqueness of every destination. Never staying in the back seat for long, Andrew and his driver take viewers on an entertaining behind-the-scenes adventure, exploring food and culture from a whole new perspective.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Andrew Zimmern
- Studio
- Intuitive Content
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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