The BEST episodes of Man v. Food season 1
Every episode of Man v. Food season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Man v. Food season 1!
Every region has its own local culture and flavor. One of the best ways for a traveler to immerse him or herself in new destinations is to taste these unique dishes. This taste exploration allows even the strictest of dieters the freedom to indulge. In the new series, Travel Channel's Man v. Food, host Adam Richman sets out to travel the country in search of the best places to do some serious indulging. Starting season 5, Casey Webb took over as host.
#1 - Boston, MA
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/15/2009
Adam takes on the 10-pound Eagle's Challenge Burger at Eagles Deli.
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#2 - Minneapolis, MN
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/25/2009
Adam Richman meets up with Andrew Zimmern of Bizarre Foods at Brasa Premium Rotisserie. Then, Adam visits Matt's Bar, 5-8 Club and Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit to take on The Meterbratwurst Challenge.
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#3 - Austin, TX
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/17/2008
Adam takes on Don Juan El Taco Grande -- seven huge breakfast tacos at Juan in a Million
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#4 - Atlanta, GA
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/7/2009
Adam takes on the 13-pound Carnivore Pizza at Big Pie in the Sky pizzeria
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#5 - New Orleans, LA
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/28/2009
Adam Richman travels to the Deep South to visit New Orleans. Mother's Restaurant, Deanie's Seafood and the 15-dozen oyster challenge at Acme Oyster House are all on the menu.
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#6 - Columbus, OH
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/10/2008
Adam takes on the 2 1/2-pound Dagwood Sandwich at the Ohio Deli.
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#7 - Amarillo, TX
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/3/2008
Adam travels to Texas to take on a 72-ounce killer steak at the Big Texan Steak Ranch.
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#8 - San Jose, CA
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/4/2009
Adam Richman is in San Jose, California for mouthwatering ribs, a 5-pound burrito and a hot wing challenge at SmokeEaters. Hope he's hungry!
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#9 - Denver, CO
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/11/2009
Adam Richman travels to the Mile High City and visits Buckhorn Exchange, Duffy's Cherry Cricket and takes on the 7-pound breakfast burrito challenge at Jack-N-Grill.
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#10 - Chicago, IL
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/24/2008
Adam tries to eat three overstuffed sandwiches with fries on top at Lucky's Sandwich Company.
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#11 - Memphis, TN
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/3/2008
Adam travels Memphis and takes on the 6 plus pound The Sasquatch Hamburger at Big Foot Lodge.
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#12 - Pittsburgh, PA
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/10/2008
Adam takes on Atomic Hot Wings at Quaker Steak & Lube.
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#13 - Raleigh, NC
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/18/2009
Adam Richman heads South to North Carolina to visit Time Out Chicken, The Pit and The Roast Grill, where he'll try his luck at the Hot Dogger Eating Challenge.
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#14 - Los Angeles, CA
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/18/2009
Adam continues his West Coast tour with a trip to L.A. to hit up Philippe's (The Original), El Tepeyac and Orochon Ramen.
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#15 - Seattle, WA
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/11/2009
Adam Richman checks out Seattle, Washington, with pit stops at The Crab Pot and Red Mill Burger. Then Adam prepares himself for the Southwestern Exposure challenge at Beth's Cafe, where he'll attempt to eat a 12-egg omelet packed with chili, salsa, sour cream and cheddar cheese, weighing five pounds!
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#16 - St. Louis, MO
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/25/2009
Adam Richman travels to St. Louis. Pappy's Smokehouse, Iron Barley and the Malt Milkshake Challenge at Crown Candy Kitchen are all on the menu.
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#17 - New York, NY
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/22/2009
Host Adam Richman takes down iconic one-pound sandwiches at Katz's Delicatessen, savors soul food at Sylvia's Restaurant, and tackles the hottest curry in the country at Brick Lane Curry House during his return home to the Big Apple.
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#18 - Portland, OR
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/4/2009
Adam Richman heads west to Portland, Oregon, making stops at Stepping Stone Cafe and Voodoo Doughnut. Then he takes on the Great Balls of Fire Challenge at Salvador Molly's where he must eat five habanero chili cheese fritters drenched in habanero hot sauce!
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