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.
Adam Richman heads to New Haven, CT, to taste the original hamburger, a signature Clams Casino Pie and to help Man v. Food Nation member Ric Best take on the Caseus Cheese Truck Challenge.
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s05e02Tampa Bay2011-06-0201:30⌄
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Tampa Bay
s05e02 ·
2011-06-02 ·
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Adam Richman heads to Tampa, FL, for an authentic Cuban sandwich, some signature alligator ribs and to help Jerry "Nasty" Sags defeat a platter of 10 flaming-hot Davy Jones wings.
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s05e03Nashville2011-06-0901:00⌄
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Nashville
s05e03 ·
2011-06-09 ·
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Adam Richman is in Nashville for a fiery inferno of hot-fried chicken, mouthwatering pancakes, and to guide the LoCash Cowboys through a 72-oz steak challenge at Roosters Texas Style BBQ and Steakhouse.
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s05e04Tulsa2011-06-1601:00⌄
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Tulsa
s05e04 ·
2011-06-16 ·
01:00
Adam Richman is in Tulsa, OK, to try their biggest and most delicious burger and to guide a brave fireman through the flames of the Incinerator Spicy Pizza Challenge at Joe Momma's.
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s05e05Albuquerque2011-06-2301:00⌄
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Albuquerque
s05e05 ·
2011-06-23 ·
01:00
Adam visits Albuquerque, NM, for a taste of green-chili cheeseburgers and the world's biggest sopapilla. Then Adam coaches some hungry MvF Nation warriors against the legendary beef burrito known as Travis on a Silver Platter.
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s05e06Mobile2011-06-3001:00⌄
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Mobile
s05e06 ·
2011-06-30 ·
01:00
Adam Richman is in beautiful Mobile, Alabama to guide former record holder "Big" Joe Evans through the Wintzell's Oyster House Challenge to regain his crown by eating more than 422 oysters in one hour's time.
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s05e07Florida Keys2011-07-0701:00⌄
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Florida Keys
s05e07 ·
2011-07-07 ·
01:00
Adam heads south to the Florida Keys, where he takes a petit 5-feet-tall sorority member under his wing to compete against Florida's own in the Conch Republic Fritter Contest. Vanilla Ice makes a surprise guest appearance.
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s05e08Gulf Coast2011-07-1401:00⌄
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Gulf Coast
s05e08 ·
2011-07-14 ·
01:00
Adam's culinary crusade takes him on a road trip along the beautiful Gulf Coast. He tries legendary baby back ribs and the fresh flavors of a seafood platter. He then coaches local musician AJ Fratto to try and conquer the Muffaletta Sandwich Challenge.
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s05e09Portsmouth2011-07-2101:00⌄
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Portsmouth
s05e09 ·
2011-07-21 ·
01:00
Adam visits Portsmouth, New Hampshire for a taste of some historical hot dogs, an outrageously loaded omelet and then to guide Man V. Food Nation member Paul "Chappy" Chapman through the Slapshot Challenge at JP's Eatery.
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s05e10Louisville2011-07-2801:00⌄
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Louisville
s05e10 ·
2011-07-28 ·
01:00
Adam visits Louisville, home of the Kentucky Derby, to back MVF Nation member "Burrito Joe" as he races against the clock to consume 15 scoops of ice cream plus toppings in the Comfy Cow Challenge.
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s05e11Milwaukee2011-08-0401:00⌄
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Milwaukee
s05e11 ·
2011-08-04 ·
01:00
Adam is in Milwaukee to sample some of the city's finest meats. Then he meets a behemoth of an eater to help him devour a huge burger, fries, and six blazing-hot wings in less than 23 minutes.
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s05e12Providence2011-08-1101:00⌄
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Providence
s05e12 ·
2011-08-11 ·
01:00
Adam visits Providence, RI for a unique grilled pizza and for the infamous Triple Murder Burger. Adam's journey concludes with him coaching a rugby player through 15 fully-loaded hot wieners in 45 minutes.
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s05e13Dallas2011-08-1801:00⌄
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Dallas
s05e13 ·
2011-08-18 ·
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Adam Richman is in Dallas, Texas to try a variety of authentic German sausages, some Texas-style brisket, and to guide the hungry member of Man V. Food Nation, Pete MacGillis, through the Super Pho Challenge at Sprouts SpringRoll & Pho.
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s05e14Route 662011-08-2501:00⌄
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Route 66
s05e14 ·
2011-08-25 ·
01:00
Adam takes a road trip down Route 66, and his palatable pit stops include mouthwatering steak and frozen custard. Adam's trip ends in Tulsa, OK to lead a former Navy officer in his mission to eat 23 puffy tacos in 90 minutes.
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s05e15Harlem2011-09-0801:00⌄
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Harlem
s05e15 ·
2011-09-08 ·
01:00
Adam Richman is in Harlem, New York for some colossal sized soul food, a monster helping of Mofongo, and to guide the Harlem Globetrotters through the Squealer challenge at Rack & Soul.
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s05e16Pacific Coast Highway2011-09-1501:00⌄
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Pacific Coast Highway
s05e16 ·
2011-09-15 ·
01:00
Adam journeys the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, where he tastes fresh seafood and mouthwatering tacos. His trip ends in San Luis Obispo to educate local teacher Naader Reda in defeating the Brahma Bull Challenge.
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s05e17Street Eats2011-09-2901:00⌄
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Street Eats
s05e17 ·
2011-09-29 ·
01:00
Adam journeys to Tampa, NY and LA to find the country's best food trucks. He samples tacos and waffles before ending his trip in LA to help "Big Dawg" take on the White Rabbit Burrito Challenge.
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s05e18St. Paul2011-10-0601:00⌄
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St. Paul
s05e18 ·
2011-10-06 ·
01:00
Adam is in St. Paul, MN sampling authentic Neapolitan pizza and a baked potato topped with every BBQ side. Finally, Adam coaches the youthful Jon Wolf to eat 2 spicy Juicy Lucy’s and 2-lbs. of fries in 45 minutes.
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s05e19100th Episode: Cincinnati2011-10-1301:00⌄
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100th Episode: Cincinnati
s05e19 ·
2011-10-13 ·
01:00
Adam visits Cincinnati, OH to taste some extraordinary grilled cheese sandwiches and the famous Cincinnati chili over pasta. Finally, he helps guide a baseball coach in a 5-lbs. reuben sandwich food challenge.
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s05e20NASCAR2011-10-2001:00⌄
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NASCAR
s05e20 ·
2011-10-20 ·
01:00
Adam is at the Watkins Glen International, near Rochester, NY, to root on NASCAR driver Joey Logano, both on the track and in a food challenge. During his trip, Adam samples a steak sandwich and plate with everything on it.
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s05e21Omaha2011-10-2701:00⌄
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Omaha
s05e21 ·
2011-10-27 ·
01:00
Adam is in Omaha, NE, to try the finest cuts from the cattle country, including a massive cold cut sandwich to a whisky-soaked steak. Then, Adam coaches a local DJ through 8 lbs. of pork and corn in the Pig Wing Challenge.
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s05e22Green Bay2011-11-0301:00⌄
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Green Bay
s05e22 ·
2011-11-03 ·
01:00
Adam is at the NFL's opening game in Green Bay, WI, to showcase the city’s best game day eats, including butter burgers, brats & cheese curds. He coaches Packers fans through a 93-ounce burger called the Gravedigger Challenge.
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s05e23Savannah2011-11-1002:00⌄
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Savannah
s05e23 ·
2011-11-10 ·
02:00
Adam is in Savannah, GA to taste peach glazed BBQ chicken and a locally caught shrimp and crab legs boil. Finally, Adam guides two twin brothers in the Voodoo Juice Challenge: five minutes to eat a blazing hot pull pork sandwich.
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s05e24The Feast Special2011-11-1702:00⌄
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The Feast Special
s05e24 ·
2011-11-17 ·
02:00
From the original Thanksgiving dinner to an Amish spread, Adam explores the nation for the best places to dig into hearty helpings of family style feasts.
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s05e25Oahu2011-12-0102:00⌄
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Oahu
s05e25 ·
2011-12-01 ·
02:00
A Hawaiian woman takes on a 5-lb. omelet at Moose McGillycuddy's on the island of Oahu. Also spotlighted: Hawaiian-style hot dogs.
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