Andrew Zimmern's Driven by Food

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2016-04-12

Last Air Date: 2016-09-20

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Networks: Travel Channel

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Top Cast

Andrew Zimmern as Himself - Host

Seasons

Season 1 (2016)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Hyderabad (2016-04-12)

Hyderabad, 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.
Ep. 2: Rio de Janeiro (2016-08-16)

Three 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.
Ep. 3: Bangkok (2016-08-23)

Andrew 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.
Ep. 4: Medellin (2016-08-30)

Andrew 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.
Ep. 5: Nashville (2016-09-06)

Andrew'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.
Ep. 6: Chicago (2016-09-06)

Andrew 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.
Ep. 7: London (2016-09-13)

Three 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.
Ep. 8: Berlin (2016-09-20)

Andrew 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.