Big Food Bucket List

Host John Catucci travels to restaurants across North America, sampling interesting dishes and finding out how they are made.

Cast:John Catucci , Shirley Chung , Andrea Nicholson , Dale MacKay , Rob Gentile , Nuit Regular , Nicole Gomes , Adrianne Calvo , Michele Forgione , Todd Perrin , Alida Solomon , Stephanie Ogilvie

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S2.E1 ∙ Love You a Latke

Sat, Sep 12, 2020

John dives into the menu of Montréal, QC's favourite brunch spot to devour some mind blowing sky-high pancakes and discovers just why this new-school Jewish deli is taking the city by storm. Next up, John checks perfect, eye-popping green falafel off his bucket list in Victoria, BC and gets introduced to Sabich, the middle eastern snack that's about to replace shawarma as your new favourite eat. Then, John dives into everything seafood at an incredible institution known for serving the freshest fish - including a crispy fried fish sandwich with the tail still attached in Miami, FL.

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S2.E2 ∙ PB and John

Sat, Sep 12, 2020

John touches down in Regina, SK to try Saskatchewan's take on sushi with the pork belly press. Then in Portland, OR, he's trying something new with a spicy twist on the classic peanut butter sandwich that knocks his socks off. Finally, John rolls up his sleeves and checks stacked n' smoky BBQ off his bucket list in Toronto, ON.

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S2.E3 ∙ All in a donut's work

Sat, Sep 19, 2020

John gets down to business at an off the charts awesome diner in Toronto, ON, learning what goes into what we think is the best donut in the city. Then it's off to Lunenburg, NS to dine by the seaside and try a taste of some huge, ocean-fresh Nova Scotia scallops. Finally, John skips into Seattle, OR's cutest pint-sized restaurant for some larger-than-life Japanese flavours - believe us, this soba is so-ba delicious.

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S2.E4 ∙ In Pizza we crust

Sat, Sep 19, 2020

John's first stop is the pizza-obsessed city of Toronto, ON where he's getting in on one of the country's best Detroit-style pie topped with mushrooms and truffle oil. Next, John travels to Portland, OR to learn the secrets of genius-level sushi like you've never seen it before and sink his teeth into the freshest fish in the Pacific Northwest. Afterwards, John's belly up to the deep fryer, cozying up to some truly top-notch fried chicken sandwiches in Winnipeg, MB.

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S2.E5 ∙ May the fork be with you

Sat, Sep 26, 2020

John jets down to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to sink his teeth into some deliciously mythical dishes for the ultimate Star Wars culinary experience - from lightsabers to light speed, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is sure to blow your mind. Next, John takes himself out for dinner at Toronto, ON's favourite burger joint to chow down on an eye-popping, jaw-dropping green burger. Afterwards, John sinks his teeth into Tucson, AZ's most mouth-watering Mexican fare - including ultra delish guacamole and addictively delicious tacos that you won't believe are completely vegetarian.

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S2.E6 ∙ Don't crab my style

Sat, Sep 26, 2020

In New York City, NY, John digs into some seriously delicious flavoured seafood creations at the tiny spot feeding Caribbean flavour to the Big Apple - starting with a wild crab and shrimp steampot. Next, John embraces his Russian side in Portland, OR with a lesson in making the perfect Pelmeni. Then it's on to Charlottetown, PEI for a surf-side treat in the form of creamy gelato made from local blackberries and honey - let's get lickin'.

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S2.E7 ∙ Stand by meat

Sat, Oct 3, 2020

John travels to Brooklyn, NY to learn the art of the apple-topped "grandma pizza" from the maestro himself. Then John heads to the East coast to taste-test what happens when you combine wings and dumplings in Halifax, NS. Next, John gets fancy at one of Toronto's oldest steakhouses, where he learns how to create the perfect steak sear.

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S2.E8 ∙ You taco to me?

Sat, Oct 3, 2020

John gets dark and checks an eye-popping boar burger with a pitch-black bun off his bucket list in Halifax, NS. Next up, John travels to New York City, NY to eat some one-of-a-kind Thai cuisine and get the lowdown on how to cook the perfect fried rice. Then, John heads to Saskatoon, SK to learn how to make perogies from the master himself.

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S2.E9 ∙ Get me wonton more

Sat, Oct 10, 2020

John touches down in Toronto, ON, for a crash course in making Hakka wontons - and learns the story behind these family recipe dumplings. After that, John gets ultra-local and tops ultra-thin crust pizzas with veggies fresh from the chef's rooftop garden in Pittsburgh, PA. Next, John has the ultimate bucket list soda fountain experience in Brooklyn, NY and tastes an authentic New York egg cream.

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S2.E10 ∙ Donut forget about me

Sat, Oct 10, 2020

John heads to Toronto, ON to devour the most decadent cheese we've ever laid our eyes on: ricotta inside a ball of mozzarella topped with truffle shavings. Next up, he heads south of the border to make a pilgrimage to Detroit, MI's best restaurant - a trendy Vietnamese spot where the chef gives John a wok-cooking lesson he'll never forget. Finally, John visits Edgewater, NJ to check a mind-blowing burger tucked inside a glazed doughnut off his bucket list.

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S2.E11 ∙ Endless pasta-bilities

Sat, Oct 17, 2020

John goes west to Vancouver, BC to try some unusual and intriguing Chinese plates that quickly become new favourites. Then he's off to Saskatoon, SK to check out the greatest in pasta and use his skill to roll out artisanal meatballs. From there, John heads to Cleveland, OH for the latest and greatest in wild and crazy hot dogs, including a winning take on a local favourite.

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S2.E12 ∙ You guac my world

Sat, Oct 17, 2020

John checks award winning Mexican food - like decadent goat cheese guacamole - off his bucket list in Cleveland, OH, then he heads out West for a taste of Vancouver, BC's ultimate culinary mash up - Japanese hot dogs stacked with shrimp tempura and dried nori. Next up, a trip to Ottawa, ON to meet up with the master of pasta and get schooled on how to make wild black squid ink noodles.

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S2.E13 ∙ Drop me a lime

Sat, Oct 24, 2020

John jets to Toronto, ON to study the art of Royal Thai cuisine - and tries an eye-popping blue dumpling fit for a king. Afterwards John heads down to Marathon, FL to try a twist on the state's most famous dessert - a tangy key lime pie, deep fried. In Phoenix, AZ, John gets a chance to try a tasty Mexican snack that's about to be the biggest food trend of the year - addictively tasty gorditas stuffed with tender shredded beef.

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S2.E14 ∙ Lucky Benny

Sat, Oct 24, 2020

John heads to the brunch-crazy city of Victoria, BC to taste-test the indulgent, super stacked duck confit waffle that has everyone talking. Next, he learns all about Haitian cuisine at one of Montréal, QC's coolest restaurants and digs his fork into authentic, juicy griot. Then John travels to the heart of the sunshine state to chow down on a mind-blowing creation: a mile-high deep fried lasagna sandwich absolutely oozing with creamy homemade ricotta cheese, in Orlando, FL.

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