John Catucci is visiting great joints, greasy spoons, and legendary restaurants to taste the food that made them famous and to meet the colourful characters that make them institutions.
1. Pizzeria via Mercanti, Moonshine BBQ, Cheshire Cat
1. Pizzeria via Mercanti, Moonshine BBQ, Cheshire Cat
It’s authentic Napoletana pizza and pasta for John at Pizzeria Via Mercanti, then he dusts up on his barbecue rib rubbing skills at Moonshine BBQ, and more than the cat has John’s tongue at Ottawa’s The Cheshire Cat Pub.[Food Network]
It’s authentic Napoletana pizza and pasta for John at Pizzeria Via Mercanti, then he dusts up on his barbecue rib rubbing skills at Moonshine BBQ, and more than the cat has John’s tongue at Ottawa’s The Cheshire Cat Pub.[Food Network]
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22 min
21 jan. 2025
2. Nuburger, Poutineville, Emma's Country Kitchen
2. Nuburger, Poutineville, Emma's Country Kitchen
At NuBurger, host John Catucci comes face to plate with the Shang-Awesome; he visits Poutineville where Montreal’s best known ingredient - smoked meat – gets combined with its best known dish, poutine![Food Network]
At NuBurger, host John Catucci comes face to plate with the Shang-Awesome; he visits Poutineville where Montreal’s best known ingredient - smoked meat – gets combined with its best known dish, poutine![Food Network]
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22 min
22 jan. 2025
4. El Camino, Two Guys and a Pizza Place, The Huntsman Tavern
4. El Camino, Two Guys and a Pizza Place, The Huntsman Tavern
Host John Catucci finds there’s more than one crazy way to stuff a taco at El Camino, joins an Italian Club but with a pizza at Two Guys and a Pizza Place.[Food Network]
Host John Catucci finds there’s more than one crazy way to stuff a taco at El Camino, joins an Italian Club but with a pizza at Two Guys and a Pizza Place.[Food Network]
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22 min
22 jan. 2025
5. The Wren, Roy's Place, Iron Skillet
5. The Wren, Roy's Place, Iron Skillet
John knows you can eat like a bird or chow down on a giant chimichanga at The Wren, fills up at an Alberta roadside restaurant called Roy’s Place, and travels the world one meal at a time at The Iron Skillet.[Food Network]
John knows you can eat like a bird or chow down on a giant chimichanga at The Wren, fills up at an Alberta roadside restaurant called Roy’s Place, and travels the world one meal at a time at The Iron Skillet.[Food Network]
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22 min
22 jan. 2025
6. The Smoke, Lahore Tikka House, Zingerman's Roadhouse
6. The Smoke, Lahore Tikka House, Zingerman's Roadhouse
Host John Catucci knows, where there’s smoke there’s fire and where there’s fire there’s great BBQ at The Smoke in Collingwood.[Food Network]
Host John Catucci knows, where there’s smoke there’s fire and where there’s fire there’s great BBQ at The Smoke in Collingwood.[Food Network]
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22 min
23 jan. 2025
7. Kenzington Burger Bar, Detroit Style Pizza, Booker BBQ & Crabshack
7. Kenzington Burger Bar, Detroit Style Pizza, Booker BBQ & Crabshack
Host John Catucci discovers breakfast, lunch and dinner can all be found on a Kenzington Burger Bar burger, learns to bake a square, sauce-topped Detroit Style Pizza in Motor City.[Food Network]
Host John Catucci discovers breakfast, lunch and dinner can all be found on a Kenzington Burger Bar burger, learns to bake a square, sauce-topped Detroit Style Pizza in Motor City.[Food Network]
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22 min
23 jan. 2025
8. Toast, The Barley Vine, The Senator
8. Toast, The Barley Vine, The Senator
Host John Catucci starts his day at Toast and becomes part of the exciting Ferndale, Michigan breakfast movement, climbs aboard Barley Vine Rail Co. express to taste pork belly perogies.[Food Network]
Host John Catucci starts his day at Toast and becomes part of the exciting Ferndale, Michigan breakfast movement, climbs aboard Barley Vine Rail Co. express to taste pork belly perogies.[Food Network]
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22 min
23 jan. 2025
9. Lardo, Priddis View, Shuswap Pie Company
9. Lardo, Priddis View, Shuswap Pie Company
Host John Catucci brings the fat back into great dining at Lardo.[Food Network]
Host John Catucci brings the fat back into great dining at Lardo.[Food Network]
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22 min
23 jan. 2025
10. Naina's Kitchen, Vinsetta Garage, Hali Deli
10. Naina's Kitchen, Vinsetta Garage, Hali Deli
Host John Catucci learns Naina is Welsh for Grandmother and also means great stuffed burgers.[Food Network]
Host John Catucci learns Naina is Welsh for Grandmother and also means great stuffed burgers.[Food Network]
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22 min
24 jan. 2025
10. Sovereign Room, The Manx, Osborne Village
10. Sovereign Room, The Manx, Osborne Village
Host John Catucci mines Thunder Bay and the Sovereign Room for the best duck confit poutine, enjoys a Middle Eastern twist on pub food at The Manx, and finds a fresh new menu at a 20 year old diner in Osborne Village. [Food Network]
Host John Catucci mines Thunder Bay and the Sovereign Room for the best duck confit poutine, enjoys a Middle Eastern twist on pub food at The Manx, and finds a fresh new menu at a 20 year old diner in Osborne Village. [Food Network]
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22 min
22 jan. 2025
11. The Club House, The Baowry, 2 Doors Down
11. The Club House, The Baowry, 2 Doors Down
Host John Catucci gets an education in sandwich making at a university kids’ hangout, The Clubhouse Sandwich Shop.[Food Network]
Host John Catucci gets an education in sandwich making at a university kids’ hangout, The Clubhouse Sandwich Shop.[Food Network]
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22 min
24 jan. 2025
12. The Jammery, Shut Up and Eat, Cacao 70
12. The Jammery, Shut Up and Eat, Cacao 70
Host John Catucci finds there’s more than jam to The Jammery, there’s also some zany takes on all-day breakfast, and John is speechless when he tastes the awe-inspiring sandwiches at Shut Up And Eat.[Food Network]
Host John Catucci finds there’s more than jam to The Jammery, there’s also some zany takes on all-day breakfast, and John is speechless when he tastes the awe-inspiring sandwiches at Shut Up And Eat.[Food Network]
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22 min
25 jan. 2025
13. Tilt, Nuba, Von Doughnuts
13. Tilt, Nuba, Von Doughnuts
Host John Catucci goes blue collar dining at Tilt in Portland, OR where buns, biscuits and burgers feed workday hunger.[Food Network]
Host John Catucci goes blue collar dining at Tilt in Portland, OR where buns, biscuits and burgers feed workday hunger.[Food Network]
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22 min
25 jan. 2025
14. Jukebox Burgers & Bar Laitier, Squeal Bar-B-Q, Campagnolo Roma
14. Jukebox Burgers & Bar Laitier, Squeal Bar-B-Q, Campagnolo Roma
It’s happy days for host John Catucci at a 1950’s inspired diner, all roads lead to classic Roman country dishes, and he eats, drinks and squeals at a New Orleans BBQ joint. [Food Network]
It’s happy days for host John Catucci at a 1950’s inspired diner, all roads lead to classic Roman country dishes, and he eats, drinks and squeals at a New Orleans BBQ joint. [Food Network]
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22 min
28 dec. 2024
15. Dreamy Weenies, Longtail Kitchen, Anna Mae's Bakery and Restaurant
15. Dreamy Weenies, Longtail Kitchen, Anna Mae's Bakery and Restaurant
Hot dog dreams come true in southern style for host John Catucci, he parks himself down in front of plates of Thai street food, and John is rolling in pie dough at a Mennonite run country restaurant.[Food Network]
Hot dog dreams come true in southern style for host John Catucci, he parks himself down in front of plates of Thai street food, and John is rolling in pie dough at a Mennonite run country restaurant.[Food Network]
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22 min
28 dec. 2024
16. Lisa Marie, The Burner Restaurant and Lounge, Katie's Restaurant & Bar
16. Lisa Marie, The Burner Restaurant and Lounge, Katie's Restaurant & Bar
Host John Catucci goes whole hog at a hot Hogtown brunch spot, an old beehive burner makes for fall off the bone smoked meats, and seafood beignets, crawfish étouffées, and chargrilled oysters are big in the Big Easy. [Food Network]
Host John Catucci goes whole hog at a hot Hogtown brunch spot, an old beehive burner makes for fall off the bone smoked meats, and seafood beignets, crawfish étouffées, and chargrilled oysters are big in the Big Easy. [Food Network]
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22 min
28 dec. 2024
17. August Restaurant, Parkway Bakery & Tavern, La Mezcaleria
17. August Restaurant, Parkway Bakery & Tavern, La Mezcaleria
Host John Catucci learns the value of sugar, chocolate, butter and cream at a small town brunch diner, visits a New Orleans restaurant serving Po’Boys since 1929.[Food Network]
Host John Catucci learns the value of sugar, chocolate, butter and cream at a small town brunch diner, visits a New Orleans restaurant serving Po’Boys since 1929.[Food Network]
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22 min
28 dec. 2024
18. Romer's, Mezes Restaurant, Royer's Round Top Cafe
18. Romer's, Mezes Restaurant, Royer's Round Top Cafe
It’s meat on top of more meat for host John Catucci at a Vancouver burger bar, flaming saganaki, fresh calamari, and homemade baklava make for sharing in Greektown, and John visits pie royalty in the Lone Star State. [Food Network]
It’s meat on top of more meat for host John Catucci at a Vancouver burger bar, flaming saganaki, fresh calamari, and homemade baklava make for sharing in Greektown, and John visits pie royalty in the Lone Star State. [Food Network]
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22 min
28 dec. 2024
19. Mo:Le, Edley's Bar-B-Que, SanRemo Bakery
19. Mo:Le, Edley's Bar-B-Que, SanRemo Bakery
Inspired global brunching brings host John Catucci to the Canadian west coast, then he travels to Tennessee for low and slow Southern BBQ, and expands his family and belly at an Italian bakery. [Food Network]
Inspired global brunching brings host John Catucci to the Canadian west coast, then he travels to Tennessee for low and slow Southern BBQ, and expands his family and belly at an Italian bakery. [Food Network]
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22 min
28 dec. 2024
20. The Pink Bicycle; Noble Sandwich; El Rincon Mexicano
20. The Pink Bicycle; Noble Sandwich; El Rincon Mexicano
A special burger in Victoria.
A special burger in Victoria.
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30 min
21. Staxx Burger Chicken & Waffle House, Puckett's Gro and Restaurant, Ferris' Oyster Bar and Grill
21. Staxx Burger Chicken & Waffle House, Puckett's Gro and Restaurant, Ferris' Oyster Bar and Grill
Host John Catucci may have met his waffle match in Hamilton, ON, he visits a corner store-turned-untraditional Southern restaurant, and finds there’s more than one way to slurp down an oyster.[Food Network]
Host John Catucci may have met his waffle match in Hamilton, ON, he visits a corner store-turned-untraditional Southern restaurant, and finds there’s more than one way to slurp down an oyster.[Food Network]
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22 min
28 dec. 2024
22. Geneva Crepe Bistro, Rebar, Culantro
22. Geneva Crepe Bistro, Rebar, Culantro
Host John Catucci discovers the sweet and savoury joy of all day crepes, says hello to West Coast comfort food and, hits the most marvelous trail in search of Peruvian delights. [Food Network]
Host John Catucci discovers the sweet and savoury joy of all day crepes, says hello to West Coast comfort food and, hits the most marvelous trail in search of Peruvian delights. [Food Network]
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22 min
25 jan. 2015
23. Mi Madre's Mexican Restaurant, The Downtown Diner, Dianne's Fishbar
23. Mi Madre's Mexican Restaurant, The Downtown Diner, Dianne's Fishbar
Host John Catucci visits an Austin, TX institution for breakfast tacos, Lindy Hops his way to 50’s style luncheon classics, and goes overboard for every kind of seafood in Ontario’s oldest city.[Food Network]
Host John Catucci visits an Austin, TX institution for breakfast tacos, Lindy Hops his way to 50’s style luncheon classics, and goes overboard for every kind of seafood in Ontario’s oldest city.[Food Network]
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22 min
28 dec. 2024
24. Creemore Kitchen, Hogtown Smoke, Kooky Canuck
24. Creemore Kitchen, Hogtown Smoke, Kooky Canuck
Host John Catucci embraces country style staples like burgers, fried chicken and sweet corn ice cream, goes whole hog in combining smoked BBQ with classic lunch specials.[Food Network]
Host John Catucci embraces country style staples like burgers, fried chicken and sweet corn ice cream, goes whole hog in combining smoked BBQ with classic lunch specials.[Food Network]
John Catucci is visiting great joints, greasy spoons, and legendary restaurants to taste the food that made them famous and to meet the colourful characters that make them institutions.