Andrew Zimmern explores the big and bold flavors that define Dallas -- from comforting chicken-fried steak and sweet, creamy pecan pie to hearty tortilla soup and steak aged for 240 days.

Puffy tacos and a giant chalupa burger; slow-cooked brisket, melt-in-your-mouth barbacoa and marinated stuffed quail cooked over mesquite.

Hearty potato soup, whole-roasted stuffed pork, egg filled arepas and cheesy hot chocolate.

From beef stew to French pizza for edible icons from Marseille.

San Juan, Puerto Rico's comfort foods and beach eats.

Louisville icons like country ham; burgoo stew; derby pie.

Andrew reveals Lisbon's iconic seafood, pork sandwiches and custard tarts.

Exploring Houston's Tex-Mex fajitas, Czech pastry and Cajun mashups.

Coastal classics like shrimp and grits, she-crab soup and barbecue.

Andrew explores a bounty of multicultural delights in Honolulu.

Seattle's most iconic foods including Dungeness crab and teriyaki.

Barbecue brisket, Texas chili and 10-gallon-hat sized chicken fried steak in Austin City, Texas.

Andrew Zimmern delights in the flavors of Key West, Fla.; from conch fritters, coconut pink shrimp and fried hogfish sandwiches to toasty Cubanos and quintessential Key lime pie, Key West is full of fresh eats and local ingredients.

Andrew Zimmern dives into the flavor-packed favorites of Savannah, Georgia, like creamy shrimp and grits, briny oysters in a half shell, upscale crab bisque and down-home barbecue stew so thick it'll make your spoon stand up.

Andrew Zimmern explores the iconic soul food of the Mississippi Delta; from fried catfish and hush puppies to smothered oxtails and decadent mud pie, the Deep South's down-home dishes soothe the soul.

Andrew Zimmern takes a culinary tour of the Dominican Republic, sampling its meaty, tropical dishes, from whole roast pig to crispy, Lebanese-inspired fried dough pockets.

Panama City's classic tastes inspired by blended cultures; from fried whole fish and plantains to citric ceviche and yucca fritters packed with steak, the Latin flair of this multicultural city seasons every dish.

The edible icons of Memphis from BBQ ribs to the Elvis sandwich.

In Mumbai, India, Andrew Zimmern unveils multicultural flavors and addictive ingredients that include deep-fried fish and prawns, saucy goat over rice and vegetarian dishes, from puffed rice salad to spicy potato mash-ups.

The traditional Appalachian fare of Asheville, North Carolina; smoky BBQ pork; rainbow trout; fried chicken; divine biscuits and red eye gravy.

Andrew Zimmern enjoys meals in Cape Town, South Africa, where meat comes in all forms, from sausage to stew to pie; the coastal city's seafood is out of this world, and its favorite pastry is bathed in syrup.

Possessed by a strong curiosity and, apparently, an even stronger digestive system, host Andrew Zimmern (a chef and food writer by trade) traverses the world in pursuit of unusual regional delicacies and startling native "delights" on the menu, as he tries to ferret out the weirdest foods a location has to offer -- possibly including ferret, actually. In addition to vivid descriptions of the taste and texture of the foods he discovers, Zimmern also provides a short history of each dish. Some of the locales Zimmern has traveled to include Ecuador, Taiwan, Iceland and Minnesota (because not all "unique" foods are found in exotic locations).

During a lifelong quest to experience the most unique, traditional fare in cities around the world, chef/TV personality Andrew Zimmern has traveled nearly everywhere while eating almost anything along the way. From iconic restaurants to off-the-beaten-path markets and shops, Zimmern reveals his best-of itinerary -- his personal picks for dishes and food experiences so delicious that they're unforgettable. Each half-hour episode finds the host visiting a different city, serving as the viewers' guide while he recounts personal food memories, shares the culinary history of each location, and shows what to eat and where to find it.

Actor/adventurer Jack Maxwell learned a lot working in South Boston bars, and one lesson stood out: Enjoy a couple of drinks with a stranger, and the whole world opens up. Those experiences inspired "Booze Traveler," which follows Maxwell to various countries to quench his curiosity about what people drink, why, and the tales it prompts. In Armenia, Belize, Lithuania, Mongolia, Nepal and elsewhere, Maxwell learns its intoxicating traditions, meets with locals, joins in activities, and even helps with the alcohol-making process. He finds a unique drink, makes friends and shares stories in each spot.

Intrigued by legendary mysteries and driven by curiosity, Josh Gates is on a mission for answers. "Exhibition Unknown" chronicles his global adventures as he investigates iconic unsolved events, lost cities, buried treasures and other puzzling stories. Armed with a degree in archaeology, a quick wit and a thirst for action, Gates investigates recent developments before embarking on a detailed exploration. Whether he's trekking through Fiji in search of Amelia Earhart's remains or diving the deep seas of Panama to locate Captain Morgan's pirate ship, Gates' roughshod expeditions lead him one step closer to the truth.

The culinary explorations of award-winning TV personality, chef and food writer Andrew Zimmern have taken him around the world, and he's learned the best way to get in touch with a city is to get to know the locals. In vibrant destinations such as Rio de Janeiro, Bangkok, Chicago, London, Colombia and Nashville, Zimmern turns to neighborhood drivers to set the itinerary. Whether it's a cab driver in the South, a shikara driver in Kashmir or a gondolier in Venice, Andrew and his guides take viewers on an entertaining insider's adventure to check out off-the-grid dives, regional eats and local activities. "The recommendations they share are more authentic than what you'll find in any guidebook," Zimmern says.

There is, of course, much more to a vacation experience than hotels, sightseeing and souvenirs. For a look at what is literally on the menu, Travel Channel takes a tour of the must-see eateries across the country where a one-of-a-kind dining experience can be had. There are places that serve lip-smacking pizza, tasty deli entrees, boatloads of bacon, fresh seafood, finger-licking deep-fried dishes, juicy steaks, hot-and-spicy favorites -- the list that can whet anyone's appetite goes on and on. Each episode focuses on a specific type of food, and there's even episodic room reserved for desserts, such as ice cream and pie.

Andrew Zimmern takes his taste for "Bizarre Foods" and expands it to include unusual and unexpected customs, ceremonies, etiquette and rituals from the fringes of society in an effort to better understand different people.

The extraordinary, often bizarre treasures housed in America's museums represent wondrous chapters in history, but a physical display can tell only part of their story. Behind each artifact are amazing tales and secrets to be revealed -- tales sometimes brimming with scandal, mystery, murder and intrigue. In "Mysteries at the Museum," host Don Wildman visits a wide variety of museums across the United States, taking viewers on a sometimes shocking tour of America's past by re-examining what's been left behind. Interviews, archival footage and re-enactments bring to life the artifacts' enduring mysteries, some that have never been told before on television.

In one of the most popular series in Travel Channel's history, actor Casey Webb -- assuming the mantle from original host Adam Richman -- travels across America to sample some iconic regional dishes and take on some daunting food challenges, such as attacking a pitcher-sized bloody mary garnished with a whole fried chicken, tucking into a four-and-a-half-pound Reuben sandwich, and a choice between taking on a 151-ounce milkshake, an eight-pound sloppy joe or eating six habanero ghost chili wings. Talk about the big, the bad or the burn!

Actor, comic and all-around thrill seeker Bert Kreischer celebrates local culture at its most adventurous, traveling the country to meet the people and experience the traditions that make each city and town unique. He'll ride extreme roller coasters, jump from 108 stories, experience a human sling shot and spend a night in a haunted house, among other heart-pumping challenges, all in the name of showcasing the fun found in America's backyards.