From a smoky bacon breakfast bowl to super-saucy barbecued ribs, Southern-inspired spots crush country cooking across the United States.

The nation's most crave-worthy combinations are highlighted, from hearty biscuits and gravy and deliciously sinful macaroni and cheese to carb-happy spaghetti and meatballs and crispy fish and chips.

The country's choicest chicken dishes are highlighted; whether it's fried to golden perfection, smothered in gravy, stuffed in a taco, or topping a mound of crispy fries, chicken is one of the most versatile meats on the planet.

These places dish up all the meat one can eat, from a bottomless buffet of skewered meats in New York City to mile-high meaty sandwiches in Colorado.

Diners cozy up to some of the most feel-good foods around the country, including fully loaded tater tots, outrageous shakes and mouthwatering Australian meat pies.

Diners get a fresh take on fast food at these unique fast-casual restaurants across the country, from a New Jersey sandwich shop specializing in gourmet hoagies to a Los Angeles hot dog joint serving up bacon-wrapped dogs and fully-loaded fries.

Sharp cheddar mac with meaty chili; five-cheese mac with lobster and truffles; a BBQ mac with pulled pork.

Beer-soaked pulled pork with mac n' cheese; fried chicken; sweet chicken sausage in a spicy cheese sauce.

Cheesy charbroiled oysters dipped in butter; fresh beer-battered grouper; lobsters marinated in sweet garlic and white wine.

Diners make mouthwatering memories at monumental sites, from sandwiches stacked with international flavors across the street from the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to silky, sweet ice cream sundaes near Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

Restaurants serve up dishes that have stood the test of time and provide soul-satisfying experiences, from chocolate egg creams at a 1950s soda fountain in New York City to a San Francisco bakery re-imagining Old World confections.

Diners pull over and fill up on gourmet delights at these road-food hot spots across the country, from classic burgers and frosty root beer floats right off of Route 61 in Louisiana to fish and chips on the Pacific Coast Highway.

Coke marinated carnitas burrito; hot and cheesy lobster burrito; hot-sauce drenched and deep-fried catfish burrito.

Deep-fried baby back ribs in San Diego; duck fat fried french fries; crisp and tender Southern fried chicken.

The pork-trifecta; "Hogzilla"; the cheesy beefy monster; "Big Fat Fatty"; rare tenderloin dream Steak and Blue.

Places to eat for all kinds of foodies.

Places to eat for all kinds of foodies.

Restaurants prove that good food is even greater when it comes in a tasty package, featuring ice cream and cereal stuffed burritos in Los Angeles and a deep-dish pizza wrapped in a whole other pizza in Chicago.

Flaming habanero wings in Seattle; an inferno burrito drenched in ghost peppers in San Francisco; spicy chicken.

A beef, duck, pork dork; spicy beef patty between two mac and cheese buns; short rib burger topped with an egg and bacon.

Tasty BBQ beef ribs; smoky chicken in a tangy white sauce in Alabama; melt-in-your-mouth smoked brisket.

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!

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).

The tastiest dishes in the most legendary and undiscovered hot spots in the world are explored.

With roadside diners, vintage drive-ins and out-of-the-way "dives" enjoying a resurgence of hipness among foodies, host Guy Fieri travels across America in search of some of the best "greasy spoon" eateries. The restaurants that Guy visits are usually well-known among locals and other people in the region. While at each location, Fieri talks to the staff as well as the customers to get their thoughts on the food. Many episodes feature eateries that are connected by a common thread, such as burgers or comfort foods.

Bad-boy chef and best-selling author Anthony Bourdain hits both familiar culinary hotspots and out-of-the-way gems in his global quest for the ultimate dining experience. Along the way, Bourdain offers his perspective on both the food and the local customs he comes across in his travels.

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.

What's better than a big, beefy burger to satisfy a big, beef-craving appetite? Nothing, says George Motz. As author of the best-selling book "Hamburger America" and creator of the same-named documentary, Motz knows the subject inside and out. On the half-hour series, he takes viewers on a taste-testing adventure across America, exploring the nation's most iconic and historic burger joints to reveal what goes into making the patties the best in the land. Each episode features a tour of a different region, focusing on three established spots that Motz has previously encountered, plus one that somehow has escaped his hamburger-happy palate.

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.

Giada De Laurentiis gets out of her Food Network kitchen for some relaxing three-day getaways in which she advises viewers on how to enjoy the local color and tantalizing dining opportunities that different cities have to offer. Some locations Giada has visited in her travels include Miami and Los Angeles.

This show takes viewers on a tour across the U.S. to visit mysterious and spooky paranormal hot spots. Locations vary from world-famous businesses to humble homes, each with its share of ghost sightings and unexplainable phenomena. Notable sites profiled in the series include the Liar's Club in Chicago, the Shanghai Tunnels below Portland, Ore., and the Stanley Hotel in Colorado, which provided inspiration for Stephen King's "The Shining."