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Man vs. Food

Premieres: Southeast Asia on Oct 7 at 10:00 pm; Australasia on Nov 17 at 8:30 pm; North Asia on Nov 27 at 10:00 pm

PREPARE FOR THE ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN ON MAN VS. FOOD 

When it comes to travel, Adam Richman has an insatiable palate - in all senses of the word. The host of Discovery Travel & Living's new series MAN VS. FOOD, Adam dives right into each destination with a huge appetite and adrenaline levels to match. Follow Adam on MAN VS. FOOD as he sets out across America in search of the best places to do some serious indulging, while taking on each city's toughest food challenge for a truly immersive travel experience. 

With a lengthy resume of restaurant experience and a lifelong passion for food, Adam's culinary skills coupled with his seasoned palate provide a worthy gastronomical compass to the best spots for America's iconic dishes. Join Adam as he travels to various food towns across America, visits legendary local eating establishments, and meets the staff and patrons - all in the name of uncovering the secrets that make each restaurant a must-visit. After zero-ing in on the can't-miss flavours that make up each region's unique culinary history, Adam will take on his real mission - to conquer the local food challenges designed to literally test just how much one can swallow!

Whether he's devouring the Atomic Hot Wings platter in Pittsburgh, or a 13-pound pizza in Atlanta, watch Adam race against time and stretch the limits of the human stomach to polish off these monster challenges. Will he reign Super Supreme or will he suffer a crushing 13-pound defeat like many others before him?

MAN VS. FOOD episode descriptions:

Memphis
Adam's ongoing quest to find America's best eating spots brings him to Memphis - home to deep-fried Southern cooking, mouthwatering pork barbecue and a seven-and-a-half-pound burger known as the 'Kookamunga'.

Columbus
Adam lands in Columbus to tailgate with Buckeye fans, chow down at a legendary burger joint and historic sausage house, before tackling the two-and-a-half-pound Dagwood challenge.

Austin
Adam Richman arrives in Austin to sample the mouthwatering Round Rock Donuts, Salt Lick BBQ and take on the Don Juan El Taco Grande challenge.

Amarillo
Adam takes on a spicy burger from Hell, chicken fried steak and a 72-ounce steak challenge in Amarillo - the self-professed meat capital of the world.

Chicago
Adam visits the Windy City looking to get his grub on at Al's Beef, Gino's East, Lucky's Sandwich Company and more!

Pittsburgh
Adam travels to Pittsburgh for a hearty breakfast at Deluca's, tucks into the infamous sandwich at Primanti Brothers, before getting all hot under his collar with the hot wings challenge from Quaker Steak & Lube.

New Orleans
Adam chows down massive Po Boys at Mother's Restaurant, succulent seafood at Deanie's Seafood Restaurant and takes on 180 oysters at the Acme Oyster House Challenge.

Boston
Adam heads to Beantown where he'll enjoy a traditional New England clambake, partake in a super spicy feast... and face off with a local Bostonian over a 12-pound hamburger.

New York
Adam takes down the iconic one pound sandwiches at Katz's Delicatessen, savours soul food at Sylvia's Restaurant and tackles the hottest curry in the country at Brick Lane Curry House during his return home to the Big Apple.

Portland
Adam heads to Portland where Stepping Stone Cafe's "mancakes," Voodoo Doughnut and Salvador Molly's Great Balls of Fire challenge await him.

Seattle
Adam Richman is in Seattle for award-winning burgers, mountains of ultra-fresh seafood, and a 12-egg omelette challenge against one of Seattle's own.

St. Louis
Adam visits the gateway to the West, where he orders up some Memphis-style barbecue at Pappy's Smoke House, a Monte Cristo dog at Iron Barley's and meets his challenge at Crown Candy Kitchen.

Los Angeles
Adam visits the country's most glamorous city in search of authentic Mexican food and the original French dipped sandwich. He'll face his challenge at Orochon Ramen: a spicy ramen dish that features 10 different chilies.

San Jose
Adam strolls through California's third-largest city and chows on the baby back ribs at Henry's Hi-Life, mauls the Iguana's Burritozilla and faces the Hellfire Challenge: a dozen wings drenched in SmokeEater's lethal hot sauce.

Denver
Adam Richman heads the West to Denver with pit stops at Buckhorn Exchange, Duffy's Cherry Cricket, and Jack-N-Grill for the 7-pound breakfast burrito challenge.

North Carolina
Adam Richman travels to the Tarheel and Duke nations of North Carolina, where he makes stops at Time Out Chicken, The Pit and The Roast Grill for the Hot Dogger Eating Challenge.

Minneapolis
Adam Richman meets up with Andrew Zimmern of Bizarre Foods at Brasa Premium Rotisserie. Then, he visits Matt's Bar, 5-8 Club and Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit to take on The Meterbratwurst Challenge.