Episode 1
Aired Jan 6, 2012
Boomers Gourmet Fries; Relish Burgers; John's Place
Boomers Gourmet Fries in Stratford, ON; Relish Burgers in London, ON; over 40 gourmet burger selections including one heart-stopping option named after the local ER; John's Place in Victoria, BC; more than 10 varieties of 'Eggs Benny.'
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Episode 2
Aired Jan 13, 2012
Pizzeria Napoletana; Floyd's Diner; Haugen's Chicken & Ribs
Crushing tomatoes by hand at the family-run Pizzeria Napoletana; a chef's preference mystery meal at Floyd's Diner in Victoria, BC.; sampling top secret dipping sauce at Haugen's Chicken & Ribs in Port Perry, ON.
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Episode 3
Aired Jan 17, 2012
Salvatore's Pizzaiolo Trattoria; The Harbour Diner; Hoito Restaurant
At Salvatore's Pizzaiolo as a twist, the cheese goes under the sauce on their pizza.
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Episode 4
Aired Jan 31, 2012
Stoney's Bread Company; Rock Cod Cafe; The Tomahawk
An open-faced blackened salmon sandwich on homemade focaccia at Stoney's Bread Company.
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Episode 5
Aired Feb 2, 2012
Busters BBQ; Argo Cafe; Magnolia's Grill
Blueberries are the secret to Busters BBQ's sauce; unique fish cakes are served at Magnolia's Grill.
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Episode 6
Aired Feb 8, 2012
Charlene's Bayside Restaurant; Tide and Boar Cafe
Charlene's Bayside restaurant serves up delectible comfort food; "Beeramisu" from Tide and Boar.
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Episode 7
Aired Feb 14, 2012
Uncle Betty's Diner; The Armview Diner; Pagliacci
At Uncle Betty's Diner the eggs benny is served on freshly-made doughnuts; The Armview's fresh fish.
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Episode 8
Aired Feb 16, 2012
Saint John Alehouse; Philadelphia Kitchen; Fraser Park Restaurant
Eight pounds of lobster at Saint John Alehouse; German fare at Fraser Park Restaurant.
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Episode 9
Aired Mar 6, 2012
D&S Southern BBQ; Deja-Bu; Bubi's Awesome Eats
Three Canadian eateries that only offer full-fat options.
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Episode 10
Aired Mar 7, 2012
Stoneface Dolly's; Hadley's; Rick's Fish 'n' Chips & Seafood House
South African mincemeat delicacy; deep-fried "poached" eggs with homemade hollandaise sauce; seafood pizza and Cajun mussels.
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Episode 11
Aired Mar 8, 2012
Catch 22 Lobster Bar; Chicago Style Pizza; Topanga Cafe
At Catch 22 Lobster Bar, classic comfort dishes turn into magnificent lobster creations; at Chicago Style Pizza, a favorite is a pizza stuffed into another pizza; at Topanga Cafe their specialty is Mexican dishes.
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Episode 12
Aired Mar 9, 2012
Urban Deli; Ches's Fish and Chips; Reggie's Hot Grill
At the Urban Deli they serve huge deli sandwiches; Ches's Fish and Chips remains tight-lipped on a famous family batter recipe; at Reggie's Hot Grill John settles an argument between best friend owners.
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Episode 13
Aired Apr 10, 2012
Elgin Street Diner; Schwartz's Deli; Mrs. Riches Restaurant
The cure for what ails you at Elgin Street Diner; a smoked-meat sandwich at Schwartz's Deli; the K2 Mountain Burger at Mrs. Riches Restaurant.
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Episode 14
Aired Apr 11, 2012
Boneheads; Dam Pub; Landmark Cafe
Pulled pork and spice-rubbed ribs from Boneheads BBQ; the Dam Pub serves up shepherd's pie potatoes; John dines on triple-cheese lasagna at the Landmark Cafe.
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Episode 15
Aired Apr 18, 2012
Tallest Poppy; Cardinal Rule; Jr's
Jewish classics at The Tallest Poppy; meatloaf muffin at The Cardinal Rule and spicy meatballs at Jr's.
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Episode 16
Aired Apr 23, 2012
Blondie's; Little Place; Neighbours
At Blondie's they serve up a 9 lb double-decker hamburger; John is teased at Little Place; pizza sauce stirring skills at Neighbours.
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Episode 17
Aired May 3, 2012
Tre Sorelle; Bistro Dansk; Water Prince
John is transported back to his childhood at Tre Sorelle; schnitzel at Danske Bistro; authentic seafood chowder at Water Prince.
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Episode 18
Aired May 10, 2012
Urban Diner; Fat City; Phil's BBQ
Urban Diner in Edmonton, Alberta for brunch; Fat City Frank's for hot dogs in Calgary, Alberta; the art of "the big smoke" at Phil's BBQ in Toronto, Ontario.
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Episode 19
Aired May 10, 2012
Red Top; Diner Deluxe; Cafe Polenez
The golden age of diners at Red Top Diner in Winnipeg, MB; a local favourite at Diner Deluxe in Calgary, AB; Cafe Polenez in Toronto, ON is known for its authentic Polish fare.
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Episode 20
Aired May 23, 2012
Boon Burger; Jelly Modern Donuts; The Musket
There's more than meat at Boon Burger in Winnipeg, MB; doughnut indulgence at Jelly Modern Donuts in Calgary, AB; in Etobicoke, ON, The Musket serves up jager schnitzel.
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Episode 21
Aired May 31, 2012
Evelyn's Memory; The Main; Dangerous Dan's
Homemade ice cream at Evelyn's Memory Lane Cafe in High River, AB; The Main is known for its deli in Montreal; Dangerous Dan's in Toronto is famous for its burgers.
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Episode 22
Aired Jun 7, 2012
Chuckwagon Grill; Tubby Dog; Flapjack's
Chuckwagon Cafe raises the bar on beef; Tubby Dog specializes in fast food; Flapjack's is known for its banana bread french toast.
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Episode 23
Aired Jun 26, 2012
Coastal Waters; Tunnel BBQ; Chez Claudette
A visit to the Coastal Waters in Ingonish, NS; Chez Claudette in Montreal serves up comfort food; Tunnel BBQ in Windsor, ON draws people from across the border.
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Episode 24
Aired Jun 26, 2012
Baffo's Pizza; Tres Carnales; New Glasgow
Old-school Italian pizza; authentic Mexican street food; lobster.
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Episode 25
Aired Jul 4, 2012
Highland Kitchen; Pfhantastic; Joe Feta's
Highland Kitchen in Edmonton, AB is known for its Ukrainian-inspired fare; Pfanntastic Pannenkoek in Calgary, AB serves up some Greek family fun.
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Episode 26
Aired Jul 4, 2012
Sugarbowl; Grilled Cheese; Shish Kabob Hut
The Sugarbowl in Edmonton is known for its cinnamon buns; the Grilled Cheese in Toronto serves what it's named for; the Shish Kabob Hut in Ontario is famous for its hot-pepper/feta spread.
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