For Anthony Anderson, Chicago represents great childhood memories and outrageous adult shenanigans. He hooks up with his old pal, Michael Symon, to discover some of the city's legendary food institutions for sensational smoked sausages and indulgent burgers, and to discover some of its best new treasures for phenomenal pork and rare brews. Along the way, he helps settle a dispute Michael has with a local chef by refereeing a wild and hilarious sumo-style wrestling match.
In the final hour of 101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, we reveal the coveted top 20 spots on our countdown. From coast to coast, we've seen some of the biggest and baddest eats this country has to offer, but we've saved the best for last! Come with us as we explore totally one-of-a-kind doughnuts in Portland, a scarily ginormous hot dog, Chicago's elusive ooey-gooey pizza puff...and of course the NUMBER 1 spot to chow down in the U.S.A.!
In this chilling episode of Dead Files Revisited, retired New York City homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi and psychic medium Amy Allan disclose new information about previous paranormal investigations in Chicago, IL and Waxahachie, TX, including desperate measures to rid both sites of violent spirits wreaking havoc on the living. First, Steve and Amy find that the disturbing reports of emotional and physical paranormal activity at a Chicago family's home were more shocking than expected. Steve uncovers the troubled past of a doctor who suffered in life while Amy encounters a menacing spirit that became more aggressive whenever she would reach out. Featuring new, dramatic footage, we'll witness the traditional religious techniques Marc and his family use to confront and hopefully remove the dead from their home. Then, in Waxahachie, Texas, Steve and Amy re-expose a local eatery where spirits have been terrifying both the employees and customers. Steve uncovers the restaurant's violent past and a love triangle that ended with a young woman's murder, while Amy risks everything in order to try and help a female entity trapped between here and the afterlife. Finally, we'll see if Amy's advice has helped their clients rid the restaurant of this frightening dead woman roaming the historic The Catfish Plantation.
When it comes to the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama knows how to seriously get his grub on! From his hometown haunts in Chicago to his regular pit stops in DC, we're taking you on a one-hour gut-busting tour of the Commander-in-Chief's chowdown rituals in the two cities he now calls home. We'll grab a slice of his favorite pizza in Chi-town (but guess what-it's NOT deep dish), dig into the Brownie Sundae he and daughter Sasha ordered up on Father's Day, and even find out what you get when you order the super-sized "Presidential" at Obama's favorite deli. So you can forget those fantasies of eating like a king because you're about to see just what it's like to eat like a President as we count down President Barack Obama's absolute favorite places to chow down.
Jordan heads to the "nerd-seum" in the Windy City to hunt for toys with a diverse group of collectors. While there, Jordan comes away with a Batman Space Probe Set and a Ghost Busters Proton Pack.
We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's US trips in The US Files - Volume 4, in which he further explores Montana, Illinois and Maine. Tony heads to Montana to visit a family of fourth-generation ranchers who not only run a cattle operation, but also a dude ranch. Then Tony heads to Livingston, MT, to try his luck at fly-fishing. Outfitted with the latest (and most flattering) gear, Tony is ready for his foray into fly fishing with local Dan Lahren, determined to make an on-camera catch. He meets with Russell Chatham, a renowned landscape painter, who has made Montana his home. Then Tony visits Chicago, IL, to meet with resident Peter Engler who, aside from studying mouse genetics for a living, also makes a hobby as a foodie, seeking out strange and delicious foods in little known places. They visit Fat Johnnies for a taste of the heart attack-inducing "Mighty Dog", a tamale and meaty chili on a bun. After that, Tony visits Hot Doug's, home to hot dog perfection. Not only does Hot Doug's serve the best hot dogs, they also serve French fries fried in pure duck fat, and of course... the foie gras dog. At the opposite end of the spectrum, avant-garde chef Homaro Cantu has been torching, deconstructing, and reinventing food for years at his restaurant Moto. He introduces Tony to some of his creations such as Road Kill, Cuban Cigars, and edible menus. Finally, Tony travels to Maine with his longtime cameraman and native Mainer, Zach Zamboni. Zach exposes Tony to the food and people of the "two Maines"- the civilized coastal area and the sparsely populated, untamed, interior region, which includes Zach's hometown of Milo.