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Legends of the Fork

Legends of the Fork

Buddy Valastro travels the country, searching for renowned dishes and restaurants to discover the secrets to their success.
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Season 120 of 20 Episodes

  • Buddy visits two generational legacies: family owned and operated Patsy's Italian Restaurant in New York City and the famed Oaxacan joint in Los Angeles, Guelaguetza.

  • Buddy visits two restaurants that thrive on recipes handed down through generations.

  • Buddy heads to two small restaurants with huge reputations; first up is DiFara Pizza in Brooklyn, N.Y., to learn the secrets to their famous slice; then, it's off to visit Mini Kabob, in Glendale, Calif., where Buddy learns to make Armenian classics.

  • Buddy's hitting up two iconic spots that don't skimp on the meat; first, Buddy's off to Damon's Steakhouse in Glendale, Calif., where they serve up juicy steaks with an island twist; then it's BBQ time at Peg Leg Porker in Nashville, Tenn.

  • Buddy visits two iconic hotspots that are famous for their intensely spicy dishes; he heads to Jitlada in Los Angeles to see if he can withstand the heat of their infamous Thai Jungle Curry; in Nashville, Tenn., Buddy tastes Aqui Hine's spicy pork chop.

  • Buddy visits two legendary restaurants that have been open for over 100 years: McGillin's Old Ale House in Philadelphia, and Katz's Deli in New York City.

  • Buddy visits two old school joints that hold a special place in his heart; first, he's heading to Fiore's House of Quality in his hometown of Hoboken, N.J.; then he's off to Chicago to see his good friend Chris at Al's #1 Italian Beef.

  • Buddy visits two culinary powerhouses who are bringing the flavors of their native countries to the places they now call home; Natraliart serves up Jamaican paradise to Los Angeles; Chauhan Ale and Masala House in Tennessee.

  • Buddy hits up two old school eateries that are straight out of a time machine; starting with Superdawg in Chicago, a '50s-style drive-in that serves up a legendary hot dog; then it's off to Nashville, Tennessee, to check out Elliston Place Soda Shop.

  • Buddy visits two restaurants that craft their legendary menus around one-star ingredient; first up, he heads to Sweet Potato Sensations in Detroit, Michigan; then he's off to Carnitas Uruapan in Chicago, Illinois, where pork takes center stage.

  • Buddy hits up two time-tested restaurants; first up is Triple Crown in Chicago, Illinois, where he tastes the house-made dim sum; then he's off to Zum Stammtisch, one of the last standing, old-school German restaurants in Queens, New York.

  • Buddy visits two restaurants whose breakfast offerings bring them to legendary status; Buddy's off to the "Pancake Pantry" in Nashville, Tennessee whose pancake recipe is top secret; he heads to "Lou Mitchell's," one of Chicago's legendary diners.

  • Buddy heads to two restaurants known as much for their Hollywood connection as they are for serving delicious food; he heads to the Victor Cafe in Philadelphia; Buddy heads to the kitchen with Chef Rick to learn how to make their gnocchi and more.

  • Buddy travels to visit two legendary ladies; Buddy's in Harlem, New York, to visit the Queen of Soul Food's famous restaurant, Sylvia's; after that, he visits Porto's bakery in Los Angeles to taste authentic Cuban treats with owner, Betty Porto.

  • Buddy visits two neighborhood joints that date back to the 1940s; Buddy tries the famous Bistecca Fiorentina and homemade pasta at Gene and Georgetti; he then heads to Buddy's Pizza in Detroit, Michigan, to learn its history.

  • Buddy visits two new restaurants; he starts with Frontier, in Chicago, Illinois, which dives into unconventional dishes and proteins like alligator, elk, and duck; then it's off to Antique Bar and Bakery in Buddy's hometown of Hoboken, New Jersey.

  • Buddy heads to the Berghoff in Chicago, a German-style restaurant famous for their beer and schnitzel; then, he's off to Husk in Nashville, Tenn., where this award-winning spot is putting a unique spin on farm fresh Southern classics.

  • At the Belgian-inspired restaurant Cadieux Café in Detroit, Buddy tries the best bowl of steamed mussels and braised Belgian rabbit in the Midwest; his next stop is at Taverna Kyclades in Queens, N.Y.

  • Buddy visits two restaurants known for serving up old world comfort food classics: Veselka in New York City and Canter's in Los Angeles.

  • Buddy checks out two legendary restaurants that originated as people's actual homes; first, he's going to the famous Loveless Cafe; then he heads to The Whitney in Detroit.
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Buddy Valastro travels the country, searching for renowned dishes and restaurants to discover the secrets to their success.

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