Legends of the Fork

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 who are famous for their intensely spicy dishes.

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.