James Martin's American Adventure

20181 seriesEntertainment / Cooking
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Food Network

Chef and motoring enthusiast James Martin embarks on a culinary road trip through the United States of America. Starting his journey in California, Martin travels across the country with a fine selection of vehicles, including a Pontiac and a classic Harley-Davidson. Over the course of the series, Martin makes numerous stops in locations such as Dallas, New Orleans, Philadelphia, and New York. As well as sampling and cooking a number of local delicacies, Martin also gets the chance to partake in a series of unforgettable cultural experiences, including surfing, winemaking, and line dancing.

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Episode 1Napa

James Martin heads to Napa Valley in California. James visits Oxbow market to sample the local produce before learning how to blend his own wine.(S01,E01)

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Episode 2Santa Cruz

James Martin visits Santa Cruz on the Pacific coast, where he cooks snapper with artichokes before learning how to surf with a famous local surfing dog.(S01,E02)

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Episode 3San Francisco

James Martin heads to San Francisco, where he visits the Ghiradelli chocolate festival. Next, he goes to historic Chinatown to explore some international delights.(S01,E03)

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Episode 4Sonoma

James Martin heads to the heart of California's wine region, Sonoma County. Before heading to the vineyards, James visits a unique Tibetan art gallery.(S01,E04)

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Episode 5Sonoma Raceway

James Martin heads to the famous Sonoma Raceway, where he is taken around by racing legend Mario Andretti. Next, he meets Michelin-starred chef Perry Hoffman.(S01,E05)

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Episode 6Los Angeles

James Martin heads to the City of Angels, where he cooks some Japanese-inspired seafood on Santa Monica beach then has steak cooked by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck.(S01,E06)

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Episode 7San Antonio

After leaving California behind, James Martin starts the Texan leg of his tour in San Antonio. Formerly part of Mexico, the city's cuisine carries on that legacy.(S01,E07)

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Episode 8Austin

James continues his adventure through Texas in Austin. He indulges in a breakfast taco, samples BBQ in nearby Lockhart and checks out some vegan BBQ food.(S01,E08)

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Episode 9Fort Worth

James goes full-on cowboy in Fort Worth as he tries out cattle roping and line dancing. He turns up the heat with a pulled pork dish and meets a legendary pit master.(S01,E09)

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Episode 10Dallas

James is in Dallas. He visits the Texas State Fair and takes a trip to Southfork, the ranch made famous in the iconic TV series, where he makes a classic breakfast dish.(S01,E10)

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Episode 11New Orleans

James drives into New Orleans in a 1970s Pontiac for his next foodie hit. He cooks in Louis Armstrong Park, enjoys redfish for lunch and samples a po'boy sandwich.(S01,E11)

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Episode 12Plantation Country

Louisiana's lush plantation country is James's next stop. He samples local speciality, gumbo, at historic Houmas House, and gets spooked on a ghost tour.(S01,E12)

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Episode 13Lafayette

James drives to Louisiana's swamplands, where he ditches his car for a high-speed boat! He visits a family-run smokehouse and tries their traditional homemade sausage.(S01,E13)

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Episode 14Avery Island

James drives to Avery Island, a large salt mound and home to the chilli peppers used to make tabasco sauce. He heads to the pepper fields to cook two amazing dishes.(S01,E14)

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Episode 15Baton Rouge

James experiences the American phenomenon of Tailgating in Louisiana's state capital, Baton Rouge. He joins football fans barbequing from the back of their trucks.(S01,E15)

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Episode 16Boston

James reaches the historic city of Boston on the east coast. He enjoys a shopping spree in the public market and visits an innovative restaurant where cocktails are inhal...

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Episode 17Salem

Things gets spooky as James visits Salem, site of the witch trials of 1692. He meets the city's official witch, experiences shellfish heaven and enjoys bewitching doughnu...

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Episode 18The Hamptons

Known as the playground of wealthy New Yorkers, the Hamptons has a rich farming history. James uses an outdoor pizza oven, joins a fishing boat and cooks lobster.(S01,E18)

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Episode 19Philadelphia

James is in ‘The City of Brotherly Love,' Philadelphia, home to one the world's most impressive car collections, and host to an upcoming movement of vegan eating.(S01,E19)

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Episode 20New York

James ends his epic exploration of the USA in New York City. After pizza at a popular pizzeria in Greenwich Village, he cooks on one of New York's famous piers.(S01,E20)

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