Something’s Burning: Andrew Zimmern and Antonia Lofaso Talk Food, Fame, and Flavor | S7 E2

·1 hr 32 min·5 clips

Andrew Zimmern admits he never traveled for his Travel Channel show, filming everything on a green screen in Minnesota.

The episode features Bert Kreischer hosting chefs Andrew Zimmern and Antonia Lofaso while preparing a meal including schnitzel with apple-fennel topping and a blue cheese tapenade. Early on, Zimmern reveals his Travel Channel show 'Delicious Destinations' was filmed on a green screen in Minnesota, not on location. Kreischer recounts pitching his show 'Something's Burning' to Food Network, where he proposed cooking poorly for celebrities, but it was rejected for not showcasing skilled cooks. Zimmern discusses food safety, noting the USDA has increased chicken inspection speeds to three per second, raising dangers. The group debates age and expertise, with Zimmern citing a young chef who lacked a personal narrative despite an impressive resume. Kreischer shares he stopped drinking alcohol a year ago to prepare for filming 'Barbecue Brawl', leading to his first sober South Beach Wine & Food Festival. They reminisce about Anthony Bourdain, with Zimmern recalling a heartfelt memory involving their children. Conversations touch on culinary trends, the evolution of food media, and the pressure for TV chefs to have a 'shtick'. The episode includes multiple sponsored ad breaks for products like Everything 420, Magic Spoon, and BetterHelp. Throughout, cooking techniques are demonstrated, such as making tartar sauce with extra acidity and discussing bread preferences from different countries.

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A loose food debate turns one extra ingredient and a whisper of pink into real stakes.

Food becomes a test of restraint in this loose, lively conversation, as an imagined vineyard life slides into a sharper debate about what makes a dish actually work.

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Press play for Burger Bash burger talk, Smash Burgers getting called out, and that whisper of pink.

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