CHEF MICHAEL SYMON HEADS BACK INTO PRODUCTION WITH NEW SEASON OF "BURGERS, BREW & 'QUE"

New Season Premieres September 2016 With All-New Digital Companion Series

NEW YORK - July 18, 2016 -Food Network today announced the Michael Symon-hosted Burgers, Brew & 'Que heads back into production for season three. The series follows Symon as he takes viewers on a road trip to taste the best of the American classics at restaurants across the country, meeting up with some of his celebrity friends along the way, to enjoy the best Burgers, Brew & 'Que. Locations this season include restaurants in Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Traverse City, MI, and Washington, D.C.

"Michael's infectious personality and adventurous spirit is perfect for bringing viewers along on this journey to find the best Burgers, Brew & 'Que," said Didi O'Hearn, Senior Vice President Programming, Food Network & Cooking Channel. "The new season offers even more reason to tune in with Michael, as he is joined by some exciting guests, plus an all-new digital companion series to give viewers more of what they crave."

Special guests for the upcoming season include Anthony Anderson, Mario Batali, Josh Charles, Billy Gardell, Nick Lachey, and Michael Strahan. Brand new to this season, fans can catch extra restaurants not included during the episodes exclusively in a new digital companion series on FoodNetwork.com/BurgersBrewQue. The web series will follow each linear episode where viewers can find Michael at one last spot he cannot leave town without seeing. Whether it's a hidden gem he never misses the chance to drop into, or a can't-miss recommendation from his celebrity guest, there's always more to see!

Burgers, Brew & 'Que is produced by Simple Alien.

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