ANDREW ZIMMERN REVEALS CULINARY DELIGHTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD ON A NEW SEASON OF "BIZARRE FOODS: DELICIOUS DESTINATIONS"

Premieres Tuesday, October 4, with Back-to-Back Episodes at 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT

NEW YORK (September 7, 2016) - Travel Channel's irresistible series, "Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations," returns with all-new mouthwatering morsels from around the world on Tuesday, October 4, with back-to-back episodes at 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Hosted and executive produced by James Beard Award-winning chef and culinary explorer Andrew Zimmern, the fourth season highlights the not-to-be-missed foods that define a location. Whether it's sinful New York cheesecake, savory pork sandwiches in Chile or Bangkok's signature pad thai, most travelers want to experience the local favorites. But how many really know the origins of these iconic foods? Journey around the world for a firsthand tour of each city and the inside scoop behind its most beloved dishes.

"'Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations' allows my fans to see and experience the 'must eat foods' in cities around the world," said Zimmern. "This show is all about showcasing the edible icons that every visitor, to a given locale, should eat before they leave. You can't say you've been to Cleveland without eating a Polish Boy, can you?"

In the season premiere, Zimmern explores the country classics of Nashville, Tenn., from blazing hot chicken to cool, sweet pie. Music City mainstays include savory pork chops and heaven-sent biscuits smothered in gravy to BBQ juicy enough to make you sing. This season's international tour explores tasty treats from a variety of destinations including Bali; Copenhagen, Denmark; Detroit; Pittsburgh; Rome; San Diego; Seoul, Korea; Vancouver, Canada and more.

Head to TravelChannel.com for "Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations" show extras including slideshows and special videos. Follow @TravelChannel and #BizarreFoods for more exclusive content and updates. Follow host Andrew Zimmern on Twitter @andrewzimmern and on Instagram @chefaz.

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