ANDREW ZIMMERN EMBARKS ON AN ALL-AMERICAN ROAD TRIP FOR NEW SEASON OF 'BIZARRE FOODS'

NEW YORK (September 12, 2016) - Production is currently underway on a new season of Travel Channel's successful series, "Bizarre Foods" with Andrew Zimmern. Now filming exclusively across the United States, the eight new episodes of the series follow Zimmern on the ultimate road trip along America's most iconic and historic routes, including Route 66 and the Pacific Coast Highway. During the journey, Zimmern - a James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, food writer and culinary explorer, who also serves as an executive producer on the series - explores our nation's diverse food and culture through his unique "Bizarre Foods" lens.

"America has such a rich culinary culture, and each region has its own story to tell," said Courtney White, senior vice president, programming, Travel Channel. "We're excited to showcase the unique flavors of the States, which are so closely tied to the distinct history of our country."

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