Every region has its own local culture and flavor. One of the best ways for a traveler to immerse him or herself in new destinations is to taste these unique dishes. This taste exploration allows even the strictest of dieters the freedom to indulge. In the new series, Travel Channel's Man v. Food, host Adam Richman sets out to travel the country in search of the best places to do some serious indulging.Starting season 5, Casey Webb took over as host.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.
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Casey travels to Billings, MT, to tackle a one-hour steak challenge featuring a 78-ounce rib eye and two pounds of mashed potatoes, salad and bread.
The episode was rated 7.27 from 15 votes.
Casey visits Sleepy Hollow, NY, where he tries the massive Headless Horseman Burger and takes on the Dawg House Challenge in which a roll of the dice chooses 12 insanely topped hot dogs that he must eat in under 30 minutes.
The episode was rated 7.29 from 17 votes.
Man v. Food Nation: The host takes a road trip down Route 66, sampling steak and frozen custard along the way. His journey ends in Tulsa, where he coaches a retired Navy officer who's trying to eat 23 puffy tacos in 90 minutes.
The episode was rated 7.33 from 12 votes.
Man v. Food Nation: The host travels along California's Pacific Coast Highway, sampling local foods along the way. His trip ends in San Luis Obispo, Cal., where he cheers on a teacher who's attempting to eat 4 lbs. of tri-tip steak.
The episode was rated 7.46 from 13 votes.
The show's new host, Casey Webb, takes on the NY City's Pick Your Poison Challenge (150 ounce milkshake, 8 pound Sloppy Joes or 6 habanero ghost chilly wings). He also tries the fondue burger and pizza topped with pizza inside a pizza.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 29 votes.
Casey travels to Chicago for some epic Windy City eats, including a massive triple-threat pork sandwich and a challenge featuring a two-pound double bacon cheeseburger and two pounds of "Irish Nacho" cheese fries.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 14 votes.
Casey two-steps down to Houston, TX, for some Tex-Mex tastiness, including a colossal 22-ounce chicken-fried steak and the ultimate spicy challenge -- a burger topped with seven of the world's hottest chile peppers
The episode was rated 7.60 from 15 votes.
Man v. Food Nation: The Harlem Globetrotters take on the "Squealer Challenge" at Rack & Soul in New York City. Adam coaches the team as they attempt to eat 2-lb. pulled-pork sandwiches topped with super-spicy barbecue sauce.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 11 votes.
Casey heads to Portland, OR, to taste mouthwatering Peruvian chicken, a succulent porchetta sandwich and a two-pound burrito packed with ten of the spiciest peppers in the world.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 21 votes.
Casey travels to Milwaukee for some epic Brew City eats, including a pitcher-sized Bloody Mary garnished with a whole chicken and a four-and-a-half-pound Reuben sandwich challenge.
The episode was rated 7.72 from 32 votes.
Casey heads to New Orleans to taste the best of the Big Easy, including a mammoth po' boy and a four-pound sundae packed with eight large scoops of ice cream and smothered with eight different toppings.
The episode was rated 7.74 from 19 votes.
Casey heads to Charleston, SC, for epic low country eats. He takes on the Belt Buster Challenge in which he must consume a two-pound burger, three pounds of nachos, an order of tater tots and a 12-ounce milkshake in 20 minutes.
The episode was rated 7.80 from 25 votes.
Man v. Food Nation: Adam heads to Dallas to lend support to a local who will try to eat 5 lbs. of Vietnamese pho in 30 minutes or less. While in the Lone Star State, the host samples Texas-style bratwurst and BBQ brisket.
The episode was rated 7.85 from 13 votes.
Casey heads to Des Moines, IA, where he'll attempt the eat an overstuffed pulled pork sandwich slathered in a scorpion pepper hot sauce in ten minutes.
The episode was rated 8.08 from 12 votes.
Man v. Food Nation: Adam travels to Milwaukee, where a viewer tries to gulp down a large burger, French fries and six hot wings in less than 23 minutes.
The episode was rated 8.25 from 16 votes.
