Amazing Eats: Cheesy Goodness

Adam Richman is on a quest to explore the awesome power of cheesy goodness with a variety of cheese-infused dishes ranging from burgers, to pizza, to one-of-a-kind sandwiches.

Did You Know?: This ancient food predates recorded history, with archaeologists tracing it all the way back to before 6000 B.C. Dish 1: Armagoetta Grilled Cheese Where: <a href="http://www.tomandchee.com/" target="_blank">Tom + Chee</a>, 1 Levee Way, Newport, KY 41071

Did You Know? In 1869, Queen Victoria received a giant half-ton wheel of cheddar cheese as a wedding gift. Dish 2: Big Lou 42 Where: <a href="http://biglouspizzaonline.com/" target="_blank">Big Lou's Pizza</a>, 2048 South Ww White Rd San Antonio, TX 78222-1120

Did You Know? The phrase “big cheese” originally referred to anyone that could afford a full wheel cheese. Dish 3: Horseshoe Where: <a href="http://www.darcyspintonline.com/" target="_blank">D'Arcy's Pint</a>, 661 West Stanford Ave, Springfield, IL 62704-7808

Did You Know? Legend has it that in 1802 president Thomas Jefferson discovered macaroni and cheese on a visit to Italy. When he returned home he hired a chef to make it for white house dinners and an American classic was born. Dish 4: Mac & Cheese Where: <a href="http://www.amyruthsharlem.com/" target="_blank">Amy Ruth's</a>, 113 W 116th, New York, NY 10026

Did You Know? Famous Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson once wrote “many’s the long night I’ve dreamed of cheese — toasted, mostly”. Dish 5: Steamed burger topped with LOTS of cheese Where: <a href="http://www.tedsrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Ted's Burgers</a>, 1046 Broad St, Meriden, CT 06450

Did You Know? Cheese curds are often eaten as a snack or appetizer by either frying them or making Poutine. Dish 6: Melt Challenge Where: <a href="http://meltbarandgrilled.com/" target="_blank">Melt Bar & Grilled</a>, 14718 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107