Amazing Eats: Classic Comfort Food

From Southern cooking, to sweet treats and even street eats, comfort food can be found across the country. Adam Richman is out to find 6 feel good dishes that will warm your belly … and your heart.

Did You Know? Recent studies suggest that comfort food changes mood on a biological level by sending happy signals directly from the stomach to the brain. Dish 1: Fried Chicken Where: <a href="http://www.sylviassoulfood.com/" target="_blank">Sylvia's</a>, 328 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027

Did You Know? Sweden is considered the birthplace of the cinnamon roll. So enamored are the Swedes with their comfort creation, they named October 4th National Cinnamon Roll Day! Dish 2: Giant Cinnamon Rolls Where: <a href="http://www.luluscafeinsa.com/" target="_blank">Lulu's</a>, 918 Main St, San Antonio, TX 78207

Did You Know? Blueberries are near the top when it comes to antioxidant activity per serving. Antioxidants work to neutralize free radicals — unstable molecules linked to the development of cancer, cardiovascular disease and other age-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s. Dish 3: Blueberry Blue Cheese Donut Sandwich Where: <a href="http://www.tomandchee.com/" target="_blank">Tom + Chee</a>, 1 Levee Way, Newport, KY 41071

Did You Know? Studies suggest that consumption of comfort food is triggered in men by positive emotions, and by negative ones in women. Dish 4: BBQ Pulled-Pork Waffle Where: <a href="http://www.wafelsanddinges.com/" target="_blank">Waffles & Dinges</a>, 122nd St & Mount Morris Park West, New York, NY 10027

Did You Know? Potatoes are one of the best sources of potassium and fiber in the produce section. Potassium helps maintain normal blood pressure. Dish 5: The Hobo Stuffed Potato Where: <a href="http://www.rackshackbarbeque.com/Rack_Shack_Barbeque_To_Go.html" target="_blank">The Rack Shack</a>, 2925 Cliff Rd, Burnsville, MN 55337

Did You Know? Grits are a food of American Indian origin common in the Southern United States and mainly eaten at breakfast. Dish 6: Shrimp and Grits Where: <a href="http://hominygrill.com/" target="_blank">Hominy Grill</a>, 207 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403

Did You Know? Throughout most of the world, the term biscuit means a hard, crisp, brittle bread. Only in North America does it reference a softer bread product. Dish 7: Big Nasty Chicken and Biscuits Where: <a href="http://hominygrill.com/" target="_blank">Hominy Grill</a>, 207 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403