It's easy for the foodies of New York or Los Angeles to overlook the cuisine of America's heartland. Anthony Bourdain is not going to make that mistake. He's digging deep to find the foods that inspire ...
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Tony and Michael Ruhlman sit at the sushi bar, while Chef Mike Kimura serves his traditional Japanese cuisine.
2667 Federated Blvd., Columbus, OH 43235
Piccolo
Tony visits Chef Douglas Flicker, who challenges the local food scene at his restaurant Piccolo where he serves up beautifully prepared small plates.
4302 Bryant Ave., South Minneapolis, MN 55409-1709
Perlas Seafood and Oyster Bar
Tony visits with Chefs Lawrence McGuire and Thomas Moorman at Perlas Restaurant, where they bring fresh oysters and premium seafood to Austin.
1400 S. Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78704
Gourdoughs
Food trailer mania runs amok at Gourdoughs, where made-to-order gourmet doughnuts are prepared in both savory and sweet varieties.
1219 South Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78704
Mizuna
Tony shares a meal with Chef Frank Bonanno at his award-winning restaurant Mizuna.
225 East 7th Ave., Denver, CO 80203
Bacchus-Bartolotta Restaurant
Chef Adam Siegel serves Tony and Bacchus owner Joe Bartollota some of the best food Milwaukee has to offer.
925 East Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202-3952
Strauss Veal
In preparation for his meal for Tony, Chef Adam Siegel ventures out to find a local purveyor of free-range veal.
9775 South 60th St., Franklin, WI 53132-8644
