Fresh Food on TV: Weekday Edition
With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable—and the inevitable episode repeats—it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. Let us sort it out for you so you don't miss anything worth watching. Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
Recommended Shows:
Tonight is the season premiere of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. He'll be heading to Mexico with Carlos, who took over as head chef at Les Halles. Here is also a preview of the new season. Monday, 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Monday (January 5)
Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Long Time Legends." Guy checks out a 60 year old classic eatery in San Francisco; an 80 year old former tavern now fish market in Omaha, Nebraska; and a 40 year old family Italian American place in Pittsburgh. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: "Mexico." Tony goes to Mexico with Carlos. They take a tour of Carlos' hometown of Puebla and Mexico City. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: 8 year old chef Jack Witherspoon is a guest. 11:35 p.m. ET, NBC
Tuesday (January 6)
Dirty Jobs: "Bologna Maker." Mike heads to Pennsylvania and tries his hand at making bologna. 9 p.m. ET, Discovery Channel
Wednesday (January 7)
The Today Show: chef John Schenk is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, NBC
Top Chef "Focus Group." For the quickfire challenge the chefs have to make a sweet treat without the use of sugar. 10 p.m. Bravo
Man V. Food: "Atlanta." Adam goes to Atlanta to take on the Carnivore Pizza Challenge where a team of two must eat a 30 inch pizza filled with meat in under an hour. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Thursday (January 8)
The Today Show: Chef Govind Armstrong is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, NBC
The Martha Stewart Show (warning, a video plays automatically on site): Chef José Andrés demonstrates how versatile potatoes can be with three Spanish-inspired recipes. 11 a.m. ET, Food Network
Friday (January 9)
The Today Show: Chef Lidia Bastianich is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, NBC
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