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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.
Monday (July 30)
Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern: The food gets weird in New Mexico, where cultural appropriation has made for some seriously bizarre foods. 9 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: A coast to coast tour is the theme on this episode of DDD. Expect catchphrases, flat tops and plenty of bling... 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Tuesday (July 31)
Freaky Eaters: Meet Americans who are addicted to cheesy potatoes. Such a specific food fixation might seem a bit strange, but wait until you see how hard it is to quit. 4 p.m. ET, Discovery Fitness & Health
Throwdown with Bobby Flay: BBQ spare ribs are one of the staples of any barbecue cook's repertoire. Bobby takes on a couple of Richmond, VA legends. 6:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel
Wednesday (August 1)
Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America: America's southwest sets the scene for the latest installment of Richman's search. Tex-mex is a given. 9 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Restaurant: Impossible: Robert Irvine solves yet another restaurant disaster with his mix of professionalism, tough love and English accent. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Thursday (August 2)
Barefoot Contessa: Ina teaches us how to make the most out of fresh herbs with several recipes that highlight their freshness. 4 p.m. ET, Food Network
Iron Chef America: Neal Fraser takes on Cat Cora in a battle for Kitchen Stadium. 11 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel
Friday (August 3)
My Life In Food: One of Al Roker's old food specials that paved the way for shows like DDD. He joins Fat Dave on a tour of Harlem's neighborhood eats. 8 a.m. ET, Cooking Channel
3 Days to Open: Bobby Flay saves the day as he guides restaurant owners through a 3 day crash course in service, food and experience improvement. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network