Ep 3. Hoboken, New Jersey

As the season 10 of the popular show Man v. Food continues, our host Adam Richman explores yet another city of different culinary traditions with a bold appetite and hunger for adventure. In this week's episode, Adam travels to Hoboken, New Jersey, a quaint city located on the Hudson River, known for its historic landmarks, nightlife, and delicious food scene.

The episode begins with Adam making his way to the first food challenge of the day, Carlo's Bakery. The famous bakery is known for its iconic handcrafted cakes, pastries, and cupcakes, which are made fresh every day. Adam meets up with the bakery's owner, Buddy Valastro, known as the "Cake Boss." Buddy and Adam discuss the history of Carlo's bakery and some of the most popular items on the menu. Adam is then presented with the challenge of eating a massive Lobster tail pastry, which is the size of a small pizza. Adam gleefully accepts the challenge and takes on the Lobster tail with great difficulty.

Next up, Adam sets out to experience a traditional Hoboken sandwich at Fiore's House of Quality, known for their massive and mouth-watering roast beef sandwiches. Adam meets the owners of the restaurant, who have been running the business for more than 100 years and prepares for the challenge of finishing the sandwich. Nevertheless, Adam is determined to give it his all. As he takes his first bite, he's met with a symphony of flavors and textures. The combination of tender, juicy roast beef with creamy provolone cheese and crispy bread is enough to make him want to move to Hoboken just to have this sandwich daily.

After indulging in some savory sandwiches, Adam decides to try his hand at making a famous Hoboken dish, the black and white cookie. Adam heads to Benny Tudino's, a pizzeria that also serves jumbo slices of their famous pizza. Adam then meets Benny himself and learn about his passion for making great pizza. Benny is more than excited to show Adam how to make the perfect black and white cookie, a Hoboken original recipe. As Adam learns how to make the cookies, he realizes that creating these delicious cookies is harder than it looks. But at the end of the challenge, he triumphantly manages to make a perfect batch of cookies.

Adam's appetite not slowing down, he sets out to try one of the best pan pizzas in Hoboken. He heads to Tony Boloney's, famous for their unique and flavorful pizza toppings. Adam meets owner Mike Hauke and learns about his passion for pizza making. He then tries the Hoboken-style pie, which is topped with a variety of ingredients, including house-made meatballs and fresh mozzarella cheese. Adam is taken aback by the deliciousness of the pie and how perfectly balanced the flavors are. The pizza is so good that he happily forgets where he is and keeps coming back for more.

Lastly, Adam tries his luck at the La Isla Empanada Challenge, held at La Isla Restaurant. The restaurant's owner, Julio Fernandez, introduces Adam to the challenge - eat 25 empanadas in under 25 minutes. The delicacies are filled with mouth-watering ingredients such as beef and cheese, ham and cheese, pulled pork, and even lobster. Adam takes on the challenge with gusto and eats as many empanadas as possible. With his determination, will Adam's stomach hold up and achieve victory?

Overall, the Hoboken episode of Man v. Food season 10 brings forth a beautiful display of the city's diverse culinary scene and celebrates some of the most authentic and delicious traditional dishes. Adam's enthusiasm and hunger drove the show as he explored the different eateries, met with the owners, and took on the challenges with great courage and commitment. As always, the show ends on a positive note, celebrating the city's food culture and leaving viewers craving more.