Ep 9. Saint Paul, MN

Man v. Food is an American television series that showcases the culinary adventures of the host Casey Webb as he journeys around the country to explore the most iconic food destinations and challenges.

In episode nine of season nine, Casey travels to Saint Paul, MN to take on some of the city's most famous culinary challenges. The episode begins with Casey making his way to the Nook, a bar and grill that serves up the famous Juicy Lucy burger. This is no ordinary burger, as it is stuffed with cheese that oozes out when bitten into, and Casey is ready to take on this challenge. He sits at the bar and watches as the chef prepares the massive burger. When it's finally served to him, Casey takes a bite and is impressed with the explosion of flavor in his mouth. The cheese is perfectly melted and the bun is soft and delicious. The challenge, however, does not end there as Casey is also tasked to eat an order of large fries and a milkshake within 20 minutes. Will he be able to conquer this food challenge?

Next up, Casey heads to Moscow on the Hill, a Russian restaurant that serves up some of the most mouth-watering delicacies. He is there to try out their borscht, a traditional soup made with beets, meat, and vegetables. The chef makes him a plate of pelmeni, a type of Russian dumpling that is stuffed with pork, beef, and spices. Casey savors each bite and is impressed with how flavorful and tender the meat filling is. He also tries out the beef stroganoff, a dish prepared with beef, mushrooms, and a sour cream sauce, and is blown away by the rich and bold flavors.

The last stop on Casey's food adventure in Saint Paul is the Hot Hands Pie and Biscuit, a bakery that specializes in pies and biscuits that are freshly baked in-house. He enters the bakery and is greeted with the aroma of freshly baked pies. He meets with the chef who shows him how to make a blueberry peach pie from scratch. The buttery crust and sweetness from the fruit fillings make for a perfect combination. Casey tries to keep up with the fast-paced work of the bakery, rolling out dough for pies and biscuits, and frosting cakes. He then takes on the challenge of eating a four-pound biscuit sandwich with sausage, eggs, and gravy. The biscuit is massive and Casey looks apprehensive, but he manages to finish it just in time, not without sweating profusely while finishing his challenge.

Overall, this episode of Man v. Food in Saint Paul, MN is a treat that takes viewers on a food adventure filled with unique and delicious challenges. Join Casey as he takes on these challenges and indulges in some of the city's most iconic dishes.