Ep 13. Baltimore

In The Zimmern List season 1 episode 13, host Andrew Zimmern travels to Baltimore, Maryland to explore the city's unique and diverse food scene. Baltimore is famous for its seafood, so Zimmern starts his culinary adventure at a local seafood market where he samples some of the freshest oysters and crabs.

Zimmern then heads to Faidley Seafood in Lexington Market to try their famous crab cake. The crab cake is made with jumbo lump crab meat, and Zimmern notes that it's unlike any other crab cake he's ever tasted. He also tries the market's famous Berger Cookies, a chocolate-covered shortbread cookie that's been a Baltimore tradition since 1835.

Next, Zimmern visits a local restaurant that specializes in pit beef, a Baltimore specialty. The beef is roasted over charcoal, sliced thin, and served on a Kaiser roll with horseradish and barbecue sauce. Zimmern notes that the pit beef in Baltimore is similar to roast beef in other parts of the country, but it has a unique seasoning blend that sets it apart.

Zimmern also explores Baltimore's Jewish food scene, visiting Attman's Deli in the city's historic Jewish neighborhood. He tries a classic Reuben sandwich, as well as a corned beef sandwich and a matzo ball soup. Zimmern notes that Jewish food is an important part of Baltimore's culinary history, and Attman's has been serving traditional Jewish deli food since 1915.

Additionally, Zimmern explores Baltimore's Italian food scene, visiting DiPasquale's Marketplace in the city's Little Italy neighborhood. He tries a variety of Italian delicacies, including fresh pasta, cured meats, and pastries. Zimmern notes that Baltimore's Italian food scene is unique because it's heavily influenced by the city's African American and Jewish populations.

Finally, Zimmern visits a local restaurant that specializes in African American cuisine, trying dishes like fried chicken, collard greens, and macaroni and cheese. He notes that Baltimore's African American food scene is diverse and vibrant, with influences from both the southern United States and West Africa.

Throughout the episode, Zimmern meets with local chefs and food experts to learn more about Baltimore's culinary history and the city's diverse food scene. He notes that Baltimore's cuisine is heavily influenced by its history as a port city, as well as its diverse immigrant populations. Overall, Zimmern's journey through Baltimore showcases the city's unique and delicious food culture.