Ep 27. The American Cheesesteak Co., Soulyve, Murrays Sandwich Emporium

The You Gotta Eat Here season 1 episode 27 explores three delicious food spots, The American Cheesesteak Co., Soulyve, and Murray's Sandwich Emporium.

The episode starts with host John Catucci visiting The American Cheesesteak Co. in Hamilton, Ontario. Here, John tries their popular Philly Cheesesteak sandwich with a twist. The sandwich is stuffed with rib-eye steak, fresh vegetables, and topped with their signature cheese sauce, which is a secret family recipe. John also tries the Cheeseburger and fries, which he describes as "pure perfection." He talks to the owner, Kris Thompson, about the origin of the restaurant, the challenges he faced and his vision for the future.

Next, John visits Soulyve, located in Kitchener, Ontario, which offers authentic Caribbean cuisine. The owner and chef, Mark Vella, shares his passion for creating unique dishes inspired by his travels to the Caribbean. John tries their famous Roti, which is a Trinidadian classic. The roti is stuffed with curry chicken, potatoes, and chickpeas cooked to perfection. John also tries the Jamaican Jerk Chicken with rice and peas that he describes as "a party in my mouth". The episode also shows John learning how to make plaintain chips with owner Mark, which is a popular side dish in the Caribbean cuisine.

Lastly, John visits Murray's Sandwich Emporium located in Invermere, British Columbia. The owner, Murray, talks about his lifelong passion for creating delicious sandwiches. He shares the story of how he started the business and how he won the Sandwich of the Year award. John tries the award-winning sandwich called the Beef Dip, which is a slow-cooked beef sandwich, served with au jus sauce. John also tries the Grilled Cheese & Bacon, which he describes as "heaven in your mouth".

Throughout the episode, John shares his thoughts and feedback about the food he tries and interviews the owners about their passion for cooking and the history of their establishments. The episode is not just a showcase of some amazing dishes, but also a glimpse into the love and dedication the owners have towards their craft. Viewers are sure to be left tummy rumbling and craving some delicious food.