Episodes
Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Feb 15, 2013
In the second-season opener, John learns about the unique pizzas served at Pie in Barrie, Ont.; and gets a taste of barbecue at Smoken Bones Cookshack in Victoria, B.C. Also: The Burger Barn in Ohsweken, Ont., is visited.
Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Feb 15, 2013
John puts his meat mallet to work pounding out schnitzel at the Black Forest Inn in Hamilton, Ont. Also: traditional Mexican food in Kamloops, B.C.; and a British pub on Prince Edward Island.
Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Feb 22, 2013
Brunch in Gatineau, Que., is followed by Israeli food in Toronto. Also: gourmet pizza in Winnipeg.
Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Feb 22, 2013
John learns about smoking meat during a visit to Caplansky's Delicatessen in Toronto; and orders up some fresh seafood at the Wildside Grill in Tofino, B.C. Also: a Vancouver restaurant that serves Asian-style waffles.
Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Mar 1, 2013
The Canadian dish poutine is served with a Caribbean twist at The Reef in Vancouver. Other stops include Smokin' George's BBQ in Nanaimo, B.C.; and Mickey's Dragon Pizza in Mississauga, Ont.
Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Mar 1, 2013
John learns a croque-madame recipe during a visit to the restaurant Tess in Halifax, N.S.; and discovers the art of making samosas at the Tibetan Kitchen in Victoria, B.C. Also: Cinnamon buns are prepared at Edmonton's Highlevel Diner.
Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Mar 8, 2013
John explores the menu at the Klondike Rib and Salmon BBQ in Whitehorse, Yukon; and tries poutine fit for Christmas dinner at Colette's Family Restaurant in Glace Bay, N.S. Also: kebabs cooked on real swords at a Turkish eatery in Edmonton.
Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Mar 8, 2013
John explores what's good to eat at the Burger's Priest in Toronto; and finds a mix of Salvadorian and Mexican food at EE Burritos Restaurant in Saskatoon, Sask. Also: a trip to Hamilton, Ont., for pizza crust.
Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Mar 15, 2013
Flavor 19, a restaurant located on a golf course in Sydney, N.S., is featured. Also: Creole dishes served at Louisiana Purchase in Edmonton; and pastries from Rocket Bakery and Fresh Food in St. John's, N.L.
Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Mar 15, 2013
John meets with the Scotsman owner of Shine Café in Victoria, B.C. Also: three Toronto brothers who specialize in Vietnamese-style sandwiches; and an Ontario chef's take on Southern cooking.
Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Mar 22, 2013
John visits Murray Street in Ottawa, Ont., to try their potato-less poutine topped with duck confit and "beast" gravy. Other stops include Fanny Chadwick's in Toronto; and a Yukon restaurant that specializes in Caribbean food.
Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Mar 22, 2013
John finds an authentic Philly cheesesteak in Vancouver; in Orangeville, Ont., he tries a "reggae wrap"; and he visits Murray's Sandwich Emporium in Toronto.
Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Apr 5, 2013
Breakfast at the Holy Grill in Calgary is featured; and later, John has a seafood brunch at Chewies Steam and Oyster Bar. Also: the Flying Spatula Diner in Flesherton, Ont.
Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: Apr 5, 2013
A noodle-filled burrito served at Chino Locos in Toronto is featured, along with smoked meat found at the Memphis Fire Barbeque Company in Winona, Ont. Also: the Deja Vu Café in Moose Jaw, Sask., offers 74 dipping sauces and deep-fried fruit.
Episode: 2x15 | Airdate: Apr 12, 2013
John experiences the flavors of Naples, Italy, during a visit to Via Tevere Pizzeria in Vancouver; and checks out a diner in Langley, B.C., that has been serving comfort food since the 1940s. Also: the Crepe House in Port Dover, Ont.
Episode: 2x16 | Airdate: Apr 12, 2013
John orders spaghetti at the Black Skirt in Toronto; has brunch at L'Avenue in Montreal; and explores the Latin cuisine offered at El Camino's in Vancouver.
Episode: 2x17 | Airdate: Apr 19, 2013
John checks out the Bungalow in London, Ont. Later, he orders waffle burgers and "ants on a log" at the Rumpus Room in Vancouver; and explores the selection of fresh seafood at Big Fish in Calgary.
Episode: 2x18 | Airdate: Apr 19, 2013
Kawaii Crepe in Winnipeg is visited by John, who also stops by the Argyle St. Grill in Caledonia, Ont., where he orders chicken and ribs. Also: Polish cuisine being served at Skinnytato in Victoria, B.C.
Episode: 2x19 | Airdate: Apr 26, 2013
A rotisserie café in Calgary; Belgian fries in Vancouver; and seafood in British Columbia.
Episode: 2x20 | Airdate: Apr 26, 2013
John visits a café that's known for its bannock in British Columbia, and later travels to a barbecue joint in Calgary. Also: Waffles and sandwiches are served at Pressed in Ottawa, Ont.
Episode: 2x21 | Airdate: May 3, 2013
John visits restaurants recommended to him by viewers. Included: That Italian Place in Brampton, Ont., home of a 7.5-lb. stromboli. Also: Brunch is ordered at the Barque in Toronto; and authentic Mexican tacos are served at La Taqueria in Vancouver.
Episode: 2x22 | Airdate: May 3, 2013
Restaurants recommended by viewers are featured, beginning with Cheese Curds in Dartmouth, N.S., where John checks out their gourmet "CC Porker" burger. Also: the Wallflower Modern Diner in Vancouver; Bernie and the Boys Bistro in Drumheller, Alta.
Episode: 2x23 | Airdate: May 10, 2013
John visits restaurants recommended to him by fans. Included: the Smoque Shack in Ottawa, Ont.; Slickity Jim's Chat 'n' Chew in Vancouver; and Boogie's Burgers in Calgary.
Episode: 2x24 | Airdate: May 10, 2013
Fans give John their recommendations. Included: the Hogtown Vegan in Toronto; Edmonton's Dish Bistro; and Motor Burger in Windsor, Ont.
Episode: 2x25 | Airdate: May 17, 2013
Fans recommend their favorite restaurants, including Burger 55 in Penticton, Ont., which is known for unusual toppings. Also: International flavors are experienced at the Smokin' Buddha in Port Colborne, Ont.; and John has Southern-style barbecue food at Montreal's Icehouse.
Episode: 2x26 | Airdate: May 17, 2013
Viewers recommend their favorites. Included: the turducken club featured at the Early Bird in London, Ont.; nachos rancheros from the Made in Mexico Restaurant and Cantina in Newmarket, Ont.; and the pulled-moose roll, a specialty of Chafe's Landing in St. John's, N.L.