Big Food Bucket List

John touches down in Regina, SK to try Saskatchewan's take on sushi with the pork belly press. Then in Portland, OR, he's trying something new with a spicy twist on the classic peanut butter sandwich that knocks his socks off. Finally, John rolls up his sleeves and checks stacked n' smoky BBQ off his bucket list in Toronto, ON.

John dives into the menu of Montréal, QC's favourite brunch spot to devour some mind blowing sky-high pancakes and discovers just why this new-school Jewish deli is taking the city by storm. Next up, John checks perfect, eye-popping green falafel off his bucket list in Victoria, BC and gets introduced to Sabich, the middle eastern snack that's about to replace shawarma as your new favourite eat. Then, John dives into everything seafood at an incredible institution known for serving the freshest fish - including a crispy fried fish sandwich with the tail still attached...

John gets down to business at an off the charts awesome diner in Toronto, ON, learning what goes into what we think is the best donut in the city. Then it's off to Lunenburg, NS to dine by the seaside and try a taste of some huge, ocean-fresh Nova Scotia scallops. Finally, John skips into Seattle, OR's cutest pint-sized restaurant for some larger-than-life Japanese flavours - believe us, this soba is so-ba delicious.

John's first stop is the pizza-obsessed city of Toronto, ON where he's getting in on one of the country's best Detroit-style pie topped with mushrooms and truffle oil. Next, John travels to Portland, OR to learn the secrets of genius-level sushi like you've never seen it before and sink his teeth into the freshest fish in the Pacific Northwest. Afterwards, John's belly up to the deep fryer, cozying up to some truly top-notch fried chicken sandwiches in Winnipeg, MB.

John jets down to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to sink his teeth into some deliciously mythical dishes for the ultimate Star Wars culinary experience – from lightsabers to light speed, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

In New York City, NY, John digs into some seriously delicious flavoured seafood creations with Caribbean flavour in the Big Apple – starting with a wild crab and shrimp steampot.

John travels to Brooklyn, NY to learn the art of the apple-topped "grandma pizza" from the maestro himself. Then John heads to the East coast to taste-test what happens when you combine wings and dumplings in Halifax, NS. Next, John gets fancy at one of Toronto's oldest steakhouses, where he learns how to create the perfect steak sear.

John gets dark and checks an eye-popping boar burger with a pitch-black bun off his bucket list in Halifax, NS. Next up, John travels to New York City, NY to eat some one-of-a-kind Thai cuisine and get the lowdown on how to cook the perfect fried rice. Then, John heads to Saskatoon, SK to learn how to make perogies from the master himself.

John touches down in Toronto, ON, for a crash course in making Hakka wontons - and learns the story behind these family recipe dumplings. After that, John gets ultra-local and tops ultra-thin crust pizzas with veggies fresh from the chef's rooftop garden in Pittsburgh, PA. Next, John has the ultimate bucket list soda fountain experience in Brooklyn, NY and tastes an authentic New York egg cream.

John heads to Toronto, ON to devour the most decadent cheese we've ever laid our eyes on: ricotta inside a ball of mozzarella topped with truffle shavings. Next up, he heads south of the border to make a pilgrimage to Detroit, MI's best restaurant - a trendy Vietnamese spot where the chef gives John a wok-cooking lesson he'll never forget. Finally, John visits Edgewater, NJ to check a mind-blowing burger tucked inside a glazed doughnut off his bucket list.

John goes west to Vancouver, BC to try some unusual and intriguing Chinese plates that quickly become new favourites. Then he's off to Saskatoon, SK to check out the greatest in pasta.

John checks award winning Mexican food - like decadent goat cheese guacamole - off his bucket list in Cleveland, OH, then he heads out West for a taste of Vancouver, BC's ultimate culinary mash up - Japanese hot dogs stacked with shrimp tempura and dried nori. Next up, a trip to Ottawa, ON to meet up with the master of pasta and get schooled on how to make wild black squid ink noodles.

John jets to Toronto, ON to study the art of Royal Thai cuisine – and tries an eye-popping blue dumpling fit for a king. Afterwards John heads down to Marathon, FL to try a twist on the state's most famous dessert.

John heads to the brunch-crazy city of Victoria, BC to taste-test the indulgent, super stacked duck confit waffle that has everyone talking. Next, he learns all about Haitian cuisine at one of Montréal, QC's coolest restaurants and digs his fork into authentic, juicy griot. Then John travels to the heart of the sunshine state to chow down on a mind-blowing creation: a mile-high deep fried lasagna sandwich absolutely oozing with creamy homemade ricotta cheese, in Orlando, FL.

John dives headfirst into the Italian combination of his dreams in Pittsburgh, PA: fluffy homemade gnocchi swimming inside a saucy Sorrentina-style bread bowl!

John jets to sunny Miami for a bucket-list-worthy Puerto Rican feast.

John heads to Phoenix, AZ's best BBQ spot for some eye-popping, king-sized beef ribs that make him fall in love and for dessert, a uniquely amazing pecan pie made inside the BBQ smoker!

John checks the palace of pancakes off his bucket list in Edgewater, NJ and gets cosy with a mouthwatering savoury fried chicken and cheddar stack.

John travels back in time to check the ultimate retro Las Vegas, NV steakhouse experience off his bucket list and dig into the biggest chocolate chip cookie you'll ever see.
 

John samples the best of American-Asian fusion cuisine such as kung pao chicken on waffles. From Saskatoon, SK, he travels to Seattle, WA to check out some of the most popular French restaurants in the Pacific Northwest. He heads back to Canada to taste the most talked about poutine topped with fresh Atlantic lobster in Charlottetown, PEI.

In Kelowna, BC, John gets a lesson in deliciously different flavour combos like nori-wrapped halibut, all made from local Okanagan ingredients. Then it's on to the best in the west for mouth-watering fried chicken!

John heads off the beaten path for the best tasting Black Forest doughnuts in Beaumont, Alberta; John gets the low-down on some award-winning pizzas coveted for their addictive white sauce in Toronto.

John's Okanagan-bound for a unique brunch experience in Kelowna, BC to try an incredible peanut butter and scrambled egg combo; John jets off to Edmonton, AB to get a taste of hand-made pretzels topped with spicy scallion and cheesy mozzarella.

John's en route to Calgary, Alberta for ramen so amazing people line up all day; a super-stacked pizza with an amazing crust in Kamloops, British Columbia; a perfect cheeseburger in Toronto.

John visits the Surrey, BC restaurant that's attracting customers from all over for a lesson in making authentically delicious Afghan favourites like their chicken kebab.

John gets a first-hand lesson in charcoal grilling and checks ultra-juicy, braised lamb barbacoa tacos off his bucket list; John gets a lesson in fresh noodle making and a taste of the best pork wontons; a mile-high, double-thick pork chop.