Travel Channel Host Visits Nashville

Andrew Zimmern

Three-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, food writer and culinary explorer Andrew Zimmern believes the best way to explore a city is to get to know the locals and, in Travel Channel’s new series, “Andrew Zimmern’s Driven By Food,” which premiered on Tuesday, August 16, the first local he usually meets is his cab driver.

Hosted and executive produced by Zimmern, the new series turns to neighborhood drivers to set the itinerary. Never staying in the backseat for long, Zimmern and his new guide – whether it’s a cab driver in the South, a shikara driver in Kashmir or a gondolier in Venice – take viewers on an entertaining behind-the-scenes, insider’s adventure to check out off-the-grid dives, regional eats and local activities. The series begins in Bangkok then heads to Rio de Janerio but on Friday, September 9th you can watch Zimmern travel through Nashville.

“Nashville is one of my favorite cities, home to many musicians, artists, chefs, and entrepreneurs. It’s a city that embraces creative risk takers. I’ve been there numerous times and each time, the city’s vibrant music and food scene never fails to impress. While you can’t talk about this city without mentioning hot chicken and country music, in Driven by Food, we explore Nashville’s rich history with a true insider, my cab driver, Finn….For me, it’s all about the transformative power of travel – you do stuff on the road you would never ever do at home and it changes you. This trip to Nashville made me braver, smarter, stronger, more curious and more confident. You’ll have to tune-in to see why!”

Zimmern is headed back to Nashville in September for the Music City Food  + Wine Festival where on Zimmern will be sharing his go-to recipes that he was gathered from his trips around the world.

Additional cities featured in the first season of “Andrew Zimmern’s Driven By Food” include: Berlin, Chicago; Hyderabad, India; London; Medellin, and Colombia.

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