Worth the Hype

Frankie Celenza hits the road to try the most buzzworthy bites in every city. He'll get an inside look at the kitchens and stories behind the most amazing dishes from killer food trucks, new hot spots, and old favorites - that are all worth the hype.
Picasso Pasta, Custard Cups & Cowboy Steaks in New Jersey
S3 E1

Grab your fork and join Frankie Celenza as he eats his way through New Jersey's most iconic spots that are worth the hype. From silky custard cups to pasta Picasso to giant pizza slices, just add PEPSI and you've got the perfect pairing.

Smothered Pork Chops, Ramen & Fried Flounder in Charleston
S3 E2

Pull up a seat and join Frankie Celenza as he eats his way through Charleston, South Carolina's most iconic spots that are worth the hype. From coastal soul to Lowcountry classics, just add PEPSI and you've got the perfect pairing.

Pho, Poke, & Pig in O'ahu
S2 E1

Frankie explores Hawaii's O'ahu island to get nourished from fresh tuna poke, heartfelt Pho, and hand-pounded poi.

Quail, Alligator Sausage, & Gumbo in New Orleans
S2 E2

Frankie stops by New Orleans to chow down on lacquered quail, a beast of a Po Boy, and Creole Beef Daube.

Cubanos, Empanadas, & Smoked Beef Rib in Miami
S2 E3

Frankie goes to Miami to sample serious cherry smoked beef rib, three cheese spinach empanadas, and a legendary Cubano sandwich with homemade mustard.

Chiles, Burgers, & Tenderloins in Santa Fe
S2 E4

Frankie heads to Santa Fe investigating New Mexican cuisines eating green chili burgers, poblano chile stews, and sweet blue-corn pancakes.

BBQ, Pizza, & Noodles in Nashville
S2 E5

Frankie visits Nashville for smoky BBQ Pork, hand-pulled noodles, a luxe burger, and hand-pulled noodles.

Tacos, Brats, & Biscuits in Austin
S1 E2

Frankie Celenza goes down south to try Austin's best bets - breakfast tacos are on the itinerary, as well as a bangin' beer garden & sausage house, loaded biscuits, and dessert pancakes to boot! Austin may be weird but the food is fabulous.

Brooklyn's Best Pizza Tour
S1 E3

Frankie Celenza goes on the best pizza party crawl that Brooklyn has to offer. He'll try a Neo-Neapolitan pie, a classic coal oven favorite, he'll hit up a modern joint with innovative toppings, and a cozy Italian-owned neighborhood spot.

BBQ Bowls & Puffy Tacos in San Antonio
S1 E4

Frankie Celenza gets his spurs on to sample San Antonio's best all-day brunch, taste some epic puffy tacos at a classic car joint, create colorful conchitas, and bask in the beauty of BBQ Thai curry bowls.

Loaded Dogs & Classic Cocktails in San Diego
S1 E5

Frankie Celenza heads to San Diego to sample a modern spin on classic deli fare, heavily loaded low-riding hot dogs, frosty & fruity Taiwanese snow ice, and fancy French cocktails from a rotating carousel bar.

Pierogies, Bagels, and Ramen in NYC
S1 E6

Frankie Celenza takes a LOT of bites out of the big apple as he samples warm pillowy bagels & schmear, grabs pierogies at an old school Ukrainian spot, gets the scoop on innovative ice cream flavors, and slurps up some real ramen.