The Grill Iron

Tailgating traditions at some of the biggest college football towns in the country inspired by the city's food culture.

East Meets West in Ohio's Culinary Scene

S2 E2

Chef Laura Lee whips up her Korean inspired Short Rib Lettuce Wrap and Chef Matt Heaggans shows off his unique flavor combinations with his Coffee Miso Pork Bun.

Michigan Coney Dogs and Ohio State Po' Boys

S1 E1

Visiting two of college football's most famous tailgates and teaming up with local chefs to make inspired versions of local tailgate classics.

South Carolina Beef Ribs and Florida Fried Chicken

S1 E2

Boiled peanuts and beef ribs at a South Carolina tailgate; an early morning shrimping trip on the Florida Gulf.

Florida State Pork Loin and Tennessee Stuffed Quail

S1 E3

Chef Tom Gray makes a delicious FSU-inspired tailgate dish; the world's best bacon in Tennessee.

Los Angeles Breakfast Polenta and Thai Tailgate

S1 E4

Chef Bruce Kalman creates an unforgettable UCLA breakfast after a trip to an artisanal flour mill; Chef Tin Vuong throws down an epic Thai tailgate at USC.

Oregon Smoked Duck and Austin Grilled Fish

S1 E5

Old-world style blush wine in Oregon and Thai food wizardry brought to a University of Texas tailgate.

Penn State Pierogi and Arizona Sausage Sliders

S1 E6

A traditional Pennsylvania pierogi factory; a unique winery in the middle of the Arizona desert.

Fish Fry Tailgating in Florida

S1 E12

We visit rival schools in Florida to see two chefs create amazing tailgate feasts with local seafood.

Grilling in the Great Lakes

S1 E14

It's cold out, but the grills are hot. Watch out two masters of the tailgate at Wisconsin and Michigan.

Stuffed Chicken Wings in South Carolina

S1 E15

We visit two tailgate heavy-hitters to see how South Caroline and Georgia thrown down on the grill.

The Grand Finale

S1 E16

Past and present Grill Iron chefs from around the country unite for our Grill Iron Grand Finale in LA.