Season 2
13 episodes · 2014
1Nashville's Kings of Q
Danielle Dimovski starts her BBQ roadtrip in Nashville, TN. She digs into some dry ribs, barbecue sushi and a killer pork sandwich. The adventure continues at the Music City BBQ Festival where she enters a margarita contest.
2Tennessee Pork, Pies and Muddy Ribs
In rural Tennessee, Danielle visits Helen’s BBQ, a place run by a female pitmaster! She's been stacking wood and hauling pigs since 1995. It's nothing fancy, but she serves up the best pulled pork sandwich anywhere in the state.
3Brisket Sausage, Food Trucks and Heat Waves
Danielle makes it to Longoria's BBQ, famous for beef jerky and brisket sausage. Then she heads to the urban core of Dallas to the Oink n’ Moo Food truck for a modern take on Texas 'Q.
4Lockhart's Legendary Q
Danielle heads south to Lockhart, the birthplace of Texas BBQ. First up, is Smitty’s Market, an old building that serves up traditional German-style BBQ...which means smoked sausage.
5Bison, Beer and BBQ
Bison is the state animal for Kansas so it's the theme of Danielle's travels here. In downtown Wichita, "Public at the Brickyard” Danielle noshes down on their tasty bison burgers complete with crushed espresso seasoning and chipotle aioli.
6Firehall Q, Cattle Auctions and Strawberry Banana Cake!
Danielle heads to Jet BBQ in Wichita Kansas. Located in a historic firehouse, this is a true drive-thru: drive in one door, order your goods, and drive out. Danielle enjoys some the Jetman's 'Q then heads out in his truck for a joyride!
7Oklahoma Sauce, Smokers, and the Cherokee Strip Cookoff
Danielle visits sauce empire “Head Country”, in Ponca City Oklahoma. They churn out 6000 gallons per day. Danielle chows down on the Sampler platter: ribs, sausage, half chickens and brisket.
8Po Boys, Shrimpin' Trawlin, and BBQ Crawlin'
Danielle hits up the lively city of New Orleans to eat at Boucherie, a southern fine dining experience that fuses together traditional BBQ and international cuisine: Boudin balls, pork belly, blackened shrimp and grits.
9Smoked Tofu, Flyboys and Fun
Danielle visits Johnny Mitchell’s Smokehouse, a backwoods BBQ joint. They serve up hand cut steaks, and something different...smoked tofu. They also pair their BBQ with wine! Danielle does all of the above AND dessert.
10Huge Sammies, Fishing, and Georgian Gumbo
Danielle crosses Georgia to the Oink Joint. They have a rep for their HUGE sandwich creations and Danielle tries one called The Fat Boy.... It lives up to its name. Then, it's off to sunny Saint Simons Island for some fishing!
11Carolina Whole Hog and Q'n for a Cause
Danielle hits up JB's Smokehouse, the only BBQ joint on Johns Island, SC. She chows down on their smoked ribs AND their 32 side dishes! Next, Danielle visits Sweatman's Bar-B-Que, a place that cooks the whole hog.
12KC Strip Steak, Burnt End Chili, and Team Diva Q
Danielle arrives at the American Royal Invitational contest in Kansas City Missouri. She kicks off her time there at The Golden Ox, the oldest steakhouse in Kansas City.
13The American Royalfinale
Danielle and her team compete in the American Royal BBQ Competition. There are two competitions The Open and the Invitational. The INVITATIONAL is tougher.