Synopsis: America's Test Kitchen chef Bryan Roof travels across the US to explore the diverse culinary traditions that make American cuisine so uniquely delicious. (Courtesy Netflix, 2026)

The Cast:
Bryan Roof as Himself

Production Credits:

The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (Netflix)
1-01 South Texas BBQ--08/18/2026
Bryan Roof visits Texas to discover the pit room secrets and stories behind several mouthwatering barbeque joints across the Lone Star State.

1-02 Beyond Beignets And Bourbon Street—08/18/2026
New Orleans, Louisiana. During Carnival season, Bryan visits the Big Easy to taste King Cake, try po'boys and learn how city culture shapes its cuisine.

1-03 Coastal Massachusetts Seafood--08/18/2026
Coastal Massachusetts: home to lobster boils, clambakes and chowders. Bryan meets anglers and chefs who bring this seafaring fare to new heights.

1-04 Wisconsin Cheesemakers And Artisans--08/18/2026
Wisconsin is home to all things cheese, so Bryan meets with award-winning diary artisans and farmers preserving generations of craft.

1-05 2nd Generation Restaurant Chefs In Los Angeles--08/18/2026
Bryan tours family-run restaurants across Los Angeles, meeting second-generation chefs who celebrate their diverse backgrounds through food.

1-06 Georgia Homecoming--08/18/2026
In Georgia, Bryan visits a 150-year-old farm to learn about the rich history of Southern cooking-and meet the chefs keeping tradition alive.

1-07 Oregon's Wild Bounty--08/18/2026
Wood-fired feasts and outdoor cookouts are on the menu for Bryan as he travels to the Pacific Northwest to dine with local chefs and Indigenous leaders.

1-08 Next Level Sandwiches--08/18/2026
It's all about sandwiches-but which coast does them better? Bryan compares iconic handheld bites from New York and Los Angeles.