When the sun sets on Steeltown, Jordan Andino hits the streets to uncover unexpected late night delights in Pittsburgh. First Jordan heads to The Yard in Shadyside where they’re grilling up more than 29 different kinds of grilled cheese sandwiches! He tries a breakfast grilled cheese that’s sure to leave egg on his face before slaying his hunger with their Buffy the Mac Slayer, which is filled with buffalo chicken and gooey mac and cheese. Then Jordan heads downtown to Caribbean-themed Pirata for flavorful Jamaican beef patties, skirt steak tacos and adventurous pirate life. Lastly, it’s a trip to Umami in Lawrenceville for some mouth-watering Japanese-style fried chicken and deep-fried mochi ice cream.
Jordan Andino explores the Montreal food scene, and it doesn’t disappoint. First, he heads to Notre Dame de Grace to try the late night discount menu at Monkland Tavern. Jordan falls in love with the braised calamari caponata, but his mind is blown by the many flavors in the soft shell crab banh mi. Next up, it’s off to Moishe’s, one of Montreal’s oldest steak restaurants in Plateau Mont Royal. Jordan gets started with a superlative filet mignon poutine that’s wowing the younger late night crowd and follows it up with grilled chicken and stuffed baked potato. Finally, he heads to Little Italy only to discover a Venezuelan hot spot serving cheesy, gooey pastries and a passion fruit pulled pork arepa that makes his heart sing.
Jordan Andino hits the ground running in Portland, Maine, a tiny New England town with a lot to offer late at night. He starts off at Nosh, a late night hangout known for supersized sandwiches and over-the-top snack food. First up is a juicy burger made with four kinds of meat served on a mac and cheese bun. He tops that off with something from the "lighter side" -- gooey, golden Polenta Cheese Fries. Then, it's off to Union Wharf to test out the late night menu at Liquid Riot, Portland's only triple-threat restaurant, brewery and distillery. Jordan sinks his teeth into their gourmet lobster roll and then samples their adult ice cream sandwich infused with house-made Fernet liqueur. He wraps up his trip at Rhum Food and Grog, a basement tiki bar dishing up delicious Polynesian skewers, chicken wings with a tropical twist and flaming cocktails to boot.
Jordan Andino’s on the west coast, checking out what Vancouver has to offer after hours. His first stop is tapas bar Espana, where he cracks into a Spanish version of a British Scotch egg and follows that up with incredible seafood paella. Next he heads to the Gastown neighborhood and stops at Clough Club, known for its twisted-up street food and cultivated cocktails. Jordan spoons up Chef Alvin’s unique creation, Potachos, a mashup of tater tots and classic nachos, and takes a bite out of a Banh Mi Hot Dog. He washes it all down with Clough Club’s signature drink, a lemony, floral concoction playfully called the “It’s Not You, It’s Me.” Finally, Jordan’s off to The Arbor, where meatless cuisine takes a new turn with old favorites. He chows down on crispy Baja Tacos with a mushroom twist and their top-selling late night dish, the surprisingly “meaty” Arburger.
Jordan Andino is in Providence, Rhode Island, a small town bursting with late night eating opportunities. He starts off in College Hill at Durk’s BBQ, the city’s only Texas BBQ joint, where he bites into succulent brisket nachos and gets a sweet surprise from Durk’s tangy lemon chess pie. Then he heads over to Federal Hill to try a collision of flavors from all over the world at North. Jordan gets a taste of the country with scrumptious, bite-sized ham biscuits and tries Chef James Mark’s Asian-inspired Dan Dan noodles, a crave-worthy late night favorite. Finally, he heads to Ogie’s Trailer Park, where classic comfort foods are served to loyal customers in a unique environment. Jordan dives into a fried chicken sandwich encrusted with ranch tortilla chips and wolfs down the crowd-pleasing Mac and Cheese Croquettes that Ogie’s sells by the bushel. No night is complete without a trip to their outdoor tiki bar, and Jordan rounds out his Providence experience with Ogie’s take on a classic Mai Tai.
Chef Jordan Andino is headed to St. Louis, Mo., the Gateway to the West and a wide variety of culinary delights. He kicks off his visit at Guerilla Street Food, which serves up Filipino cuisine with a Midwest riff. Street-style pork is served with calamansi sauce and a poached egg, and fried chicken finds the perfect blend of sweet, salty and tangy. Next up is an old-school diner called The Fountain on Locust, where Jordan gets a taste of classic comfort foods and delectable desserts. A new take on chicken pot pie brings Moroccan flavors front and center, but the dish that takes the cake is the Sundae Gambler -- a pineapple upside-down sundae with bourbon butterscotch and bananas flambe. For his final stop, Jordan ambles into Gamlin Whiskey House and not only discovers where they hide their whiskey -- in braised and bonded short ribs -- but also gets to try a St. Louis staple, the fried ravioli. He caps off his journey with a nightcap reminiscent of Madison Avenue, the sultry smoked Manhattan.
Chef Jordan Andino is in Atlanta, where cosmopolitan glamour and Southern traditions collide. He kicks off his adventure at 5Church, a midtown haven dishing out signature Southern comfort. Jordan bites into his first fried green tomato, stuffed full of gooey pimento cheese, and follows it with a sophisticated lamb burger that oozes Gorgonzola cheese. Next, it's off to sample a new flavor combo, Cajun Asian, at Bon Ton. Chef Hieu Pham's love for all things New Orleans collides with his Vietnamese heritage, and Jordan tries spicy cold noodles with charbroiled oysters, followed up with a bacon-laden po' boy that reminds him of a Vietnamese banh mi. Lastly, Jordan checks out Atlanta's ode to soul food, Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours, where the menu is inspired by Chef Deborah VanTrece's childhood in the South, her world travels and classic French techniques. Jordan bites into sweet and spicy Candy Coated Wings, and after a splash of moonshine, he digs into the surprise star of Chef Deborah's late-night menu, the vegetable pave.
Chef Jordan Andino heads south for a stop in Music City. While Nashville may be best known for its music, it’s also known for its mouthwatering cuisine. Jordan starts off his journey through this Southern jewel at Butcher and Bee, where Chef Bryan Weaver’s take on fried chicken brings elements of Italy and Japan to Nashville’s traditional hot chicken, making it a hands-down favorite. Jordan also learns the secret behind Butcher and Bee’s irresistible avocado rice bowl with chicken. Next up, he heads to the 12 South neighborhood, where Mafiaoza Pizzeria has become one of the city’s top pizza purveyors. Their best-selling ravioli sticks are incredibly cheesy, and the popular Last Request pizza leaves nothing off the toppings list. Jordan’s last stop is a late night destination in a tree. The Treehouse Restaurant’s chef Jason Zygmont brings his inventive flair to simple classics, like the best ever BLT and house-made Tonkatsu Ramen.
Chef Jordan Andino continues his tour of the South in Charleston. He starts off at one of the city’s finest taprooms, Craftsmen Kitchen and Tap House, where each menu item is expertly crafted to pair with one of their many beers. Jordan tucks into crowd-pleasing, Mexican-style street fare with a zesty scallop ceviche and roasted street corn. He also tries the Crunchy Dame, an old French favorite – the croque madame – that reaches new levels of Southern decadence with the addition of pork belly and cherry jam. Next, he heads to the city’s most glamorous diner, The Rarebit, where the chef is cooking the way his grandma taught him. Jordan learns the secrets behind the mouthwatering shrimp and grits and tries a real Southern staple, fried chicken and waffles. Lastly, it wouldn’t be a trip to the South without some award-winning barbecue, so Jordan ends his journey at Home Team BBQ. They knock pulled pork nachos out of the park, and Jordan finishes off the night with one of his favorites, smoked wings with Alabama white sauce.
Jordan visits the Pasco Kitchen and Lounge, where he tries slow-roasted pork street tacos and the Pasco Nachos; Jordan visits The Parish Gastropub and has his first taste of frog legs; Jordan visits Dante's Fire, where he tries the Papardelle Diablo.
Chef Jordan Andino heads to California’s breadbasket, Sacramento. His first stop is Hook and Ladder Manufacturing Company, a converted warehouse that serves up spectacular Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, tapas-style. Chef Matt Masera shows Jordan the secret to his Salumi Pizza — fresh dough and locally made cured pork — and Jordan sinks his teeth into an old Italian favorite, lemon arancini. For his second stop, Jordan hits up Sauced BBQ and Spirits for the Dougie, an oversized burger piled high with BBQ brisket, onion rings and one of their signature sauces. He also grabs a bumpkin, an egg roll stuffed full of brisket, cheese and Southwest flavor. Jordan’s last stop is Chando’s Cantina, where the Mexican street foods don’t disappoint. He tries Chando’s signature dish, Asada Pambazo, a mole-dipped meat sandwich bursting with flavor, and discovers a trio of Mexican dipping sauces that make the restaurant’s chicken wings take flight.
Jordan makes a stop at Seawolf Public House for a Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich; he grabs a Taiwanese chicken dish and shareable black pepper shrimp at Dragon Gate Bar and Grille; Jordan visits Blind Tiger and tries soft-shell crab with kimchee.
Jordan kicks off his tour of Toronto at French-style bistro Chantecler; Jordan tries Petit Potato's Golden Toast; Jordan visits Nightowl Toronto, a retro restaurant dishing up classic comfort foods like mac and cheese with crunchy bacon.
Jordan Andino travels to Washington, DC, for a truly capital late-night experience. He starts his night with a cheesy pimento burger at EatBar, samples a Hong Kong sweet treat at Tiger Fork and ends at The Passenger for their famous Porchetta Sandwich.
Jordan Andino's late-night tour of Charlotte begins in the city's vibrant arts district NoDa. He kicks off his evening at Haberdish -- a Southern kitchen and wine bar -- where he learns the secret behind their mouthwatering fried chicken. His next stop is Uptown but underground as he heads to The Cellar at Duckworth's. The former speakeasy captures that prohibition-style vibe and pairs it with a delicious menu of late-night delights including savory waffle cones filled with fresh ahi tuna, fried chicken and shrimp. Finally, Jordan travels just a few steps away to Uptown's Crave Dessert Bar to learn why they're considered the place to go in the wee hours for sinful sweets like their best-selling, flaming molten lava cake.
Jordan Andino begins his tour of Beantown's late-night grub in rising old-time Boston neighborhood Southie. With their award-winning chicken and waffles, Throwback Korean BBQ and famous butterscotch pudding, Moonshine 152 truly is the crown jewel of Southie's late-night food scene. Next, Jordan's off to Cambridge where the food is so good, he's has to make two stops. First, it's craft brew bar and gastropub Lord Hobo where he tries their beer-infused Chicago-style corn dogs and gets a sneak peek at their crowd-pleasing nachos. Saving the best for last, Jordan finally ends up at Alden and Harlow where their world-famous burger is so secret it's not even on the late-night menu.
Jordan Andino is in Memphis -- a city known for barbecue and the blues -- to check out the late-night food scene. He's firing up the evening with some Southern-style Polynesian fare at Atomic Tiki -- a hidden oasis in Overton Park -- to try their pork belly steamed buns and Polynesian meatballs. Next, it's off to South Main for a taste of share plates from around the world including Duck Confit Fried Rice topped with a perfect, yolky egg at South of Beale. His last stop is just a trolley ride away at The Vault -- a late-night hot spot built in a former bank building serving up cool beers and delicious comfort foods with true Southern hospitality. He gets a look at their famous dinner-style Smash Burger before trying the most mind-blowing bread pudding of his life made with their award-winning biscuits.
Chef Jordan Andino heads up Canada's east coast to check out the nightlife in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He starts at The Watch That Ends the Night for one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches he's ever had. Next, he's off to El Chino Snack Bar to fill up on a mix of Chinese and Mexican dishes before learning about a dessert place so secret he'll need a password to get in! Jordan's last stop is the speakeasy Noble, where he tries their most famous dessert, the Peanut Butter Pie.
Chef Jordan Andino's in the Sunshine State to check out the late night food scene in Orlando. His first stop is downtown for some delicious Colombian cuisine at Super Rico Colombian Bistro. Then he's off to Dixie Dharma, which offers up Southern food with a meat-free twist, and Jordan fills up on their BBQ Pulled Jackfruit sandwich. His final stop combines sweet and savory at Teak Neighborhood Grill, where he downs the doughnut-burger mashup known as the Cronie Burger.
Jordan Andino heads to Calgary in Alberta, Canada, which is a mecca for eats after dark. For happy hour in the trendy Mission District, there's nowhere better than Anejo Restaurant, where Jordan tries some of the most authentic tacos he's ever tasted. Then he's off to Home and Away, a fun-loving spot famous for Chef Mike Pigot's legendary weekly wing specials. To end the night, Jordan stops at Anju, where Chef Roy Oh serves the city's chefs a menu of Korean small plates and an absolutely delicious sweet and salty dessert.
Chef Jordan Andino heads out west to explore the late night food scene in Denver. His first stop is there... to try some Colorado-inspired appetizers, including elk lettuce wraps and salmon tostadas. Next, Jordan grabs a Lamb Loco Moco hamburger for dinner at Euclid Hall. For his final stop, Jordan's on the hunt for something sweet, and he finds it at Humble Pie, where homemade pies and milkshakes collide.
Jordan Andino is in Milwaukee to sample the city's cheesiest offerings. First up, he heads downtown for a beer cheese-laden Wisco Burger at Oak Barrel Public House. Then he's off to wine bar Balzac for a cheesy spin on a classic dessert. For his last stop, Jordan visits The Vanguard in Bayview for the best sausages in the city and, of course, some more cheese.
Jordan Andino starts his night in Philadelphia at the Taproom on 19th, learning the secrets behind the city's most popular wings. For dinner, he's off to Lloyd Whiskey Bar in Fishtown, where he tries meatloaf unlike any Mom ever made. Jordan caps off his visit to Philly with a Mexican-style, brownie-laden sundae at La Calaca Feliz.
Jordan Andino is checking out the food scene after dark in San Antonio, where his first stop is The Hoppy Monk for rabbit barbacoa tacos. Then he heads to Cullum's Attagirl, an authentic chicken shack dishing out Texas-style fried chicken with plenty of inventive twists. Finally, Jordan finds a deliciously sweet dessert at Toro Kitchen and Bar.
Jordan Andino is checking out the late night food scene in Toronto, and his first stop is Poor Romeo, which serves up Tex-Mex eats with rock 'n' roll style. Then he's off to Koi Koi Sake Bar for a Japanese salmon dish that's a great way to end any night. On his way home, Jordan can't resist a sweet slice of the islands at Laylow Brewery, where Young Animal makes dessert with Trinidadian flair.
Jordan Andino kicks off his night in northern New Jersey with coconut crab buns at Dullboy in Jersey City. For his next stop, he's headed just a few blocks away to Talde for Filipino-style short ribs. Jordan's last stop takes him to Hoboken's Antique Bar and Bakery for the biggest bread pudding he's ever seen and a bit of local history.
