Feasting On Asphalt
I would be remiss in my blogging duties if I did not mention that I have gotten hooked on Alton Brown’s Feasting On Asphalt show which is aired on the Food Network. Alton, who also hosts Good Eats, takes his crew on a motorcycle tour of the US, finding all kinds of small mom and pop places to eat. Diners, cafes, and bars are the epitome of “Road Food”, and they typically have wonderful food, and great service.
What I find particularly attractive about the show is not just the food aspect, but the history that they reveal along the way. They find many really old buildings and business, and some have been around for over 100 years. They also give great background information for some of the most famous food people in history, from Duncan Hines to Colonel Sanders.
The Feasting On Asphalt crew is also extremely humble and respectful. The crew treats all of the people they meet with dignity, are never condescending, and are always genuinely interested in what these “plain folk” do and why they do it.
This show highlights classic Americana at its best, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, and from Lousiana all the way up the Mississippi to Wisconsin.
The show is in its second season, and the first season can be found and downloaded on most of the popular BitTorrent sites.
This show is wonderful. Check it out, you won’t be disappointed.