Man vs. Food

I’ve talked about my favorite food related television shows before and I’m going to again.   I really enjoy Man vs. Food.   I think it’s because the host, Adam Richman, is such an affable guy, and he really seems to love food.   It’s a great format for a show as well.   He goes to a city and checks out a couple of legendary local places then at the end of each show he takes on a food challenge.

                You must know of a food related challenge in your area.   A restaurant that has something so big, or so hot, or so whatever, that they challenge you to eat it.   If you do, you usually get your picture on the wall or something.   I saw Adam eat a 4.5 pound steak along with baked potato, shrimp cocktail, salad and bread on one episode.   That’s fantastic!   There was a time in my life where I could have done it too, but not anymore.   Now my stomach just won’t stretch as far as it used to; much like my achilles tendon and my hamstrings.  

                I watched an episode of the show last night and I was happy to see Adam in Austin, TX.   (I watch these shows on Netflix, so this could have actually aired years ago, but I just saw it.)   He went to the legendary barbecue place, The Salt Lick.   I’ve actually been to The Salt Lick myself and I immediately recognized the exterior of the restaurant.   It’s fun to see people on television going to places that you’ve been and eating food that you’ve eaten.   The restaurant is immortalized and you’re presence there is more important than it once was.   I’m not sure why we feel this way.   Maybe it’s because the world at large is now (or could be if the show was highly rated enough) familiar with something that we’re familiar with.   The whole world now knows of the existence of The Salt Lick and I’ve been there!