Entering the dog days of summer, our tribute to the hot dog, one of the nation’s iconic summertime symbols.  Steve uncovers this Chicago Original.  In our Chef Challenge, Rick Chef Mindy Segal steps up to come up with something truly delicious using peaches.
California-based Lagunitas brings its cultish IPAs back home to the Midwest and we tour their new brewery in Chicago.

Steve heads off to NYC to visit a brand new cafe that has its roots in a 100 year old “Appetizing” store from the lower east side, Russ and Daughters. The Original Captain Kirk, William Shatner talks about the smoked meat of his Montreal childhood and takes on the food quiz.  And in our Final Bite, Rick share a Oaxacan treat to help you beat the summer heat.