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  • 2012-06-02T02:00:00Z on Cooking Channel
  • 30m
  • 4h (8 episodes)
  • United States
  • Home And Garden
Baron Ambrosia takes culinary consciousness to a whole new level. His discerning palate and passion for flavor lead him on a cross country adventure, revealing America's unsung heroes of culinary excellence. Along the way, the Baron finds himself tangled in stories of mystery, comedy and intrigue.

8 episodes

Series Premiere

2012-06-02T02:00:00Z

1x01 The Just Desserts of P.T. Barnum

Series Premiere

1x01 The Just Desserts of P.T. Barnum

  • 2012-06-02T02:00:00Z30m

After finding a treasure map hidden in a haunted carousel, Baron makes his way through Bridgeport, CT in search of P.T. Barnum's tasty treasure. With circus ghosts close on his heels, Baron explores the world of Peruvian ceviche, enjoys some Haitian oxtail, and catches a ride on a food truck filled with Jamaican jerk chicken.

2012-06-09T02:00:00Z

1x02 Scent of a Baron

1x02 Scent of a Baron

  • 2012-06-09T02:00:00Z30m

In order to woo the lovely Tsarina, Maiden of the Sea, Baron must gather all of the greatest fragrances that Brighton Beach, Brooklyn has to offer. First stop is Pirosmani, where he captures the seductive scent of Georgian lamb stew. But just when he thinks he's got it made, he finds his arch-nemesis Burgomiester Burger is stealing recipes from all of the best local restaurants. With Uzbek noodle soup and Russian meat pie still on his list of fragrances to gather, Baron must figure out how to defeat Burgomiester, save the restaurants... and still have time to win the girl.

1x03 Oh, Little Witch of Bethlehem

  • 2012-06-16T02:00:00Z30m

Something is amiss in Bethlehem, PA. After a long, foodless journey, Baron and his trusty camel find themselves in a town where the people are fearful and the restaurants are closed. A hungry Baron searches out El Salvadorian pupusas, only to learn that an evil witch, Dona Sofrito, has cursed the town. Any restaurant unwilling to satisfy her endless appetite will get turned into Radical Taco, a soulless fast food joint. Baron gathers strength - and a from a syrian Syrian raw meat dish, and in the end, must face Dona in the ultimate showdown, armed only with his wit, stew burgers, and a very powerful cheese.

1x04 The Stomach Rumble of Baltimore, MD

  • 2012-06-23T02:00:00Z30m

Ah, to be young and in love! Baron and his best girl, Shanaye, couldn't be happier... until Shanaye's jealous ex-boyfriend, JW, gets out of jail. Baron is oblivious to the threat, engrossed in Ethiopian specialties and Korean soup - but JW is out for blood. JW finally catches up to the lovebirds as they enjoy BBQ Bill's infamous ribs, and it's time to settle the score. BBQ Bill sets up a game of crab roulette, and Baron and JW go head to head in a deadly crab-filled battle for the love of Shanaye. Special guest star John Waters!

1x05 Croquet Challenge of Compton

  • 2012-07-08T02:00:00Z30m

It's a beautiful day on the field of the Compton Croquet Club, when Baron and friends are rudely interrupted by greedy land developer Phil Badaxster, who threatens to turn the entire city into a giant parking lot. Baron and Badaxster enter into the ultimate croquet challenge - with Baron fighting to save the community. Badaxster whacks Baron's ball out of the park... but the game's not over yet. Baron follows his ball all over South LA - tasting some fried turkey soul tacos in Compton and Indonesian delicacies in Bellflower, before finding his inner Samoan warrior in Long Beach.

2012-07-14T02:00:00Z

1x06 East Bay Investigations

1x06 East Bay Investigations

  • 2012-07-14T02:00:00Z30m

While visiting his friend, Private Investigator John Law in Oakland, CA, Baron gets roped into a film noir detective story like no other. A beautiful woman with a mysterious note leads Baron and John on a chase for her missing husband. Of course, Baron is more interested in his investigation of the Filipino delights and killer soul food and pie than he is in finding the kidnapped hubby. Can the crime-solving duo of Baron and Law do manage to get to the bottom of the mystery? It seems to be more twisted than they thought...

2012-07-21T02:00:00Z

1x07 Werefox of Phoenix

1x07 Werefox of Phoenix

  • 2012-07-21T02:00:00Z30m

Baron, also known as 'Eats Like a Bear,' heads to Phoenix, AZ to ask a Native American Chief for his daughter's hand in marriage. He soon finds that the village is being harassed by a hungry "Werefox." Baron goes off in search of a food delicious enough to convince the "Werefox" to leave the village in peace. Swedish "Flying Jacob" and Native American fry bread may do the trick.

2011-11-07T03:00:00Z

1x99 Banishment! (Pilot)

1x99 Banishment! (Pilot)

  • 2011-11-07T03:00:00Z30m

Accused of pie theft, Baron Ambrosia faces banishment from the Bronx if he can't defeat Grandmaster Mele Mel in a duel... of pull-ups. He takes to the streets of Newark, NJ in search of Jersey Devil fajitas, said to bring super-human strength to anyone that consumes them. Along the way, he's distracted by Trinidadian sandwiches, Italian hot dogs and Portuguese dry soup.

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