James Martin's American Adventure — Season 1

James Martin starts his American Adventure with a visit to one of his favourite places in the USA: the Napa Valley. He drops into one of the best food and drink markets in California, cooks with some delicious local produce at a stunning vineyard, gets an exclusive look at the brand-new kitchen at one of the world's best restaurants - 'The French Laundry' - and blends his own red wine to bring back home. James also takes inspiration from Napa's larder to cook California-inspired food in the UK.

James Martin's American Adventure continues with a cruise along California's Pacific Coast. James rides his motorcycle through the coastal city of Santa Cruz and takes in the fertile nature of the local farmland along the way; he then shops at a local farmers' market before cooking his own recipes on a family-run artichoke farm. James also tries his hand at surfing - only to be upstaged by a surfing dog when he does (!) - and uses the area's rich farming heritage as inspiration when back home.

James Martin's American Adventure takes the chef to the city of San Francisco. James arrives on a boat through the bay before cooking on the great historic warship the SS Jeremiah O'Brien. James then takes a walk on foot through San Francisco's famous Chinatown and explores the many food stores offering unusual ingredients to the thousands of shoppers that visit every day. Those with a sweet tooth are also catered for in this episode with an exclusive look at the Ghiradelli Chocolate Festival.

A trip to California wouldn't be complete without a visit to the famous vineyards of Sonoma County; James Martin continues his American Adventure with a drive on his much-loved Harley Davidson to visit a unique winery and farm and a farm and restaurant run by a passionate husband and wife team where he is totally overwhelmed by the culinary offerings. James's adventure isn't just about food, however; he also visits a Tibetan artist undertaking a breathtaking five-year-long ceremonial painting.

James Martin continues his American Adventure with a high-octane pit stop at the world-famous Sonoma Raceway. Nestled in amongst Sonoma's vineyards, James finds out about preparations for an IndyCar season finale and gets driven around the track by Mario Andretti, one of the undoubted kings of American motorsport. James cooks trackside before visiting a new foodie Sonoma hotspot simply called Shed; after a wholesome lunch, James gets invited to Mario's nearby vineyard for wine and a chinwag.

James Martin enters the 'City of Dreams' in style while driving a vintage Porsche on his way to some of the standout foodie highlights of the series. After a visit to an incredible food market in Santa Monica, James heads to the beach to cook up a storm. He also meets a pensioner who happens to be a fitness coach, drops in on old friend and chef-to-the-stars Wolfgang Puck at his Beverly Hills restaurant CUT and the best steak in town, and finishes his visit with a bite of his favourite pizza.

James Martin begins the Texan leg of his American Adventure by visiting a place with more than a hint of Mexican spice. San Antonio was once a part of Mexico, and its influence is all around this great city. After learning how prohibition helped shape San Antonio, James uses traditional flavours and ingredients to cook his take on Mexican food in the historic market square before sampling traditional tamales and barbecoa at the hands of Johnny Hernandez, perhaps San Antonio's most famous chef.

James Martin continues his American Adventure through Texas by delving into Austin. He starts his day with a breakfast taco at iconic Torchy's followed by a cowboy-themed shopping spree at Allen's Boots. Once kitted out, he cooks delicious recipes using locally sourced ingredients in front of a mural dedicated to his favourite ingredient - butter! However, if it's meat that you're after, Black's BBQ in nearby Lockhart are the best in the business; we see what makes it so good.

Welcome to Cowtown! James continues his American Adventure with a full-on cowboy onslaught around Fort Worth. Famous for its great open-range cattle drives of the late 19th century, James tries his hand at cattle roping with the famous Fort Worth Herd before cooking outside the cattle exchange. After trying some of the best barbecue meats on the planet in Angelo's, James dusts off his dancing boots to take part in line dancing at the world's largest honky-tonk and discovers a riverside oasis.

James Martin's American Adventure reaches Dallas and a trip to Southfork, the ranch made famous in the world-renowned TV series 'Dallas'. James gets a tour before cooking in the grounds of the ranch; once in the heart of the city, James goes to the Texas State Fair and gets a peek at the preparations happening for the huge annual event. After visiting the arts district and one of Dallas's finest diners - the Flora Street Cafe - it's time to head back to Southfork for James's take on 'Dallas'!

James Martin drives into New Orleans in a 1970s Pontiac as he continues his American Adventure. He's in for a massive foodie hit in 'The Big Easy'; after delving into a roadside seafood market, James cooks in the famous Louis Armstrong Park and meets a singer nicknamed 'The Songbird of New Orleans'. Lunch is courtesy of local favourite The Palace CafÚ - where redfish is on the menu - and no visit to New Orleans would be complete without a taste of local specialities like the po'boy sandwich!

Louisiana's lush plantation country is the next stop on James Martin's American Adventure. Famous for its sugar production, the area boasts beautiful plantation houses that are rich in history. James arrives in style in a red Mustang and visits historic Houmas House - where he cooks in the house's beautiful gardens - before sampling the local speciality of gumbo at the hands of the house's resident chef. James is also taken on a ghost tour to find out about the people who lived and worked here.

James Martin's American Adventure continues with a drive towards Louisiana's swamplands, where he ditches his car for a high-speed boat! The unique watery wonderland provides James with the perfect location to cook a stunning recipe; all he has to do is make sure that he avoids the alligators! James also discovers nearby Lafayette - a city with a great foodie legacy - where he visits a family-run smokehouse Johnson's Boucaniere and tries ice cream from legendary ice cream parlour Borden's.

James continues his American Adventure with a trip to an island that's not actually an island; Avery Island is a large salt mound and the home of the chilli peppers that are used to make Tabasco sauce. James meets the family who farm the peppers, make the sauce and run the Tabasco company, and he's even granted access to the pepper fields to cook two amazing dishes. James also experiences an epic trip on a fan-boat and gets to visit the mash house where the peppers are turned into sauce.

James Martin ventures into Louisiana's state capital of Baton Rouge on his American Adventure to experience a unique American phenomenon: tailgating. It's the day of a big football match at Louisiana State University and the LSU Tigers are playing in front of thousands of fans, but the party gets started early as the whole city is out to play and ready to tailgate! James also takes time out to visit a Baton Rouge-based oyster restaurant before returning to the game to see the LSU Tigers play.

James Martin hits the East Coast of the USA with a visit to the historic city of Boston. James's American Adventure in Boston starts with a shopping spree in the public market; he also visits an innovative restaurant where cocktails are inhaled rather than drunk and has baked goods supplied by Joanne Chang, a Harvard graduate who has made a name for herself with a string of successful bakeries. James's tour of the city isn't complete without a trip to Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox.

James Martin's American Adventure brings James to Salem on the East Coast of the USA. This town was made famous by the witch trials of 1692, and things get spooky as James is visiting on the approach to Hallo'ween! We hear from Salem's official witch Laurie Cabot; meanwhile, James meets a love clairvoyant and her dogs! Salem isn't just about witchcraft, though; James visits a unique spice shop, meets a seafood artist, and makes a stop at a family-run seafood restaurant offering shellfish heaven!

The East Coast stretch of James Martin's American Adventure takes him to The Hamptons. Known as being the playground of wealthy New Yorkers, the area has a rich farming history; James taps into this by visiting Amber Waves Farm, where he borrows their outdoor pizza oven to cook for the farmers using seasonal local produce. James also visits The Dock House in Sag Harbor to try one of the best seafood chowders around before joining a fishing boat to cook an impressive lobster speciality.

James Martin's American Adventure continues with a visit to Philadelphia. 'The City of Brotherly Love' is the perfect backdrop for his foodie adventure, with Reading Terminal Market providing all manner of ingredients for both of his cooks and its own kitchen! James ditches the car to take a tour of the city's famous murals, but vehicles with more power await! After a spin in one, he visits 'Charlie Was A Sinner', a restaurant at the forefront of Philadelphia's upcoming movement of vegan eating.

James ends his epic coast-to-coast exploration of the great US of A with a visit to one of his all-time favourite foodie hotspots: New York City. After a bite of pizza at a popular pizzeria in Greenwich Village, James cooks on one of New York's famous piers, takes a bite of the action at two of his favourite French fine dining restaurants, and cooks on the pier again at the end of a glorious day in the Big Apple as sunset approaches and he reminisces on his journey of over three thousand miles.