Plot Synopsis

LEGENDS OF THE FORK is a half-hour docuseries that follows baker, chef and entrepreneur Buddy Valastro, as he visits iconic restaurants across the country to speak with their chefs, taste their cuisine, and discover the secrets to their success. From Los Angeles to Nashville to local New Jersey favorites, Buddy is out to see, hear, and taste the stories, histories, legacies, and flavors of America's iconic restaurants. Buddy explores how these historic eateries offer diners an astonishing panorama of the country's social, cultural, and demographic history, as well as its culinary traditions. LEGENDS OF THE FORK debuted on Saturday, November 11, 2023 with back-to-back episodes from 9-10pm ET/PT on A&E:

"Generational Legacies" (9pm): Buddy visits two generational legacies -- family owned and operated Patsy's Italian Restaurant in New York City and the famed Oaxacan joint in Los Angeles, Guelaguetza. First, Buddy joins Chef and Owner Sal Scognamillo to learn how to make Patsy's mouthwatering stuffed calamari and stuffed pork chop. Then, Buddy heads to Los Angeles to learn all about the rich history of Oaxacan cuisine and has Chef and Co-Owner Bricia Lopez puts him to the test to see if he's got what it takes to make Guelagetza's legendary mole.

"Humble Beginnings" (9:30pm): Buddy visits two restaurants that thrive on recipes handed down through generations. First, he heads to Mamoun's Falafel, an iconic middle eastern joint in New York City's Greenwich Village that's been making their best-selling falafel sandwich the same way for over 50 years. Then Buddy's off to Nashville, Tennessee to visit Silver Sands Cafe, a place that's climbed to the top of the food scene thanks to three generations of strong women who have carried on their family's soul food legacies.