John touches down in Toronto, ON, for a crash course in making Hakka wontons - and learns the story behind these family recipe dumplings. After that, John gets ultra-local and tops ultra-thin crust pizzas with veggies fresh from the chef's rooftop garden in Pittsburgh, PA. Next, John has the ultimate bucket list soda fountain experience in Brooklyn, NY and tastes an authentic New York egg cream.

John goes west to Vancouver, BC to try some unusual and intriguing Chinese plates that quickly become new favourites. Then he's off to Saskatoon, SK to check out the greatest in pasta.