An all-day brunch restaurant in Toronto delivers artistic takes on the classic waffle. Also: John finds comfort food in the Rocky Mountains; and eats flavorful BBQ sandwiches in Memphis.

John finds big meals made from big game at a lounge in Jasper, Alta.; tastes gnocchi bathed in Gorgonzola cream sauce at an Italian joint in Toronto; and falls for the biscuits and BBQ at a Nashville pit stop.

Country-style staples like burgers, fried chicken and sweet corn ice cream are found in Creemore, Ont.; smoked BBQ is the lunch special at a Toronto restaurant; and kooky Canadian faves are served in downtown Memphis.

An Austin institution for breakfast tacos is visited, along with a diner known for serving '50s-style luncheon classics, and a fish shack in Kingston, Ont.

John visits a place specializing in sweet and savory crepes; gets his fill of West Coast comfort food; and explores the Peruvian menu offered at Culantro in Hamilton, Ont.

John visits a waffle house in Hamilton, Ont.; checks out a former corner store-turned-untraditional Southern restaurant; and slurps down some oysters.

The lowly sandwich is elevated to high-end cuisine; and classic Mexican family fare is served in a festive atmosphere. Also: John sinks his teeth into a very special burger in Victoria, B.C.

John explores how sugar, chocolate, butter and cream are valuable ingredients at a brunch diner; and he visits a New Orleans restaurant that has been serving po'boys since 1929. Also: a Vancouver Mexican eatery known for its fresh menu offerings.

John visits a diner inspired by the 1950s and a New Orleans BBQ joint. Also: He chows down on Italian cuisine at Campagnolo Roma in Vancouver.

John discovers globally inspired brunch ideas in Victoria, B.C.; visits Tennessee for some Southern BBQ; and tours an Italian bakery in Toronto.

Highlights include a Vancouver burger bar and authentic Greek cuisine in Toronto. Also: John checks out the handmade pies sold at Royers Café in Round Top, Texas.

John eats Southern-style hot dogs and Thai street food. Also: He visits Anna Mae's Restaurant and Bakery.

John eats brunch at Lisa Marie in Toronto. Other culinary highlights include smoked meats and seafood beignets.

Buns, biscuits and burgers are among the highlights of a visit to Tilt in Portland, Ore. Also: Lebanese cuisine; and gourmet donuts.

The Smoke, a BBQ restaurant in Collingwood, Ont., is featured. Also: John tastes authentic Pakistani food at Lahore Tikka House in Toronto; and visits Zingerman's Roadhouse in Ann Arbor, Mich.

John checks out breakfast at the Jammery in Kelowna, B.C.; explores the sandwich options at a restaurant called Shut Up and Eat; and visits Cacao 70 in Montreal, which features an all-chocolate menu.

John tastes the duck confit poutine at the Sovereign Room in Thunder Bay, Ont.; and visits a 20-year-old diner with a fresh menu in Osborne Village, Man. Also: a Middle Eastern twist on pub food.

John explores the variety of hamburgers available at the Kenzington Burger Bar in Barrie, Ont.; learns what makes a Detroit-style pizza unique; and faces the tough choice between all-you-can-eat ribs vs. crab in Calgary.

John has tacos at El Camino in downtown Ottawa; visits Two Guys and a Pizza Place in Alberta; and explores brunch options at the Huntsman Tavern in Toronto.

The stuffed burgers at Naina's Kitchen in Calgary are showcased. Also: John visits Vinsetta Garage in Berkley, Mich.; and a Jewish deli in Halifax, N.S.

John gets an education in making sandwiches at a university hangout. Also: He visits a renovated house in Portland, Ore., which is now home to delicious steamed buns, noodles and bahn mi; and he gets a taste of simple bistro cooking at 2 Doors Down in Halifax, N.S.

Host John Catucci chows down on a giant chimichanga; fills up on diner food at a roadside restaurant in Alberta; and explores the international cuisine offered at the Iron Skillet in Collingwood, Ont.

John has breakfast at Toast in Ferndale, Mich.; tries pierogies filled with pork belly at a Canadian bistro and pub; and visits Toronto's oldest restaurant.

John tries the "shang-awesome" at NuBurger; eats smoked meat at Poutineville; and orders brunch at Emma's Country Kitchen.

Authentic Napoletana pizza and pasta is featured at Pizzeria Via Mercanti in Toronto; and host John Catucci joins in on the rib rubbing at Moonshine BBQ in Lynnwood, Wash. Also: The host visits the Cheshire Cat Pub in Ottawa.