BBQ Crawl

1. Texas Competition

Air Date: 2013-04-09

BBQ Diva Danielle starts her BBQ road trip in Texas, the land of beef. She visits Louie Mueller BBQ and competes at the Bedford Blues and BBQ Festival.

2. A Texas to Arkansas Crawl

Air Date: 2013-04-16

Danielle visits the oldest BBQ joint in the state of Texas - the Southside Market. Then, she's on the road to Tennessee where she'll face stiff competition. Finally, she chows down at Stubby's BBQ in Arkansas.

3. Tennessee Competition

Air Date: 2013-04-23

4. Mississippi Crawl

Air Date: 2013-04-30

Danielle heads south to Mississippi to the crazy, fun-filled BBQ joint known as The Shed. Later, she hits a tiny (but tasty) BBQ restaurant called UBON's in Alabama.

5. Alabama Competition

Air Date: 2013-05-07

Danielle heads to Decatur Jaycees Riverfest in Alabama to compete, but before she gets there, she's looking forward to meeting up with some old friends and chowing down on some local ‘bama barbeque.

6. Atlanta to North Carolina Crawl

Air Date: 2013-05-14

Danielle heads to Georgia, the land of peaches and Bubba Q BBQ. After that, it's off to Midway BBQ, a quaint place in a tiny little town in South Carolina.

7. Kentucky Competition

Air Date: 2013-05-21

Danielle heads to Kentucky to compete in the Owensboro Grillin' and Chillin' BBQ cookoff. Then it's off to Ol' Hickory Pit BBQ to eat some mutton, and try out their family recipe of barbecued beans.

8. Kentucky to Missouri Crawl

Air Date: 2013-05-28

Danielle Dimovski, aka "Diva Q", starts off in Kentucky for some Billy's BBQ in Louisville, and then heads to Missouri for Pappy's Smokehouse -- the beacon of BBQ.

9. Missouri Competition

Air Date: 2013-06-04

Danielle prepares for the American Royal barbecue competition. Also: She visits barbecue joints in Missouri, including Arthur Bryant's BBQ and Oklahoma Joe's.

10. Missouri Final Challenge

Air Date: 2013-06-11

Danielle competes at the American Royal BBQ competition in the Season 1 finale.

1. Nashville's Kings of Q

Air Date: 2014-04-01

Danielle Dimovski starts her BBQ roadtrip in Nashville, TN. She digs into some dry ribs, barbecue sushi and a killer pork sandwich. The adventure continues at the Music City BBQ Festival where she enters a margarita contest.

2. Tennessee Pork, Pies and Muddy Ribs

Air Date: 2014-04-08

In rural Tennessee, Danielle visits Helen’s BBQ, a place run by a female pitmaster! She's been stacking wood and hauling pigs since 1995. It's nothing fancy, but she serves up the best pulled pork sandwich anywhere in the state.

3. Brisket Sausage, Food Trucks and Heat Waves

Air Date: 2014-04-15

Danielle makes it to Longoria's BBQ, famous for beef jerky and brisket sausage. Then she heads to the urban core of Dallas to the Oink n’ Moo Food truck for a modern take on Texas 'Q.

4. Lockhart's Legendary Q

Air Date: 2014-04-22

Danielle heads south to Lockhart, the birthplace of Texas BBQ. First up, is Smitty’s Market, an old building that serves up traditional German-style BBQ...which means smoked sausage.

5. Bison, Beer and BBQ

Air Date: 2014-04-29

Bison is the state animal for Kansas so it's the theme of Danielle's travels here. In downtown Wichita, "Public at the Brickyard” Danielle noshes down on their tasty bison burgers complete with crushed espresso seasoning and chipotle aioli.

6. Firehall Q, Cattle Auctions and Strawberry Banana Cake!

Air Date: 2014-05-06

Danielle heads to Jet BBQ in Wichita Kansas. Located in a historic firehouse, this is a true drive-thru: drive in one door, order your goods, and drive out. Danielle enjoys some the Jetman's 'Q then heads out in his truck for a joyride!

7. Oklahoma Sauce, Smokers, and the Cherokee Strip Cookoff

Air Date: 2014-05-13

Danielle visits sauce empire “Head Country”, in Ponca City Oklahoma. They churn out 6000 gallons per day. Danielle chows down on the Sampler platter: ribs, sausage, half chickens and brisket.

8. Po Boys, Shrimpin' Trawlin, and BBQ Crawlin'

Air Date: 2014-05-20

Danielle hits up the lively city of New Orleans to eat at Boucherie, a southern fine dining experience that fuses together traditional BBQ and international cuisine: Boudin balls, pork belly, blackened shrimp and grits.

9. Smoked Tofu, Flyboys and Fun

Air Date: 2014-05-27

Danielle visits Johnny Mitchell’s Smokehouse, a backwoods BBQ joint. They serve up hand cut steaks, and something different...smoked tofu. They also pair their BBQ with wine! Danielle does all of the above AND dessert.

10. Huge Sammies, Fishing, and Georgian Gumbo

Air Date: 2014-06-03

Danielle crosses Georgia to the Oink Joint. They have a rep for their HUGE sandwich creations and Danielle tries one called The Fat Boy.... It lives up to its name. Then, it's off to sunny Saint Simons Island for some fishing!

11. Carolina Whole Hog and Q'n for a Cause

Air Date: 2014-06-10

Danielle hits up JB's Smokehouse, the only BBQ joint on Johns Island, SC. She chows down on their smoked ribs AND their 32 side dishes! Next, Danielle visits Sweatman's Bar-B-Que, a place that cooks the whole hog.

12. KC Strip Steak, Burnt End Chili, and Team Diva Q

Air Date: 2014-06-17

Danielle arrives at the American Royal Invitational contest in Kansas City Missouri. She kicks off her time there at The Golden Ox, the oldest steakhouse in Kansas City.

13. The American Royal

Air Date: 2014-06-24

Danielle and her team compete in the American Royal BBQ Competition. There are two competitions The Open and the Invitational. The INVITATIONAL is tougher.

1. California Pig Candy and Chili Cheese Stuffed Doughnuts

Air Date: 2015-07-01

Danielle starts off the crawl in Lancaster, California, to compete at the Blazin' BBQ Throwdown. Before things heat up on the competition front, she visits her old friend, Neil Strawder, aka "Big Mista."

2. Surfer Dudes and Dirty Fries

Air Date: 2015-07-08

Danielle visits That Boy Good BBQ in Oceanside, California, where Chef Mark Millwood is bringing Mississippi style BBQ to the west coast. Danielle tries their signature dish, aptly named "Dirty Fries."

3. Phoenix Fair Food and Fancy Food Trucks

Air Date: 2015-07-15

Highlights of Danielle's trip to Oceanside, Cal., include smoky tri-tip and a "life-altering" crusty brisket. Also: She visits the state fair and eats a 3-lb. bacon-wrapped turkey leg and a $70 porterhouse.

4. Route 66 and Big Money BBQ

Air Date: 2015-07-22

Danielle gets juicy tri-tip covered in Swiss cheese on Route 66, then hangs out with a captain on the Colorado River. Also: She competes in a BBQ challenge for prizes worth $100,000.

5. Utah Brisket Pizza, Tacos and Dutch Oven Cooking

Air Date: 2015-07-29

A meaty brisket pizza cooked in a giant bull's head oven is a highlight of a trip to Utah. Also: Tacos covered in feta are served at a surf shop.

6. Big Apple BBQ

Air Date: 2015-08-05

Danielle explores BBQ offerings in the Big Apple. Included: pulled goat and carne asada tacos; a juicy duck leg served on top of a huckleberry waffle; and creamy crawfish étouffée.

7. Jersey Shore Parties and Pit Roasted Pig

Air Date: 2015-08-12

Danielle travels to New Jersey for the Que by the Sea BBQ Festival and Competition, where she tries whole roasted pig and a Filipino pork blood stew. Also: A savory pulled chicken sandwich makes her swoon.

8. Baltimore Pit Beef and Pam the Butcher

Air Date: 2015-08-19

Danielle stops for juicy pit beef in Baltimore. Later, she receives a meat-carving lesson in Washington, D.C., where she also gets a taste of jerked goat and tender pulled duck.

9. Korean BBQ, Candied Pork, and Whole Hog BBQ

Air Date: 2015-08-26

Danielle visits Clyde Cooper's BBQ in Raleigh, where she feasts on whole hog; and has a friend install some new bells and whistles on her RV. Also: She tastes spicy Korean tacos; and gives pork candied in cola a try.

10. Beer, BBQ and Bratwurst

Air Date: 2015-09-02

A visit to Greenville, S.C., includes indulging in a barbecue-and-beer pairing, attending an Oktoberfest celebration and cheering at a bratwurst-eating contest.

11. Heritage Hogs, Gullah Cuisine, Charcuterie

Air Date: 2015-09-09

On a visit to Charleston, S.C., Danielle explores the farm-to-table movement and Gullah cuisine.

12. Vegas-Style Giant Beef Ribs and Custom Steak

Air Date: 2015-09-16

Danielle flies to Las Vegas to check out the local BBQ scene and prepare for the World Food Championships.

13. The World Food Championships

Air Date: 2015-09-23

The World Food Championships begin and Danielle's crew, Team Diva Q, are ready to roll.