Serving up an original recipe in the genre of cooking shows, GRILLZZ takes food lovers straight to the source. From the salty brine of the Atlantic to the rolling pastures of farm country, host Mark Smith meets with the fishermen, farmers, herders, and harvesters who make dining in Rhode Island a delicious adventure.
First premiering in 2020, the series returns for a summertime encore, featuring recipes and savory cooking demonstrations for grillers eager to fire up their coals.
GRILLZZ airs Sundays at 7 p.m. starting July 17 and is available to watch on-demand at watch.ripbs.org/show/grillzz.
Episode 1: Crabs and Lobsters - July 17 at 7 p.m.
The premiere episode of GRILLZZ takes viewers from skate to plate, reeling in the classic crabs and lobsters of Narragansett Bay. Captain Greg Lisi shares his favorite recipe for Dijon crab cakes, sweet and creamy lobster rolls, and baked stuffed lobster "bullets" on the grill.
Episode 2: Rhode Island Charter Fishing - July 24 at 7 p.m.
Follow Mark out to the best fishing spots on the Bay, where he hunts for striped bass and other fresh catches with a local charter.
Episode 3: Vegetarian Delights - August 7 at 7 p.m.
Taking a brief hiatus from seafood, Mark explores the world of grilling beyond fillets and steaks. This episode covers some of the best vegetarian dining in the Ocean State.
Episode 4: Farm to Flame - August 14 at 7 p.m.
Farm-fresh meat and produce is available right in our own backyard. In this episode, Mark tours a local farm and learns how to smoke some Black Angus beef and delicious pork.
Episode 5: Quahogs and Littlenecks - August 21 at 7 p.m.
The beaches and coves of Rhode Island are ripe with some of the best seafood in the region. This episode follows the harvesting and preparation of fresh clams - a New England staple.
Episode 6: High Seas with the PFD - TBA
Mark joins the local fire department for a fishing trip, reeling in big catches on the high seas. Then, it’s off to the griddles and grills for another seafood medley.
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