Taylor Hicks tastes his way across New Mexico in search of the state's most iconic foods; along the way, he fills up his plate with local favorites such as Hatch chile stew, carne adovada, calabacitas, sopaipilla, and pinon nut brittle.

Taylor Hicks tastes his way across Nevada, filling up on the state's iconic all-you-can-eat buffets; aong the way, he tries smoked shrimp cocktail, snow crab legs, rainbow sushi, prime rib, and Gateau Basque, a culturally-rich dessert.

Taylor Hicks tastes his way across the islands of Hawaii, filling up on the state's iconic foods; along the way, he tries Spam Musubi, slow-smoked Kalua pig, honey-sweet pineapple, hand-ground Poi, and tasty Haupia from the tree of life.