Glutton for Punishment — Season 1, Episode 1: Waiter's Race
30 min • 5 seasons, 59 episodes
Episode synopsis
In the world of food and wine, waiters are the true unsung heroes. Working the front lines between picky diners and primadonna chefs, they are the foot soldiers of fine dining. Come along for the fun as Glutton for Punishment host Bob Blumer runs off his feet at a busy brasserie in New York City, training in the classic French style. Once he's mastered it, Bob prepares to compete against the city's finest in NYC's annual Waiter's Race -- held, appropriately, on Bastille Day! His challenge is to run three blocks and back carrying a tray, two wine glasses and a carafe of water, without spilling a drop. And his reward is to prove that he can take the heat...in and out of the kitchen.
About Glutton for Punishment
Glutton for Punishment is a program on Food Network hosted by Bob Blumer and produced by Paperny Entertainment. The show features the host in various food-related challenges. He is given five days to become proficient enough in the episode's featured specialty. His newly acquired skills are then put to the test by matching him up against champions and experts in the field. In several competitions, Bob Blumer surprises by qualifying ahead of many pros. When he is not doing so well, he acknowledges the difficulty he has, often with self-deprecating humour. The "Glutton for Punishment" crew most recently broke the Guinness world record for the largest bowl of salsa at the Jacksonville, Texas, 26th Tomato Fest on June 12, 2010. The final bowl weighed in at 2,672 pounds. The feat was filmed for Season 5 of "Glutton," during which Bob attempted to break six world's records.