"It's the Little Differences," New Food Network Show

There is an underlying theme to most travel shows. The host goes to some interesting or exotic location. He or she marvels at the breathtaking beauty of the landscape and/or architecture. The host then samples some local cuisine, either mundane, or fancy, or bizarre. These shows can be fascinating, but they get a little repetitive after a while. Watching someone eat a scorpion on a stick is shocking the first or second time you see it, but after a while, it becomes ho-hum. Yes, Hawaii is beautiful, but we’ve already seen a similarly charismatic host view the white, sandy beaches in awe. These shows appeal to the more cultured traveler, but they don’t give the typical American perspective on travel.

That’s why the Food Network is proud to announce its new show “It’s the Little Differences” premiering this Wednesday at 8:00PM EDT. Former baseball star and ESPN commentator John Kruk travels the world, one scenic location at a time, starting with Berlin. Unlike other travel shows, Kruk doesn’t dine at fancy restaurants, food markets, or even in the homes of locals. Instead, Kruk eats at multinational food franchises and documents the subtle differences. Does a “Royal with Cheese” in Amsterdam taste the same as a Quarter Pounder in St. Louis? What odd side dishes can you get with your KFC Original Recipe in Moscow? Experience the way a typical American dines abroad through Kruk’s eyes.

In addition to eating at common food establishments, Kruk stays at common western hotels to document the subtle differences there. What do they put on pillows instead of mints at the Hilton in Prague? Does the Holiday Inn have normal commodes and toilet paper in Bangalore? Tune into “It’s the Little Differences” Wednesday’s at 8:00 PM and find out.