Adam Richman's "Man Finds Food" to Feature Several Boston Dining Spots Tonight (May 20, 2015)

The host of a new Travel Channel show will be featuring several Boston-area restaurants on the show's latest episode, which airs tonight.

According to the network's website, Adam Richman's "Man Finds Food" will be taking a look at four dining spots in the region starting at 9:00 PM (EST), with the focus being on some of the "off-menu secrets" of the Boston area. Included in the episode guide of the show are Al's Deli at Wan's in Allston, KO Pies at the Shipyard in East Boston, Alive and Kicking Lobsters in Cambridge, and Bogie's Place at jm Curley in Downtown Crossing.

"Man Finds Food," which debuted last month, is one of several shows that Richman has hosted over the years, including his popular show "Man v. Food," which ran from 2008 to 2012; he has also been involved with "Man v. Food Nation" and "Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America."

The website for "Man Finds Food" is at http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/man-finds-food

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News Elsewhere: Travel Channel Pulls Adam Richman's New Show After Instagram Rant

The host of several TV food shows has had his latest show pulled (at least for now), possibly because of a social media tirade that he went on.

The Washington Post is reporting that Adam Richman of "Man v. Food" fame has had his new show "Man Finds Food" pulled by the Travel Channel, with the show no longer being seen on the network's schedule. The article indicates that the postponing of the show could be in response to an Instagram rant where Richman was called out for using the hashtag #thinspiration, which the XOJane site says is popular in pro-anorexia and pro-bulimia circles. When this was brought up to him, Richman responded with a number of expletive-filled posts on Instagram, at least some of which have since been deleted. The TV host subsequently delivered an apology to ABC's "Good Morning America," stating that "I'm incredibly sorry to everyone I've hurt."

At this point in time, it is not known if or when "Man Finds Food" will be shown the Travel Channel. (It was supposed to have had its debut on July 2.)

Thanks to Eater National for initially bringing this to our attention.

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Update: Billy Costa and Jenny Johnson to Co-Host "Dining Playbook," a New Show on NESN

[Ed note: This article was updated on Febraury 4, 2014, to reflect a name given to the show, as well as the date of its premiere.]

The hosts of a canceled food show on NECN are going to be heading up a new show on another station.

The Boston Globe is reporting that Billy Costa and Jenny Johnson of "TV Diner" will co-host Dining Playbook, a show on NESN that focuses on food, including restaurant reviews and cooking demos. The article says that the show will also have some segments that are connected to sports, including looking at where athletes dine out. It appears that Herb Chambers, who heads up a large auto dealership group in the local area, will be a "major sponsor" of Dining Playbook, according to the Globe.

NECN announced the canceling of "TV Diner" in September, with the station looking to have more of a news and weather-based format with less emphasis on lifestyle shows. The show had been on for more than a decade.

Expect to see the new show on the air sometime in February.

[February 4, 2014 update: Zagat states that Dining Playbook will premiere this Saturday (February 8) at 11:30 AM.]

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TV Diner to Be Taken Off the Air by NECN

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TV Diner to Be Taken Off the Air by NECN

A popular restaurant review show on NECN is going to be leaving the airwaves.

According to a source earlier this evening, TV Diner is being canceled, with a Boston Globe article confirming this. The Globe says that a big shakeup is currently taking place at NECN, with the station apparently moving toward more of a news and weather-based format with less emphasis on lifestyle shows.

[September 30 update: It appears that TV Diner might not be quite done yet, as one post on its Facebook page from Friday says to "enjoy our last handful of show" while another from yesterday says that the show is going off the air "eventually. everything is up in the air" and a third post from today says in answer to the questions "How many more new episodes before the show ends? Will there be a finale wrap up episode?" "don't know yet. i will let you know as soon as i find out."]

TV Diner started out more than a decade ago, with Billy Costa of Kiss 108 at the helm from the start; Jenny Johnson joined the weekly food show a few years later.

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