$24 in 24: The Sandwich King, Jeff Mauro, Has a Brand-New Show
Sandwich King Jeff Mauro joins the Food Network prime-time lineup this fall with a new half-hour series called $24 in 24, where Jeff discovers the best cheap local eats in cities across America. Each week, he'll hit a new locale with a budget of just $24 to find the tastiest breakfast, lunch and dinner in town.
From unexpected mom and pop shops to globally inspired spots, Jeff’s coast-to-coast journey proves great food doesn’t have to break the bank. But can you really find good food for just $24? You absolutely can: "The beauty of this great country is that you can always find plenty of great food for a great price. There are so many interesting and affordable unearthed joints strewn about the ethnic enclaves that are so common in even the smallest of American cities," Jeff added. He continued to say that showcasing great, family-run establishments that haven't had much publicity and celebrating their food is one of his favorite things about this new show. "That, and watching myself eat on camera, which is always ultra-sexy!"
Jeff hits Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York City and Philadelphia in the first season of $24 in 24, which premieres Monday, September 24, at 10:30pm ET/PT.
Don't worry, Sandwich King fans: Jeff Mauro returns for a third season of sandwich madness on Saturday, September 9, at 10:30AM ET/PT. The difference between the two shows? "It's not just sandwiches! The first location I felt like I cheated on my main man sando, but it's been fun knife-and-forking-it through America," Jeff said. "I'm also theoretically consuming fewer carbs!"