FutureCanoe tackles NYC's spiciest dishes, from fried chicken sandwiches with escalating heat levels to fiery curries and a final hot sauce challenge. The culinary journey includes pizza, Sri Lankan cuisine, and Sichuan specialties, all rated for both flavor and intensity. Expect a variety of dishes and surprising spice levels throughout this food adventure.

Before the subway tunneled beneath Manhattan, New York’s transit network rose above it all — and in some places, it rose twice. In this episode, we uncover the forgotten story of New York’s double-decker elevated railways — a system of stacked stations, two-tier junctions, and sky-high platforms that once ruled the city. From express trains thundering over locals, to ferry terminals connected directly to upper-level walkways, this system was nothing short of an engineering marvel. But over time, these vertical giants became costly, outdated, and unloved. By 1973, the last double-deck El had vanished — leaving behind only fragments hidden in plain sight. Join us as we explore the strange rise and dramatic fall of a second city in the sky.

NYC’s Lure Fishbar is one of the city’s busiest seafood restaurants, selling over 3,000 oysters every week. Using fish sourced from across the country, the restaurant serves dishes like sesame-crusted tuna salad, spider roll sushi, daurade, and more.