Backstage Grill takes viewers on a culinary, musical and cultural journey around the globe. From recording studios to backstage, from fishing boats to golf courses, and to the homes of his musician and celebrity friends, you never know where Johnny Ciao will cook his next meal. Culinary Encounters includes episodes shot in the UK (Liverpool, Manchester,Yorkshire, Edinburgh and Wales), as well as Siberia, New Brunswick, British Columbia, Boston & Los Angeles. Current Episodes include performances by Professor Louie, Ernie and the Automatics (former members of Boston), Commander Cody, Skunk Baxter (Doobie Brothers/Steely Dan) and harmonica great James Montgomery. More episodes are being shot regularly.