You are so right
I love Feasting on Asphalt for all that Alton put into it. You can really tell from watching it that it means something to him. If you haven't check it out already, I suggest the companion book to the second season. It is wonderful! Reading it is like having Alton personally tell you about his journey. And there are some recipes from the 2nd trip in it.
Normally I don't watch the food travel shows, but I watched this one because I like Alton so much. I was not disappointed.