The Best Thing I Ever Ate

Food Network celebrities talk about their favorite dishes.
Ooey Gooey Goodness
S12 E1

Andrew Zimmern pulls apart a melty meatball parmigiana hero in Portland, Ore.; Antonia Lofaso finds a super-soft creme brulee doughnut in Washington, D.C., while Anne Burell heads to the city of sin for a breakfast sandwich.

Dipped
S12 E2

Andrew Zimmern dives into a sensational hot pot in Las Vegas, while Alex Guarnaschelli dunks and devours the original French dip in Los Angeles; Brad Miller lights up his taste buds with an explosively dynamite crab dip.

Made Table Side
S12 E4

Ditching the kitchen for the most amazing dishes made table side; Anne Burrell gets up close and personal with prime rib in Chicago; Richard Blais goes weak in the knees for ice cream made before his very eyes.

Crazy Creations
S12 E5

Jeff Mauro enjoys a unique caramel-corn pastry treat in Chicago, and Ali Khan gives the low-down on jambalaya served on a stick in Austin, Texas; Alex Guarnaschelli heads to California for an unforgettable sandwich experience.

Livin' Large
S12 E6

Geoffrey Zakarian visits New York City for chocolate bread pudding that is too gigantic to comprehend; Simon Majumdar conquers a behemoth burger in California while Beau MacMillan visits Charleston, S.C., for a life-changing fried chicken platter.

Bold Brunch
S12 E7

Andrew Zimmern heads to Houston, Texas, for a remarkable brunch buffet while Anne Burrell says goodbye to hunger in Los Angeles with homemade sausage, eggs and cakes; in Chicago, Jeff Mauro fuels up with an entire meal packed into one giant glass.

Thanksgiving Dinner
S12 E8

Some of the best chefs and eaters gobble up their favorite Thanksgiving dishes from America's most amazing restaurants; Korean-inspired smoked turkey leg with Jet Tila in Georgia; mac and cheese with Tabitha Brown in New York.

Season's Eatings
S12 E9

Unwrapping some dumplings in D.C. with Antonia Lofaso; enjoying chestnuts sauteed on an open fire with Michael Voltaggio in Los Angeles; Brooke Willamson "lox" in on a special treat in New York City.

Toasting the Classics
S12 E10

Time-tested dishes that will never go out of style include Brooke Williamson's favorite French onion soup in Los Angeles, and a bowl of ramen with Jet Tila in New York City.

Off-The-Menu
S12 E11

Chefs and food lovers reveal can't-miss dishes that aren't found on the menu, from salted caramel ice cream with Tabitha Brown in New York to the hottest, crunchiest bagel ever with Duff Goldman in Los Angeles.

Better with Booze
S12 E12

Alex Guarnaschelli guzzles down beer-battered cheese curds in Chicago while Jason Smith devours boozy bourbon balls in Kentucky; in Wisconsin, Elena Besser proclaims her love for chicken Parmesan with vodka sauce.

Pasta Perfection
S12 E13

Andrew Zimmern has nothing but praise for a pristine fusilli pasta in New York; Marc Murphy is in love with legendary lasagna in Scottsdale, Ariz., while Geoffrey Zakarian finds perfection in an unbelievable combination of pasta, pears and cheese.

Mess Hall
S12 E15

Things are about to get messy in the best way possible; Alex Guarnaschelli travels to Washington, D.C., for a beer-battered burger, while Antonia Lofaso visits Los Angeles to let loose on the fattest sub sandwich ever imagined.

Sensational Surprises
S12 E16

These unexpected and delicious food finds are no longer a secret; Robert Irvine has the surprise of his life with one-of-a-kind dumplings in Philadelphia while Geoffrey Zakarian is left speechless by a tropical sundae in New York.

On Wheels
S11 E2

Jeff Mauro gets happy about an angry lobster sandwich. Sabin Lomac puts the pedal to the metal for The Bacon Truck's bacon mac and cheese bites. Ali Khan speeds towards the best food on wheels at LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas.

Thanksgiving
S11 E3

Anne Burrell devours a turkey leg sandwich; Jonathon Sawyer gives thanks for the mind-blowing Thanksgiving buffet at Adele's in Nashville; Andrew Zimmern shares a picture-perfect pie from Turtle Bread Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Kids' Menu
S11 E4

From macaroni and cheese to milkshakes, these are the greatest dishes found on the kids' menu; Alex Guarnaschelli shares her comfort food; Claudia Sandoval shows how fun it is to play with food; the Legendairy Milkshake Bar in Nashville, Tenn.

Holiday Delights
S11 E5

Brad Miller finds the Yuletide spirit with his favorite holiday steak; Andrew Zimmern delivers a dim sum favorite; Geoffrey Zakarian stops by with a sack full of goodies from Sift Bake Shop in Mystic, Conn.

Low and Slow
S11 E6

Wolfgang Puck admires APL Restaurant in Los Angeles for making a sandwich that's well worth the wait; Antonia Lofaso finds cavatelli truly irresistible; Geoffrey Zakarian shares his love for smoked brisket.

Pie's the Limit
S11 E7

Wolfgang Puck picks a perfect fruit-and-cream pie in Los Angeles; in New York, Anne Burrell dives into a mouthwatering pizza; Kristen Kish warms up with a one-of-a-kind chicken pot pie in Austin, Texas.

On the Waterfront
S11 E8

Anne Burrell compliments the sights with a meaty pasta from Cecconi's Dumbo; Jeff Mauro treats himself to a delectable roast chicken from Chicago's River Roast; Duff Goldman enjoys a view of paradise with a fried lobster platter.

Borrowed Favorites
S11 E9

Robert Irvine takes his wife's advice and discovers the world's greatest omelet at Babystack's Cafe in Las Vegas, Nev.; Sabin Lomac learns the secret of a genuine Philly cheesesteak; Duff Goldman borrows his brother's favorite spectacular surprise.

Stacked
S11 E10

Wolfgang Puck goes on about the seafood platter at Cassia in Los Angeles; monstrous pulled pork nachos from Kingfish surprise Marc Murphy; Katie Lee unveils a massive sandwich that will overload your taste buds.

Stretchy Pants Required
S11 E12

Anne Burrell takes on a gut-busting club sandwich from Little Goat Diner; Antonia Lofaso tries heavy-hitting Korean barbecue; Jernard Wells confronts a massively unbelievable cake.

More Than I Can Count!
S11 E13

Andrew Zimmern raves about the infamous barbecue chicken from Miss Myra's Pit Bar-B-Que in Birmingham, Ala.; Aarti Sequeira can't stop ordering handmade ice cream; jumbo lump crab cakes.

Fried and Gone to Heaven
S11 E14

Jeff Mauro goes to Proxi in Chicago for a unique version of street corn; Simon enjoys crispy pork shank at Salo-Salo Grill in West Covina, Calif.; fried hot chicken sammy.

Buttered Up
S11 E15

Alex Guarnaschelli attacks butter with a one-of-a-kind shrimp-and-grits combo; honey butter chicken sandwich from the aptly named restaurant Honey Butter Fried Chicken.

All Fired Up
S11 E18

Nothing matches the incredible taste of food cooked with an open flame; Marc Murphy chows down on some irresistible charred wings in Rochester, N.Y., while Brad Miller brings the fire with a cognac flambéed pasta in Los Angeles.

Best Meal Deal
S1 E1

Antonia Lofaso keeps her wallet full with irresistible Mexican munchies in Venice Beach, Calif.; Duff Goldman takes on the enormous Orca Platter in Washington, D.C.; Ali Khan gets a one-of-a-kind meal in Des Moines, Iowa.

Key Ingredient
S1 E3

Alton Brown reveals the surprise ingredient that goes into the best cinnamon roll; Alex Guarnaschelli loves sourdough bread made with pickle juice; Monti Carlo heads to New Orleans for the most unique, irresistible oysters.

Game Changer
S1 E4

Food Network stars indulge in unexpected flavor combinations from around the country, with Michael Symon in Cleveland for blue cheese guacamole and John T. Edge in Arizona for pistachios on pizza.

New Deli Done Right
S1 E5

Deli delights, including the best hot smoked salmon in the country, the ultimate cold-cut combo in Chicago, and a fantastic bagel in South Carolina.

Special Occasion
S1 E6

Beau MacMillan's unforgettable gnocchi in San Diego, Tregaye Fraser casts her vote for a one-of-a-kind gourmet burger in Atlanta and Martha Stewart celebrates with the most exquisite salmon in New York.

Genuine Legends
S1 E7

America's best pancakes; the ultimate doughnuts; the world's most perfect seafood dish; the infamous Caesar salad.

Yummy in the Middle
S1 E8

Jeff Mauro indulges in a 100-layer vanilla creme doughnut that is full of surprises; Antonia Lofaso cracks the yolk on ricotta and egg ravioli in Los Angeles; Lee Anne Wong heads to Hawaii for a unique and irresistible quesadilla.

Culinary Revolutions
S1 E9

Scott Conant and an updated take on classic potato tots; Jernard Wells devours a delectable dish of salt and pepper calamari in Atlanta; Tregaye Fraser and the Belly Benedict.

In the Last Place You'd Expect
S1 E10

Alex Guarnaschelli ends the debate over where to find the best bagel; Jeff Mauro finds a game-changing falafel in the back of a jewelry store; Geoffrey Zakarian unearths hidden Mexican treasure in Buffalo, N.Y.

Terrific Italian
S9 E1

Alton Brown revisits a decadent, old-world pasta dish; Ali Khan chats up his favorite chicken parmigiana sandwich; Alex Guarnaschelli gives a shout out to a not-to-be-missed lasagna; Duff Goldman's pick for the best dish to end an Italian meal.

Mexican Favorites
S9 E3

Alton Brown's favorite homemade salsa; a true Mexican original with beef carnitas tacos; Alex Guarnaschelli's favorite Al Pastor at Lene Brave in Chicago is so good, it has customers begging for more.

Brilliantly Baked
S9 E4

Martha Stewart shows off a beautifully perfect brioche in New York City; Alex Guarnaschelli's favorite lemon bars; Tregaye Fraser has a new take on an old classic in Atlanta.

The Upper Crust
S9 E5

Beau MacMillan's favorite pot pie in Phoenix, Ariz. takes on Duff Goldman's seafood pie pick in Baton Rouge, La.; Jason Smith's favorite picture-perfect pork tenderloin boasts a clever crust that is sure to turn some heads.

The Closers
S9 E6

Martha Stewart gushes over the most irresistible piece of lemon meringue she's ever had; Simon Majumdar travels to Kentucky for a world-famous avocado dessert; chef Antonia Lofaso goes all out with a perfect puffy pastry known as the Napoleon.

High Steaks
S9 E7

The best styles, cuts and steakhouses serving up the best steaks; chef Jonathon Sawyer goes on a trip to Dayton, Ohio, for a ribeye; Jaynard Wells travels down to Atlanta for a surf-and-turf combo of steak and shrimp; a butter steak.

Sweet Stuff
S9 E8

From passion fruit creme brulee in Hawaii to lemon ice box pie in Mississippi, Duff Goldman, Alex Guarnaschelli, Alton Brown and Claire Robinson discuss their favorite sweets.

Let's Do Lunch
S9 E9

An over-the-top pistachio chicken salad creation in Austin, Texas; finger-lickin' good ribs; Martha Stewart's lunchtime special in New York.

Back to School
S9 E10

Chef Beau MacMillan is in the cafeteria with his Supreme Boffa super-sub sandwich; Jeff Mauro with a pepperoni pizza creation; Tregaye Fraser and her irresistible ricotta cannoli.

Layers of Goodness
S9 E11

All the magic colors hidden inside a rainbow cake in Chicago; plantain lasagna in Seattle; grasshopper dessert.

I'll Have What They're Having
S9 E12

Antonia Lofaso falls in love with a sourdough cinnamon roll in Los Angeles; Geoffrey Zakarian gushes over a famous meatball and salad; Monti Carlo indulges in pork belly pastrami.

One of a Kind
S9 E13

Alton Brown has his eye set on a crab Rangoon pizza; Jonathon Sawyer finds a blast of flavor that may be too good to be true; Tregaye Fraser attempts the most obscure and jaw-dropping dish yet.

Worth the Wait
S8 E1

Alton Brown talks up his favorite beef Wellington; Jamika Pessoa melts over buttery biscuits; Beau MacMillan Tratto's pasta in Phoenix is worth waiting for; Duff Goldman is okay with waiting in line at this special hot chicken joint.

Feats of Meat
S8 E2

Justin Brunson shares where he gets his favorite meatballs; Monti Carlo digs into her heritage and discovers the best chicharron in Los Angeles; Bobby Flay doesn't joke around when it comes to meat, so he reveals the steak he says is the best around.

San Diego
S8 E3

San Diego may be the land of sun, surf and fun, but it's also home to some of the best dining spots around; a bacon burger at Hodad's; chilaquiles at Mexican hotspot Talavera; peanut butter spread at Spread; chocolate cake at Extraordinary Desserts.

Bay Area
S8 E4

Dream-worthy oysters at Hog Island; the pork bun at Yank Sing; the souffle at Cafe Jacqueline; the strudel at Schmidt's; the pain au chocolat at Tartine.

Life Changers
S8 E5

Alex Guarnaschelli names the dish that resulted in her being born; Fanny Slater explains why she wouldn't get married without catfish and grits; Jonathon Sawyer discusses how one dish changed the lives of over 200 inmates.

Vegas
S8 E6

Divulging the secrets of Vegas cuisine; the double ribeye at SW Steakhouse; the langoustine at L'Atelier Joel Robechon; drunken noodles from Wazuzu; the Gambler's Special surf and turf at Mr. Lucky's 24/7.

Picture Perfect
S8 E7

Carla Hall shows off beautiful beets from Michigan; Molly Yeh reveals the surprise inside the ultimate breakfast muffin; Aaron Sanchez shares his warm cookies and milk; Alton Brown talks about his favorite dish at Destroyer in Los Angeles.

Voted Most Popular
S8 E9

Sharing seven popular go-to dishes from restaurants across the country; Jason Smith visits an ice cream shop; Bobby Flay reveals his secret neighborhood joint; Beau MacMillan shares his favorite salad; Katie Lee admits her love for a grilled pizza.

Southern Charm
S8 E10

Roger Mooking can't pass up a simple yet magical Southern dish; Jason Smith introduces the epitome of a Southern sandwich; Alton Brown shares his favorite shrimp and grits; Beau MacMillan goes deep for a low-country boil.

Extra Crispy
S8 E11

Justin Warner shares a NY pizza enclosed in the ultimate crispy crust; Alex Guarnaschelli visits New Orleans for her favorite bite at Turkey and the Wolf; Fanny Slater shares her favorite Crispy Tuna Roll in Hawaii.

Big Cheese
S8 E12

Jeff Mauro, Geoffrey Zakarian, Jamika Pessoa and Bobby Flay are just a few food personalities sharing their favorite ways to indulge in cheesy goodness; a cheese curd-stuffed bratwurst; a fried cheese work of art, macaroni and cheese; Queso Fundido.

Sandwich Hall of Fame
S8 E13

The all-time favorite sandwiches in the Sandwich Hall of Fame; Eddie Jackson talks about the best place to go for a BLGT.

Serious Spice
S8 E14

Jeff Mauro heads to Chicago for 23 mole sauces; Donal Skehan sweats as he attacks the hottest taco in Los Angeles; Aaron Sanchez talks about his barbecue with a surprise twist; Duff Goldman's 16-spice favorite.

Hamburger Heaven
S8 E15

Carla Hall unveils a burger masterpiece; Tregaye Fraser travels to New York to grab the ultimate cheeseburger; Ali Khan showcases a traditional burger; Eddie Jackson's favorite burger is decidedly nontraditional.

Small Plates, Big Taste
S8 E16

Chef Beau MacMillan dives into some scallops; Roger Mooking heads to Texas for succulent chicken; Molly Yeh reveals the secret to her favorite fried pickles.

Chicago
S7 E1

Indulging in Chicago foods with Gino's deep dish pizza, the pork rinds at Publican, and the classic Chicago Dog at Weiner Circle; enjoying Chicago's white chocolate goodies.

Atlanta
S7 E2

Exploring Atlanta's food, from barbecued rib tips and top-secret burgers to angry mussels; a guide to some of Atlanta's most popular places; Atlanta native Alton Brown takes viewers to some of his favorite spots and divulges locals-only secrets.

New England
S7 E3

From classics like the Boston Cream Pie to sticky buns that'll sway one's loyalties, viewers are taken on a tour of the best that New England has to offer; trying the Szechuan sliced fish in Chinatown; tasting the ultimate roast chicken in Cambridge.

Mid-Atlantic
S7 E4

Touring the Mid-Atlantic and sampling crab cakes in Baltimore; trying paella in Washington, D.C.; visiting Chap's Pit Beef; tasting a chocolate, marshmallow, peanut creation called the CMP at Woodberry Kitchen; enjoying Baltimore's own bomb pie.

Los Angeles
S7 E5

Experiencing the famous French dip at Phillipe's; the chicken and waffles at a local favorite called Roscoe's; discovering some of the best tacos in a truck; experiencing a crave-worthy chili dog that comes straight from a train.

Memphis
S7 E6

From sweet deals on steak dinners at The Butchershop, to the guilty pleasure of indulgent surf and turf at Iris, Memphis will have customers singing with joy; finding delicious barbecue at Rendezvous in the form of a pulled pork sandwich.

Dallas
S7 E7

The brisket at North Main BBQ bowls customers over with its world-famous brisket; visiting Babe's to satisfy crunchy cravings with their fried chicken; sampling the Pecan Ball at Cafe Pacific and the classic fruitcake at Collins Bakery.

Miami
S7 E8

Miami cuisine, from stone crabs at Joe's, to the lamb shank at Sardinia; Fratelli La Bufala turns out pillowy calzones; Ola offers a pear granita; a trifecta of treats at Michaels Genuine and the chocolate peanut butter s'more from Prime 112.

Philadelphia
S7 E9

Enjoying delicious food in Philadelphia; featuring pasta at Vetri; mashed potatoes at Parc; crepes at Creperie Beau Monde; Mexican tiramisu at Lolita; Philly cheesesteak at Tony Luke's; the Junkyard Special at Sarcone's Deli.

Seattle
S7 E10

Crab cakes at Dahlia; pizza at Serious Pie; Raclette at Le Pichet; from the donuts at Lola and the rhubarb sorbet in Kirkland's Cafe Juanita to Fran's best chocolate bars, Seattle's got the West Coast covered when it comes to sweets.

NOLA
S7 E11

Heading to New Orleans for some seriously delicious, world-renownd food; Po' Boys at Johnny's; Drago's amazing oysters; Muffaletta at Domilises; gumbo at Dooky Chase's; pastries at Cafe Beignet.

All American
S6 E1

BBQ fried chicken; hot dog with 50 topping choices; apple pie smothered in caramel.

Messy
S6 E3

A burger smothered in slaw; lasagna sandwich; bread with chocolate.

As Good as Mom's
S6 E4

Macaroons; blintzes; spicy chili rellenos.

Frightfully Good
S6 E5

Fried brains; duck tongue tacos; spleen sandwich; BBQ pig tails.

Season's Eatings
S6 E7

Coconut gold bars; traditional fruit cake; Rose Petal Petit Fours; bacon.

Combos
S5 E1

Spaghetti and meatballs; biscuits and gravy; fish and chips; chicken and waffles.

Fried Chicken
S5 E2

Best versions of the classic finger lickin' dish, fried chicken.

Road Trip
S5 E6

Chili spiced apple pie; roast pheasant; lobster mashed potatoes.

Ice Creamy
S5 E8

Homemade fudge vanilla sundae; Torte de gelato; ice cream sandwich.

Eggstraordinary
S5 E10

Truffled egg toast; Reuben egg rolls; foot high lemon meringue pie; strawberry souffle.

Street Food
S5 E12

A waffle of "massive deliciousness"; an ice cream called the "Salty Pimp."

Childhood Favorites
S5 E13

Handmade pasta; frito pie; cotton candy; pizza.

Bang for the Buck
S4 E1

Free Philly cheesesteak; four-course chef's tasting menu; surf and turf for less.

Local Favorites
S4 E2

French onion soup; crispy pepper pizza; salt-encrusted fish; coconut cake; classic Chicago dog.

Nutty
S4 E3

Peanuts in a white chocolate pretzel spread; walnuts in caramel and chocolate; crushed almond macaroons.

At a Deli
S4 E4

Brisket, corned beef; Reuben with a twist; torpedo-sized hoagie.

Under Wraps
S4 E5

Pulled pork wrapped in pasta; bacon-wrapped pork chops; salami and melted cheese wrapped in crispy pastry.

Cake Walk
S4 E6

Incredible cakes that are flourless and red velvet to cream-filled and chocolate-layered.

With Chopsticks
S4 E7

Drunken noodles with sauce; king crab tempura; shredded beef.

That I'm Thankful For
S4 E8

Pulled turkey sandwich with white BBQ sauce; sweet potato cheesecake; dumpling with yam puree.

Crazy Good
S4 E9

Tagliatelle pasta with white truffles; banana split; decadent chocolate cake; juicy pot roast.

With Garlic
S4 E10

The "Plague Bringer" burger; garlic with shrimp, soup or popcorn; garlic sausage.

I Ever Made for the Holidays
S4 E11

Juicy prime rib; sweet butter tarts; rack of pork.

On a Stick
S4 E12

Nitrogen-frozen fruit pops; cheese-injected tomatoes; caramel apple; corn dog.

For Brunch
S4 E13

Chocolate french toast; hot sage sausages in waffle batter; chilaquiles; crab cakes.

Personal Favorites
S4 E15

Food Network stars reveal their favorite foods, and talk about what's on their plates when they aren't the ones behind the stove.

Holiday Edition
S2 E1

Food Network stars share their best holiday dishes.

Hometown Favorites
S2 E2

Food Network stars reveal the best thing they've ever eaten in their hometowns.

Salty Goodness
S2 E4

Food Network stars reveal eight salty dishes guaranteed to please.

Meat-Fest
S2 E5

Leg of beast; roast suckling pig; lamb shank; tri-tip sandwiches.

Snack Attack
S2 E6

Food Network stars share their favorite snacks.

Chocolicious
S2 E7

Alton Brown takes a trip to Charleston, S.C., for some heavenly chocolate pudding; Aaron Sanchez has some not-so-classic New York pizza for dessert.

Guilty Pleasures
S2 E10

Food Network stars reveal their guiltiest pleasures.

Hot & Spicy
S2 E11

Food Network stars share their favorite hot and spicy dishes.

Totally Unexpected
S2 E12

Unexpected food combinations.

Chilled Perfection
S2 E13

Food Network stars share the dishes they love that are best served cold.

Totally Fried
S1 E1

Food Network stars talk about their favorite fried foods.

Chocolate Bliss
S1 E3

Ali Khan devours an unbelievable dark truffle cake; Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski indulge in an explosion of different chocolates in one luscious dessert; Scott Conant travels to Sin City to bet on a delicious chocolate mashup.

Game Changer
S1 E4

Food Network stars indulge in unexpected flavor combinations from around the country, with Michael Symon in Cleveland for blue cheese guacamole and John T. Edge in Arizona for pistachios on pizza.

Obsessions
S1 E5

Chefs reveal dishes they are obsessed with.

Wake Up Call
S1 E6

Food Network stars talk about the foods they love to start their day with.

Pizza
S1 E7

Food Network stars give their personal take on where to find the best pizza.

Between Bread
S1 E8

Michael Symon, Guy Fieri and Aaron McCargo Jr.

With My Hands
S1 E9

Favorite hand-sized treats.

Filled With Envy
S1 E10

Delicacies that Duff, Tyler Florence and Sandra Lee wish they had thought of.