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.

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.

Super Spuds
S12 E14

Whether it's baked, fried or mashed, the potato is here to save the day; Duff Goldman leaps tall buildings in Los Angeles for a one-of-a-kind poutine, and Richard Blais is rescued by potato and cheese pierogis in Portland, Ore.

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.

Desert Island Dish
S11 E1

Duff Goldman and his donut from Baltimore; Alex Guarnaschelli brings along her must have paella from Chicago; what dessert Wolfgang Puck chooses above all others; recommendations from Monti Carlo, Dan Langan, Simon Majumdar, and Katie Pix.

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.

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.

New Deli Done Right
S10 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New York
S7 E12

Velselka's borscht in the East Village; smoked herring on the Upper West Side; hand pulled noodles in Chinatown; Cuban grilled corn at Cafe Habana in SoHo; Motorino's special round slice of pizza.

Bang for the Buck
S4 E1

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

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.

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.

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.

Crunchy
S2 E8

Crunchy foods.

The Classics
S2 E9

The Food Network stars share their favorite classic dishes.

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.