The Best Thing I Ever Ate

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  • Antonia Lofaso keeps her wallet full of 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.
  • Martha Stewart shares a perfect meaty powerhouse in New York; Alex Guarnaschelli uncovers a heavy-hitting pork bun in Minneapolis; Wolfgang Puck reveals where he gets his favorite crispy Asian dish.
  • 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 unique, irresistible oysters.
  • Alton Brown loses control over a jewel of deliciousness in Los Angeles; Alex Guarnaschelli raves about a classic Middle Eastern delight in New Orleans; Monti Carlo finds meat-pie perfection in Phoenix.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • America's best pancakes; the ultimate doughnuts; the world's most perfect seafood dish; the infamous Caesar salad.
  • Jeff Mauro indulges in a 100-layer vanilla crème 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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30 episodes will be broadcast over the next two weeks

    Let's Do Lunch
    Better with Booze
    Pasta Perfection
    Pizza
    Filled With Envy
    The Closers
    Kids' Menu
    Ooey Gooey Goodness
    Made Table Side
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  • Let's Do Lunch

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

    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.
    Upcoming
  • Pasta Perfection

    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.
    Upcoming
  • Pizza

    Food Network stars give their personal take on where to find the best pizza.
    Upcoming
  • Filled With Envy

    Delicacies that Duff, Tyler Florence and Sandra Lee wish they had thought of.
    Upcoming
  • The Closers

    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.
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The Best Thing I Ever Ate

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A look at what celebrity chefs and Food Network hosts like to eat when the cameras stop rolling. Each episode of the series will delve into some of the network stars' favorite food spots and the meals that they would travel thousands of miles to have again. They dish on fantastic desserts, the best barbecue joints and where to find the comfort foods they crave. Each bite is a trip down memory lane as they recount stories of healing and discovery through their most cherished treats and eats.

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