Fire up the grill: this is back to basics on beach barbecues. Getting back to basics is all about simplicity, flavor and informality, and nothing illustrates this better than a good old-fashioned beach BBQ. Ina is meeting her friends Michael and Jim at the beach; they're firing up the grill and setting the scene, and she's bringing the food -- Grilled Clams With Basil Breadcrumbs, Niman Ranch Burgers, Caramelized Onions and Chocolate S'mores.
It's a battle for the best barbecue in America on Top 5 Restaurants. Whether you like juicy Texas brisket, saucy Memphis pork ribs or smoky chicken doused with the ultimate secret sauce, we've got the BBQ joint for you. From old school roadhouses to cozy family restaurants; legendary pit masters, dedicated families and a classically trained chef all invite you to grab a big handful of napkins and tuck into the best savory 'cue in the country.
Bobby Flay is barbecuing the Northeast's freshest catches. He shares his go-to summer dishes like Hot Lobster Rolls With Lemon-Tarragon Butter, Caramelized Scallops With Fresh Green Pea Vinaigrette, Grilled Swordfish and Eggplant-Grilled Pepper Salad and a homemade Raspberry Ginger Ale. It's Bobby's perfect summer day, on a plate!
Bobby Flay takes some inspiration from California Wine Country to create a menu that's perfect for cooking and drinking with your favorite red or white variety. Pour a glass and sip alongside Bobby as he grills Ribeye with Goat Cheese, Meyer Lemon-Honey Mustard and Watercress and a Grilled Chicken Salad with Apricot Glaze, Homemade Mustard Seed Dressing and Grape-Almonds-Fresno Chiles. Another Wine Country staple, Fresh Figs take center stage on Bobby's Flatbread with Monterey Jack, Blue Cheese and of course, Red Wine Reduced Vinaigrette.
It's a battle for all the carnivores, celebrating the art of barbecue in the Chopped Kitchen. In the first basket, the chefs find a regional barbecue sauce and jumbo shrimp. In round two, the chefs scramble to make delicious pork spare ribs entree. After two savory barbecue courses, the last two chefs must make sweet and hearty desserts with bananas and coconuts.
Giada De Laurentiis teams up with the King of Korean barbecue, Roy Choi. Roy takes Giada on an adventure through L.A.'s Korea Town. Then, Giada returns home and makes Korean Barbecue Beef, Spicy Sesame Bok Choy, Vegetarian Korean Noodles and a Kimchi Pancake to serve up to Todd and their friends.
With four teams left in the competition, judges Andrew Zimmern, Ernest Servantes, Jess Pryles, and Moe Cason are looking for a classic backyard barbecue potluck with a live-fire main course and two sides that don't disappoint. But the catch is that the pitmasters only have three hours to pull it off! The teams are fighting for a spot in the semifinals, and for the first time the Big Burn comes with a $5,000 prize.
Giada De Laurentiis celebrates her recent travels to Italy with a dinner party featuring the flavors of Tuscany. Giada creates a California barbecue vibe with an Italian touch with her menu featuring Grilled Chicken Involtini, Buttery Herbed Potatoes, Mushroom and Grape Crostini and Spiked Arnold Palmers.