Chef Michael Symon starts at the ultimate custom burger bar in Providence, Rhode Island, where he chooses from over 400,000 topping combinations to create his own meaty masterpiece. Next, he hits a modern Filipino diner that's braising and frying succulent pork belly to make the juiciest pork buns in Columbus, Ohio. Finally in Buffalo, Michael enjoys a roasted onion stuffed with smoked pork and brisket -- a true northern take on classic southern 'que.
As a contestant on Season 4 of Food Network Star, Adam Gertler revealed his energetic passion for food and fun-loving sense of humor. Now, as the host of Food Network’s primetime series Kid in a Candy Store, Adam uncovers the best, most outrageous, most innovative and most loved sweet treats as he travels the nation visiting the bakeries, restaurants, food carts and factories where America’s favorites are produced.
Adam grew up with a supportive family who encouraged him to explore his many interests, including an acting career that began in fourth grade. In 1999, he graduated from Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting. From Shakespeare to improv theater, Adam has participated in various stage work, including a role where he spent 24 consecutive hours onstage. In December 2002, Adam moved to Los Angeles for two years to continue his acting career, but his penchant for good food and cooking steered him toward a different career path.
Whether he was working as a short-order cook, server, caterer or even doughnut filler and froster, food has undoubtedly played an important role in Adam’s life. He developed a true passion for barbecue while in college and began experimenting with unique ideas and recipes while catering for friends and family. Adam soon helped bring the barbecue experience to Philadelphia as the executive chef of The Smoked Joint — a barbecue restaurant co-owned by Adam’s brother, Keith — from its opening in November 2004 to its closing in July 2006. In 2008, Food Network viewers got their first glimpse of Adam on Season 4 of Food Network Star, where he advanced through to the final challenge. Adam also hosted the Food Network primetime series Will Work for Food in 2009.
Adam has also channeled his love for food and acting into volunteer work, from teaching theater to grade-school children to catering for nonprofit organizations like the Philadelphia Red Cross. When not cooking or performing, Adam enjoys an eclectic mix of hobbies, including harmonica, karaoke and a 20-year-and-counting comic book collection.
Adam grew up in Commack, NY, with his mother, father and brothers.
The Kitchen helps you rise and shine with fresh new ideas for your breakfasts. Sunny Anderson shares her favorite breakfast of all time: Insta Huevos Rancheros. The hosts answer viewers' egg, pancake and make-ahead breakfast conundrums, and oats get their a-ha moment with three delicious ideas for your morning oatmeal. Geoffrey Zakarian shares his recipe for incredible homemade gravlax — the ultimate topper for our bagel bar. And we're putting time back into your hectic weekday mornings with our timesaving breakfast hacks. Geoffrey goes healthy for his 5 O'clock Somewhere with a delicious kale and grape green smoothie.
Mentioned in this episode:
How to Make Hard-Boiled Eggs in the Oven
Multigrain Waffles
Peanut-Raisin Granola Bars
Everybody loves Meatballs. Giada De Laurentiis shows us how versatile and fun they can be by creating four amazing recipes; Mini Turkey Meatballs With Mango and Raspberry Balsamic Barbeque, Meatball Panini With Grilled Red Onions, Prosciutto and Provolone, White Pizza With Kale and Meatballs and Classic Italian Turkey Meatballs With Tomato-Basil Sauce.
Trisha's sister and Uncle Wilson pitch in to create some of their favorite barbecue recipes for a family reunion. Trisha cooks up her daddy's Barbecue Chicken recipe while her Uncle Wilson shares with her his famous sweet Grilled Vidalia Onions wrapped in bacon. For dessert, Trisha and her sister bake a delicious Key Lime Cake.
Traditional southern food like fried chicken and BBQ is just about everywhere in the south, but in Asheville, N.C, they put a unique twist on their cooking. Hannah Hart is headed to Asheville to taste a variety of unique southern recipes like Mongolian BBQ lamb ribs, tandoori fried chicken and blueberry BBQ sauce.