Raleigh's Ed Mitchell prides himself on using authentic North Carolina flavors at his restaurant, 'The Pit.' Ed is a BBQ purist with the ribs to prove it. Whether its East or West, he knows his ribs are the best. Ed strives to keep North Carolina's culinary traditions alive, and even with all the media buzz, he still makes sure to keep his food down home and locally grown. But can he take the heat and grill up a winning plate when the Pitmaster is challenged by the Grillmaster on this episode of Throwdown?
BBQ Brawl winner Kyle Bryner shares a chili recipe that was born in friendly competition with his son. The combination of spicy chorizo, tender chicken, and hearty black beans creates a depth of flavor that is both rich and comforting.
On this trip, Guy Fieri is hittin' up BBQ joints and pubs and checkin' out the local grub. In Pacifica, Calif., he revisits an old barbecue buddy to check out his take on pork ribs and a new spin on an old standby. Then, a neighborhood joint in Boulder, Colo., is still a favorite breakfast spot for the college crowd, serving crepes and corned beef hash, and a Minneapolis brewpub hits the road to dish out Minnesota staples like a wild rice burger.
Watch as celebrities and Food Network stars reveal the dishes that make them ditch their diets! Buddy Valastro goes to Atlanta for a plate full of everything, Daphne Brogdon finds authentic Italian in Gardena, Calif., and Alex Guarnaschelli shows that even migas are bigger in Texas!