The competition heats up in the northeast, even as temperatures fall at the Diamond State BBQ Championship in Dover, Delaware. Harry's former teammate, Gary, competes on his own, and Tuffy does Myron a favor, which could end up hurting his own chances.
Guy Fieri's buddy Noah Cappe is headed out to Joplin, Missouri, along celebrity chefs Aarti Sequeira and Joe Sasto. Together, they investigate the Joplin food scene, leaving no culinary stone unturned, as they try everything from tacos and sushi to BBQ and fine dining. Each of them selects one dish to nominate for a showcase in the middle of town, where expert judges will decide the best of the best.
Cody and Sam Carroll have been perfecting the art of tailgating ever since their college days. They're going to the next level on the grill with Sugarcane Smoked Wings with Cane Row BBQ Sauce and Rosemary Ranch before making Kajun Kolaches with Hot Tails Smoked Sausage and Creole Honey Mustard. There's also a Collard Green and Artichoke Dip with Brown Butter Grilled Country Bread and Chickory Chocolate Cookies for dessert.
Giada visits LA's Original Farmer's Market, an historic hotspot with every kind of food purveyor under the California sun. She picks up a selection of meat and fish, along with seasonal veggies. Then, Giada returns to her kitchen, where she comes up with a variety of marinades and sauces. Then, friends gather around a backyard BBQ pit to grill the meat and fish to their own personal specifications.
The Kitchen welcomes the flavors of summer, starting with Katie Lee's Grilled Shrimp Fajitas and Marcela Valladolid's Cheesy Corn Skillet Dip. Head outside for the verdict on some of the worst BBQ habits, and learn new ways to keep an outdoor party cool using ice. Chef Ryan Scott stops by to make a Chocolate Brownie Pie, and Good Housekeeping's Jane Francisco serves up her version of a Moscow Mule.