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.
Sunny Anderson stirs up a menu inspired by Anderson family reunions. Sunny's BBQ "Chip" Wings pack the flavor of classic BBQ chip seasoning onto tender chicken wings for an unforgettable, irresistible dish. To serve alongside, Sunny's Peas and Pasta Salad is simple yet full of tasty, fresh flavors. Finally, a Fresh Spa-Ocktail will refresh your palate and spirit to keep the good times rolling!
Get ready for a wild ride with The All American Cowgirl Chicks – the All-women trick riding team that grills and thrills. Plus a BBQ sauce spa treatment that has one woman covered in sauce. How BBQ changed Dallas, the TV show, and a totally Texas red, white, and blue BBQ. BBQ gadget: collapsible grilling tools.
Trisha Yearwood takes a trip down memory lane, recreating her favorite dishes from her time on tour in the Midwest and sharing memories using her own photos and footage. A stop in Des Moines, Iowa, inspires Trisha to make Crab Rangoon Pizza Bites with dipping sauce, while Kansas City, Mo., has her turning classic barbecue into a BBQ Sandwich with Tater Wedges and a Quick Pickle. Finally, Trisha's inspired to make Key Lime Pie like she had at a steakhouse in Minneapolis.
The Hungry Detective, Chris Cognac, hits the streets of The Big Apple to crack the case of the best off-the-beaten-path slice of New York pizza at Bleecker Street Pizza, which is owned and operated by a former New York Police Department officer. During his investigation he also uncovers a meaty combo plate slathered with savory sauce at West Harlem’s Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, an unbelievable three-course steak dinner at an affordable price at the Upper Westside’s Fairway Market Café and Steakhouse, a mouth watering mixed-berry pancake breakfast at the Uptown Kitchenette—a hidden gem of a breakfast joint that caters to hungry students from nearby Columbia University—and some of the best burgers and shakes in town, after a trip to a locals-in-the-know stand called Shake Shack in Madison Square Park.