This trip, Guy Fieri's going coastal for the best eats on the beach. He's reelin' in everything from the freshest catch in Florida and Mexico, to Hawaiian open-air barbecue and a taste of Cuba in Miami. Plus, New England seaside sensations like killer crab cakes, regional chowder and legit fried clams. So, put on the sunscreen, because this one's gonna be a scorcher!
Head outside for the best of both worlds: breathtaking scenery with fresh air, clear skies and the most-incredible waterfront dining in the U.S. Anne Burrell adores the sights with a meaty pasta from Cecconi's Dumbo in Brooklyn, N.Y., while Jeff Mauro treats himself to a delectable roast chicken from Chicago's River Roast. At Seafood Sam's in Sandwich, Mass., Duff Goldman enjoys a view of paradise with a fried lobster platter fit for a king.
Four veterans march into Flavortown to represent their military branches — Army, Marines, Air Force and Navy. First, they must make their best family holiday meal with a must-use ingredient. Next, the chefs weigh their culinary options in making their hometown favorite, and in the final game, they must shop for their five-star dinners without their carts. The winning vet earns shopping spree for themselves and their chosen USO center worth up to $40,000!
Food Network stars open up about the best FRIED foods they've ever eaten... from Bobby Flay's favorite French fries, to Giada's passion for decadent fried doughnuts, and Guy Fieri's love affair with a Caribbean classic! We visit the locations where the fryers are hot and reveal how these dishes are totally fried to perfection. Did you try fried shrimp heads? Let Duff know what you thought! Email Duff at duff@foodnetwork.com.
Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, bellies are full and love is in the air as we celebrate the best meals for any romantic occasion. Alex Guarnaschelli wines and dines with the most amazing gnocchi ever made in New York City. Jeff Mauro is dressed to impress and ready to swoon over a mouthwatering, 14-karat gold cake in Chicago, and get ready for a date with Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski as they light the night on fire with simply perfect pasta.
Inspired by a jellyfish in a tank, the chefs dive into the first test. But can they make sweet and sour mandatory ingredients work swimmingly in their frozen desserts? Then in the second test, are diamonds a chef's best friend? The competitors are given that glistening inspiration as well as mandatory ingredients, duck fat and fusilli, as they attempt to make delicious baked desserts. And in a nail-biting final test, the chefs' fate is, literally, up in the air.