It's a Chopped tailgate party! In the first round, the chefs must prepare pretzel roll and chicken wing appetizers. Then will the chefs make the obvious from the burger patties in the second basket, or stretch their imaginations in an effort to impress the judges? With the end zone in sight, the final two chefs open the dessert round to find four fruity surprises.
Anthony Anderson is in Sacramento, Calif. for the county fair, where he finds cowboys aplenty and enough carnival treats to feed the whole Golden State. He dives into the deep end of carnival food with a burger with a "cheese skirt" and a bacon-topped cinnamon roll sundae. In between bites, he learns how to milk a cow and rides the most daring ride at the midway.
Bobby Flay creates three breakfast sandwiches inspired by some of his favorite things. He opens up with the 'Sabich,' an Israeli pita sandwich inspired by his favorite falafel shop, then creates an Egg-in-a-Hole Benedict with Roasted Tomato-Garlic Hollandaise that pays homage to his daughter. He finishes up with a Crunchified Chilaquiles Burger and the Tipsy Palmer, a cocktail based on the Arnold Palmer.
Four Chopped champs compete for a spot in the tournament finale to take on Food Network superstar Bobby Flay and score $50,000! In this preliminary battle, the first basket includes champion-caliber ingredients like an anything-but-basic burger. The three chefs in round two have ambitious plans for their dishes, and a green veggie is part of the puzzle in the dessert round.
Big Daddy's starting it off with Ginger & Sesame Wings with a Peanut Dipping Sauce that are from another planet. Then, it's another crowd pleaser, a Chili Bowl Burger that the kids and adults will love. Then it's onto a secret Meatball Twist, from The Meatball Guys in New York City. Finally, onto a Salty Vanilla and Cinnamon Ice Cream that you won't want to put down.
On this trip, Guy Fieri's diggin' into dishes that'll stick to your ribs. In Sioux Falls, S.D., a funky joint cleaning up familiar favorites, like burgers and mac and cheese. In Fairbanks, Alaska, a place cookin' up elevated comfort like a lollipop pork chop and 25-ingredient meatloaf. And in Moorehead, Minn., a spot serving Midwest mashups like their take on bibimbap and a chicken fried sandwich.
Guy Fieri has a rock-star lineup kickin' it with him in the kitchen. First, in Kansas City, Mo., Chiefs' head coach Andy Reid tackles pigskin at a joint meticulous about their meat. Then, in Waltham, Mass., rocker Sammy Hagar rolls into a spot servin' a crazy burger and pumpkin-bread French toast. And in Boston, Chef Ken Oringer is divin' into a seriously unbelievable lobster roll.
Guy Fieri's hitting the road and grabbing all kinds of worldwide flavor. In Kauai, Hawaii, a Japanese-Hawaiian spot putting a quick spin on fish, burgers and burritos. In Kansas City, Mo., an Australian bakery cookin' up Down Under comfort food like meat pies and sausage rolls, and in El Paso, Texas, a funky joint servin' international mashups like Pasta Chihuahua and an oxtail tostada.
This trip, Guy Fieri's diggin' into hearty helpings -- both saucy and stuffed. In Los Angeles, there's El Salvadorian with a twist, like prime-time pupusas and an extra-meaty burger. In Oregon, a food cart in a motel parking lot is serving up authentic Indian. Plus in Pooler, Ga., a Puerto Rican joint is going crazy with a mofongo mashup and their take on a sloppy joe.
Guy Fieri's diggin' into dishes that'll stick to your ribs. In Sioux Falls, S.D., a funky joint is cleaning up familiar favorites, like burgers and mac and cheese. In Fairbanks, Alaska, a place is cookin' up elevated comfort like a lollipop pork chop and 25-ingredient meatloaf. Then in Moorhead, Minn., a spot is serving Midwest mashups, like their take on bibimbap and a chicken fried sandwich.