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.
This trip, Guy's pullin' right up to the window and digging in. In Austin, Texas, the tiny trailer serving up scratch-made sammies to customers on the street and in the bar next door. In Minneapolis, a food truck cranks out fresh lobster rolls that do double duty in a dive bar. And in Dallas, a side-of-the-road joint focuses on one thing only: burgers.
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.
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.
On this trip, Guy Fieri grabs a fistful of righteous hand-held toppings starting with a kolache cafe in Salt Lake City cooking up their Czech specialties with some sweetness and comfort. Next, Guy checks out a burger spot that's adding beer to their beef and pattying up the pork. Finally, Guy hits a funky joint in Atlanta that's putting out real-deal tacos.
On this trip, Guy Fieri grabs a fistful of righteous hand-held grub, starting with a kolache cafe in Salt Lake City cooking up their Czech specialties with some sweetness and comfort. Next, Guy checks out a burger spot that's adding beer to their beef and pattying up the pork. Finally, Guy hits a funky joint in Atlanta that's putting out real-deal tacos.
With summer ending and shorter days ahead, Valerie Bertinelli throws one last backyard soiree with her friends and family - husband Tom, chef Stuart O'Keeffe, actress Mackenzie Phillips, and Larry and Angela Robinson. She prepares an all-grilled menu: Salmon Burgers, Avocado and Grilled Corn Salad with Goddess Dressing, Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges and even a Grilled Pound Cake with Grilled Peaches, served with a Cinnamon Simple Syrup.
Ree Drummond remembers recent recipes that are new twists on homegrown classics. She puts a spicy take on the traditional with Chorizo Burgers and Taco Tots before making fun and crazy Pretzel Dogs. Then, Ree mashes up a Drummond favorite, Mac and Cheese Primavera, and bakes up two cookie creations: salty and sweet Potato Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies and fruity, nutty No-Bake Cookies.
Spice meets "Spike" when Marcela welcomes special celebrity guest chef Spike Mendelsohn into the "Mexican made easy" kitchen. There they team up to put a Mexican spin on some American classics -- from burgers "al pastor" to "drunken" strawberry shakes, cilantro-style french fries to Mexican caramel banana cream pie - watch (and taste) what happens when these two power chefs 'mexicanize some favorite American dishes.
Michael Symon gets ready for a barbecue encore, Cleveland style. He brings back the Italian Sub Burger, a classic Ohio favorite that hits the spot any time of day, and pairs it with Waffle Fries dipped in Cleveland Beer Cheese Sauce, a delightful combo of crunch and creaminess. For dessert he whips up easy to make and even easier to carry Apple Hand Pies.