Bobby Flay and his daughter, Sophie, are sharing their favorite burgers in the city, so they start out on the Upper East Side to check out Bobby's old stomping grounds before heading to his burger pick, J.G. Melon. Afterwards, they hop on the subway to the Lower East Side for one of Bobby's favorites, gelato at il laboratorio del gelato, and then head to Sophie's hot-spot burger pick, Black Tap Craft Burgers and Beer, for amazing burgers and infamous crazy shakes.
A roster of Food Network favorites, including Jeff Mauro, Amanda Freitag, and Michael Voltaggio, count down 10 of America's most iconic patties, from a no-frills classic in a New York City tavern to a Latin-inspired smash burger in Miami. The chefs break down what truly makes a burger legendary and finally settle the burger-lovers' debates over sesame seed vs. brioche bun, bold artisan cheese vs. perfectly melted American, and a thick pub-style patty vs. a crispy smashed edge. By the end, you'll be hungry, opinionated, and possibly planning a road trip.
Just when you think you knew everything there is to know about bacon swiss cheeseburgers, Guy is rolling up his sleeves to perform a burger magic trick by turning that time-honored favorite inside out by way of Mexico. Guy's burger is stuffed with a layer of bacon, onions, and fresh chorizo sandwiched btween two slices of Swiss, then served with a homemade Worcestershire ketchup -- belly up, brother!
Jamie Deen is keeping it simple this evening and making some fast family favorites. He's getting tons of veggies sneaked in when he makes his easy and delicious Gazpacho. Next, Jamie puts his signature special spin on the Deen Burger. And for a sweet finish, a One Bowl Chocolate Cake. Everyone is leaving the dinner table happy tonight!
The chefs battle it out to see who can build the most epic burger masterpieces. An awe-inspiring tower kicks off the first round of hamburger hustling. An old-school lunchbox favorite adds a bite of yummy, kitschy fun to the entree round, and a sweet challenge is in store for the two remaining chefs who must make epic burgers suitable for dessert.