The Deen Brothers take a few days off from hitting the pavement and head to Jamie's lake house outside of Athens, Ga., for a few days of rest and relaxation. After starting each day with a lakeside activity, they head into Athens to experience the burgeoning culinary scene, tasting French toast with a classic Georgia ingredient, fried chicken and gravy, sweet potato souffle and chicken tetrazzini.
Warren Brown creates a cake decorated with French meringue cookies and finds old-fashioned desserts with a modern twist. You won’t believe the size of sugar artist Alain Roby’s massive strawberry shortcake. Then, see chocolates as you’ve never seen them before. See how cake at Freeds Bakery is made over Las-Vegas style, and reminisce over old-fashioned lunchbox treat
Melissa d'Arabian makes a pot of Mussels in Wine, with her special white wine-fennel broth she lightly infuses with orange zest. A piece of French bread for dipping completes this satisfying entree. For dessert, Melissa's Berry Pavlovas feature crisp meringue nests filled with whipped cream, ripe strawberries and a drizzle of apricot jam. This classic -- and classy! -- meal is simple, affordable and utterly delicious.
This trip, Guy's checkin' out the combos that make some local hangouts a hit. In Denver, the double-duty corner bar smoking pork for its biscuits and topping pizzas with the bounty of the county. And in Scottsdale, Ariz., the husband/wife team fusing their Mexican and Mediterranean roots for some standout Southwest dishes, like breakfast enchiladas and french toast with red wine rosemary syrup.