Actor and proud Baltimore native Josh Charles meets up with Michael Symon at his favorite place for crab cakes in a town where everyone fights over where to find the very best. After a heated round of bocce ball in the city's Little Italy neighborhood, Michael introduces Josh to some of Baltimore's best new spots for juicy, inventive burgers, sweet and savory desserts and refreshing craft brews to wash it all down.
Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman love Italian food so much they're challenging the bakers to create lasagna dessert imposters! The bakers must create meat lasagna, spinach-and-mushroom lasagna or veggie-pesto lasagna imposters if they want to stay in the game.
First up is a Pepperoni Pizza Burger, bomba style! Then, it's an Italian Sub like you've never seen, served with a chili oil for dipping. For dessert, Lorenzo and his friends are helping make Bombini Doughnuts topped with sprinkles and chocolate sauce.
Giada De Laurentiis creates four distinct noodle recipes based on cuisines from around the world. From Japan, a Chilled Soba Noodle Salad, an Italian Farfalle With Chicken and Porcini Mushrooms, Pastitsio from Greece and a Chinese-inspired Chocolate Chow Mein for dessert.
Buddy Valastro creates his Italian Ricotta Cheesecake, a recipe used at his family's bakery since 1910. Buddy also reveals the secret ingredient that makes this dessert extra flavorful.