Guy Fieri grabs some Triple-D style takeout that combines great restaurant food with cooking at home. Guy and his son, Hunter, chat via video with four DDD alums who guide them on a trip to Flavortown. The off-the-hook recipes include a funky waffle from Syracuse, gourmet mac 'n' cheese from Cleveland, California smoked turkey and green chile pork with an island twist straight out of Charlotte, N.C.
Guy Fieri hits nothing but diners on this trip. In Santa Cruz, Calif., where east coast diner meets Vietnamese cooking for everything from Reubens to spring rolls; In Peabody, Mass., an old lunch car turned diner where the locals pile in for home made favorites like Boston Baked Beans; And in Norman, Okla., a beloved local landmark serving award winning chili on everything from fries to burgers and hot dogs.
Guy Fieri welcomes the Great 8 back into the arena to compete in the toughest quarterfinals in TOC history. Eight of the world's best chefs go head-to-head in four sudden death battles and deal with the dreaded randomizer, as its categories go international this round. Who will win earn a trip to the finale and ultimately bring home the belt, the coveted title and the $150,000?
Four amateur cooks step into the Chopped Kitchen, believing that they can show the pros how it's done. First, the cooks' raw talent is put to the test with a sushi platter in the appetizer basket. Then in the entree round, do the home chefs have what it takes to take ostrich fillets and blueberry wine and create remarkable dishes? Lastly, after the dessert round, the judges are left to compare two very similar plates.
Selena Gomez's culinary adventure takes her to Beverly Hills, the home of Chef Wolfgang Puck's gorgeous CUT steakhouse. Wolfgang gives Selena two kitchen initiation tests, starting with a deceptively simple challenge that throws her and Raquelle into blind panic. After making one of his classic dishes, Selena gets the chance to create her own take on a spicy seafood dish for his menu, but only if Wolfgang doesn't give it the cut.
Iron Chef Michael Symon and Chopped's Amanda Frietag are ready to make sure Bobby Flay goes home empty-handed. Chef Carrie Eagle from Jacksonville, Fla., soars into the arena to take on Cincinnati stalwart Jose Salazar, and both chefs are looking to squeeze out a win against Bobby.
Four top pastry chefs put their artist eye on interpreting the most awe-inspiring world wonders in chocolate. They can be ancient or modern, man-made or natural. But the chef that can do justice to their source will take home ten thousand dollars and a gold medal.
It's the witching hour for four top cake artists. They must battle to create ghost story cakes that'll thrill and chill - all in the spirit of Halloween. But will they survive the tricks in store for them? One lucky soul will take home the treat of ten thousand dollars.
Four ace pumpkin carvers have three rounds to amaze the judges with their sculpting skills. Round one is the classic Jack-o-lantern, round 2 is 3D pumpkins, and in round three the carvers must create their own pumpkin masterpiece. The winner will take home ten thousand dollars.
It's sink or swim when Eddie Jackson challenges home cook Lydia Wexler to take on the renown Chef Michael Voltaggio in an intense salmon showdown. A panel of judges off the streets of New York City will determine if Lydia can outchef Michael and walk away with $5,000.