Behind the Scenes of Beachside Brawl, Season 2
Fun Summer Food
Our Best Burgers 70 Photos
Whether you choose all-beef, turkey or meatless, you can’t go wrong with burgers.
Summer Seafood 52 Photos
Pick your favorite fish or shellfish and put a seasonal spin on it.
Fun Frozen Desserts 90 Photos
Keep cool all summer long with these chilled treats that you can make at home.
Episodes
See Episode GuideGame Day Eats
The competition heats up as Chef Antonia Lofaso starts the brawl over game day eats with, for the first time ever, a double elimination! In the first battle, two chefs face off in a pizza showdown, where the losing chef will be automatically eliminated. In the second battle, Eric Adjepong and Brain Malarkey draft proteins for their team's best game day dish. In the end, another chef will be eliminated and have to hang up their cleats.
Coastal Road Trip
There's nothing better than a summertime road trip up the coast, and Chef Antonia Lofaso challenges the remaining chefs to give their trek a culinary upgrade! To kick things off, team captains Brian Malarkey and Eric Adjepong face off in a fast-food glow up, where the winner will get the biggest advantage yet -- the ability to bring back an eliminated chef or save one from a future elimination. In the second battle, the teams throw down by creating a coastal-themed roadside picnic. In the end, one chef will be eliminated, and their road trip will come to an end.
Beach Club Cuisine
Chef Antonia Lofaso gets fancy as she tasks the chefs with creating their best beach club-worthy cuisine. Captains Eric Adjepong and Brian Malarkey kick things off with a friendly game of pickleball, and the chefs hit the seafood market on the pier to help make mouthwatering surf and turf dishes. Then, the two least successful chefs from the first battle face off in a one-on-one survival round to craft an upscale appetizer duo inspired by a classic cocktail. In the end, one chef will be eliminated as their champagne dreams come crashing down.
Pier Favorites
Chef Antonia Lofaso is back with five chefs from the West Coast and five chefs from the East Coast as they face off in the ultimate coastal culinary battle. Chefs Brian Malarkey and Eric Adjepong seek to lead their coastal teams to victory as they take on some of the most iconic pier food ever while playing classic boardwalk games like Balloon Pop and Softball Toss to obtain their ingredients.
Beachside Eats
The beachside battles continue as Chef Antonia Lofaso takes the brawl from the pier directly onto the beach. Chefs Brian Malarkey and Eric Adjepong kick things off in the sand with a one-on-one mentor battle to see who can make the best handheld grilled beach item and win a key advantage for their team. The second challenge is a full-on team event where they'll have to make their coasts' rendition of a beachside feast. In the end, one chef will be eliminated, and their fun in the sun will come to an end.
All-American Party
Chef Antonia Lofaso sets off the fireworks as she challenges the chefs to create delicious summer eats that revolve around America's favorite summer holiday -- the 4th of July. After chefs Eric Adjepong and Brian Malarkey have a corn shuck-off, the teams create an all-American party platter that represents their coast while only being able to use ingredients they can fit in a beach cooler. For the second battle, the lowest two chefs from the losing team will have fight for survival against their own teammate by creating the ultimate beach burger. In the end, one chef will be eliminated, and their all-American party will end in tears.
Game Day Eats
The competition heats up as Chef Antonia Lofaso starts the brawl over game day eats with, for the first time ever, a double elimination! In the first battle, two chefs face off in a pizza showdown, where the losing chef will be automatically eliminated. In the second battle, Eric Adjepong and Brain Malarkey draft proteins for their team's best game day dish. In the end, another chef will be eliminated and have to hang up their cleats.
Boardwalk Bites
Summertime is the best time of year -- the sun, the fun and especially the food! To find out which American coast does summer food the best, Chef Antonia Lofaso kicks off the ultimate beachside brawl. Chefs Tiffani Faison and Brooke Williamson lead their coastal teams of four chefs in the first challenge, taking on some of the most iconic summer food ever: boardwalk bites. Guest judge Noah Cappe decide which chef's time at the beach has come to an end.
Seafood Shack
The beachside battles continue as Antonia Lofaso challenges the chefs to created dishes that focus on the one protein that's inseparable from coastal cuisine: seafood. Chefs Tiffani Faison and Brooke Williamson kick things off with a one-on-one battle to see who can make the best handheld seafood item. Then, the teams throw down, each making their coast's version of a seafood feast on a budget. Guest judge Sabin Lomac decides which chef gets sent home.
4th of July Party
There are sure to be fireworks as Antonia Lofaso challenges the chefs to create delicious summer eats that revolve around America's biggest summer holiday, the 4th of July. For the first battle, chef-mentors Tiffani Faison and Brooke Williamson lead their teams to create the ultimate burger. Then, the chefs with the least successful burgers have to battle for survival by making a grilled family feast for judge Jeremy McBryde.
Summer Sweets
It's time for some sweet summer treats! First, Antonia Lofaso challenges chef-mentors Tiffani Faison and Brooke Williamson to team up with a chef of their choosing to make their best hot and cold duo. Then, the chefs participate in a boardwalk bake sale, feeding not only the judges but also some lucky folks on the pier. In the end, guest judge Stephanie Boswell helps send one chef home with a salty taste in their mouth.
4th of July Party
There are sure to be fireworks as Antonia Lofaso challenges the chefs to create delicious summer eats that revolve around America's biggest summer holiday, the 4th of July. For the first battle, chef-mentors Tiffani Faison and Brooke Williamson lead their teams to create the ultimate burger. Then, the chefs with the least successful burgers have to battle for survival by making a grilled family feast for judge Jeremy McBryde.
Summer Sweets
It's time for some sweet summer treats! First, Antonia Lofaso challenges chef-mentors Tiffani Faison and Brooke Williamson to team up with a chef of their choosing to make their best hot and cold duo. Then, the chefs participate in a boardwalk bake sale, feeding not only the judges but also some lucky folks on the pier. In the end, guest judge Stephanie Boswell helps send one chef home with a salty taste in their mouth.
Yacht Living
Ahoy matey! The brawl moves dockside as Antonia Lofaso challenges the remaining chefs to create dishes fit for a day out at sea. Chef-mentors Tiffani Faison and Brooke Williamson lead their chefs in a team challenge to make a decadent brunch, followed by an individual challenge to create a romantic dinner. In the end, guest judge Ben Robinson makes one chef walk the plank right out of the competition.
Tropical Paradise
With the ultimate summer getaway on the line, Antonia Lofaso challenges the remaining chefs to put their best spin on tropical beach food. First, the chefs and their chef-mentors Tiffani Faison and Brooke Williamson flip a classic tropical drink into a beachside meal. In the final battle, the last two chefs standing must create a dinner using ingredients from their dream destination. Guest judges Tim Hollingsworth and Rashida Holmes decide which coast's chef has proven that it has the best beach food and deserves to be crowned Best of the Beach.
Pier Favorites
Chef Antonia Lofaso is back with five chefs from the West Coast and five chefs from the East Coast as they face off in the ultimate coastal culinary battle. Chefs Brian Malarkey and Eric Adjepong seek to lead their coastal teams to victory as they take on some of the most iconic pier food ever while playing classic boardwalk games like Balloon Pop and Softball Toss to obtain their ingredients.
