The Best Thing I Ever Ate

The Best Thing I Ever Ate - Food Network

Food Network

Reality Series

2009

TVG

Cooking

Chefs and food personalities share stories about their favorite dishes from restaurants across America.

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Thursday, January 8

Eggstraordinary

Season 5 • Episode 10

Truffled egg toast; Reuben egg rolls; foot high lemon meringue pie; strawberry souffle.

Thursday, January 8

Street Food

Season 5 • Episode 12

A waffle of "massive deliciousness"; an ice cream called the "Salty Pimp."

Thursday, January 8

Burgers

Season 3 • Episode 5

American classic burgers ranging from lamb to the original.

Thursday, January 8

Finger Food

Season 5 • Episode 11

Roasted, toasted ravioli; crispy fried pickles.

Thursday, January 8

Grilled

Season 3 • Episode 1

Mongolian pork chops; Southern rib tips; scallops.

Thursday, January 8

Hot & Spicy

Season 2 • Episode 11

Food Network stars share their favorite hot and spicy dishes.

Thursday, January 8

Guilty Pleasures

Season 2 • Episode 10

Food Network stars reveal their guiltiest pleasures.

Thursday, January 8

#Throwback

Season 8 • Episode 8

Alton Brown' favorite boxed lunch; Chef Tregaye Fraser visits a drive-in for a slice of cake.

Thursday, January 8

Chocolate

Season 11 • Episode 11

Alton, Duff, Tyler Florence and Claire Robinson unwrap their favorite chocolate delights.

Thursday, January 8

Sweet Tooth

Season 3 • Episode 4

Fruit-filled homemade breakfast pastry; peanut butter and jelly doughnuts.

Sunday, January 11

Messy

Season 6 • Episode 3

A burger smothered in slaw; lasagna sandwich; bread with chocolate.

Sunday, January 11

Frightfully Good

Season 6 • Episode 5

Fried brains; duck tongue tacos; spleen sandwich; BBQ pig tails.

Sunday, January 11

Bird is the Word

Season 6 • Episode 6

Crispy Peking duck; roasted quail; turkey stuffed with a duck and a chicken.

Sunday, January 11

Road Trip

Season 5 • Episode 6

Chili spiced apple pie; roast pheasant; lobster mashed potatoes.

Sunday, January 11

Thanksgiving

Season 11 • Episode 3

A turkey leg sandwich; a mind-blowing Thanksgiving buffet in Nashville; a picture-perfect pie.

Sunday, January 11

Dipped

Season 12 • Episode 2

Alex Guarnaschelli dunks and devours the original French dip in Los Angeles.

Tuesday, January 13

Ice Creamy

Season 5 • Episode 8

Homemade fudge vanilla sundae; Torte de gelato; ice cream sandwich.

Tuesday, January 13

All American

Season 6 • Episode 1

BBQ fried chicken; hot dog with 50 topping choices; apple pie smothered in caramel.

Tuesday, January 13

As Good as Mom's

Season 6 • Episode 4

Macaroons; blintzes; spicy chili rellenos.

Tuesday, January 13

Rise and Dine

Season 9 • Episode 2

Martha Stewart's favorite biscuits and country ham; a new take on French toast.

Thursday, January 15

Mexican Favorites

Season 9 • Episode 3

Alton Brown's favorite homemade salsa; a true Mexican original with beef carnitas tacos.

Thursday, January 15

The Upper Crust

Season 9 • Episode 5

Beau MacMillan's favorite pot pie in Phoenix, Ariz. takes on Duff Goldman's seafood pie pick.

Thursday, January 15

Combos

Season 5 • Episode 1

Spaghetti and meatballs; biscuits and gravy; fish and chips; chicken and waffles.

Thursday, January 15

Layers of Goodness

Season 9 • Episode 11

All the magic colors hidden inside a rainbow cake; plantain lasagna; grasshopper dessert.

Thursday, January 15

Better with Booze

Season 12 • Episode 12

Elena Besser proclaims her love for chicken Parmesan with vodka sauce.

Thursday, January 15

Sandwich Hall of Fame

Season 8 • Episode 13

The all-time favorite sandwiches in the Sandwich Hall of Fame; the best BLGT.

Thursday, January 15

Serious Spice

Season 8 • Episode 14

Jeff Mauro heads to Chicago for 23 mole sauces; Donal Skehan sweats as he attacks the hottest taco.

Thursday, January 15

One of a Kind

Season 9 • Episode 13

A crab Rangoon pizza; a blast of flavor that may be too good to be true; the most obscure dish yet.

Thursday, January 15

Wake Up Call

Season 1 • Episode 6

Food Network stars talk about the foods they love to start their day with.

Thursday, January 15

Genuine Legends

Season 10 • Episode 7

America's best pancakes; ultimate doughnuts; the perfect seafood dish; the infamous Caesar salad.

Sunday, January 18

I'll Have What They're Having

Season 9 • Episode 12

A sourdough cinnamon roll in Los Angeles; a famous meatball and salad; pork belly pastrami.

Sunday, January 18

Mess Hall

Season 12 • Episode 15

A beer-battered burger in Washington, D.C.; the fattest sub sandwich in Los Angeles.

Sunday, January 18

All Fired Up

Season 11 • Episode 18

Charred wings in Rochester, N.Y.; cognac flambéed pasta in Los Angeles.

Sunday, January 18

Sensational Surprises

Season 12 • Episode 16

These unexpected and delicious food finds are no longer a secret.

Sunday, January 18

Bold Brunch

Season 12 • Episode 7

Anne Burrell says goodbye to hunger in Los Angeles with homemade sausage, eggs and cakes.

Sunday, January 18

With Bacon

Season 1 • Episode 3

Food Network stars talk about their favorite recipes made with bacon.

Tuesday, January 20

Sugar Rush

Season 1 • Episode 4

Giada, Duff and Sandra share their favorite sweets.

Tuesday, January 20

Pizza

Season 1 • Episode 7

Food Network stars give their personal take on where to find the best pizza.

Tuesday, January 20

Super Spuds

Season 12 • Episode 14

Whether it's baked, fried or mashed, the potato is here to save the day.

Tuesday, January 20

Asian Sensations

Season 10 • Episode 2

Martha Stewart in New York; Alex Guarnaschelli in Minneapolis; Wolfgang Puck's favorite Asian dish.

Thursday, January 22

On a Date

Gnocchi in New York City; a 14-karat-gold cake in Chicago; Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski.

Thursday, January 22

Best Meal Deal

Season 10 • Episode 1

Mexican munchies; Orca Platter in Washington, D.C.; one-of-a-kind meal in Des Moines, Iowa.

Thursday, January 22

Crazy Creations

Season 12 • Episode 5

Ali Khan gives the low-down on jambalaya served on a stick in Austin, Texas.

Thursday, January 22

Los Angeles

Season 7 • Episode 5

French dip at Phillipe's; chicken and waffles at Roscoe's; a chili dog straight from a train.

Thursday, January 22

Trigger Foods

Succulent roast chicken; a cheesy, crunchy, gravy-drenched delight known as poutine.

Thursday, January 22

Yummy in the Middle

Season 10 • Episode 8

A 100-layer vanilla creme doughnut; ricotta and egg ravioli; a unique and irresistible quesadilla.

Thursday, January 22

Kids' Menu

Season 11 • Episode 4

Alex Guarnaschelli's comfort food; fun playing with food; Legendairy Milkshake Bar in Nashville.

Thursday, January 22

Pie's the Limit

Season 11 • Episode 7

A perfect fruit-and-cream pie; a mouthwatering pizza; one-of-a-kind chicken pot pie.

Thursday, January 22

Ooey Gooey Goodness

Season 12 • Episode 1

Andrew Zimmern pulls apart a melty meatball parmigiana hero in Portland, Ore.

Thursday, January 22

Made Table Side

Season 12 • Episode 4

Ditching the kitchen for the most amazing dishes made table side; prime rib in Chicago; ice cream.

Sunday, January 25

Small Plates, Big Taste

Season 8 • Episode 16

Chef Beau MacMillan dives into some scallops; Roger Mooking heads to Texas for succulent chicken.

Sunday, January 25

Worth the Wait

Season 8 • Episode 1

Beef Wellington; buttery biscuits; Tratto's pasta; a special hot chicken joint.

Sunday, January 25

Obsessions

Season 1 • Episode 5

Chefs reveal dishes they are obsessed with.

Sunday, January 25

Personal Favorites

Season 4 • Episode 15

Food Network stars reveal their favorite foods, and talk about what's on their plates off camera.

Sunday, January 25

Atlanta

Season 7 • Episode 2

A guide to some of Atlanta's most popular places, with Atlanta native Alton Brown.

Sunday, January 25

Life Changers

Season 8 • Episode 5

Chefs and hosts discuss the different dishes that changed their lives.

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