Need a nibble of something sweet? Take a bite of sticky, stacked baklava and creative candies from Brooklyn and Queens, N.Y., or a tiny taste of decadence with twisted French classics in Chicago or upscale Farmer's Market fare in San Francisco. These treats may be tiny, but are huge on flavor.
Three BBQ powerhouse chefs showcase their personalities on a plate in the Wildfire Round. Then, it's a battle between apples and oranges in the Crossfire Round, and "fowl" play is called in the Feast of Fire.
Jesse Palmer is in Los Angeles to see which food truck dreamers have what it takes to win their own customized truck for one year. In day one, the newbies learn a love of cooking is not enough to get through the hazards of running a truck, while day two offers little relief when both teams have to compete against not just each other, but also established food trucks for a busy dinner service outside the Farmers' Market.
Andrew highlights San Diego's sun-soaked cuisine, served surfside. The laid-back beach town is known for its Mexican-inspired fish tacos, octopus tostadas, Filipino chicken adobo, So-Cal monster burritos, and a globally-loved hometown salad.
Todd Graves returns to his hometown of Baton Rouge to help Poor Boy Lloyd's, a legendary seafood spot in Louisiana. The owner purchased what is now the longest-running restaurant in downtown with savings from working on oil rigs for 20 years. The restaurant serves as the sole source of income for the family, and the threat of closing down grows closer every day as precious few of their tables are ever occupied. Special guest Shaquille O'Neal joins Todd to help save this beloved restaurant.
Four returning bakers who all lost previous Cupcake Wars come back to fight for redemption and a place at the 100th episode celebration of the hit show, "The Closer."
Eden heads around the world in the diverse desert city of Phoenix, where she kicks off her trip in an Indian market. She learns how to make chats, a refreshing Indian snack food, and visits a large Indian street festival. Next she makes pierogi with a Polish baker, kebabs with a Lebanese butchering family and helps Bosnian bakers make breakfast all before the sun rises. Lastly, Eden uncovers a touching story of survival while taking in an authentic Cambodian meal, and winds down her trip at a Native American reservation making chili and being invited to join a Native American traditional dance. She arrives back in the same spot 24 hours later, her body tired, but her belly full!
Andrew Zimmern travels to Branson, a small Missouri town known for its family-friendly live shows and comfort food classics. He finds unique eats at Silver Dollar City amusement park and country ham at Branson Cafe before grabbing dinner and a show at Dixie Stampede.
Noah Cappe traverses across the southern Unites States hunting for the best carnival eats around! His first stop is at the Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in Texas, where he starts the day off right with Breakfast Nachos, samples the sweet and smoky Campfire Burger, lassos in the crunchy fried Cowboy BLT and finishes off his visit with a dessert take on spaghetti and meatballs. Then, Noah visits the North Florida Fair in Tallahassee for some magical homemade Street Corn Fritters and gets wrapped up with a Birria Ramen Burrito. Finally, he ventures west to the Riverside County Fair and Date Festival in Indio, Calif., for a colorful ice cream treat -- the Ube Ice-Krispie!
Rise and shine, cause it's time to hit the breakfast buffet with your host, Marc Summers. First, we'll take a dunk into the world of Dunkin' Donuts and then go to the grove to see how TexaSweet gets grapefruit to the breakfast table. Next, Mrs. Butterworth is on hand to give us all the sticky facts about syrup, and do you know the muffin man? We'll get the answer from our resident expert, Uncle Willy. Plus, we've got bagels by the bushels! Einstein's lets us roll into their factory to discover how they make them by the millions and Hindsdale Farms offers breakfast wraps on a stick for when you're on the run.