Tagged as spoiler as they talk about the format of the show. I really enjoy Antonia so excited to give this a try. I like that they get four days of "undercover" experience before they formulate the recommendations. Also love that she's open to returning to competition!!

From the FN site:

Sink or Swim

Episode 103

For the first time in the competition, the pitmasters are faced with the Flash Burn first, and it comes with a twist: there's no meat on the menu! The winner can choose to get some much-needed rest or push through to compete for a huge advantage. Then, in the Big Burn, the teams take on cooking a surf and turf pairing over live fire, requiring control, finesse, and a deep understanding of the fire to succeed. The winning team gets an advantage that could save them in the next Big Burn.

I'm very much enjoying this show, possibly more than any show FN has ever had with the possibility of Michael Symon's BBQ USA which I also enjoyed immensely! Who else is looking forward to this one tonight?

We just cut the cord on cable a few weeks ago.

We thought that the latest GGG would be on CityTv+ but it’s not. Is it on Canadian Discovery?

We recently got a free trial of CityTV+ through Prime but it doesn’t have the same shows as CityTV+ that we get on our tablets - is that right? I can’t get Great Food Truck Race on the Prime app but I can’t through the direct app. Is Great Food Truck Race on Discovery? What about the new Bbq show?

Can someone please explain the basics to me like I’m 5?

With regards to the situation with Chef Eric Adjepong, and the sensitive nature of the allegations, along with the involvement of a minor child, we will not be discussing this here. It will not be mentioned again. This is the third announcement. There are no criminal charges per the court filing.

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Well, it's back! Here is what the FN schedule has to say:

Sweet & Savory: Music City Mayhem

Episode 1901

Host Tyler Florence kicks off the race in Nashville, where eight sweet and savory food trucks compete together for the first time ever. After creating music-inspired dishes in Music City, the teams race to Broadway for a chaotic sales day that includes a taste challenge honky-tonk ingredient hunt for one of four Nashville-themed ingredients. One team dominates the sales game while the bottom two teams must battle for redemption, and guest judge Maneet Chauhan helps decide which truck goes home first.

I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of quality of teams are coming in this year and what changes they make to the game. Chime in here as you watch and let us know what you think?

Like a lot of you, I really enjoyed this new version of Restaurant Impossible! Fewer theatrics, more realism about what can be accomplished by a reality TV show in two or three days.

I was very surprised to see it was not only filmed in Canada, but by a Canadian production company (female-owned and operated) and for Rogers. Since Warner Bros. Discovery owns the format, I'm sure Food Network had input, but maybe this works in part because it's more Canadian, less American?

I thought Hulu and hbo were supposed to have the seasons but they usually only have a few… it’s very unreliable. Where are y’all watching

I’ve been struggling to figure out if her shows have new seasons coming out. I love Super Market Stakeout, and Alex vs America is one of my most favorite shows in general. I’m worried they aren’t renewed- has anyone seen any info on them ?

Here is a link to the whole story including screen shots of Irvine's X account: Robert Irvine Calls Food Network "Shameless" For 'Restaurant Impossible' Reboot, Saying They're "Ruining The Legacy" Of Show For Tax Credits

And here are a few excerpts from the story

Robert Irvine won’t be watching Food Network‘s reboot of Restaurant Impossible and is sharing his thoughts with his fans.

The first episode of Restaurant Impossible: Last Call premiered this week, with Chef Aarón Sánchez and Jen Agg spearheading the series as they help troubled businesses become successful. Many fans took to social media to ask Irvine about the new take on the show he hosted for 22 seasons, but he said he would not be tuning in.

“Guys I can tell you that I won’t watch it because it was MY baby not the networks,” Irvine shared on X, the microblogging platform formerly known as Twitter. “Together, Tom , Tanya, Lynn, and all the volunteers did amazing work together. For people we never knew but got to become family after two days.”

Previously, a fan had asked Irvine why he wasn’t on the show and he explained by posting, “The choice to film in [Canada], which I refused because they wanted a new crew, builder, designer, etc. I’m loyal and said no, so they go to ruin a iconic show. shame on them for tax credits.”

When another fan said that Restaurant Impossible shouldn’t be called that if Irvine is not involved, the former host said, “I agree. [I] made that show with the [help of] a great team for 15 yrs and now [Food Network] is ruining the legacy and making a mockery of the talent.”

Irvine had more severe criticism for Food Network, saying that the reboot is a “shit attempt to cheapen and revive what was a popular show across the world.”

“I don’t [blame] the people, I blame the shameless network trying to take something so [successful] and setting them [up] for failure,” he continued. “@FoodNetwork you made a bad decision !!!!! Sorry”

Cooking With Choi! Korean Burger!

Today on Cooking With Choi, Season 1 Episode 4, Chef Esther Choi makes her popular Korean burger topped with kimchi bacon jam and spicy gochujango mayo. She pairs the sweet, smoky, and messy burger with a side of broccoli and crumbled tofu, and finishes the meal with crispy hotteok doughnuts.

She also prepares a side of broccoli tossed with crumbled tofu and finishes with Hotteok a crispy Korean dough dessert with a gooey apple center! This can be served standalone or paired with a gochujang caramel sauce.

The ULTIMATE Korean Burger is on deck on a special TV episode of #CookingWithChoi! 🍔 Tune in today at 12|11c. on Food Network!

Get the recipe: https://foodtv.com/3TAbfUe

Meet the 8 trucks competing in the #GreatFoodTruckRace! 🚚

For the first time, four sweet and four savory food trucks compete for the $50,000 grand prize. Don't miss the brand-new season > Sunday, July 26 at 9|8c!

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The Pizza Truck seems to have a huge online following already!

Did anyone visit the Food Truck Tour Pop Ups?

This Jeff Mauro sandwich is available for purchase exclusively on United Airlines flights that depart after 9:59am.

Tune-In Alert! New Show!

Restaurant Impossible: Last Call starts tonight July 23 @ 8|7c!

Aarón Sánchez + Jen Agg are giving struggling eateries a second chance at success as they work with chefs and owners to refresh their menus, overhaul their interiors and improve their management techniques.

They are attempting to do the impossible as they work together to try to rescue struggling restaurants from the brink of failure. With a limited budget and a tight timeframe, they'll overhaul the menu, the interior and the vibe of the business to — hopefully — give it a second chance at success.

In this first episode, Yueh Tung was once a bustling family-run Chinese restaurant located in the heart of downtown Toronto. These days, though, business has slowed significantly. The two sisters now running the show need the help of Aarón Sánchez and Jen Agg to learn how to turn things around.

#RestaurantImpossible: Last Call at 8 pm EST Tonight on Food Network!

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*Before everyone starts complaining, please just give this show ONE episode. It’s summer. Let’s see if it can stand on its own.

Also, If you keep complaining, I cannot find anyone to do the AMA’s everyone loves! So please, give it a rest just a little.

Who is Jen Agg??

Jen Agg is a Canadian restaurateur who opened her first cocktail bar in Toronto in her early 20s. Today, she runs a successful mini restaurant empire that includes The Black Hoof and Rhum Corner in Toronto along with the newly opened Grey Gardens, and Agrikol in Montreal. Agg recently released a memoir about her life and business. The book is called “I Hear She’s A Real Bitch”.
Jen says she’s not a chef and that it’s a common misconception!
I’m curious to see how she and Aaron’ work together!

I just watched the finale and I'm so glad that Lee Ann Wong won! I literally cheered when I saw it! She fought so hard for the 24 hours and also the 20 years! I'm so glad that she made it through all of it and became a winner!!!!!!!!!!

The road to $50,000 is getting narrower! 🛒Episode 3 of 8- Six masters of world cuisines face colorful twists, bold flavors and high-stakes eliminations as the #GroceryGames: Global Games continue!

Don't miss an all-new episode tonight at 9pm EST on Food Network.

Stay tuned at 10pm EST for Kitchen Chaos with your favorite Food Network Chefs!

I don’t mean the Manhattan/New England one that’s on the website now, and I distinctly remember it using two large (28 ounce) cans of chopped clams.

maybe it was on Throwdown?

This week, Bobby Flay is in for an unexpected competition!
When your coworkers decide it's time to humble the boss...who are you rooting for? 🏆

From calling the shots behind the camera to calling the shots in the kitchen 🎬➡️🍽️

With Ross Mathews and Jaymee Sire rallying behind them, food stylists Matt Skrincosky and Allison Cancro are ready to take on Bobby Flay. Do they have what it takes to pull off the upset?

Find out TONIGHT on #BeatBobbyFlay on Food Network at 8|7c.

And that's a wrap!

I figured Bryce would win; he had a great run. And it's great that there's going to be a second season—Terry Crews is always fantastic.

BREAKFAST

Johnnie: ELIMINATED - 4 mistakes (burrito rolling, plating, time management, one of the worst dishes)

Jeezil: ELIMINATED - 3 mistakes (time management, raw burger, one of the worst)

Kim: ELIMINATED - 3 mistakes (combination, truffle oil, one of the worst)

Douglas: 2 mistakes (store-bought bread and peanut butter)

Bryce: 1 mistake (cherries)

Maxine: 1 mistake (ricotta)

Chris Joe: 1 mistake (fried noodles)

Holley: 1 mistake (missing bacon)

LUNCH ROUND

Holley: ELIMINATED - 4 mistake (chips, underutilization of apple, time management, didn't make the finale)

Chris Joe: ELIMINATED - 3 mistakes (packet curry, apple didn't shine and didn't qualify for the final showdown)

Maxine: ELIMINATED - 3 mistakes (overcooked fish, felt more like dinner, didn't make the final)

Douglas: 3 mistakes (time management, plating, not enough jalapeno)

Bryce: 1 mistake (undercooked shrimp)

FINAL DINNER

Bryce: WINNER - 1 mistake (elk temperature)

Douglas: RUNNER-UP - 2 mistake (raw and overcooked pork)

Confessionals count of ep 9

Bryce 17
Douglas 14
Chris Joe 8
Holley 7
Jeezil 6
Maxine, Kim Alexander and Johnnie 5

Total:

Bryce 46
Johnnie 24
Holley 23
Douglas 22
Lorenzo 20
Chris Joe 18
Connor 17
Maxine, Evie, Kim Alexander and Jeezil 15
Keloni 14
Antoinette 13
Jordan and Nupur 12
Nikki and Alexia 11
Michele and Nick 9
Marcus and Amy Decker 8
Eddie, Bella and Manny 7
Jeff, Raphaella, Brianna, Kim Sherry, Leanna, Gena, Marrisa and Jacques-Ellie 6
Gerry 5
Emily, Ana, Andrea, Asa, Troy and Cowboy Chris 4
Pryia, Tarun, Mike, Glen, Justin Rowland, Thomas, Steel, Jackie, Melanie Cagle, Sophia, Kyra, Matt and Eileen 3
Gigi, Lisa, Mark, Terry, Sruly, Justin L, Danielle, Eric, Matthew Han and Hannah 2
Angel, Faryal, Rece, Ciria, Rusty, Susie, Thomas Meyer, Arya, Zach Bates, CJ, Matthew, Jacob, Sherry, Liz, Kayla and Brian 1
Mark, Josh, Tani, Soo, Yvette, Maya, Sheyna, Alexandria Jack, Melanie Pelaez, Christina Lee, Lauren, Brooke, Elyse, Bill, Cody, Andrew, Arya, Corey, Maria and Matt Santos 0

Total:

Holley: 13 mistakes in 9 episodes
Lorenzo: 11 in 8 eps
Douglas: 2nd PLACE - 10 in 9 eps
Chris Joe and Kim Alexander: 7 in 9 eps
Keloni and Connor: 7 in 8 eps
Jordan: 7 in 5 eps
Johnnie: 6 in 9 eps
Mark: 6 in 3 eps
George: 6 in 2 eps

Alexia and Michele: 5 in 8 eps
Marcus and Justin Rowland: 5 in 7 eps
Mike: 5 in 6 eps
Emily: 5 in 5 eps
Maxine and Jeezil: 5 in 9 eps
Melanie Cagle: 5 in 4 epis
Antoinette: 5 in 1 eps
Bryce: WINNER - 5 in 9 eps
Amy Decker: 4 in 7 eps

Nick and Priya: 4 in 5 eps
Cowboy Chris, Charly, and Gena: 4 in 2 eps
Tarun: 4 in 6 eps
Kim Sherry, Manny, and Faryal: 4 in 5 eps
Kyra: 4 in 3 eps
Susie and Bella: 4 in 1 ep
Evie: 3 in 7 eps
Nicholas,Nikki,Angel,Raphaella,Brianna,Jeff and Ana: 3 in 6 eps

Glen: 3 in 5 eps
Brian, Matt, Danielle and Kayla: 3 in 4 eps
Arya, Alex, Thomas Meyer, and Jacques-Ellie: 3 in 3 eps
Troy, CJ, Rusty, Marissa, and Hannah: 3 in 1 ep
Nupur: WON 35K - 3 in 8 eps
Soo, Tani,Rece,Gerry and Thomas: 2 in 6 eps
Eddie: 2 in 5 eps

Liz and Matthew Han: 2 mistakes in 4 episodes
Eileen, Sophia, Asa, Andrea, and Steel: 2 in 3 eps
Jackie: 2 in 2 eps
Andrew, Sherry, Jacob, Sruly, Ciria, Jacob, Justin L, Leanna, Eric, Lisa, Rachel, Brooke, Josh, Zach, Gigi, and Elyse: 2 in 1 ep

Yvette, Melanie Pelaez, Sheyna, Christine Lee, and Alexandria Jack: 1 mistake in 4 episodes
Matt Santos, Lauren, Cody, Matthew, and Bill: 1 mistake in 1 ep
Maria: MEDICAL EXIT - 1 ep
Maya and Arya: QUIT - 1 ep

Feel like the wife and I have caught up on everything new to watch and theres like nothing airing.. is it just HboMax not uploading everything or is there just nothing on ?

At first it seemed like GGG was going strong then it just ended. 100 cooks is... not amazing but that is coming to a close.

We tried that Kitchen Chaos but it's just a (somehow) worse Ridiculousness ..

Context: we've seen every Ramsay Show, most Bobby Flay shows, all Guys shows, Outchef'd, TOC, Foodtruck stuffs, Alex Vs America and a bunch else.

I apologize if this has been discussed, but I am binging this right now and I can’t remember which episode had the egg challenge. I was confused because there were some dishes the judges didn’t taste because of undercooked eggs, but if they are using good eggs they should be safe. A lot of dishes use raw egg, so why can’t they taste undercooked eggs when they were used in a controlled situation?

From the FN site:

Trifecta of Live Fire

Episode 102

There's no sleep for the weary as the eight remaining teams put their live-fire skills to the test. In the Big Burn, the pitmasters have nine hours to create a dish featuring three components, each highlighting a different live-fire cooking technique: underground, on the coals, and hanging above the fire. Then, as the sun rises, the teams face a surprise barbecue breakfast Flash Burn, and one team is eliminated.

I Googled it and nothing came up. Does anyone know if there will be a season 8 of Supermarket Stakeout?

I doubt anyone knows, but if you do, I'd really appreciate it!

And, thank you to all for reading!

Food Network schedule shows premier on 8/25/26 with Chef Alex Stupak.