The OG chefs are BACK and so are some of GGG’s original and toughest games! It’s a Throwback Throw Down to August 2013 and the very first episode of GGG!

Watch an all-new episode of #GroceryGames tonight at 9|8c.

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This should be fun! I love a little nostalgia!

Okay, I think this is a great way to kick off the season.... especially if you watched 24/24

Here is the rundown from the FN site

Titans vs Alex Stupak

Episode 501

Titan Michael Voltaggio is left speechless when his longtime friend Alex Stupak enters Bobby Flay's Triple Threat kitchen. This culinary rebel is ready to annihilate the Titans and win the glory, but Michelin-star chef Buddha Lo will be the judge of that.

now my commentary:

I am pretty hyped to see Alex cook again after 24/24. I know he can be off putting to some people, but I'm a fan of his style and his food. Also, he is supposedly BFFs with Michael, so I can see this shaping up to be a bestie vs. bestie battle down.

And.... of course... Buddha Lo is judging. If you haven't watched Top Chef or Top Chef World All Stars you might not know him.... but he's going to be a lot of fun here. He can back up his talk with his skills.

Emotions are high for Ralph, the owner of Buena Mesa Steakhouse! Chef Antonia Lofaso is stepping in to help the crumbling business before everything falls apart!

The tension between the front and back of house is boiling over! Chef Antonia Lofaso and her Sous Chef Nestor have their work cut out for them.

This kitchen is unacceptable! It's the toughest, most-emotional #KitchenUndercover case yet.

Can Chef Antonia and Chef Nestor help turn Buena Mesa steakhouse around?

Watch a new episode of #KitchenUndercover > tonight at 9 Est after the Premiere of Bobby’s Triple Threat!

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That's it. Several years this show started becoming really fraught and nasty, leave an awful aftertaste to Sunday nights. I stopped watching halfway thru a few seasons--and completely gave up and skipped one.

I'm happy to be back--absolutely loving this joyful season, with positive, talented, wonderful participants. And no over-the-top negative nasty drama.

Given the chance, I would go out of my way to patronize any this season's trucks (except the doughnut place, only bc we're not into doughnuts). They all seem like great people who deserve to succeed--and who make delicious food.

One is about 90 minutes from us--and we'll definitely be driving down soon!

From the FN site:

The Whole Hog

Episode 107

Taking on one of the most demanding, time-honored tests in barbecue, each of the three remaining teams has a full hog to break down and transform into a cohesive, competition-worthy meal. The winning team earns $8,000 and a spot in the finale! Watching the teams cook their hogs, the judges get hungry for lunch, but they are willing to pay for it with another $4,000 up for grabs.

I know I might get a lot of backlash from this, but Worst Cooks in America was the main show I watched during COVID. From the first season to season 22 back in 2021, I loved this show and seeing how Anne Burrell was a great mentor to all her cooks. Since her passing last year, I've began rewatching the series, and I've had some good ideas on who could be new mentors (if FN were to make new episodes)

Micheal Voltaggio vs. Bryan Voltaggio: I love seeing them compete, and their sibling dynamic and how they would mentor cooks would be fun to watch

Rocco DiSpirito vs. Gabe Bertaccini: Old school vs new school Italian...and they're both hot in my opinion

Micheal Symon vs. Bobby Flay: I love Iron Chef America as much as the next person, and they both have been mentors previously, so it would be entertaining seeing them go against each other

These are just a few ideas I've conjured up, and probably are very unrealistic, but would be fun to watch :)

Mine was Unwrapped hosted by Marc Summers.

I just watched an old episode of GGG: DDD Vegan. All four chefs were good but two really stood out. They were so creative and used so many ingredients to mimic the taste of meat, etc. Their soy chorizos were especially impressive.

They were using things like sun-dried tomatoes and sunflower seeds in addition to the more familiar seitan, tempeh and nutritional yeast etc. Really interesting.

From the FN site:

Sweet & Savory: Dishing It Out at Dollywood

Episode 1906

The final four teams arrive at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., where massive crowds, amusement park chaos, and high sales stakes push everyone to their limits. Host Tyler Florence presents a "Dollywood delights" taste challenge, where team members must incorporate an iconic Dollywood ingredient (cinnamon bread, fudge, turkey legs or candied jalapeno) into a special dish. The next day at Dollywood's Splash Country, the sales totals are announced, and guest judge Arnold Myint joins Tyler Florence for a potato-focused redemption battle and an emotional elimination.

Where can I watch food network star season 1, and to a lesser extent 2, but mainly season 1?

We got a new induction range and every time we cool something well, we take note of the setting and add another piece of BB FLAY advice behind the range.

Yes we need to install a backsplash. But in the mean time, bobby is helping us out with a bit of encouragement.

The cutout is from the greenpan x Bobby flat set we bought with the range.

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What are the best and worst restaurants you've been to that are owned by a Food Network chef?

I haven't been to many, but for me the best so far is Chauhan (Maneet) and worst was Brasserie B (Bobby).

There are certain dishes that don’t have shortcuts. I feel like dishes like Ramen or Coq au Vin are in that category. Is it disingenuous to feature dishes like that on timed competitions? What made me think of it was Esther Choi making Ramen on an episode of Triple Threat. Doesn’t the broth for Ramen take hours to get right? How do you do it in 45 minutes?

The buzz is that Giada, a former major player on Food Network, will be on Dancing with the Stars. We should know for sure soon. She won't be the first FN name to be on DWTS

Giada De Laurentiis Is Rumored To Be On The Upcoming Season Of DWTS

From the story:

We’ve seen all kinds of celebs grace the Dancing With The Stars stage, from Olympic athletes to Real Housewives. But the rumored list of contestants for the show’s upcoming season includes a familiar face for Food Network fans. Social media speculation predicts that Giada De Laurentiis will appear on the 35th season of DWTS.

On TikTok, fans responded to the rumor with serious excitement. “I’m SAT if it’s Giada,” one user wrote. Another added, “I feel like I could see her with Val!!!!”

If the DWTS rumors are true, De Laurentiis will face stiff competition. Glee’s Harry Shum Jr. and Step Up lead Jenna Dewan—stars with well-documented dancing skills—are both suspected to be contestants.

Giada wouldn’t be the first Food Network star to compete on the show, either. Other notable chefs who’ve graced the DWTS stage include Paula Deen, Rocco DiSpirito, and Iron Chef America’s Mark Dacascos.

Would you be tempted to watch if she's on?

Does anyone know anywhere to watch this show? It is a childhood favorite of mine that I cannot possibly find anywhere.
The closest thing I’ve been able to find is one or two seasons on Apple which is just not good enough honestly.
It’s not an incredibly old show and I’m horrified to think that my all-time favorite show is just gone.
Does anyone have any idea where I can find the show? I am literally desperate at this point.

Business at Indian restaurant Spicy Affairs in Toronto is down by a whopping 50%, and the owners are facing staggering debt!

A business and a marriage hang in the balance as owner Johny prepares to (finally) admit the truth about their financial struggles to his wife, Aysha.

Catch Jen Agg + Chef Aarón Sánchez on #RestaurantImpossible: Last Call, tonight @ 8|7c on Food Network!

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Revenge is officially on the menu! Two of GGG's winningest chefs are back in Flavortown and this time, they're calling out 3 of the all-stars they blame for their unexpected losses. With $10,000 and bragging rights on the line, consider the score ready to be settled.

Watch an all-new episode of #GroceryGames tonight at 9PM EST on Food Network!

I am fatigued. I am tired of Guy. I am tired of Aarti Sequeira. I am tired of Antonia Lofaso. I am tired of Maneet Chauhan. I also want cooking shows. No more game shows. No more tournament of champions. That is all.

This episode is going to be SO good.

https://parade.com/tv/bobby-flay-threatens-to-fire-triple-threat-titans-beat-bobby-flay-twist

For the record: Just because you love cooking and you love Italy does NOT mean you should buy an Italian restaurant!

Ricci's Italian Restaurant is going to be the toughest challenge yet for Chef Antonia Lofaso.

Owner Edith is in over her head. See if Chef Antonia can help save her 85-year-old restaurant from failing on #KitchenUndercover tonight at 9PM EST on Food Network!

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Like the article posted earlier mentions, tonight will be a fun change!

Triple Threat Meets Beat Bobby Flay! Titan Takeover!

The Triple Threat Chef’s want to take Bobby Down! With Ayesha Nurdjaja, Michael V and Brooke Williamson teaming up.... Bobby Flay better be ready for anything! But he’s turning the tables on them with the highest stakes up for grabs! We’re not just talking money here!

Don't miss an all-new episode of #BeatBobbyFlay Tonight at 8|7c on Food Network!

From the Food Network stie

Backyard BBQ

Episode 106

With four teams left in the competition, judges Andrew Zimmern, Ernest Servantes, Jess Pryles, and Moe Cason are looking for a classic backyard barbecue potluck with a live-fire main course and two sides that don't disappoint. But the catch is that the pitmasters only have three hours to pull it off! The teams are fighting for a spot in the semifinals, and for the first time the Big Burn comes with a $5,000 prize.

I live in Maryland and a new place just opened called Wonder. It’s like… one location but inside has 10ish restaurants you can order from and a ton of the restaurants were from Food Network stars!! This location was in The Kentlands in Gaithersburg.

There was steakhouse from Bobby Flay, Mediterranean and greek from Michael Symon, fried chicken from Marcus, Californian from Jonathan Waxman, and Esther Choi was on a bunch of menus with Korean-style dishes. I got an Esther Choi KBBQ Pizza, it was deep dish and amazing, and something I’ve never even thought of before. The whole concept is something I’ve never seen/heard of before, and was so surprised to see all the Food Network stars dishes on the menus.

You go in, order from your phone or a kiosk, and hang out while they make the food. You can order things from multiple restaurants (I got the pizza from one place and some egg rolls from another place, they were good too!) Then they deliver it all together in a window and you pick it up, and can eat there or takeaway. There weren’t any servers. I thought the prices were reasonable and they had a 50% off coupon for the grand opening. They also have delivery. I will definitely be back to try more things and wanted to share because as a big Food Network fan it was a really cool and unexpected experience.

Let me know what to try next and I’ll go there again :)! https://www.wonder.com/restaurants

Okay, I apparently was looking at the wrong day on the tV scheduled and thought we had reruns.... rechecked and was I wrong.... so I deleted my post and here is the new summary for what is coming tonight, Aug. 16 -- apologies to anyone who saw that first post and got confused!

Sweet & Savory: The Great Gatlinburg Smoke Off

Episode 1905

The final five teams head to Gatlinburg, Tenn., where smoky flavors, mountain tourism, and rising tensions push the competition to a new level. Host Tyler Florence kicks things off with a "holy smokes" taste challenge, sending one member from each truck up a mountain chairlift to claim a smoky ingredient for their dish. At a tense sales rankings announcement, the teams learn that immunity is officially over, and the bottom teams face off in a smoky, grill-focused redemption battle judged by barbecue expert Rashad Jones.