The Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season 2

The Best Thing I Ever Ate is one of two flagship shows of the Food Network which premiered on June 22, 2009. The program originally aired as a one-time special in late 2008. The program consists of chefs picking out their favorite dishes in specific categories.

Opening Introduction:

Where to Watch The Best Thing I Ever Ate • Season 2

13 Episodes

Holiday
E1
HolidayYour favorite Food Network stars share in tantalizing detail the best dishes they've ever eaten during the holidays.
Hometown Favorites
E2
Hometown FavoritesThere's no place like home, there's no place like home ... at least according to Giada, Alton, Ina, and Emeril. They're among the Food Network favorites who reveal the best thing they've ever eaten in their hometowns, from a savory West Coast burger to an out-of-this-world Southern-style hot dog, not to mention the pasta, pizza and Portuguese soup in between.
Cheesy
E3
CheesyThe ultimate soup and sandwich, a burger that defies gravity, better-than-grandma's lasagna and a souffle the French would envy. Find out why these dishes and more have Giada, Ina, Alex, and Sunny smiling and saying "cheeeeese."
Salty Goodness
E4
Salty GoodnessWhether it's a cured country ham, a decadent chocolate-caramel brownie, or luxurious caviar, they all have one thing in common ... salt! Food Network stars including Alton, Tyler, Michael Symon and The Neelys reveal eight dishes they guarantee are definitely worth their salt!
Meat-Fest
E5
Meat-FestMemorable meaty dishes are recalled by Food Network stars, including Duff Goldman; Michael Symon; Ted Allen; and Cat Cora.
Snack Attack
E6
Snack AttackFood Network stars discuss the snacks they crave the most, including pickles, tacos, nachos and nuts. Appearing: Alex Guarnaschelli; Ted Allen; Giada De Laurentiis; and Curtis Stone.
Chocolate
E7
ChocolateFood Network stars discuss their love of chocolate. Appearing: Duff Goldman; Alton Brown; Tyler Florence; Claire Robinson.
Crunchy
E8
CrunchyCrunchy foods are the focus, including onion rings, corn fritters and caramel corn. Remarks by: Duff Goldman; Claire Robinson; Brian Boitano.
The Classics
E9
The ClassicsFor Food Network stars including Ina, Emeril, Giada and others no food is more comforting than ... "The Classics." From perfectly juicy prime rib, to creamy mashed potatoes, succulent meatloaf, and more, discover where their most memorable favorites will never go out of style.
Guilty Pleasures
E10
Guilty PleasuresIt's so bad it's good! With dishes like a mountainous 24-layer chocolate cake, and a succulent steak stuffed with golden fried oysters, or a pile of crispy duck fat fries smothered in cheese and gravy, it's no surprise Food Network stars including Michael Symon, Sunny Anderson and Claire Robinson are torn between guilt ... and pleasure.
Hot & Spicy
E11
Hot & SpicyThings start heating up when Tyler Florence, Ted Allen, Ina Garten, The Neelys and others share their best ever hot and spicy dishes. From delicious mouth-burning Spicy Crab to eye-watering Cajun style Jambalaya Pasta, find out why these dishes and more are making temperatures rise!
Totally Unexpected
E12
Totally UnexpectedFood Network stars recall some foods that surprised them, including deep-fried candy bars; prosciutto ice cream; and guacamole with sage, bacon and blue cheese.
Chilled Perfection
E13
Chilled PerfectionWhat do the sunny beaches of Maui, Hawaii and the snowy mountains of Jackson Hole, Wyo., have in common? They're two of the eight places where Food Network stars including Giada, Cat Cora and Duff find their favorite foods served cold -- from a fresh chilled lobster roll to ceviche that is unlike any other ... and let's not forget sweets like lemon ice box pie and passionfruit creme brulee!