The Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season 8

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.

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Where to Watch The Best Thing I Ever Ate • Season 8

13 Episodes

Worth the Wait
E1
Worth the WaitAlton Brown talks up his favorite beef Wellington, while Jamika Pessoa melts over biscuits. Chef Beau MacMillan says Tratto's pasta in Phoenix is worth waiting for, and Duff Goldman is okay with waiting in line at a hot chicken joint.
Feats of Meat
E2
Feats of MeatChef Justin Brunson shares where gets his favorite meatballs, while Monti Carlo digs into her heritage and discovers her favorite chicharron in Los Angeles. Chef Bobby Flay reveals his favorite steak.
Life Changers
E3
Life ChangersAlex Guarnaschelli names the dish that resulted in her being born; and Fanny Slater explains why she wouldn't get married without catfish and grits. Also: Chef Jonathon Sawyer discusses how one dish changed the lives of over 200 inmates, while cake ace Duff Goldman talks about his favorite slice of pie.
Picture Perfect
E4
Picture PerfectCarla Hall shows off some beets from Michigan; Molly Yeh reveals the surprise inside a breakfast muffin; Aaron Sanchez shares his warm cookies and milk; and Alton Brown talks about his favorite dish.
#Throwback
E5
#ThrowbackAlton Brown takes a field trip to Richmond, Va., to get his favorite boxed lunch, while Chef Tregaye Fraser pulls up to a memorable drive-in for a slice of cake. Jeff Mauro shares the oldest pedigree of Chicagoan cuisine, and Alex Guarnaschelli slips into a food coma over her pigs in a blanket.
Voted 'Most Popular'
E6
Voted 'Most Popular'Jason Smith takes us down south to an irresistible ice cream shop, while Bobby Flay reveals his secret neighborhood joint. Chef Beau MacMillan keeps it simple with his favorite salad, and Katie Lee admits that a nontraditional grilled pizza is her ultimate favorite.
Southern Charm
E7
Southern CharmRoger Mooking can't pass up a simple yet magical Southern dish, while Food Network Star winner Jason Smith introduces the epitome of a Southern sandwich. If you've been looking for the best shrimp and grits, let Alton Brown tell you where to go. And Chef Beau MacMillan goes deep for a low-country boil you won't ever forget!
Extra Crispy
E8
Extra CrispyIn New York, Justin Warner shares a pizza completely enclosed in the ultimate crispy crust. Alex Guarnaschelli heads down south to New Orleans for her favorite bite at Turkey and the Wolf, and Fanny Slater travels all the way to Hawaii for her favorite Crispy Tuna Roll.
Big Cheese
E9
Big CheeseJeff Mauro, Geoffrey Zakarian, Jamika Pessoa and Bobby Flay are just a few of your favorite food personalities sharing their all-time favorite ways to indulge in some cheesy goodness. Whether it's a cheese curd-stuffed bratwurst or a fried cheese work of art, macaroni and cheese or the most incredible Queso Fundido, these cheese dishes are sure to blow your taste buds.
Sandwich Hall of Fame
E10
Sandwich Hall of FameIf you've never had a BL"G"T, Eddie Jackson will tell you where to go. Fanny Slater hasn't missed a week without her "Friday Special," and Katie Lee heads to a small shop in New York to get the best Italian hoagie she's ever eaten. And Southerners don't have to travel to Philadelphia for the best cheesesteak, as Alton Brown reveals a hidden gem in Atlanta.
Serious Spice
E11
Serious SpiceJeff Mauro takes us to Chicago for 23 mole sauces, and Donal Skehan will have you sweating as he attacks the hottest taco in Los Angeles. Aaron Sanchez talks about his beloved barbecue with a surprise twist, while Duff Goldman's intricate 16-spice favorite is a can't-miss dish in New York.
Hamburger Heaven
E12
Hamburger HeavenCarla Hall unveils an unbelievable burger masterpiece, while Tregaye Fraser will have you traveling to New York to grab the ultimate cheeseburger and fries. Ali Khan showcases a traditional burger, but Eddie Jackson's favorite is decidedly nontraditional.
Small Plates, Big Taste
E13
Small Plates, Big TasteChef Beau MacMillan dives into some scallops, while Roger Mooking takes you to Texas for succulent chicken. Don't miss out when food blogger Molly Yeh reveals the secret to her favorite fried pickles. And if you drink wine, save the cork as Monti Carlo unleashes the truth behind an old brining wives tale.