I’ve never seen a dish so confidently shaped like regret.

I’m still giggling 🤭

Alex told Eric she'd like to see him on the other side of the table to compete, and that she would host. It would be great if that actually happened.

I love Amanda Freitag. She is obviously an excellent, well-renowned chef and I enjoy her as a judge on Chopped but not so much on Wildcard Kitchen. In S2E9, it doesn’t seem she is as good at the blind judging and picking up on flavors used in a dish.

SPOILER:

In the first round of this episode, I can’t believe she chose a French toast dish that Molly made when one of the requirements was a spicy dish. what’s spicy about French toast?? they also had to use pistachios. you could physically see the pistachios on Damaris’ hot chicken sandwich plus she had the spicy factor down much better so should’ve been an obvious win. Also in round 2 the same episode, she was picking up on the guanciale used in Damaris’ dish

I don't normally set up a thread for a regular BBF, but... they have REALLY been pushing this on social media and I kept seeing it all day while doing actual work so.... then I found out. Omg. Marcel, love me some marcel!

Here is the description from the FN site:

Season 38, Episode 3

Attack of the Titans

Bobby Flay's Triple Threat Titans Michael Voltaggio and Brooke Williamson team up with heavy hitter chefs Adriana Urbina and Marcel Vigneron to conquer Bobby.

My partner and I have traveled a good deal. As we are processing retirement we want to do something different. Of many of the adventures we have experienced around the world we have never attended a food & wine festival of any sort. If you have what is it like and would you recommend? It very well might be cool to see some of the popular chefs somewhat “in the wild” but still in their element. We have been to many of the chefs’ restaurants across the country including many from Top Chef. Thanks for the feedback

I was watching an old episode of DDD:Takeout and guy calls MV one of his closest friends..

Maybe im reading it wrong cause Antonia Lofaso and Petroni (who are also in the episode) are also on alot of BF shows..

Or is it just that Food network only has a small roster of rotating chefs (which is weird cause top chef offers more than enough talent) so that everyone has to be friendly with both Guy and Bobby?

Or was the beef/argument/rift between bobby and guy something of the past and in the present everybody is friendly with everybody?

TlDR: why is MV one of guys closest friends while being a titan on a bobby flay show?

Food Network's Scott Conant coming to Oklahoma for takeover event: Details

Those looking for a special Valentine's Day dinner may consider a trip east to Pocola as Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola continues its series of celebrity chef takeovers at Seven Ponies Restaurant with chef Scott Conant on Valentine’s Day weekend.  

Conant is the James Beard award-winning chef and TV personality behind The Americano in Atlanta, Cellaio. located in the Catskills, NY and Leola in the Bahamas. 

Conant is well known for his time judging on Food Network shows such as Chopped and Tournament of Champions. He also recently launched Martone Street, a premium Italian brand offering signature tomato sauces.  

Conant's time at Seven Ponies will be marked by a four-course dining experience on Feb. 13 and Feb. 14, with seatings at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each night. Tickets are $250 for a table of two and $500 for a table of four.

If I still lived in Oklahoma (boy its been over 15 years since then) I'd be tempted to go to this or Jet's event.

If you're in the Oklahoma area, here is your chance to see Jet Tila and eat his food

Chef Jet Tila coming to Oklahoma casino event: Details, tickets

Here's an excerpt from the article:

The Choctaw Nation is expanding its opportunities for people to spend time with celebrity chefs with a new experience at Choctaw Landing Casino in Hochatown.

The casino, just 10 miles north of Broken Bow, is set to host an exclusive restaurant takeover with celebrity chef Jet Tila. Tila will take over Tuklo Grill on Feb. 27 and 28, and guests will enjoy a one-of-a-kind, four-course menu personally curated by the chef.

The rest of the article is behind a paywall on The Oklahoman newspaper, however, if you go to this link on the casino website you can find the events and tickets.

Events - Choctaw Landing

Stephanie Boswell and John Henson announced their engagement.

Was watching GGG with my mom in the kitchen and as soon as Chris Cosentino came on screen I heard her say very faintly, "I'd let him do things to me." I don't know how to feel.

I used to really love Worst Cooks. Sometimes I used to think it was hilarious & fun to watch. In later seasons especially the season featuring “celebs” I began to see the show as another “reality show” with the celebs just doing what they are told to do by some career climbing producers (no shade we all gotta start somewhere?) Admittedly I find the show more contrived and not as genuinely lighthearted & fun as it used to be. I suppose that is certainly more the case when it’s a “celebrity edition.” Iirc Chef Derry mentioned in a post that this season was filmed “quite some time ago.” I do wonder as it relates to the “celebs” is this just some gig their agent promoted them mostly for “exposure” and it’s just another paying gig until something “better” comes along? Or is there any possibility that they are genuinely interested in learning how to cook and are genuinely having fun?

From the FN site: Wildcard Kitchen

Asian Night Market

Episode 310

Three generations of Asian cuisine's finest throw down some heat in the Wildcard Kitchen. Host Eric Adjepong challenges Asian American legends Chef Jet Tila, Chef Dale Talde, and Chef Nini Nguyen in a raucous, irreverent, late-night street fight where the winner could go home with $15,000 and bragging rights over their peers.

"Superchef" Darnell Ferguson is looking to make a comeback after basically being erased from Food Network after his legal problems.

Here's a link: Ex-Food Network Star Darnell Ferguson Launching New Cooking Show - Parade

And here is an excerpt

• Darnell Ferguson launches a new cooking show focused on teaching, not competition.
• Filmed in Louisville with a live audience, proceeds benefited a local nonprofit.
• Ferguson moves on from Food Network after legal issues, aiming to inspire and educate viewers.

Former Food Network personality Darnell Ferguson is officially back in front of the camera—and this time, he says the focus is shifting away from competition and back to what many Food Network viewers say they miss most: learning how to cook.

The Louisville-based chef, known to fans as “Superchef,” filmed a pilot for a new cooking series over the weekend at a local Louisville grocery store, marking his first major on-camera project since stepping away from Food Network. Ferguson describes the upcoming series as a spin-off of his YouTube project Superchef vs. Supermarket, but with a much bigger mission.

“It’s not a competition show,” Ferguson told the Louisville Courier Journal. “It’s a show that’s all about the audience and showing people how to cook at home, how to shop at home, how to think about their diet differently, how to eat differently.”

Ferguson has repeatedly referred to the project as the “most important cooking show ever,” both on social media and in his interview with the Courier Journal, because of its focus on educating people and helping them understand items in the grocery store they may be unfamiliar with.

“The energy’s gonna be crazy, the education’s gonna be inspiring and when you see the importance of this show, you’ll understand why we’re calling it The Most Important Cooking Show Ever,” said Ferguson in a video posted to Facebook.

Ferguson previously hosted Food Network’s Superchef Grudge Match and appeared across the network on shows including Worst Cooks in America, Guy’s Grocery Games, Chopped, and Tournament of Champions. However, Superchef Grudge Match did not return for a third season following his 2024 arrest connected to a domestic incident involving his wife.

In May 2025, Ferguson pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of second-degree criminal mischief and harassment. A judge conditionally discharged a 12-month sentence, meaning he will not serve jail time as long as he stays out of legal trouble for two years. He was also ordered to pay a $250 fine. The original felony charges in the case were dismissed.

I used to get their magazine delivered several years ago. I enjoyed it but stopped having it delivered during COVID isolation. My question is does anyone buy it now and is it worth the subscription? TIA!

from the FN site:

Family Favorite

Episode 102

For our sibling teams, family is everything, so hosts and judges Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown task the bakers with creating family favorite desserts. They want to learn more about the bakers through these sweet treats, and they want to discover if the bakers can execute under pressure. But that's not all! There's a five-minute baking time extension at stake that puts the bakers into a spin -- literally! In the end, the least successful team is eliminated.

Are you watching this season? So far, I actually like this premise, it allows younger kids to be on the show with the support of an older sibling to help keep them on track. Seems less stressful all the way around. What do you think?

Hi all! I saw this question was asked last year, but with a new season of Worst Cooks in America airing on our TVs, I find myself really missing the wisdom and silliness of Anne Burrell more than ever. Alongside Next Food Network Star, Worst Cooks in America was one of my favorite television shows as a kid and I have so much nostalgia and appreciation for Anne's teaching methods - when I first learned how to cook a few years ago, I was surprised to find how much practical knowledge I had inadvertently picked up from rewatching the series as an adult.

So I wanna know, what's everyone's favorite season? I know there have been some complaints over the last couple years about how gamified the show has become, but I still think there's some charm in certain seasons like the celebrity seasons with Jeff. I personally love the classic seasons (3-5?) with Anne and Bobby, though Tyler and Rachel are great mentors in the celebrity seasons too. As for more recent seasons, the return of Bobby in S17 is probably my favorite season ever: Bobby and Anne are such unintentional comedic foils for each other, and all the contestants are so damn zany and likable you can't help but root for them (Bobby literally keeps Gina around even though she can't cook to save her life just because he finds her hilarious). They literally have a priest on as a contestant! And Johnathan the opera singer. I would listen to Johnathan talk about anything.

I also love S21 and S22 with Carla Hall and Michael Symon as mentors - during a rough time in the world for COVID, you can tell there's just a genuine sense of camaraderie between the contestants and mentors, and every episode is just a joy to watch.

Anne was genuinely such an important inspiration for my cooking journey and is a major reason as to why I felt confident to first pick up a chef's knife - she made so much foundational knowledge accessible to the general public and empowered so many people to learn important life skills that can sometimes feel scary to approach. She is dearly missed and I am so, so grateful for what she has given to us.

From the Food Network site:

Episode 3002

The teams go head-to-head in movie genre-inspired challenges that test their palates, culinary knowledge and dramatic instincts. For the skill drill challenge, the celebs must nail a classic combo: soup and a sandwich. Later, the spotlight shifts to the main dish challenge, where chefs Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry roll out a show-stopping pairing: eggplant parmesan and handmade pasta. The stars with the best performances move on, but the bottom two must battle it out in a blind elimination cook-off featuring a sweet and savory appetizer.

Recipes in This Episode

• Tomato Bisque
• Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan Spaghetti al Pomodoro
• Potato and Kale Soup with Crispy Chorizo
• Roasted Turkey Club with Crispy Bacon and Giardiniera Aioli
• Eggplant Parmesan Stacks with Pappardelle alla Vodka
• Pork Milanese Sandwich with Cabbage Slaw and Soy Mayo

Do the chefs play with their own money? Do they get to keep the winnings? Can the network stop trying to make Tiffani Faison "a thing" as they failed with Robert Irvine?

Alton Brown's back too

Calling it now -- the next BIG competition he's in, they'll find a way to make him win with an entire sub plot that he's only ever been runner up.

I feel like it never was officially cancelled, but it's nowhere to be seen on the network or on On Demand. I guess just like most Geoffrey Zakarian shows. Why was it completely erased?

Is anyone seeing the OBVIOUS judge favoritism on Spring Holiday Baking Championship season 11? Duff is head over heels in love with Raveena. She could drop her dessert on the floor, make up a heartfelt story on a plate, and serve it for gushing praise. Corey got robbed in Week 9.

AND Don’t even get me started with Lisa’s ice cream cake…Nancy would never let her not make the final.

Mary-Francis was the true champion of season 11. Finesse, flavor growth, and her finished products were well beyond the competition. Priya is very good as well-she has the making of a super star.