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- DirectorErika FrankelStarsNicholas ElmiGeorges PerrierDocumentary about Philadelphia restaurateur Georges Perrier and the closing of his iconic restaurant, Le Bec-Fin.
- DirectorHerb SevushHost Christopher Kimball goes into the test kitchen to learn how to create a French classic, Chicken Fricassee, with test cook Becky Hays. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals the best cutting boards in the Equipment Corner, and science expert Guy Crosby uncovers the science behind emulsification and the human sense of taste. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison shows Chris how to make the Best Simple Roast Chicken.
- StarsAlton BrownLucky YatesJoin Alton Brown as he explores an alien fruit: the pomegranate.
- StarsAlton BrownJim PaceBrett SollAlton sets out to find a proper Pad Thai when his trip to Thailand gets canceled.
- StarsAlton BrownDoug GallagherStephanie BoydExiled to bars, chopped and pre-packaged, drenched in noxious concoctions, the tossed salad deserves better. Host Alton Brown goes back to salad basics and pays homage to Caesar.
- StarsAlton BrownPenny AdcockHarold SullensHost Alton Brown cracks the mysterious egg case and pursues a higher understanding of the amazing ovoid's culinary powers. Land a non-stick pan, scramble, over easy, and consider eggs for dessert.
- 1999–20121hTV-G9.1 (28)TV EpisodeStarsAlton BrownShirley CorriherDeb DuchonAlton searches for the perfect turkey recipe to reverse the "dry turkey curse" that has plagued his family.
- DirectorMorgan NevilleStarsAsia ArgentoAnthony BourdainAriane BourdainA documentary about Anthony Bourdain and his career as a chef, writer and host, revered and renowned for his authentic approach to food, culture and travel.
- StarsJack BishopBecky HayesBridget LancasterBridget fries up a batch of Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken Thighs), Jack discusses soba noodles, and Lisa recommends the best drainers and strainers. Finally, Becky makes Chilled Soba Noodles with Cucumber, Snow Peas, and Radishes.
- StarsBobby FlaySunny AndersonNed BaldwinVEEP star Reid Scott makes a campaign run against Bobby Flay with an all-star running mate, Food Network's Sunny Anderson. Chefs Ned Baldwin and Sieger Bayer want to veto Bobby's winning record and snag a landslide victory of their own.
- StarsAlton BrownSally BernhardtDeb DuchonHost Alton Brown ponders the potato and it's main ingredient: starch. Baking, mashing, and gratins are re-examined.
- StarsAlton BrownSally BernhardtMel ColemanHost Alton Brown journeys from field to market to hardware store in search of the perfect steak and the perfect pan to sear it in.
- DirectorGabriel AxelStarsStéphane AudranBodil KjerBirgitte FederspielDuring the late 19th century, a strict religious community in a Danish village takes in a French refugee from the Franco-Prussian War as a servant to the late pastor's daughters.
- DirectorCameron YatesStarsFlynn McGarryMeg McGarryParis McGarryTen-year-old Flynn transforms his living room into a supper club using his classmates as line cooks. With sudden fame, Flynn outgrows his bedroom kitchen, and sets out to challenge the hierarchy of the culinary world.
- DirectorRobert KennerStarsMichael PollanEric SchlosserRichard LobbAn unflattering look inside America's corporate controlled food industry.
- DirectorMorgan SpurlockStarsMorgan SpurlockDaryl IsaacsChemeeka WalkerWhile examining the influence of the fast food industry, Morgan Spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely McDonald's food for one month.
- DirectorMaurice DekkersStarsThomas FrebelDan GiustiKim MikkolaOne of the world's best restaurant, the Copenhagen based NOMA and its renowned chef-owner René Redzepi relocate the restaurant and its entire staff to Tokyo.
- StarsAlton BrownCole CassellMichael P. ClarkHost Alton Brown ponders the leek, the lesser-known member of the Allium family which it turns, can do anything its siblings can do, only better. Don't believe it? Try these onion rings.
- 2008– Not Rated8.4 (5)TV Episode
- StarsAlton BrownCarolyn O'NeilJim PaceTo most Americans rice means long grain, white grains. But we're missing out on the marvels of short, medium and brown grains. Join Alton as he stirs up a risotto, makes a rice salad and delves deep into a mixed bag of starch.
- StarsAlton BrownCole CassellRamon EngleLooking for an alternative to chicken? Alton turns to pork tenderloin.
- StarsAlton BrownDeb DuchonZoey BrownNo foodstuff screams American pop culture as loudly as popcorn.
- DirectorJuliet D'AnnibaleStarsMihalis BoutarisStellios BoutarisYiannis BoutarisEnjoy a picnic in a Naoussa vineyard where one noble grape dominates the table: the local Xinomavro. Learn how this delicious wine pairs with a wide variety of Greek cuisine, and how you can incorporate it into your family's Greek menu.
- DirectorAnthony LuceroStarsDiana Elizabeth TorresYutaka TakeuchiRodrigo Duarte ClarkAn immigrant single mother disenfranchised by her regular life decides to take a chance working at a Japanese restaurant and realises her dreams to become a sushi chef to provide a better future to her family.
- DirectorLydia TenagliaMorgan FallonStarsStephen TorresMartha StewartJames VillasThis documentary profiles an influential chef who played a pivotal role in the invention of a revolutionary new American cuisine.
- DirectorJûzô ItamiStarsKen WatanabeTsutomu YamazakiNobuko MiyamotoA truck driver stops at a small family-run noodle shop and decides to help its fledgling business. The story is intertwined with various vignettes about the relationship of love and food.
- DirectorDavid GelbStarsJiro OnoYoshikazu OnoMasuhiro YamamotoA documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his renowned Tokyo restaurant, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir, Yoshikazu.
- DirectorCampbell ScottStanley TucciStarsTony ShalhoubStanley TucciMarc AnthonyNew Jersey, 1950s. Two brothers run an Italian restaurant. Business is not going well as a rival Italian restaurant is out-competing them. In a final effort to save the restaurant, the brothers plan to put on an evening of incredible food.
- StarsAlton BrownMarshall MillardWiddi TurnerFruit can be tricky stuff and that goes double for melons. Shrouded in mystery and misconception it's true potential is rarely tapped. Join Alton as he attempts to demystify one of the most complex and promising fruits around.
- 2008– Not RatedTV Episode
- StarsAlton BrownDoug CorwinBill GreeleyWhy don't Americans eat duck? Alton Brown wants to make duck a regular dish. Alton reveals how to convert a rock hard duck into a crispy delight while teaching more than you could ever want to know about thermodynamics.
- StarsAlton BrownDeb DuchonWith a few simple tools and some basic chemistry, Alton Brown simplifies the most common sauce quandaries. Throw away your boxed preparations and find how simple it is to create an elegant hollandaise & peppercorn sauce for steak.
- StarsAlton BrownLuigi MartinelliAmy TrabeckPart 1 of a recurring series looks at the king of pantry essentials: pasta.
- StarsAlton BrownMichael P. ClarkJim PaceAlton investigates the American Classic, spinach salad.
- DirectorJohn MaggioStarsAnton BilanKrystof Bernard HájekMartin JáchimChemist Dr. Harvey Wiley takes on food manufacturers to banish dangerous substances threatening the health of consumers, laying the groundwork for U.S. consumer protection laws and the creation of the Food and Drug Administration.
- 2013–201842mTV-PG7.9 (106)TV EpisodeDirectorTom VitaleStarsTom VitaleTony visits the Greek Islands to kick off the new season of Parts Unknown in a region known for its sun, sand, and charming lifestyle, rich in history and known for its infamous healthy diet.
- StarsAnthony BourdainSteve AlbiniLupe FiascoChicago is revealed through the memories and stories of the people who live there - primarily a select few, drawn from the regulars at The Old Town Ale House, one of Chicago's most iconic bars.
- DirectorToby OppenheimerStarsAnthony BourdainPaul BocuseDaniel BouludIn this food-centric episode, Bourdain accompanies world-renowned chef/restaurateur Daniel Boulud as they travel back to Boulud's hometown of Lyon, France for a "once-in-a-lifetime" pilgrimage to the city's rich food culture and legendary chefs, with a focus on Nouvelle Cuisine innovator Paul Bocuse.
- StarsAlton BrownDeb DuchonPaul MerchantAlton Brown thinks that sausage should be our national dish. Never made your own? Once you know how easy it is, you will. Take a look at grinders, the perfect hunk of pork and the longest piece of protein in the world.
- StarsAlton BrownBart HansardAlton Brown reloads this classic holiday episode with the help of a jolly old elf in red who's demanding that his Christmas cookies be gluten-free.
- StarsAlton BrownAmy TrabeckJohn CrowAlton Brown "reloads" this early episode with new science on cold-water pasta cooking and shares his recipe for cacio a pepe.
- StarsAlton BrownMel ColemanJoe IllescasAlton Brown "reloads" his classic steak show with an entirely new recipe for a reverse-seared ribeye steak. He also reviews thermometer basics, how to cure a cast-iron skillet and why pre-salting meat can be the right thing to do.
- DirectorMichael SteedStarsAnthony BourdainCharlie LeDuffCraig LieckfeltFew cities have experienced such a dramatic economic rise and fall of Detroit. In this episode of Parts Unknown, Bourdain explores the past, present and future of the Motor City.
- DirectorMorgan FallonStarsAnthony BourdainBourdain digs deep into the proud, often misunderstood culture of West Virginia, as he traverses a 5,000 foot mine, observes the demolition derby-like sport of rock-bouncing and dines on signature Appalachian dishes.
- StarsAlton BrownRamon EngleBart HansardAlton Brown caters a tailgate party for a group of folks out to catch a glimpse of a mythical sea monster. To commemorate the event, Alton prepares a menu featuring his favorite tailgate-able sea monster, the squid.
- StarsAlton BrownHost Alton Brown returns to the scene of episode #1 to re-think the great American steak.
- StarsAlton BrownAlton Brown gives a primer for buying, storing, mixing and matching, cooking and eating spices. Find the best tools for grinding them, learn what they are, where they come from and how they shaped the modern world.
- StarsAlton BrownDeb DuchonScott PoythressThe gyro may just be the perfect sandwich. Too bad you can't make one at home, or can you? Join host Alton Brown as he tackles rotisseries, tzatziki sauce and a pile of broken plates.
- StarsAlton BrownWalter BiscardiLynn CorrigallScales, tails and eyes oh my! Who's afraid of whole fish? Not Alton Brown.
- StarsAlton BrownTamie CookJim PaceWe could all use some education about true espresso.
- StarsAlton BrownAmanda KiblerMarshall MillardAlton cooks his favorite, Cornish game hen, with an eye on food safety.
- StarsAlton BrownCarmi AdamsCole CassellAlton takes on the new American tradition of deep-frying the big bird.
- StarsAlton BrownBart HansardIf salt is a culinary superhero, does that make pepper its sidekick?
- StarsAlton BrownCarmi AdamsMichael P. ClarkAlton takes viewers behind the scenes of Good Eats, showing all the elements that make the show a visual and educational success, to include locations, props, sets, actors, research, writers, chefs, camera tricks, camera equipment, sound, editing, music, production and more in this 47 minute episode.
- StarsAlton BrownDeb DuchonCarmi AdamsThe cocktail is an American art form that few Americans know much about.
- StarsAlton BrownDavid McGrawJustin SmithAlton explores a bayou staple, the alternative to lobster, the crawfish.
- StarsAlton BrownAndrew MackZoey BrownMaking the perfect cup of tea is an art. Serious tea drinking taken seriously and all the dirt on the world's number two beverage. Yes, number two with water being the number one.
- StarsAlton BrownCole CassellBart HansardLearn everything you need to know about this legendary cut-o-cow.
- StarsAlton BrownMatthew StantonLeigh Ann ReaganAlton looks at water from the inside out with the help of a water molecule.
- StarsAlton BrownCarmi AdamsAmanda KiblerAlton heads upstream in search of the world's most important ingredient.
- StarsAlton BrownCole CassellJim PaceAlton deconstructs and then reconstructs the margarita and the bloody Mary.
- StarsBobby FlayAiris JohnsonAndrew LukovskyBobby Flay's friends Damaris Phillips and Michael Symon get together for the first time to try to take their pal down. He'll have to tango with fellow New Yorkers Andrew Lukovsky and Airis Johnson, who aren't going down without a fight.
- StarsBobby FlayDavid BenstockAnne BurrellFood Network's Chef Anne Burrell brings rising star comedian Jaboukie Young White from The Daily Show to hit Bobby Flay with some breaking news: He's going down. They recruit Italian expert chefs Nicole Karr and David Benstock to make Bobby say "Ciao!"
- StarsBobby FlayRicardo BarrerasValerie BertinelliFood Network darlings Valerie Bertinelli and Amanda Freitag join forces to turn the tables on Bobby Flay. They bring in New York City chefs Edward Brumfield and Ricardo Barreras, who are in it to win it.
- StarsBobby FlayGiada De LaurentiisDannie HarrisonGlobal chefs Dannie Harrison and Hiro Tawara try to trip up Bobby Flay with some dishes that are off the map. Food Network's Giada De Laurentiis and Marcus Samuelsson are along for the ride and hoping Bobby gets jet lag.
- DirectorNora EphronStarsAmy AdamsMeryl StreepChris MessinaJulia Child's story of her start in the cooking profession is intertwined with blogger Julie Powell's 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child's first book.
- DirectorJuliet D'AnnibaleStarsVasiliki EvaggelouMaria KaplanelliDiane KochilasLesvos is among the most vibrant and fascinating Greek islands, where the crossroads of history is exemplified by local dishes featuring the sea's bounty, eggplant, and Ouzo. Diane gets an insider's taste with a good friend and local son.
- StarsBobby FlayTed AllenJudy AndersonCulinary legend Wolfgang Puck makes his first-ever appearance at the Beat Bobby Flay arena alongside Chopped guru Ted Allen. Chefs Emily Hansen and Judy Anderson must impress the dynamic duo to get the chance to fillet the Flay.
- StarsAlton BrownZoey BrownCole CassellOf all the edibles on Earth, milk exists solely to be food says Alton.
- StarsAlton BrownTina Miller-WayDavid TraylorWhy do so many cooks fail when it comes to cooking calamari?
- StarsAlton BrownZoey BrownTamie CookThe avocado is a multifaceted culinary actor that can take on many rolls.
- StarsAlton BrownCarolyn O'NeilEverything you never knew you wanted to know about asparagus.
- StarsAlton BrownFire a thin and crispy artisanal wood pizza on the grill.
- DirectorJuliet D'AnnibaleStarsDiane KochilasDespina VeletakosDimitris VeletakosNothing speaks more to Greek cuisine, and to Greece itself, than traditional fishing boats plying the waters of a crystal-blue sea. Join Diane as she visits a local fisherman and taverna to learn the secrets behind sustainable fishing.
- DirectorJuliet D'AnnibaleStarsDiane KochilasFrom Greece's unique coffee culture to its soothing, vibrant herbal teas, Diane explores the first sips in everyday Greek life, then delves into sweet and savory regional breakfast and brunch specialties, from the islands to the mainland.
- 2013–201843mTV-PG8.3 (113)TV EpisodeDirectorToby OppenheimerStarsAnthony BourdainCédric FabreLionel FrancBourdain and travel companion chef Eric Ripert (Le Bernardin) visit France's oldest city to experience its stew of cultures and cuisines and eat as much Corsican cheeses as they can handle.
- DirectorSally FreemanStarsAnthony BourdainChristopher CurtinMarisa GuiulfoTony and his friend, world-renowned chef Eric Ripert, explore the far reaches of indigenous Andes in search of a rare variety of wild cocoa that is said to be the "best" in the world.
- StarsAlton BrownShirley CorriherDeb DuchonCooking with sugar isn't difficult. Alton Brown thinks that chefs just make it seem hard so that you are impressed with a dessert. Alton shows how easy and delicious sugar is. Sit back, relax as he prepares a delicious dessert.
- StarsAlton BrownCole CassellTamie CookAlton creates a drink, a topping and a creamy cold dessert from oranges.
- StarsAlton BrownTed AllenVickie EngTo celebrate Good Eats going double digits, Alton Brown and company put on a live variety show full of lively conversation, a trivia game show, a parade of guests, and one very strange birthday cake.
- StarsAlton BrownA shipwreck maroons Alton Brown on a tropical island with coconuts, cacao, papaya, mango, pineapple, fish and a wild pig, in a "Castaway"-themed episode that uses the local ingredients to make coconut shrimp, ceviche, sweet and sour pork and more.
- StarsAlton BrownDeb DuchonBrad EllisAlton Brown is out to prove that Fruitcake shouldn't be the butt of holiday jokes any longer. Watch as he shows the history and the quick and easy preparation of the unfairly maligned but delicious Fruitcake.
- StarsAlton BrownLinsey HermanBruce WorkmanAlton Brown loves cheese as much as anyone. See what fondue has to do with football, make the best grilled cheese sandwich you have ever had and see why cheese is milk's leap to immortality.
- StarsAlton BrownPaul MerchantSteve RooneyMushrooms are mysterious no longer, Alton Brown makes them a kitchen staple.
- StarsAlton BrownJoel KnoxPaul MerchantDespite immense popularity, 9 out of 10 cooks say they're afraid to cook lobster. Join Alton Brown as he demystifies the buying, handling and cooking of the on the briny bug that put the surf into the surf-n-turf.
- StarsAlton BrownVickie EngMeet Count Vlad and discover the miraculous properties and history of the humble garlic bulb.
- StarsAlton BrownMerrilyn CrouchVickie EngAlton Brown teaches what you can do to return Macaroni and Cheese to a table near you. Alton helps evaluate bakeware, noodles and offers a look into evaporated milk and cheddar cheese.
- StarsAlton BrownDeb DuchonRobert PidgeonNo bivalve is more American than or more versatile in the kitchen than the clam. Alton Brown reveals the ins and outs of clam identification, decide which ones to use where, buy a clam opening device and make a wicked chowder.
- StarsAlton BrownChris FosterAlton Brown shows everything you need to know about yeast, barley, hops and the hardware you need to bring them together to produce that most American of foods, beer.
- StarsAlton BrownTodd BaileyPaul MerchantDips may have driven host Alton Brown a little bonkers but that won't keep him from delivering the goods on a long line of dipables from guacamole and California dip to the unjustly dissed chicken liver mousse.
- StarsAlton BrownCole CassellMichael H. ColeAlton tells how eating from four food groups helped him lose 50 pounds.
- StarsAlton BrownCole CassellJim PaceAlton sets the record straight on the English dish that made India famous.
- StarsAlton BrownSooner or later you're going to put some chicken on the grill.
- StarsAlton BrownRamon EngleAlton Brown proves wild salmon is worth every penny.
- 1999–201222mTV-G8.2 (18)TV EpisodeStarsAlton BrownWiddi TurnerAlton Brown explores an American classic, spaghetti with meat sauce.
- StarsAlton BrownCole CassellTamie CookAlton begins his quest to return punch to its rightful culinary position.
- StarsAlton BrownZoey BrownAlton explores tasty and sustainable farm-raised trout.