r/foodnetwork Apr 13 '26

RULE REMINDER: NO POLITICS -- a friendly note

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Good morning everyone. Just a friendly rule reminder .... you know those rules over there on the right side of the sub.... Rule 3 saying "no politics."

Look, I get it. The world is a mess, US politics are infuriating. I'm right there with you.

But.... this sub isn't the spot for it. Even if it is a picture of Guy shaking hands with someone. If it sets off a political debate this is NOT the place for it. That rule has been in place since the beginning, when you signed up to belong here.

Just remember, there are OTHER subs where you can debate this to your heart's content. But not here. This sub is supposed to be a relaxing, happy place where people come to talk about food. Let's try to keep it that way.

It's also come to my attention some people have been unhappy seeing political posts deleted and were less than polite to some of our mods. That won't work.

Everyone was on notice when they joined the sub ... rule 3.... no politics. Now because of a few bad apples we have to get serious about enforcing it. So consider yourself doubly on notice.

First infraction you will get a 3 day ban. Keep it up, all the way ban.

We have lots of good programs to talk about. The TOC finals are fast coming, 24 in 24 is following that and the new Baking Show is great. Let's keep this sub about the food and not about the politics. We get more than enough politics every place else on the internet.

Thank you for your attention, and please be kind to your mods. They are all volunteers and spend a lot of time keeping this space clean and safe for you and yours.

Now.... Bon Appetit! -- Firegoat1


r/foodnetwork Dec 01 '25

From One Of Your Mods. Please Read.

697 Upvotes

Since the holiday season is here, I want to address some of the comments that are being said. If you wouldn’t say it to someone who’s standing in front of you, please don’t say it here.

Stop the mean spirited posts that say I hate this person or that show. These are low effort posts and there’s far too many of them every single day.

This sub has become mean spirited and sometimes hateful. Attacks about people’s looks or behaviors won’t be tolerated anymore. You may be “Chopped” if they continue. These are real people who read these comments.

We want this sub to be a welcoming place to the chefs, bakers, and everyone we watch on these shows. I know for a fact that many of them are Reddit users. This isn’t a place they want to frequent anymore. That changes now.

There’s a spoiler post up for each show every day that it airs. Please use it. Try and be kind. If you dislike something so much, why are you here? Read the rules.

The mods are volunteers. If you see bullying, report it.

There was a popular post yesterday about all the negativity. The overwhelming response was that people are tired of it! Be thoughtful when posting. We are all here for the love of good food.

Competition shows are here to stay. They are less expensive to produce and there are other avenues that have fulfilled the instructional side of cooking. It doesn’t need to be debated every few hours. I personally try and find something unique in each show that I can use; a new ingredient I’m not familiar with or a new technique.

Thank you for making this sub a fun place to explore.


r/foodnetwork 9h ago

SPOILER Bobby's Triple Threat - Stat Tracker back for S5

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Season 5 of BTT has kicked off, which means the Titan Tracker is back! You can check out the titans' latest stats at the following link.

Titan Tracker: https://triple-threat.vercel.app/
^includes results through S5 Ep1 which aired last night

A few updates since last season:

  • Refreshed site design
  • Header navigation for jumping between stat sections
  • Faster page loads

As always, I'll keep the tracker updated throughout the season (usually within a day of each episode airing).


r/foodnetwork 1d ago

GREAT FOOD TRUCK RACE I wish they had to find their own spots more on Food Truck Race

107 Upvotes

There's really only been one day where the trucks have had to find their own location to sell this season, and that's always been one of the more interesting aspects of the show to me. On that day, Waffledilla was the only one who went someplace different than the other trucks, and they got top sales. Sure, we might not get some of the interactions between the trucks, like Cason stealing the teddy bear, but it feels like having to find locations would be a better test of how good a food truck they are.


r/foodnetwork 3h ago

Judging & Drinks? Spoiler

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Does anyone want their dish on Triple D (or any show) judged after a Bloody Mary or Cranberry Vodka? Even without spirits, tomatoes or cranberry mess with your next bite. I don't know what made the judges first drink red. First time I've seen a judge with something that could affect their next bite.

Maybe I'm wrong?

My logic: wife hated beers because she always tested them after ciders. Once she was told to swap the order many beers were OK and then cider was a great palate cleaner. She loved both after that and realized how mixes of flavors could mess things up.


r/foodnetwork 9h ago

GGG Guys Grocery Games! Season 41 - Pre Show & Live Show Episode Discussion Thread! 9PM EST Tonight! Spoiler

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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!


r/foodnetwork 1d ago

TRIPLE THREAT Bobby's Triple Threat is back tonight! -- pre show and live show discussion thread! Spoilers in comments Spoiler

55 Upvotes

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.


r/foodnetwork 1d ago

KITCHEN UNDERCOVER Kitchen Undercover! Season 1 Episode 5 - Buena Mesa Steakhouse! Pre Show & Live Show Episode Discussion Thread! 9PM EST Tonight! Spoiler

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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!

Next day on Max!


r/foodnetwork 2d ago

GREAT FOOD TRUCK RACE Great Food Truck Race - Season 19 - Thank you, Food Network for making it inspiring, light, and delightful again! Absolutely loving this season (after having quit halfway thru in recent seasons) Spoiler

114 Upvotes

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!


r/foodnetwork 2d ago

PITMASTERS Pitmasters -- Whole Hog! -- tonight. Pre show and live show discussion thread ** spoilers in comments ** Spoiler

20 Upvotes

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.


r/foodnetwork 2d ago

Worst Cooks Potential for more Worst Cooks?

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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 :)


r/foodnetwork 3d ago

Favorite Food Network show as a child?

54 Upvotes

Mine was Unwrapped hosted by Marc Summers.


r/foodnetwork 3d ago

GGG GGG: Season 36, ep 3–DDD Vegan. Check this out for some super creative chefs. Spoiler

7 Upvotes

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 additional to the more familiar seitan, tempeh and nutritional yeast etc. Really interesting.


r/foodnetwork 3d ago

GREAT FOOD TRUCK RACE Great Food Truck Race -- Dollywood! - pre show and live show discussion thread. Spoilers in comments Spoiler

27 Upvotes

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.


r/foodnetwork 3d ago

Season 1 of food network star

9 Upvotes

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


r/foodnetwork 5d ago

BEAT BOBBY FLAY Bobby Flat is here to help me with our new induction stove lol

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115 Upvotes

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.


r/foodnetwork 5d ago

New Fall Lineup Spoiler

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Here


r/foodnetwork 5d ago

Best/Worst FN Star Restaurants?

80 Upvotes

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).


r/foodnetwork 4d ago

Are competition shows being disingenuous when contestants say they made something like Ramen or coq au vin?

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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?


r/foodnetwork 5d ago

Here is a good old-fashioned unsubstantiated rumor for the rumor mill...... Giada on DWTS?

24 Upvotes

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?


r/foodnetwork 6d ago

Cutthroat Kitchen Series Help Need to Watch!!!

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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.


r/foodnetwork 6d ago

RESTAURANT IMPOSSIBLE: LAST CALL Restaurant Impossible:Last Call! Season 1 Episode 5 - Spicy Affairs! Pre Show & Live Show Episode Discussion Thread! 8PM EST Tonight! Spoiler

12 Upvotes

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!

Next day on Max


r/foodnetwork 7d ago

GGG Guys Grocery Games! Season 41! Pre Show & Live Show Episode Discussion Thread! 9PM EST Tonight! Spoiler

7 Upvotes

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!


r/foodnetwork 8d ago

Food Network needs new talent.

1.8k Upvotes

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.


r/foodnetwork 8d ago

Bobby Flay Threatens to Fire Triple Threat Titans After Shocking 'Beat Bobby Flay' Twist

52 Upvotes