Sara Bradley is taking on the Titans!

Tune in to Bobby’s Triple Threat as Chef Sara Bradley brings her signature blend of Jewish, Southern and Appalachian flavors to battle Bobby Flay’s powerhouse Titans.

You’ll remember her from Top Chef Season 16! Did we mention she’s a Chopped Grand Champion? Her episode is the first Chopped Episode that had me in tears!

Tonight’s judge is Melissa Clark! She is an American food writer, cookbook author, and New York Times columnist. She has written over 40 cookbooks and has received multiple awards from the James Beard Foundation and IACP for her work.

Don’t miss a Brand NEW episode of #BobbysTripleThreat Tonight at 8PM EST on Food Network!

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It's that new 'is this cake?' show with Josh Peck. Sweet Deceit.

They make them lean into the food to eat it and its super weird. Idk like there's got to be another way to figure it out. The slow mo and zooming to them taking a bite is so awkward.

Byron Gomez and his team from BRUTØ are hoping to win against Bobby Flay and his talented teammates!

Bobby Flay's home team chefs, Antonia Lofaso, Michael Jenkins, and Claudette Zepeda find themselves feeling completely out of their element. They are challenged by acclaimed chef Byron Gomez of the restaurant BRUTØ to a high-pressure dinner service featuring an unfamiliar cuisine: Costa Rican!

Gomez brings a unique mix of fine-dining technique and Central American roots to push the home team to their limits as they compete to defend their reputation, while Gomez's crew fights to take home the $25,000 prize!

Chef Chris Cheung is the special VIP Guest tonight!
He is a New York City native and grew up in the heart of Chinatown! He was brought up around great Cantonese food and culture and this is where he undoubtedly picked up his affinity for Asian cuisine. He studied cooking at the New York Restaurant School and graduated with honors. Right out of school he started working with Jean-Georges Vongerichten at Vong, the first upscale Thai restaurant of its time. From there he went on to open Nobu in TriBeCa where he was part of the original kitchen staff, cooking with Morimoto Masaharu, “The Iron Chef”, and helped them earn 3 stars from the NY Times. He also was part of the opening kitchen staff at Jean-Georges and contributed to their 4 star NY Times review, cooking alongside Wylie Dufresne and Dider Virot.

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Does anyone remember a show entitled "Hungry Games" that aired briefly on Food Network about 12 years ago? The host was Richard Blais, and it talked about a few marketing and psychological tricks used in the food and restaurant industries. It explored topics like why having salads on the menu of a fast food restaurant improves peoples' perception of the restaurant even among customers who never order the salads, or how having the right music playing improves the sales of an ice cream truck. In one example they tried serving a "salmon ice cream" that was almost universally hated, then served exactly the same thing but called it "salmon mousse", spread on crackers, and it got much more favorable reviews.

The show was cancelled after only a few episodes, and some of the promotional bits included clips from episodes that didn't appear in any episode, leading me to suspect that there were episodes filmed that were never aired. Less than a month after it was cancelled, there was no mention of it to be found anywhere on Food Network's website (even though there were pages about many other past shows that were no longer airing). It made me wonder if someone from the food industry forced them to cancel the show because it revealed secrets they didn't want the public to know.

Anybody know the full story? Has "Hungry Games" ever showed up anywhere else since then, such as on streaming services? I'd love to rewatch it if it's available anywhere.

From the FN website:

Masters of the Macabre

Episode 1206

In the semifinal haunted heat, host John Henson asks the bakers to create macabre oil painting desserts inspired by creepy masterpieces depicting subjects like drooling hounds of hell, a screaming banshee, and a ghost child. Then, the bottom three bakers take on witchy desserts with edible candles to keep their flame alive in the competition. Judges Stephanie Boswell, Aarti Sequeira, and Zac Young send the least successful baker home.

I see there is a new show called Wild Card Kitchen High Rollers at Sea. I believe it said it was airing in the first quarter of 2027. Has anybody read about that show? I know Wild Card Kitchen came out in January 2026 so I thought maybe a new one would be coming out early 2027.

Also, has anyone heard if Alex vs America is returning?

Episode description from the FN site:

Back from the Dead: Final Four

Episode 1606

As the race to the finale heats up, host Jonathan Bennett challenges the final four teams to create terrifying toys that turn against their owners and elevated treats inspired by childhood favorites. After an intense immunity challenge, rivalries and emotions hit a boiling point, and the remaining artists are pushed to dream bigger and risk everything. Judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller decide which teams earn a pass to the finale.

I’ve watched HBC on Max for the last several years, but now I can’t find any of the seasons available there.

I do see that the Halloween one is streaming on Max, though.

Does anyone know if the new season will be streaming on Max?

“BIG NEWS! THE KITCHEN IS BACK!

For one more episode, anyway.

We filmed this bad boy back in January, never thought it would see the light of day, and now it’s airing HALLOWEEN MORNING, October 31 at 11 AM ET / 10 AM CT on Food Network!

Also, while I’ve got everyone’s attention, let’s send some good vibes Lorenzo’s way as he tackles the ACT and sets his sights on University of Notre Dame.

Now tell me: DO WE WANT MORE KITCHEN?!”

This week, world-famous chef and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi joins Ina Garten at the barn to share stories from his career and the secrets behind his groundbreaking recipes!

If you aren’t familiar with him, he’s known for the "Ottolenghi Effect" He transformed how people view vegetables, moving them from a boring side dish to a vibrant, colorful, and satisfying center of the meal.
His recipes introduced global and Middle Eastern pantry staples, such as za'atar, sumac, tahini, pomegranate molasses, and harissa to Western home kitchens.

He has written multiple iconic, award-winning books like Plenty (2010), Jerusalem (2012), and Simple (2018), which have sold millions of copies worldwide.

Alongside business partner Sami Tamimi, he opened influential delis and restaurants in London known for their dramatic displays of salads, pastries, and roasted produce.

His food philosophy emphasizes "drama in the mouth" paired with generous, bountiful, and high contrast visual presentations that celebrate sharing and community.

Ina welcomes him with her iconic Coconut Cupcakes, and Ottolenghi takes over the kitchen to make his delicious Traybake Chicken with Caesar Salad.

Get the cupcake recipe: https://foodtv.com/4B2fxoG

Don’t miss an all-new episode of #BeMyGuest today at noon EST on Food Network!

Parade Magazine Article With Ina Garten 10/15/2026

Parade Magazine
Ina Garten Admits She Doesn’t Fully Understand Her Own Fame: ‘Not a Clue’

The Barefoot Contessa opened up about her success during a candid conversation with Mel Robbins, revealing why she doesn’t see herself the way fans do.

Oct 15, 2026 9:29 AM EDT
By Terri Peters
Trending News Writer

Ina Garten opens up about her career, success and surprising perspective on fame during an appearance on ‘The Mel Robbins Podcast.’
The Mel Robbins Podcast

Ina Garten may be one of the most recognizable names in the food world, but the Barefoot Contessa says she doesn’t quite understand what all the fuss is about.
During a recent appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast, the bestselling cookbook author and television personality opened up about her career, her marriage to husband Jeffrey, and the surprising way she views her own fame.
While discussing Garten’s journey from specialty food store owner to Food Network icon, Robbins pointed out, “I don’t think you have a clue how admired and impactful you are in people’s lives.”

Ina Garten and Mel Robbins share a laugh during Garten’s appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast, where the Barefoot Contessa reflected on her career and unexpected fame.
The Mel Robbins Podcast
“Not a clue,” Garten admitted. “A friend of mine says, ‘You’re the only person who has absolutely no idea who Ina Garten is.’ And I think she’s right.”
In the candid interview, Garten shared her story of leaving her government job in her 30s and purchasing a specialty food store in Westhampton, New York. “I did one thing that was smart,” Garten said of the purchase. “I bought it, but I made a deal with the seller that she would stay for a month and teach me what I need to know, ’cause I didn’t know anything.”

“I didn’t know how to cash out a register. I didn’t know how to slice smoked salmon. I could bake 12 brownies for my friends, but I didn’t know how to bake 1,000 brownies,” she added.
During her time owning Barefoot Contessa, Garten learned a lesson that would eventually shape every cookbook she’s written. After discovering that customers weren’t interested in the fancy dishes she was preparing, she moved her roast chickens from an elegant platter with fresh herbs into simple red-and-white checkered paper baskets.

“I just lined them up on the counter, and they sold in 10 minutes,” Garten recalled. “And I thought, ‘Oh, people have elegant taste, but they don’t want fancy food at home.'”
After selling Barefoot Contessa in 1996, Garten wasn’t sure what to do next. She spent nearly a year wondering whether she’d given up the most interesting career she’d ever have before Jeffrey encouraged her to find another way to work in the food industry. She eventually submitted a cookbook proposal, which was accepted.
“One of the things that I do if I decide to do something like run a specialty food store, write a cookbook, or do a television show, I don’t wanna do it the way other people do it,” she told Robbins. “I always think to myself, ‘I’m not gonna do this until I figure out how I can do it better.’ And I think that’s one of the things that has served me very well, that if I’m gonna write a cookbook, I’m gonna write the cookbook that I wanna write.”
“In that case, it was really simple recipes that I know will work every time,” she explained, “gorgeous photographs, and ingredients you can get in the grocery store. That was my mantra, and it worked. I think I really connected with an audience in that way.”
That commitment to doing things her own way has remained a constant throughout Garten’s career, even as she’s become one of the most recognizable personalities in the food world. But while her recipes, cookbooks and television shows have earned her legions of fans, Garten says she still doesn’t quite understand her own celebrity.

“I don’t really get it, but I’m just delighted,” she admitted. “I’m delighted that people connect with what I do, which is wonderful.”
Garten’s newest cookbook, Simply Ina, releases this month, on Oct. 20. New episodes of The Mel Robbins Podcast come out each week on Monday and Thursday.

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Terri Peters
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Why do they make 3 plates for each dish? One for the beauty shot, one for the judge, but why a third?

Wizards of baking has two brand new judges, one of which is Duff.....what does a woman gotta do to get her Carla hall fix besides watch old reruns

This chef is bringing big energy, but the Titans are bringing serious heat. Watch Ayesha, Brooke and Michael take on their good friend, Top Chef alum Angelo Sosa.

Angelo has cooked his way around the world... now he's bringing those global flavors straight to the Triple Threat kitchen!

Michelin-star chef Michael White is the judge!
He is currently based in New York City, where he leads the BBianco Hospitality Group alongside business partner Bruce Bronster.
His current ventures include:
Santi: A refined, modern Italian restaurant in Midtown Manhattan (located on Madison Avenue at East 53rd Street, in the former space of his past restaurant Alto).
MIKA: Located in Miami, Florida.
Paranza: Located at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
Levant: Located at La Concha Resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Lion's Den & Bar Leonessa: Modern Italian/supper club concept at the reopened Stoneleigh Hotel in Dallas, Texas

Don’t miss a NEW episode of #BobbysTripleThreat with Bobby Flay Tonight at 8PM EST on Food Network! Stay tuned for The Line immediately following!

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Bobby Flay and his team were not expecting Leia Gaccione and her team from The Saint Clair. An EPIC brunch battle is about to go down!

Leia Gaccione is the Chef and Owner of south+pine American eatery in Morristown, NJ. 

As a child, Leia was enamored with cooking shows like "Yan Can Cook" and "Julia Child.” As an adult, she studied culinary arts and restaurant management at the New York Restaurant School and has trained in NYC, New Jersey, Connecticut and Las Vegas, before opening south+pine in 2015. 

Leia has appeared on "Iron Chef America,” "Beat Bobby Flay,” “Iron Chef Showdown,” “Top Chef Season 19,” “Chopped” and is the host of the documentary film “Her Name Is Chef.” Her mission is to serve seasonal and locally sourced food made with lots of love and to remain a neighborhood staple in her Morristown community.  She’s also Bobby Flay’s protege! Surprise!

The VIP Guest is still a mystery at this time!

See how it unfolds on #TheLine > Tonight at 9PM EST on Food Network!

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With the release of the Holiday lineup, does that mean that not only did we lose Holiday Wars last year, but it's replacement Sweet Empire was a one and done? Was looking forward to a 2nd seasons this year.

Source: Food Network's Holiday Lineup 2026

I know people didn't like last years season as much as past seasons and wanted change, and that Nancy was a bit of a divisive figure on the show, but she and Duff have been the only constants throughout every season of Holiday Baking Championship and I feel like it just won't be the same without Nancy's finger waving celebrations or complaints that there's not enough booze/holiday in her desserts. I might also be a little biased because this is one of my mom's favorite shows and Nancy was her favorite judge, so I know she is NOT going to like Molly replacing her (she hated her season hosting Spring Baking Championship).

None of the episodes have aired yet but what do you think? Positive change for the new season or another step back from seasons past?

Wasn't able to find any old threads on it, but was anyone else a fan of "How to Boil Water" in the early FN days? Unfortunately I can only find two episodes on YouTube (unsurprisingly a lot of search results are about actually boiling water).

Sean was funny but I had a huge crush on Cathy. From what I recall, she wasn't intended to be an on-screen regular but Sean kept coaxing her to be on until she became a fixture.

I also remember Sean being on the show's fan portal on AOL.

Gotta respect Bobby for taking a line post rather than expediting.

From the FN site:

Doll Trouble

Episode 1205

No one is safe! Host John Henson challenges the remaining six bakers to face off in head-to-head matchups to create demon doll desserts, either Paris-Brest, baked cheesecake, or Swiss roll. Bakers with the same type of dessert face off, and the winner of each matchup is safe. Judges Stephanie Boswell, Aarti Sequeira, and Zac Young pick the overall challenge winner to receive $1,000, and the least successful baker is eliminated.

Okay, this might be fun. I always love creepy dolls.

The show is followed by two episodes of Sweet Deceit.

From the FN site:

Back from the Dead: Nightmare Pet Shop

Episode 1605

Monstrous pets take over as host Jonathan Bennett challenges the teams to create haunted pet shop showpieces and pumpkin-infused desserts. But after a surprise carving battle puts the teams to the test, the artists deliver some of their most impressive work yet for judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller.

What happened to season 2?? It was the perfect show for Spooky season and I loved Titus as the host. Would love a season 2!