 Chefs vs. City
Premieres: Friday, August 7th at 10pm
Acclaimed chefs Chris Cosentino and Aaron Sanchez are pitted against two local foodies in a winner-takes-all race through a different city each week, through the most fascinating, unusual food locations. Each team begins with a clue leading them to their first food challenge. Challenges could include everything from wine stomping to the eating the spiciest chili west of the Mississippi to diving for sea urchins! The five challenges take the chefs and foodies on an adrenaline-charged, food-lover’s tour of each city, and once complete, it’s a sprint to the finish line to see if the locals can protect their home turf or if the Food Network chefs can conquer a new city. |
The Next Food Network Star Winner Series
Premieres: Sunday, August 9th at 12:30pm
The winner of the highest-rated culinary competition in Food Network history, the fifth season of The Next Food Network Star, makes the leap to host his or her own cooking series. The winner will be revealed during the finale on Sunday, August 2nd at 9pm, and his or her new show debuts one week later. |
What Would Brian Boitano Make?
Premieres: Sunday, August 23rd at 1pm
Everyone knows Olympic figure skater Brian Boitano is a champion on the ice; but he also gives a gold medal performance in the kitchen! In the new daytime series, What Would Brian Boitano Make?, Brian demonstrates his culinary skills and passion for one-of-a-kind entertaining. In every unpredictable episode, Brian hosts get-togethers at his San Francisco home: feeding an all-girl roller derby squad, playing matchmaker for a friend, winning over his handyman’s supper club, and planning a surprise party celebrating new motherhood. With a humorous and knowledgeable approach to cooking, Brian puts his unique spin on irresistible dishes like Chicken Paella Burgers, Pear and Almond Crostata, Crab and Avocado Crostini, and Bourbon Bacon Apple Tarts |
 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives
Premieres: Monday, August 3rd at 10pm
“Upper Crust”
Guy Fieri visits a hoagie shop with fresh homemade rolls in Hollywood, Fla., and stops by a Portland, Ore., café serving mouthwatering house-cured pork belly. Then, on his mission for serious sandwiches, Guy heads to a Chicago joint known for their pot roast on a bun. |
Dinner: Impossible
Premieres: Wednesday, August 12th at 10pm
“Roller Derby Debacle”
On the season premiere of Dinner: Impossible, Robert Irvine travels to Wildwood, N.J., to prepare a one-of-a-kind meal for 250 Roller Derby women and their families. His mission to make a meal that the players can eat without utensils gets even messier when Robert learns that his guests are expecting more than ordinary finger foods. Can Robert keep up with these rough and tough women, or will this be Dinner: Impossible? |
Ask Aida
Premieres: Saturday, August 22nd at 9:30am
“Burger Bonanza”
Everyone loves a juicy burger, and Aida Mollenkamp perfects three different types to satisfy all cravings. First up, she prepares a mouthwatering Bacon Cheeseburger topped with a Spicy Chile Mayo. Then, she creates a flavorful Cajun Veggie Burger and can’t miss Cheesy Sliders with an overflowing toppings bar. She also puts a healthy twist on everyone’s favorite side: French fries. |
Chefography
Premieres: Saturday, August 15th at 8pm
“The Neelys”
In the early 1980s, Pat Neely and Gina Ervin were high school sweethearts in Memphis, Tenn., until they broke up during their senior year. Pat and Gina reunited at their 10th high school reunion, married in 1995 and began working side by side at Neely’s, the family’s BBQ restaurant that Pat and his brothers opened in 1988. A 2006 appearance on Food Network led to the couple getting their own cooking series, Down Home with the Neelys, which debuted in 2008. Balancing their TV work, business, marriage and family is a daily challenge, but Pat and Gina handle it all thanks to the fundamental love between them. |
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Chefography
Premieres: Saturday, August 15th at 9pm
“Guy Fieri”
With multiple series and specials on Food Network, a New York Times best-selling book and millions of fans, Guy Fieri is on top of the world. From starting a pretzel cart business in fifth grade to running restaurants in his early 20s, it was clear that food was a driving force in Guy’s life, but that was just the beginning. In 2005, he competed on and won season two of The Next Food Network Star, and viewers fell in love with his infectious personality as well as his cooking show, Guy’s Big Bite. Other successful series like Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and Ultimate Recipe Showdown soon followed, and Guy’s status as culinary superstar was secured. |
