Food Network gets competitive this August testing contestants of all ages and abilities on their cooking, grilling and baking skills! Kicking off the action on Sunday, August 5th at 8pm is the premiere of Ultimate Summer Cook-Off hosted by Eddie Jackson and featuring six competitors taking on America's summertime favorites in a bid for the grand prize and backyard bragging rights. Then, it is the grand finale of Food Network Star when Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay crown the winner on Sunday, August 5th at 9pm. Then, a new season of Kids Baking Championship begins on Monday, August 6th at 9pm, when hosts Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman give nine young bakers the chance to compete for the title and $25,000 prize. Cupcake designer Ashley Foxen is taking viewers inside her New York City bakery, where she is known for making some of the most unique and imaginative cupcakes in the world, on the new seriesReality Cupcakes premiering with back to back episodes on Monday, August 6th at 10pm and 10:30pm. Next,Anne Burrell and Robert Irvine are putting a new class of recruits through the ringer on a new season ofWorst Cooks in America premiering Sunday, August 12th at 9pm. Two serious summer competitions come to an epic close when a final winner is named on the season finales of Chopped: Grill Masters on Tuesday, August 28th at 9pm and The Great Food Truck Race on Thursday, August 30th at 9pm. Andrew Zimmern is keeping the food truck spirit alive as he searches the country for the most passionate food truck owners with a secret prize of $10,000 on the line in the all-new series Big Food Truck Tip premiering Wednesday, August 29th at 10pm. Also in primetime, catch new episodes of Beat Bobby Flay, Comfort Food Tour, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy's Grocery Games and Triple D Nation. In daytime,get the latest recipes, food trends and kitchen secrets on the new series Let's Eat premiering Sunday, August 12th at 11am. Also in daytime, don't miss premieres of Girl Meets Farm, The Kitchen, The Pioneer Woman and Trisha's Southern Kitchen. FoodNetwork.com serves up all-new series, summer recipes perfect for Labor Day and fun back to school snacks. Join the Food Network conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat Discover.
Grill masters from four popular barbecue regions across the country are entering theChopped kitchen for a fiery new season of Chopped Grill Masters, premiering Tuesday, July 31st at 9:00pm ET/PT on Food Network. Over five episodes, four top-notch grill masters from Kansas City, Missouri; North Carolina; Memphis, Tennessee; and Texas compete for a cash prize and hometown bragging rights. Hosted by Ted Allen, and featuring a rotating panel of Chopped and special guest judges, including Moe Cason, Scott Conant, Melissa Cookston, Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, Elizabeth Karmel, Myron Mixon, Marc Murphy, Chris Santos, Ernest Servantesand Geoffrey Zakarian, each regional episode challenges the grill masters to showcase their skills over three rounds - appetizer, entrée and dessert - as they utilize the mystery basket of ingredients to create unique and delicious dishes that will wow the judges; each episode will also include a hometown specialty in one of the baskets, giving the competitors the opportunity to really bring the competition home. The winner from each regional heat will go on to compete in the finale onTuesday, August 28th at 9pm ET/PT for the $50,000 grand prize.
Now through June 24 Capital One cardholders can enjoy exclusive pre-sale access to tickets for the 11 th annual Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (NYCWFF). The Festival returns to EAT. DRINK. END HUNGER. October 11 - 14, 2018, with more than 70 events taking place to benefit the hunger-relief organizations No Kid Hungry and Food Bank For New York City. In addition to pre-sale access to all events, Capital One cardholders will continue to receive benefits like early access, reserved seating, priority entry, exclusive discount and more at select events both during the pre-sale period and once general ticket sales begin on June 25.
Food Network celebrates the season this July with all-new summer series and competitions along with returning favorites. First, Ridiculous Cakes returns for a new season with even more over-the-top cake creations on Monday, July 9th at 10pm & 10:30pm. Guy Fieri is putting a new spin onDiners, Drive-Ins and Dives and checking in on some of his all-time favorite spots on Triple D Nation beginningFriday, July 13th at 9pm. Then, Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey are on the road indulging in some of their favorite comfort foods like juicy burgers and homemade pasta on the new series Comfort Food Tourpremiering with back-to-back episodes on Saturday, July 21st at 8pm & 8:30pm. It is a race to the finish as The Great Food Truck Race returns with a new batch of seven teams heading out to the wild west with Tyler Florence on the season premiere on Thursday, July 26th at 9pm. Eddie Jackson is pitting six of the country's best summer cooks against each other to see who can make the best-of-the-best summer specialties on the new series Ultimate Summer Cook-Off premiering Sunday, July 29th at 10pm. Then, four top grilling regions in the country will be represented in the Chopped kitchen on a new season of Chopped Grill Masters onTuesday, July 31st at 9pm. Also, catch new episodes of Beat Bobby Flay, Dallas Cakes, Food Network Star, Guy's Grocery Games, Iron Chef America, and Wedding Cake Championship. In daytime, Trisha's Southern Kitchen returns with an all new season on Saturday, July 21st at 10:30am, plus catch premieres of Baked in Vermont, The Kitchen and The Pioneer Woman. FoodNetwork.com will have you grilling up a storm this Fourth of July. Join the Food Network conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat Discover.
Grill masters from four popular barbecue regions across the country are entering the Chopped kitchen for a fiery new season of Chopped Grill Masters, premiering Tuesday, July 31st at 9:00pm ET/PT on Food Network. Over five episodes, four top-notch grill masters from Kansas City, Missouri; North Carolina; Memphis, Tennessee; and Texas compete for a cash prize and hometown bragging rights. Hosted by Ted Allen, and featuring a rotating panel of Chopped and special guest judges, including Moe Cason, Scott Conant, Melissa Cookston, Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, Elizabeth Karmel, Myron Mixon, Marc Murphy, Chris Santos, Ernest Servantes and Geoffrey Zakarian, each regional episode challenges the grill masters to showcase their skills over three rounds - appetizer, entrée and dessert - as they utilize the mystery basket of ingredients to create unique and delicious dishes that will wow the judges; each episode will also include a hometown specialty in one of the baskets, giving the competitors the opportunity to really bring the competition home. The winner from each regional heat will go on to compete in the finale on Tuesday, August 28th at 9pm ET/PT for the $50,000 grand prize.
San Francisco's acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, offers audiences a look at the opera stars of tomorrow with a lively, fully-staged production of The Rake's Progress. Based loosely on the eponymous eight paintings and engravings by William Hogarth (1733-1735), Stravinsky's dramatic opera follows the decline and fall of a profligate heir who makes a devil's bargain with Nick Shadow, abandoning life in the country and his tender fiancee for the wicked temptations of London.The Rake's Progress will be performed 7:30pm, Thursday, August 2 and 2:00pm, Saturday, August 4 at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. For tickets or more information, visit www.merola.org or call (415) 864-3330.
Cooking Channel hits the road this July with new series and new seasons of returning favorites. First, Michael Symon is road tripping across the country to find the best burgers and barbecue out there on a new season of Burgers, Brew & 'Que premiering Tuesday, July 3rd at 9pmET/6pmPT. Then, chef Richie Farina is going head-to-head with top culinary contenders at the biggest carnivals and fairs in the country to see if he can out do the masters at their own dish on the new series Carnival Kings premiering Thursday, July 12th at 9pmET/6pmPT. Next, Sabin Lomac is traveling to coastal towns and seaside restaurants known for their fresh take on seasonal bites and standout comfort food that customers look forward to all year long on the new series Seaside Snacks & Shacks premiering Thursday, July 19th at 10pmET/7pmPT. Damaris Phillips and Rutledge Wood are back to share even more of their favorite southern delicacies on a new season of Southern Hungry on Monday, July 30th at 10pmET/7pmPT. Also, don't miss new episodes of Beach Bites with Katie Lee, The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Extreme Cake Makers and Man Fire Food all month long. CookingChannelTV.com has BBQ recipes perfect for your Fouth of July party. Join the Cooking Channel conversation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Emmy® Award-winning television personality, acclaimed cookbook author and trusted lifestyle expert, Martha Stewart, joins Food Network as a recurring guest judge on Chopped, beginning Tuesday, June 5th at 9:00pm ET/PT. Joining host Ted Allen, and series regulars Maneet Chauhan, Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marc Murphy, Marcus Samuelsson, Chris Santos and Geoffrey Zakarian, Martha will bring her culinary expertise to the judges' table as chefs from across the country battle it out each episode over three rounds - appetizer, entrée and dessert - to create dishes utilizing the mystery basket of ingredients with a finite amount of time. These culinary contenders will need to bring their 'A' game if they are going to impress Martha and the judges for a chance to walk away as the winner and earn $10,000.
On Monday, April 9th, Point Foundation will hold their annual Point Honors Gala New York to recognize leaders in the LGBTQ community and celebrate Point Scholars and Alumni. The evening will celebrate the accomplishments of LGBTQ students and honor two figures for their continued work within the LGBTQ community: Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti and journalist Ronan Farrow.
Nominations for THE CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS were announced today. Fox Searchlight's THE SHAPE OF WATER leads the pack with a whopping 14 nominations. Best Picture and Director contenders included DUNKIRK, CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, LADY BIRD and THE POST, each with eight nominations.
Alton Brown takes over the Chopped kitchen for this epic five-part tournament, CHOPPED: ALTON'S CHALLENGE , premiering Today, October 10th at 10pm ET/PT on Food Network.
Alton Brown takes over the Chopped kitchen for this epic five-part tournament, CHOPPED: ALTON'S CHALLENGE , premiering Tuesday, October 10th at 10pm ET/PT on Food Network.
Sixteen of the most talented grilling professionals are heading outdoors to get ready for a showdown in the return of CHOPPED GRILL MASTERS s, premiering Today, August 1st at 10pm ET/PT on Food Network.
Sixteen of the most talented grilling professionals are heading outdoors to get ready for a showdown in the return of CHOPPED GRILL MASTERS s, premiering Tuesday, August 1st at 10pm ET/PT on Food Network.
Sixteen former Chopped Junior winners return to prove that they have what it takes to beat the odds and be victorious in CHOPPED JUNIOR: CHAMPIONS , premiering Today, May 30th at 8pm ET/PT on Food Network.