The Best Thing I Ever Ate Season 2 Episode 5 Meat-Fest

The Best Thing I Ever Ate is back with another mouth-watering episode, this time centered around Meat-Fest. Join the show's passionate and enthusiastic food personalities as they take you on a culinary journey featuring some of the best meat dishes they have ever tasted.

Starting off the episode is chef Aarti Sequeira, who takes us to a restaurant in Los Angeles where she indulges in the Juicy Lucy burger. This juicy burger, stuffed with cheddar cheese and served with crispy fries, is a must-try for any meat lover.

Next up is chef Richard Blais who heads to Atlanta, Georgia to try the dry-aged ribeye steak at Marcel. This steak, with its perfectly charred exterior and tender, juicy interior, leaves Blais speechless and is sure to impress any steak aficionado.

Food blogger Ali Khan takes us to Austin, Texas to try the One Taco Wonder at Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ. This taco, made with slow-cooked brisket and grilled onions, is served on a homemade tortilla and topped with avocado and queso fresco. The combination of flavors and textures makes this taco one of the best dishes Khan has ever eaten.

The next stop is in New York City where chef Duff Goldman visits The Meatball Shop. He tries their classic beef meatballs served with marinara sauce and fresh ricotta cheese. The perfectly seasoned meatballs and creamy ricotta make this dish a standout for Goldman.

Food Network's Katie Lee takes us to Charleston, South Carolina to try the BBQ brisket sandwich at Lewis Barbecue. This sandwich features tender, smoky brisket stacked high on a buttered bun and topped with a tangy BBQ sauce. Lee can't get enough of this Southern classic.

Chef Fabio Viviani heads to Los Angeles to try the Salt and Pepper Ribeye at Chi Spacca. This steak, seasoned simply with salt and pepper and cooked to perfection, is served with salsa verde and roasted fingerling potatoes. Viviani considers this the best steak he's ever had and it's easy to see why.

Food and travel host Andrew Zimmern takes us to Phoenix, Arizona to try the Cochinita Pibil at the Barrio Café. This slow-cooked pork dish, marinated in citrus and achiote paste, is served with pickled onions and handmade tortillas. Zimmern describes the dish as "pure happiness in every bite."

To wrap up the episode, chef Marcela Valladolid heads to San Diego to try the Carne Asada Tacos at Lola 55. These tacos feature marinated skirt steak, grilled to perfection and served with avocado salsa and pickled onions. Valladolid declares these tacos the best meat dish she's ever eaten.

With the diverse range of meat dishes featured in this episode, there's sure to be something for everyone. Whether you're a steak lover or a BBQ fanatic, The Best Thing I Ever Ate has something to satisfy your meat cravings.