The Best Thing I Ever Ate Season 3 Episode 9 With Fruit

The Best Thing I Ever Ate is a popular food show that showcases the most mouth-watering dishes from around the world. In season 3 episode 9, titled With Fruit, the show's food experts delve into the world of exotic fruits to uncover the best dishes that showcase them.

The episode kicks off with Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli as she explores tantalizing fruit dishes from her favorite eateries across the country. She starts off with a mouth-watering dessert dish called the Mango Sundae from San Francisco's Humphry Slocombe, which involves a delicious blend of creamy ice cream, sweet mango slices, and crunchy granola pieces.

Next, Guarnaschelli indulges in a beautiful apple tart from a Napa Valley bakery known as Bouchon Bakery. The tart is adorned with the perfect blend of flavors from fresh apples, cinnamon, sugar and is just the perfect treat for any apple lover.

Next up is chef and television personality, Ted Allen, as he samples his favorite fruity dishes from across America. He starts with a refreshing watermelon, crab and avocado salad from a restaurant in Hawaii. This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and savory as the juicy watermelon, picks up the flavors of the savory crab meat and creamy avocado

His next stop is a restaurant in Charleston called FIG where he savours a simple but delicious dish of peaches with pimento cheese. The dish combines the classic flavors of juicy peaches with sweet and tangy pimento cheese, creating a perfect and balanced treat.

Chef Duff Goldman, who is known for his amazing baking skills and love of sweet treats, takes you on a journey through his favorite fruit-based desserts. He starts with the classic French pastry dish known as Tarte Tatin, but with a fruity twist. The dish features juicy and sweet nectarines topped off with flaky, buttery puff pastry.

Goldman's next pick is a legendary New York dessert - the Black & White Cookie. He tries the fruity version of this classic cookie that contains hints of citrus and apricot jam, flavors you would never imagine in this famous cookie.

Next up is food expert Claire Robinson, who is on a mission to uncover her favorite fruit dishes. She visits a New York restaurant where she tastes the most unusual, yet delectable avocado ice cream. This dessert is made with real avocados and is served with a drizzle of honey, creating a perfect blend of sweet and creamy.

Robinson's next indulgence is a classic fruit tart from a San Francisco bakery. This tart has an almond crust filled with an array of fresh, juicy fruits like raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. Each bite is packed with a host of flavors and contrasts that make it truly memorable.

In the final segment of the show, Chef Geoffrey Zakarian takes over to showcase his favorite fruit dishes. He tries an apple cider waffle from a Virginia restaurant called Founding Farmers. The waffle is served with succulent pork chops and a glazed apple that makes it a delicious and unforgettable dish.

Zakarian's last pick is a mouthwatering dessert from a Manhattan restaurant named MP Taverna. The dish is a recreation of a classic Greek dessert made with phyllo dough, honey, and walnuts. This dessert is filled with fresh figs and has a delicious crunch with a hint of sweetness from the honey.

The episode comes to a close with the judges gushing over their favourite fruit dishes, leaving viewers more than tempted to try them out for themselves. The Best Thing I Ever Ate season 3 episode 9- With Fruit, underlines how fruit can be more than a sweet, healthy snack as it can transform into some of the most delectable dishes in the world.