Ep 10. Big Cheese

The Best Thing I Ever Ate is a food show that takes viewers on a journey to discover the best dishes that chefs and foodies have ever tasted. In season 8 episode 10, titled Big Cheese, the focus is on all things cheesy.

In this episode, host Andrew Zimmern is joined by some of the most well-known food experts and celebrities as they rave about the best cheese-centric dishes they have ever tasted. From mac and cheese to pizza to cheesy appetizers, this episode covers it all.

The episode starts off with chef Marc Murphy sharing his love for the Raclette dish at London’s Borough Market. Raclette is a Swiss dish that involves melting Raclette cheese and scraping it onto potatoes and cured meats. Murphy describes the dish as a “cheese party in your mouth” and recommends trying it out for anyone who loves cheese.

Next up is chef Alex Guarnaschelli, who shares her love for the Burrata pizza at Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix. This pizza has a chewy crust, a tangy tomato sauce, and is topped with fresh burrata cheese. Guarnaschelli describes it as “the best thing I ever ate” and recommends it as a must-try for all pizza lovers.

In the next segment, chef Michael Voltaggio shares his love for the chile relleno at Los Angeles’ Cielito Lindo. This dish features a stuffed green pepper filled with cheese and fried to perfection. Voltaggio describes the dish as having “the perfect balance of cheese and heat” and recommends trying it out for anyone who loves Mexican food.

Next, chef Maneet Chauhan shares her love for the fried cheese curds at Milwaukee’s Lakefront Brewery. These cheese curds are battered and fried to crispy perfection, and are served with a spicy ranch dipping sauce. Chauhan describes it as a “political statement” and encourages viewers to try it out if they are ever in Milwaukee.

In the next segment, comedian Jay Pharoah shares his love for the mac and cheese at Spoonbread Bistro in New York City. This mac and cheese dish is made with a blend of four cheeses and is topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust. Pharoah describes it as “the best mac and cheese I’ve ever had” and recommends it for anyone who is a fan of comfort food.

Next up is chef Jordan Andino, who shares his love for the poutine at San Francisco’s The Bird. This dish features crispy fries, cheese curds, and a savory gravy. Andino describes it as having “the perfect balance of salt and richness” and recommends it as a must-try for anyone who loves Canadian cuisine.

In the next segment, chef Aarti Sequeira shares her love for the pizza at Uncle Paul’s Pizza in Burbank, California. This pizza features fresh mozzarella cheese, a tangy tomato sauce, and is topped with homemade sausage. Sequeira describes it as having “the perfect balance of spice and cheese” and recommends it for anyone who loves a good slice of pizza.

Finally, chef Eddie Jackson shares his love for the cheesecake at Junior’s in Brooklyn, New York. Junior’s is known for their iconic New York-style cheesecake, which is creamy, tangy, and perfectly sweet. Jackson describes it as “the best cheesecake there is” and recommends trying it out for anyone with a sweet tooth.

In conclusion, this episode of The Best Thing I Ever Ate is a cheese-lover’s dream come true. From Raclette to pizza to mac and cheese, this episode covers it all and showcases some of the most mouthwatering cheese-centric dishes in the country.