Ep 14. Small Plates, Big Taste

In the season 8 episode 14 of The Best Thing I Ever Ate titled "Small Plates, Big Taste," some of the country's top chefs and food experts talk about their favorite small plates. From inventive appetizers to delicious snacks, this episode covers it all.

The first dish featured is a fried oyster po' boy slider from a restaurant in New Orleans. The chef explains how the dish is essentially a miniature version of the classic sandwich, but with a twist - instead of a traditional baguette, they use a sweet Hawaiian roll bun. The oyster is fried perfectly and topped with a spicy remoulade sauce, making for a perfectly balanced flavor.

Next up is a tuna tartare dish from a restaurant in Los Angeles. The chef explains how they use the freshest ingredients to make this dish, including ahi tuna, avocado, and mango. The finely diced tuna is seasoned to perfection and served on top of a crispy wonton, making for a delicious and refreshing bite.

One chef discusses their favorite dish from a tapas restaurant in New York City - grilled octopus with a paprika aioli. The octopus is perfectly cooked and served charred on the outside, yet perfectly tender on the inside. The flavorful aioli adds the perfect amount of spice to the dish.

Another chef shares their love for a dish called "the bomba" from a Spanish restaurant in Arizona. This dish is essentially a deep-fried ball of mashed potatoes filled with ground beef and served with a spicy garlic aioli sauce. The chef explains how the crispy exterior complements the soft and savory interior, making for a truly unforgettable bite.

Finally, a food expert shares their favorite small plate from a sushi restaurant in Georgia - crispy rice topped with spicy tuna and avocado. The chef explains how they take leftover sushi rice and press it into a thin layer before frying it to create a crunchy base. The spicy tuna and creamy avocado are then layered on top, making for a truly addictive combination of flavors and textures.

Overall, this episode of The Best Thing I Ever Ate showcases a variety of delicious small plates from across the country. Whether you're a fan of seafood, sushi, or tapas, there's something for everyone in this episode.