Ep 2. Dipped

The Best Thing I Ever Ate is a mouth-watering series that features celebrity chefs sharing their absolute favorite dishes and foods. In this episode, titled "Dipped," the focus is on foods that are dipped or coated in delicious sauces, oils, or batters.

The episode starts off with Chef Geoffrey Zakarian showcasing his favorite dish, the Escargots de Bourgogne from Bistro Vendome in Denver, Colorado. He raves about the succulent snails that are bathed in garlic-butter sauce, making them the perfect dish for dipping bread.

Next up, Chef Alton Brown takes us to Atlanta, Georgia for his must-try dish, the Mediterranean dip from Yalla. This dish features a creamy hummus base that is topped with tangy pickled vegetables, juicy tomatoes, and a sprinkling of za'atar seasoning. Alton explains how the different textures and flavors come together to create the perfect dipping experience.

Chef Carla Hall introduces us to her go-to comfort dish, the Buttermilk Fried Chicken from The Southern Kitchen & Bar in Nashville, Tennessee. She explains how the chicken is marinated in buttermilk overnight and then coated in a perfectly seasoned flour mixture before being fried to a golden-brown perfection. The result is a crispy and juicy chicken that is perfect for dipping in a homemade honey mustard sauce.

Chef Amanda Freitag heads to Los Angeles, California to showcase the Fish and Chips from The Golden State. She raves about the crispy beer-battered fish that is served with crispy thin fries and tartar sauce, making it the perfect dish for dipping.

The episode also features Chef Marcus Samuelsson's favorite dish, the Jerk Chicken Wings from Miss Lily's in New York City. He explains how the wings are marinated in a special Jamaican jerk seasoning and then grilled to perfection. The dish is served with a tangy and spicy jerk sauce, making it perfect for dipping.

Finally, Chef Jamika Pessoa takes us to her home state of Texas for the Sticky Wings from Liberty Kitchen in Houston. She explains how the wings are coated in a sweet and spicy sauce that is perfect for dipping and how the side of pickled vegetables adds the perfect balance of acid and crunch.

Overall, "Dipped" is a delicious and savory episode that will leave you craving some of the best dishes and dips from around the country.