Throwdown! with Bobby Flay

Throwdown! with Bobby Flay

2006 9 Seasons 119 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Reality

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay challenges cooks renowned for a specific dish or type of cooking to a cook-off of their signature dish. At the beginning of each show, Flay receives – via bicycle messenger – a package detailing the chef he is to compete against as well as the dish. Examples of opponents include a skilled chili maker or a famous wedding cake designer. After practicing and preparing the item in question, Flay shows up for a surprise competition. During the competition, both chefs prepare their particular version of the dish, and both are then evaluated by local judges to determine a winner.

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay challenges cooks renowned for a specific dish or type of cooking to a cook-off of their signature dish. At the beginning of each show, Flay receives – via bicycle messenger – a package detailing the chef he is to compete against as well as the dish. Examples of opponents include a skilled chili maker or a famous wedding cake designer. After practicing and preparing the item in question, Flay shows up for a surprise competition. During the competition, both chefs prepare their particular version of the dish, and both are then evaluated by local judges to determine a winner.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Chowder

EP 2

Wedding Cake

EP 3

Chili

Self proclaimed chili queen Cindy Reed Wilkins is the only competitor to win the coveted Terlingua International Chili c

EP 4

Jerk Chicken

"Who says a feather boa doesn’t belong in the kitchen," says Angela Shelf Medearis, a.k.a. The Kitchen Diva. Although

EP 5

Steak

Eric Dominijanni, a.k.a. Captain D., is a proud Marine with a mission--to grill his award-winning steaks as a morale boo

EP 6

Breakfast

When Lynn Winter opened Lynn's Paradise Cafe in the early 1990s she had no idea it would become known for having the bes

EP 7

Burger

EP 8

Jambalaya

Emile Steiffel, once a stiff competitor, with shelves of awards to prove it, he's settled into a sweet life as everyone'

EP 9

Cocktail

Nobody loves bartending more than Tobin Ellis! Tobin is a master Mixologist. , Toby will be unveiling his new signature

EP 10

Doughnut

EP 11

Cheesesteak

No American sandwich is more iconic than the Philly Cheesesteak. Invented in 1930, the Cheesesteak is a sandwich of lege

EP 12

Ice Cream

EP 13

Fried Chicken

For more than 60 years, Hattie's Restaurant in Saratoga Springs, NY has been an icon of southern cuisine, and is known i

EP 14

Barbecue

Butch Lupinetti, an award-winning BBQ Pit Master who knows everything about pork, beef and BBQ chicken, thinks he's bein

EP 15

Pizza

EP 1

Chocolate

EP 2

Chicken Cacciatore

EP 3

Meatloaf

When it comes to classic comfort food, no dish is more iconic than meatloaf. Fourth generation restaurateurs Jack and Ro

EP 4

Macaroni and Cheese

EP 5

Fish and Chips

EP 6

Cheesecake

EP 7

Cuban Roast Pork

EP 8

Spare Ribs

Buz thinks he has been picked to teach the tricks of the trade for a new Food Network special called BBQ 101 . What Buz

EP 9

Cupcakes

EP 10

Hot Dogs

EP 11

Buffalo Wings

EP 12

Sticky Buns

EP 13

Hot Browns

EP 1

Crepes

EP 2

Puffy Tacos

EP 3

Jerk Ribeye Steak

EP 4

Chicken fried steak

For this year's Black and White Ball episode of Paula's Party, Paula has invited Bobby to be this year's Guest of Honor.

EP 5

Pie

EP 6

Crab Cakes

EP 7

Muffuletta

EP 8

Blondies

EP 9

Meatballs

EP 10

Ice Cream Sundae

EP 11

Lasagna

Bobby challenges a classic down-home Italian American chef from Bove's Café in Burlington, Vt. to a lasagna throwdown.

EP 12

Turkey and Dressing

EP 13

Gingerbread

EP 1

Biscuits and Jam

Nothing says Southern comfort like a basket of homemade biscuits and jam, and nobody makes them better than Nashville's

EP 2

Ice Pops

Bobby challenges the Paz sisters from Nashville to an Ice Pop battle. Will the Iron Chef keep his cool or suffer the ult

EP 3

Chocolate Chip Cookies

The chocolate chip cookie is the most popular cookie in America and Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald of New York City's Le

EP 4

Eggplant Parmesan

Bobby challenges an Italian food expert from the legendary Arthur Avenue in the Bronx to an Eggplant Parmesan throwdown.

EP 5

Chicken and Waffles

Bobby takes on a chicken and waffles expert who uses recipes that originated in 1930s Harlem. Recipes in This Episode

EP 6

Pretzels

Bobby challenges The Pretzel Boys, famous for the best Philadelphia-style soft pretzels, to a throwdown. Who will come o

EP 7

Arroz Con Pollo

La Fonda Boricua is New York City's best known Puerto Rican restaurant and its head cook, Jorge Ayala, keeps customers c

EP 8

Grilled Cheese

The husband and wife owners of The Pop Shop in Collingswood, N.J. have 31 grilled cheese sandwich varieties on their men

EP 9

Asian Dumplings

Sohui Kim is the proud chef and co-owner of The Good Fork in Red Hook, N.Y. She has no idea that the show she thinks she

EP 10

Pulled Pork

Bobby challenges an award-winning lady Pitmaster from Chesapeake, Va. Her menu is filled with staples like St. Louis Rib

EP 11

Arepas

Bobby challenges Maribel and Aristides Barrios, NYC restaurateurs who hail from Venezuela, to a throwdown featuring thei

EP 12

Rematch on the Grill

Bobby Flay has lots of experience, but can anything really prepare him to take on three former Throwdown competitors in

EP 1

Coconut Cake

Bobby takes on a South Carolina chef known for his calling card, a six-layer, 12-pound, luxuriously rich Ultimate Coconu

EP 2

Moules Frites

Bobby Flay takes on a Washington D.C. chef known for his Belgian specialty, Mussels and Fries, or Moules Frites. Who wil

EP 3

Seafood Gumbo

Bobby challenges a New Orleans native to make her winning specialty, Seafood Gumbo. Recipes in This Episode Shellf

EP 4

Paella

Bobby challenges the Paella Man of Northern California to a throwdown. Bobby tries a multiple pan method to defeat a cla

EP 5

Chiles Rellenos

Their specialty is the Chile Relleno: a stuffed and fried Poblano Pepper, served with a mouth-watering tomato sauce. Jai

EP 6

Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Expert, Cake Man Raven from Brooklyn thinks Food Network is working on a special called "Sweet Success." But

EP 7

Brown Bag Apple Pie

The Elegant Farmer's Brown Bag Apple Pie is so popular, they sell 10,000 during Thanksgiving week alone! Bobby Flay is h

EP 8

Deep Dish Pizza

Bobby visits the windy city of Chicago to challenge deep dish master Lou Malnati to a pizza throwdown for the ages. Rec

EP 9

Falafel

Buz thinks he has been picked to teach the tricks of the trade for a new Food Network special called BBQ 101 . What Buz

EP 10

Chocolate Bread Pudding

Bobby surprise two New York entrepreneur chefs that sell five star desserts out of a truck. These guys might be the hott

EP 11

Sushi

Bobby challenges a former Director and Instructor at the California Sushi Academy. What this competitor does not know i

EP 12

Cioppino

Who will be crowned king of the sea when Bobby challenges the owner of Phil's Fish Market in Monterey, CA to a seafood s

EP 13

Bûche de Noël

Bobby challenges Francois Payard, one of the world's best pastry chefs, to a Yule log cake throwdown. Recipes in This E

EP 1

Pad Thai

Nongkran Daks has traveled the world teaching the secrets of authentic Thai cooking and her most popular dish is Pad Tha

EP 2

Ravioli

Bobby surprises a Father/Son team from Flushing, Queens NY to a Ravioli throwdown. Does Bobby Flay have what it takes to

EP 3

Chicken Pot Pie

The "Casserole Queens" of Austin, Texas not only have updated casseroles from your childhood, but they deliver the meals

EP 4

Blueberry Pancakes

Bobby Flay challenges the owners of Clinton Street Baking Company in NY to a blueberry pancake showdown. Recipes in Thi

EP 5

Chicken Matzoh Ball Soup

Jeff Nathan, ownerof Abigael's, New York's largest kosher restaurant is surprised by a challenge from Chef Bobby Flay. J

EP 6

Shrimp and Grits

It's City Boy vs Country Boy when chef Bobby Flay travels to the small town of Washington, GA to take on an award winnin

EP 7

North Carolina Ribs and Beans

Raleigh's Ed Mitchell prides himself on using authentic North Carolina flavors at his restaurant, 'The Pit.' Ed is a BBQ

EP 8

German Chocolate Cake

Bobby challenges a baker from Harlem, NYs 'Make My Cake' to put her family's German Chocolate Cake to the test. Bobby wi

EP 9

Fried Fish Escovitch

Bobby Flay challenge a chef whose Jamaican dish Fried Fish Escovitch is a house specialty. Set in a Harlem's swanky Mo B

EP 10

Country Captain

Bobby challenges two brothers over their Charleston, SC spicy curry specialty dish, Country Captain Chicken. Recipes in

EP 11

Fish Tacos

Bobby Flay challenges a Mexican Food expert chef and restauranteur from San Diego to fish taco throwdown. Recipes in Th

EP 12

Green Chile Cheeseburger

Bob Olguin knows his chiles. He should; New Mexican cuisine is in his blood--he owns and operates the restaurant his fat

EP 13

Sloppy Joes

Bobby challenges two NYC restauranteurs from the heart of midtown to a Sloppy Joe Throwdown. Recipes in This Episode

EP 1

Steak Fajitas

Father Leo Patalinghug believes that the key to a healthy family are healthy meals eaten together, and he's sending that

EP 2

Barbeque Chicken and Potato Salad

New Orleans native Brad Turner is a singing, soulful, Army sensation with 19 years as a chef/sergeant in the U.S. Army t

EP 3

Lobster Club Sandwich

EP 4

Feast of the Seven Fishes

EP 5

Pumpkin Pie

EP 6

Manhattan Fish Chowder

John Addis, owner and chef of Fish Tales, is a self-proclaimed fish fanatic. He thinks his Manhattan Fish Chowder has ea

EP 7

Belgian Waffles

EP 8

Brownies

EP 9

Burritos

Victor and Miguel Escobedo own the successful Papalote Mexican Grill in San Francisco California. The brothers think the

EP 10

Omelets

Misty Young's Squeeze In eatery is the talk of the town in Truckee, CA. This popular breakfast spot has people crossing

EP 11

Stuffed French Toast

EP 12

Cuban Sandwich

EP 1

Chicken Tikka Masala

Though chef Marianna hails from Venezuela, her marriage to Indian born Nitin Vadukul unexpectedly triggered a love affai

EP 2

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Bobby challenges the Brass Sisters, cookbook authors Sheila and Marilyn, to a pineapple upside-down cake showdown.

EP 3

Quiche

They say real men do not eat quiche, but try telling that to tattooed rocker-turned-pie-guru Rodney Henry. Rodney’s Da

EP 4

Hot Dogs

Brooklyn’s Nick Suarez Has bas been annihilating his competition in amateur cook-offs all over New York City, and his

EP 5

Carrot Cake

EP 6

Huevos Rancheros

David Matias and his mom, Teresa, have created the best Huevos Rancheros above the border. They have received accolades

EP 7

Banana Cream Pie

Tired of the rat race, friends and co-workers, Matt Lewis & Renato Poliafito left the grind of jobs in advertising to fo

EP 8

Chicken Wings

EP 9

Thanksgiving

What happens when you combine a pinch of city, a dash of country and a scrumptious Thanksgiving Feast? You get Pioneer W

EP 10

Chicken Fried Steak

Born and raised as an all-American cowboy, and even more so as a cowboy who loves to cook, Kent Rollins sure knows the i

EP 11

Whoopie Pies

EP 12

Lobster Mac and Cheese

Lot’s of folks believe that their mac and cheese recipe is the best, but Cal Hancock of Cundy’s Harbor, Maine is so

EP 1

Cannoli

EP 2

Beef Empanadas

Bringing all the spirit of Puerto Rico to New York, chef Frank Maldonando has an unparalleled love for food and music an

EP 3

Fried Chicken

Renaissance woman Gillian Clark is a woman of many interests, but it's her golden Fried Chicken recipe that she serves o

EP 4

Salmon Chowder

Chester 'Chet' Gerl and Dan Bugge know their fish, and have all their customers hooked on their delicious Salmon Chowder

EP 5

Mini Cupcakes

EP 6

Moussaka

Greek Chef Diane Kochilas has a recipe for Moussaka that even the gods would envy. Her layered dish has Greek food lover

EP 7

Grinders

Philadelphia is known as the city of Brotherly Love; except when someone comes and challenges a local hero - or sub, or

EP 8

Boston Cream Pie

EP 9

Vegetable Lasagna

EP 10

Key Lime Pie

EP 11

Fried Green Tomato BLT

Nick Melvin is an Atlanta based chef with some New Orleans twists up his sleeve when it comes to cooking, and his fried

EP 12

Baked Alaska

EP 13

Fondue

Didier Pawlicki has used his Parisian culinary pedigree to orchestrate a Fondue revival in America. His smash hit restau

EP 14

Fried Green Tomato Blt

EP 15

Key Lime Pie

EP 16

Fondue

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