What's it like to go from taco truck cook to Selena Gomez's co-star? In an interview with Mashed, Choi dished on his transformation from fan to star, how it feels to be a role model for the Asian-American community, plus his secret for making the perfect taco.
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Winning the James Beard Outstanding Chef Southeast award in 2018 was a life-changing honor for master barbecuer Rodney Scott, who went from a teen working for his parents' small town whole-hog BBQ restaurant to becoming an internationally known king of 'cue.
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While hamburgers might have been invented in Germany, America has mastered the burger. We've listed chain burger restaurants in order.
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In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Rodney Scott, star of a new episode of Netflix's A Chef's Table BBQ, shared what it was really like to film with one of the most beloved culinary icons of all time -- and why he believes Anthony Bourdain left such an amazing legacy to all of us who love food.
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What makes Carolina 'cue worth writing home about? In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Scott, who is the subject of a new episode of A Chef's Table BBQ on Netflix, explained the unique appeal of the flavor and texture of barbecue from his home state.
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Pizza Hut is one of the largest pizza chains in the United States and while they do have some tasty pizza, not everything on their menu is good. Before you hit up Pizza Hut for your next slice, take some time to educate yourself on what's worth trying and what should be avoided.
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In an exclusive interview with Mashed, show judge Melissa Cookston explained how proper cooking technique and seasonings can make a squirrel, possum, raccoon -- or even a large reptile, like an alligator or iguana -- taste not only edible, but delicious.
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Despite the wide array of options on the menu, not everything at IHOP is equally as delicious. In fact, some of the items the restaurant serves should be avoided. This definitive ranking of IHOP's popular items will fill you in on what you can order with confidence and what you should avoid.
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In an exclusive interview with Mashed, chef Roy Choi revealed the truth about his friendship with Jon Favreau... and how it all started with research for Chef -- a widely acclaimed film which was inspired by Choi's life.
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They're salty. They're cheesy. They're definitely not good for you. However, Cheetos are indisputably delicious. There's a vast array of Cheetos flavors to choose from and let's be honest, some are better than others. Before you grab another bag, check out Cheetos flavors ranked from worst to best.
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Mad taco skills are what put Roy Choi on the culinary map with his Kogi BBQ food truck empire. Meanwhile, Choi's chill banter with celebrities — which you can catch on his Netflix series, The Chef Show, now in its second season — is what makes him a favorite among Hollywood royalty.
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While so much of the food at Wendy's looks good, there are more than a handful of items on Wendy's menu that shouldn't be considered.
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In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Daniel Kleinhandler explained how soufflés are achievable, and the reason why we do sometimes screw up our efforts at baked goods. Kleinhandler also shared what he really thinks about Michelin stars.
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While any cookie can be good for a sugar-craving, there are certainly some variables. These are the most popular grocery store cookies, ranked worst to best.
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In an exclusive interview with Mashed, chef Daniel Kleinhandler revealed the most important thing that every baker should know, before stepping into the kitchen. Kleinhandler advises becoming an expert in baking a dessert before you start making substitutions.
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In an interview with Mashed, Kleinhandler, who is teaching a virtual cooking class through CocuSocial, on September 13 at 2 p.m. EST, explained why the pandemic has brought out the inner pastry chef in us all.
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In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Kleinhandler, who is teaching a virtual cooking class through CocuSocial, on September 13 at 2 p.m. EST, explained that trying to make a dessert "healthy" is not only going to destroy how it tastes, but you'll probably end up killing your diet goals, anyway.
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In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Kogi BBQ's Roy Choi explained how the food truck's innovative social marketing tactics transformed the way people use this social media platform, which had been only two years old when Choi's truck sent out its first tweet.
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In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Kogi BBQ food truck legend Roy Choi, who taught Selena Gomez how to make his short-rib breakfast taco recipe on Selena + Chef, shared his honest impressions of what it was like to walk Gomez through the process of this Korean-influenced brunch treat.
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Wondering what makes a Kogi taco so memorable? In an exclusive interview with Mashed, chef Roy Choi revealed his requirements for taco perfection, and dished on what it's really like to run a food truck.
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In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Michelin Chef Daniel Kleinhandler explained the biggest mistakes a novice baker should avoid to pull a perfect chocolate soufflé out of the oven." It turns out it's really not as hard as it looks.
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If you're a fan of Blaze, perhaps you've been curious about a few things. What is in this pizza dough, and why can't you stop after one slice? And the question on everyone's minds: Why did LeBron James decide to invest in Blaze? In an exclusive interview with Mashed, the Blaze owners filled us in.
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Basketball legend LeBron James' initial $1 million investment in Blaze in 2012 was a slam-dunk for both the L.A. Laker and the pizza chain; James has made at least $35 million off that cash. So what does this three-time NBA All-Star MVP consider his MVP -- as in, Most Valuable Pizza?
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Before you head out for a costly dinner of your favorite cut of steak, check this ranking to make sure your money will be well spent.
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Did Rick Wetzel start a pretzel business simply because it rhymed with his name? In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Wetzel, who also owns pizza restaurant Blaze with his wife and business partner, Elise Wetzel, cleared up this mystery once and for all.
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Red delicious apples? Cherries? Durian? What fruit truly is the worst fruit ever? It's a matter of opinion and that's precisely what we found when we asked Mashed fans which fruit in their opinion truly is the worst ever? Maybe you'll agree or maybe there's another fruit that you just can't stand.
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In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Jim Gaffigan talked about what he eats, reflected on his experiences with foods ranging from clam juice to a Spanish delicacy called "tiger nuts" while filming The Pale Tourist -- and revealed how he really feels about Hot Pockets.
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