The Surprising Fast Food Chain That Inspired Blaze Pizza - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Blaze Pizza founders Rick and Elise Wetzel explained how the inception of Blaze was not another pizza restaurant.
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This Is The Secret To Why Blaze Pizza Dough Tastes So Good - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Blaze Pizza founders Rick and Elise Wetzel shared the secret to why their pizza dough tastes so good.
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This Is The Country All Foodies Should Visit, According To Andrew Zimmern - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Andrew Zimmern explained why the diverse destination of Africa sets the stage for a foodie's dream vacation.
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Andrew Zimmern Dishes On The Restaurant Industry, Bourdain, And More - Exclusive Interview
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Andrew Zimmern dished on the restuarant industry, Anthony Bourdain, Bizarre Eats, and so much more.
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Why Andrew Zimmern Says Uber Eats Is So Bad For Restaurants - Exclusive
To say independent restaurants are having a bad year would be the understatement of the century, if you ask Bizarre Foods' Andrew Zimmern.
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What Gordon Ramsay Is Really Like - Exclusive
To give us the real scoop on Ramsay, Mashed interviewed Chef Christina Wilson, judge of this season's "Red Kitchen" and winner of Hell's Kitchen season 10.
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Former Contestant Reveals What It's Really Like To Be On Hell's Kitchen - Exclusive
What's it like on Hell's Kitchen? Mashed got an exclusive interview with Chef Christina Wilson, judge of this season's "Red Kitchen," and winner of season 10.
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Gordon Ramsay's Angriest Moment On The Set Of Hell's Kitchen - Exclusive
Mashed spoke to Chef Christina Wilson, Hell's Kitchen contestant, judge, and head chef at Gordon Ramsay Steak about the most anger she's ever seen from Ramsay.
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Jim Gaffigan Reveals What Really Inspired His Hot Pockets Routine - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Gaffigan shared what really inspired him to poke fun at Hot Pockets.
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What It's Really Like To Be A Female BBQ Champion - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Cookston, who serves as the judge of the new Netflix cooking competition, American Barbecue Showdown, alongside fellow BBQ legend Kevin Bludso, revealed what it's really like to be the woman who beats all the men at the barbecue game.
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The Unbelievable Amount Of Food The Judges Eat On American Barbecue Showdown - Exclusive
Melissa Cookston tastes a lot of food, glorious food, as part of her role as a judge on the new Netflix cooking competition, American Barbecue Showdown. So how does the notably petite Cookston, who also judged season 4 of BBQ Pitmasters, manage to give every entry a fair taste?
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American Barbecue Showdown Judge Melissa Cookston Dishes On All Things BBQ - Exclusive Interview
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Melissa Cookston shared what it's really like to judge American Barbecue Showdown and other cooking competitions, her favorite moments from the new Netflix series — and what it's like to be the woman who beats all the men at the barbecue game.
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Andrew Zimmern Reveals The One Food Squeamish Eaters Are Really Missing Out On - Exclusive
If you get queasy just passing the live lobster tanks in a seafood restaurant, we have news for you: Andrew Zimmern says you're missing out on some of the most amazing flavors the world has to offer. He told Mashed that the very best bites are not for the faint of heart.
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Andrew Zimmern Reveals What Bizarre Foods Was Really Like Behind The Scenes - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Zimmern, who is now the star and producer of the Emmy award-winning show, The Zimmern List, said he thinks that most viewers would be shocked by "the colossal amount of time and energy that it takes to make an hour of quality television."
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Andrew Zimmern Reveals Why He Really Will Eat Anything - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Andrew Zimmern explained why he believes that when it comes to food, you always need to keep an open mind — even when that food is coconut grub, which is a type of larvae.
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Andrew Zimmern Opens Up About His Relationship With Anthony Bourdain - Exclusive
In an exclusive relationship with Mashed, Zimmern shared what it was really like to be close personal friends — and professional foes — with Bourdain, and why 2020 has been an especially hard year to live through as a champion of the hard-hit restaurant industry without "Tony" there to commiserate.
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Rodney Scott Dishes On Chef's Table: BBQ, The Secret To Great 'Cue, & More - Exclusive Interview
In an interview with Mashed, Rodney Scott shared what it was like seeing his life featured on Netflix, how opening his very first location in Charleston was a dream of his since his junior year economics class, and why he feels like barbecue cooks don't get the respect they deserve.
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Andrew Zimmern Makes Frightening Prediction About The Future Of Independent Restaurants - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Andrew Zimmern explained why he's crusading on behalf of the Independent Restaurant Coalition, a lobby group that's been fighting to get support for independent restaurants in the pending coronavirus economic relief bill.
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Roy Choi On His Unlikely Fame, How To Make The Perfect Taco, And More - Exclusive Interview
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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Why Rodney Scott Feels BBQ Doesn't Get Enough Respect From The Culinary World - Exclusive
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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Chef Rodney Scott Opens Up About Anthony Bourdain - Exclusive
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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Here's What Really Makes Carolina BBQ Unique, According To A Pitmaster - Exclusive
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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American Barbecue Showdown Judge Dishes On Eating Iguana, Possum, And More - Exclusive
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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The Truth About Roy Choi And Jon Favreau's Relationship - Exclusive
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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How Roy Choi Really Feels About Working With Celeb Guests - Exclusive
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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Pastry Chef Daniel Kleinhandler On Michelin Stars, Baking Mistakes, And More - Exclusive Interview
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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A Chef Reveals The Most Important Piece Of Advice For Bakers - Exclusive
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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