Food Network's Top 10 (2026 - 2026)

A roster of Food Network favorites, including Jeff Mauro, Amanda Freitag, and Michael Voltaggio, count down 10 of America's most iconic patties, from a no-frills classic in a New York City tavern to a Latin-inspired smash burger in Miami. The chefs break down what truly makes a burger legendary and finally settle the burger-lovers' debates over sesame seed vs. brioche bun, bold artisan cheese vs. perfectly melted American, and a thick pub-style patty vs. a crispy smashed edge. By the end, you'll be hungry, opinionated, and possibly planning a road trip.

Food Network chefs are igniting the ultimate countdown of the 10 most fire-kissed, sauce-drenched, fall-off-the-bone barbecue in America. An "Egyptian cowboy" in Austin, Texas, redefines pit mastery with a North African-spiced rack of lamb, and in Charleston, S.C., a Chinatown-inspired platter delivers a cross-cultural knockout. Chefs such as Michael Voltaggio, Andrew Zimmern, and Aarón Sánchez bring the heat and the hard opinions as they prove that in the world of barbecue, every region, every pit, every bite tells a story.

Food Network counts down the 10 absolute best brunches in America. Renowned chefs like Robert Irvine, Claudette Zepeda, and Eric Adjepong share heated debates and expert intel on where to find the best brunch dishes, from pillowy pancakes bathed in soy-maple-honey syrup to a deli-style sandwich stacked high with smoky meat, runny egg, and molten cheese. Grab a mimosa and settle in, because brunch isn't just a meal -- it's a movement.

Twirl, slurp, repeat. Food Network takes a cross-country plunge into the 10 most extraordinary noodle bowls and plates America has to offer. From hand-pulled strands stretched to silky perfection, to slow-cooked ragù clinging to delicate pasta, to broths so deep and soulful they taste like they've been simmering for centuries, noodles transcend borders. With bold takes from chefs Esther Choi, Jet Tila, and Nini Nguyen, three of the most passionate noodle obsessives in the food world, every pick comes with a story, a culture, and a craving you won't be able to shake.

Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth. Top 10: Sweets throws out the rule book and goes straight for the good stuff, counting down the most indulgent, jaw-dropping, sinfully delicious sweets in America.