Best in Chow

Host Matt Richards goes to the Wisconsin State Fair to find the best savory, sweet, and wild card dishes.

Host Matt Richards goes to Midtown Houston, TX to find the best Texas toast, wild card, and top secret dishes.

Host Matt Richards goes to Portland, Ore., to find the best wildcard, savory, and sweet dishes.

Host Matt Richards goes to the State Fair of Texas in South Dallas, Texas, to find the best savory, sweet, and wild card dishes.

Host Matt Richards goes to the Mission District in San Francisco to find the best wild card, sweet, and savory dishes.

Host Matt Richards goes to the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, N.M. to find the best green chili, wild card, and sweet dishes.

Host Matt Richards goes to the 626 Night Market in Arcadia, Calif., to find the best savory, sweet and wildcard dishes.

The Ohio State Fair is known for outrageous and ambitious midwestern creation and host Matt Richards stokes three rounds of competition on his quest to find the Best in Chow.

Nebraska State Fair is one of the largest fairs in the country, so culinary entrepreneurs come from all over vying to fill the bellies of the cornhuskers by putting their own spin on Nebraska's famous beef, corn, and pork. Host Matt Richards stokes three rounds of competition on his quest to find The Best in Chow. In the savory round the Crack Quesadilla takes on the Cow Hog Dog. In the sweet round the Pineapple Whip Nachos compete with the Cookie Dough Explosion. In the wild card round the Cornbread Surprise battles the Outlaw Fries. But who will win the title of Best in Chow?

Little Italy in San Diego used to be an Italian food hub. But now it's one of the go-to spots in California for everything from brunch food to late night gourmet. Host Matt Richards stokes three rounds of competition on his quest to find The Best in Chow. In a special brunch round, the Barnyard Bloody Mary battles the Sage Fried Chicken and Waffle Tower. In the sweet round the Big Poppa Tart Donut competes with the White Chocolate Bread Pudding. And in the savory round, the Lobster Chowder Fries take on the Short Rib Pizza. But who will win the title of Best in Chow?

Host Matt Richards goes to the Grand Central Market in Downtown Los Angeles, CA to find the best wild card, sweet, and spicy sammie dishes.

Host Matt Richards goes to the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana to find the best brunch, wild card, and po boy dishes.

Puyallup Washington is the home of the Washington State Fair, attracting over a million fairgoers every year on its 160 acres of land in search of the best and wildest food creations the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Host Matt Richards stokes 3 rounds of competition on his quest to find The Best In Chow. In the savory round the Kalua Pork Loco Moco takes on the Matt Dog. In the battle of the sticks, the Bacon Wrapped Meatballs competes with the Half and Half Elote. In the wildcard round the Donut Smashburger battles the Pickle Pizza. But who will win the title of Best in Chow?

Deep Ellum in Dallas, TX is the live music capital of North Texas, but it's also known for having the best late night munchies and brunches around to keep the foodies energized and coming back for more. Host Matt Richards stokes 3 rounds of competition on his quest to find The Best in Chow. In the everything is bigger in Texas round the El Jefe Taco takes on the Queso Birria Taco Slice. In the wild card round, the F-Philly Cheesesteak competes with the Gobbler. Finally, in the sweet round, the S'mores Tower battles the Waffle Pop. But who will win the title of Best in Chow?

Host Matt Richards goes to the famous Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington to find the best king crab, sweet, and wildcard dishes.

Host Matt Richards goes to the California State Fair and Food Festival to find the best savory, sweet, and wildcard dishes.

Smorgasburg is like the wild west of the Los Angeles food scene...anything goes and everyone's fighting to stake their claim in the city of Angels. Host Matt Richards stokes 3 rounds of competition between pop up booths on his quest to find The Best in Chow. In the sweet round the S'mores Beignet competes with the Churro Cheesecake Taco. In the savory round, the Lobsterdamus Nachos take on the Pomegranate Glazed Pork Belly Tacos. And in the wild card round the Pizza Dumplings battle the Garlic Butter Shrimp Boat. But who will win the title of Best in Chow?

While Buffalo is known for inventing the sauce that's now a household name: Buffalo sauce, the neighborhood of Allentown has an otherwise eclectic food scene. Plus all these dishes are within walking distance of each other! Host Matt Richards stokes 3 rounds of competition on his quest to find The Best in Chow. In a special Buffalo sauce round The Stinger takes on the Buffalo Chicken Finger Mac N' Cheese. In the wild card round the Melted Hen battles the Whole Farm. And in the sweet round the Ice Cream Cereal Taco Flight competes with the Cinnamon Crunch Peach Cobbler. But who will win the title of Best in Chow?

Host Matt Richards goes to Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles to find the best savory, sweet, and wildcard dishes.

Host Matt Richards goes to the State Fair of Texas one more time to experience all the crazy fair foods the Lone Star State has to offer.

Host Matt Richards goes to the LODO District in Denver, CO to find the best cheesy classic, breakfast, and cheesecake dishes.