Taste This Episode Guide

Episode Guide

Taste This: Season 16 (2013)

• Season 16 Episode 13: Texas BBQ

  Texas barbecue; New York-style pizza; Long Island apple picking.

• Season 16 Episode 12: Veal Medallions

  Different recipes, flavors and combinations of veal.

• Season 16 Episode 11: Pub Comfort Food

  Beef and pork chili; sauteed pork with onions and Asian pears; breaded pork chops.

• Season 16 Episode 10: Chicken Milanese

  Chicken with gluten free breadcrumbs; original marinara sauce.

• Season 16 Episode 9: Heirloom Tomatoes

  Tuna melt with heirloom tomatoes; basil pesto pasta with tomato beef sauce.

• Season 16 Episode 8: Fish Tail

  Fishtail's signature seafood dishes.

• Season 16 Episode 7: John's Pizzeria

  With its brick oven, John's Pizzeria on 44th Street in New York produces 60 pies every four minutes; preparing an assortment of pizzas.

• Season 16 Episode 6: Grilling Under the Sun

  Grilling vegetables and meat dishes with barbecue.

• Season 16 Episode 5: Big Apple BBQ

  Dallas ribs; fried peach pie; pulled-pork sandwich; grilled barbecue steak using compound butter and dry rub.

• Season 16 Episode 4: Nathan's Hot Dogs

  Nathan's Famous of Coney Island, N.Y., the first Nathan's ever built in New York; Chef Joe adds his own twist to the frankfurter.

• Season 16 Episode 3: Cooking With Salt

  The Tamba Indian Grill & Bar in New York; cooking with a Himalayan salt brick; marinated steak with grilled summer vegetables.

• Season 16 Episode 2: Cooks Who Care

  Feeding the hungry; organic flat-iron steak with chorizo/apple rice.

Taste This: Season 15 (2012)

• Season 15 Episode 7: Tuna Delight

  Octopus with basil oil; spaghetti with veal meatballs; seared tuna with pesto; tuna tartare; tuna carpaccio.

• Season 15 Episode 6: Tamales

  Australian food at the Sunburnt Calf includes fish and chips, a burger topped with pineapple and beets and T-bone lamb chops; Latin tamales; steak and beans.

• Season 15 Episode 5: Steak Show

  Poached smoked-salmon salad, with vegetables and a short-rib steak.

• Season 15 Episode 4: Pizza

  Dean's traditional square and old-school round pizzas; Brick NYC offers pizza with living yeast in the crust and hand-crafted toppings; veal stew; meat-lovers pizza with a twist.

• Season 15 Episode 3: Greek Cuisine

  Greek-style chicken with wine at Loi restaurant; Greek chicken dish.

• Season 15 Episode 2: Apples

  Jericho Cider Mill; enhancing the flavor of a classic duck meal.

• Season 15 Episode 1: Texas BBQ

  Lasagna and chicken marinated in herbs and spices; a salad with almonds, microgreens and apples.

Taste This: Season 14 (2011 - 2012)

• Season 14 Episode 13: Grilling on the 16th Floor

  Grilling sausage, steak and vegetables.

• Season 14 Episode 12: Open Kitchens of NYC

  Caponata with seafood.

• Season 14 Episode 11: A Sit Down With David Burke

  Sashimi; roasted salmon wrap with potatoes.

• Season 14 Episode 10: Great American Burger Joints

  The history of the hamburger and ice cream shakes; old-fashioned burgers, including veggie and salmon burgers.

• Season 14 Episode 9: Best Deli Sandwiches

  Kosher deli in New York boasts homemade pastrami sandwiches with cole slaw; pepper and egg hero; homemade paninis.

• Season 14 Episode 8: Authentic Italian Restaurants

  Homemade pasta dishes; summer salad with grilled tomatoes.

• Season 14 Episode 7: Taking You Down to Chinatown

  Touring the markets and restaurants of New York's Chinatown; crab salad; pasta with crabs.

• Season 14 Episode 6: Grand Central Markets

  Salmon and beans; Chilean sea bass.

• Season 14 Episode 5: Big Apple BBQ

  Pulled pork and ribs; veal stew; veal scaloppine.

• Season 14 Episode 4: Food and Fitness

  An Argentinian twist on roasted duck; chocolate souffle.

• Season 14 Episode 3: Best Lobster Rolls in the City

  Lobster rolls and truffle French fries; lobster wraps and pasta.

• Season 14 Episode 2: NYC Upper East Side

  Chicken with sun-dried tomato pesto and potato flakes; gnocchi with pesto.

• Season 14 Episode 1: Mixing Food With Designs

  Chef Joseph makes grilled steak sandwiches on a custom countertop grill at the Architectural Design Show at Pier 94 in New York.

Taste This: Season 13 (2011)

• Season 13 Episode 13: Making Your Next Meal a Healthy Treat

  Lighter pizza, pasta and healthier choices; quinoa with garlic, pine nuts and raisins.

• Season 13 Episode 12: A Taste of Italy Not so Far Away

  Making salad combinations from the cheese and cured meats at Villa Pacri Ristorante.

• Season 13 Episode 11: Creative Cuisine in a Box

  Truffled French fries; lobster salad with peach vinaigrette.

• Season 13 Episode 10: Latin Cuisine, My Way

  Paella dish with a twist.

• Season 13 Episode 9: Sculpture Made Out of Chocolate

  Chocolate ganache simmered in a brandy cream sauce.

• Season 13 Episode 8: 10 Minutes for Lunch in a Big City

  Pizzas, paninis and salads; prix fixe buffet menus.

• Season 13 Episode 7: Filming a Cooking Episode at Le Cirque

  Le Cirque's signature chocolate tortellini.

• Season 13 Episode 6: Classical French Restaurants That Feature Game

  Foie gras with baby field greens and root vegetables; Scottish pheasant.

• Season 13 Episode 5: Pasta Making for Over 100 Years

  Penne Norcina; eggplant Toscana; linguini with basil pesto.

• Season 13 Episode 4: Small Hidden Eateries That Are Worth the Trip

  Organic beef pot roast with potatoes and gravy; stuffed veal Milanese and vegetables.

• Season 13 Episode 3: Greek Delights Not So Far From Home

  Mediterranean olive salmon; Greek flavors and traditional cooking styles.

• Season 13 Episode 2: A Tour of the San Gennaro Feast in NYC

  Italian flavors abound at New York's San Gennaro feast, including zeppole, Italian sweet sausage and steak pizzaiola.

• Season 13 Episode 1: A Classic Lobster Roll

  Japanese seafood restaurant in New York.

Taste This: Season 12 (2010 - 2011)

• Season 12 Episode 13: Creative Greek Cuisine

  Preparing traditional Greek meatballs and tomato sauce.

• Season 12 Episode 12: Pairing Foods With Wine

  A sommelier discusses pairing foods with wine; incorporating wine into cooking.

• Season 12 Episode 11: Creative Cuisine With David Burke

  David Burke conducts a tasting tour at David Burke Steakhouse in Connecticut.

• Season 12 Episode 10: A Tour of Italian Favorites With Michael Schlow

  Different cuisines of Italy; an Italian seafood dish served over pesto pasta.

• Season 12 Episode 9: Cooking Surf and Turf

  Grilling five-star meals on a boat.

• Season 12 Episode 8: Make Your Own Salads

  Fresh salads and wraps at 'Tossed' in New York; fresh fruit and pasta salad.

• Season 12 Episode 7: The New Age of Cooking

  Gilt Restaurant; using a dehydrator to preserve food.

• Season 12 Episode 6: The Making of Ice Cream

  Making ice cream; traditional breakfast favorites; trifold.

• Season 12 Episode 5: The Jewel of India

  Tamba in New York is a family-owned and operated Indian restaurant.

• Season 12 Episode 4: A Taste of Portugal Cuisine

  Chef Joe learns about Mediterranean cuisine at Aldea Restaurant.

• Season 12 Episode 3: Comfort Food in a Small Town

  Eggplant; pasta dish; dessert.

• Season 12 Episode 2: Classic Italian Cuisine

  Graziella Ristorante and D'Aquila Pastry Shop.

• Season 12 Episode 1: To the Market

  An organic salmon and steak dish.

Taste This: Season 11 (2010)

• Season 11 Episode 13: The Best Pizza in Brooklyn

  Domenico De Marco, owner of Di Fara's in Brooklyn, N.Y., has produced his old-world style pizzas for four decades.

• Season 11 Episode 12: A Tour of a Sicilian Market

  The outdoor market in Palermo, Italy, features fruits, vegetables, fish and meats.

• Season 11 Episode 11: Salts and Foods

  Fleur de sel is a hand-harvested sea salt used in traditional Italian cuisine.

• Season 11 Episode 10: The Best of Connecticut

  Three restaurants in Connecticut feature Asian cuisine, steak and chops.

• Season 11 Episode 9: Peasant Food 101

  Cassoulet is a bean stew which includes meats, sausages and white beans.

• Season 11 Episode 8: The Quest for Amazing Desserts

  Eclairs; cream puffs; chocolate mousse.

• Season 11 Episode 7: Food for Kids

  More than 50 chefs participate in 'Food for Kids' to fight childhood obesity.

• Season 11 Episode 6: Fashion and Food

  A Manhattan designer pairs fashion and food.

• Season 11 Episode 5: Authentic Mexican

  Mexican cuisine and culture; guacamole.

• Season 11 Episode 4: Farm to the Table With Vino

  Touring vineyards in Italy; varieties of wines; pairing wine with food.

• Season 11 Episode 3: Exquisite Dining and Old World Favorites

  Elements of classical French cooking.

• Season 11 Episode 2: A Peek at Vermont's Cuisine

  Vermont restaurants feature pure and fresh foods.

• Season 11 Episode 1: The Art of Mozzarella Making

  Mozzarella factory; incorporating mozzarella into meals made at home.

Taste This: Season 10 (2009 - 2010)

• Season 10 Episode 13: Out of the Ocean and Into Your Plate

  Ciopinno is a fish stew combining clams, mussels, shrimp and plum tomatoes

• Season 10 Episode 12: Breakfast in Bed

  Swiss omelet; eggs Benedict and Hollandaise sauce.

• Season 10 Episode 11: The Evening of Good Taste

  Celebrity chefs feature chocolate, bread, and global cuisines.

• Season 10 Episode 10: Prepared Meals Delivered to Your Home

  Veal porterhouse with umeboshi plums deglazed with merlot wine.

• Season 10 Episode 9: The Heart of French Bistro Cooking

  Smoked brisket simmered in red wine; French corn beef hash with Yukon gold potatoes.

• Season 10 Episode 8: Eating Steaks and Keeping Healthy

  Dry aged strip steaks served over lettuce with blood orange vinaigrette.

• Season 10 Episode 7: Roof Top Dining in the Afternoon

  Hole in the egg meatloaf; 10-minute meals.

• Season 10 Episode 6: Cooking With Your Senses

  Veal paillard with baby field greens and aged balsamic vinegar; mushroom veal.

• Season 10 Episode 5: Turkish Food in NYC

  Hummus; eggplant tacla; lamb kabobs; baklava; kadayyf.

• Season 10 Episode 4: Cooking With Beer 101

  Organic pot roast with potatoes and gravy; making beer and cooking with it.

• Season 10 Episode 3: Experience the Taste of Thailand

  Udon noodle dish with Chinese cabbage and dashi broth.

• Season 10 Episode 2: The Art of Wine Making

  Chicken cacciatore; fermenting grapes; tasting wine; slow-cooked chicken and wine.

• Season 10 Episode 1: Great Restaurants in a Small Town

  Sushi; seafood; fresh-baked cookies; wedding cakes; spirits.

Taste This: Season 9 (2008 - 2009)

• Season 9 Episode 13: Prime Juice King of Steaks

  Grilling steaks and other food products with coal grills; wrapping potato and corn in aluminum foil, then grilling.

• Season 9 Episode 12: Formal Dining for 50 Successful Years

  Filet minon served with foie gras; homemade potato souffle.

• Season 9 Episode 11: Culinary Artistry on a Plate Downtown

  Two chefs assemble artful cuisine; Picasso's favorite pizza.

• Season 9 Episode 10: Wine Bars and Small Tastings

  A chef from Italy explains how he was trained in the business; a restaurant displays hand-selected ornaments and antiques.

• Season 9 Episode 9: Aged Black Angus Steaks

  Rib eye steak; the importance of having the right amount of marbling in beef.

• Season 9 Episode 8: Old World America With Today's Food

  An old historic carriage house is transformed into a restaurant, complete with the original bar and wood that was used to tie horses to the staple.

• Season 9 Episode 7: Fresh Pasta With a European Twist

  Roc in New York features hand-crafted pasta, frutta di mare and orrechiete con pesto.

• Season 9 Episode 6: Eating Sweets on a Daily Basis

  Desserts feature chocolate, caramel, nougat and taffy.

• Season 9 Episode 5: Good Jazz and Great Food

  An eatery combines food with jazz instrumental.

• Season 9 Episode 4: Regional Cuisine and Hometown Favorites

  Chef Joe prepares pasta with olive oil and shares other family secrets.

• Season 9 Episode 3: Celebrity Chefs' in Central Park NYC

  Thirty five chefs are featured on the picnic basket show in Central Park.

• Season 9 Episode 2: Small Bistros in a Big City

  Chef Joseph speaks to another chef about peasant style food; pasta Amatriciana.

• Season 9 Episode 1: Restaurant, Architecture and Great Food

  Remi Lounge in New York feeds 1,000 patrons each night.

Taste This: Season 8 (2008)

• Season 8 Episode 13: Four Star Dining

  How much time and effort is put into the fancy dishes available at four star restaurants; easy, healthy restaurant favorites.

• Season 8 Episode 12: Tapas and the Chefs Behind Them

  Chefs who introduced tapas to the United States demonstrate how to prepare them.

• Season 8 Episode 11: Food Found of Yachts

  Ahi tuna; sushi grade tuna.

• Season 8 Episode 10: Spa Cuisine in an Elegant Hotel

  European spas help clients stay slim; salads, vegetables and exotic foods.

• Season 8 Episode 9: Spanish Traditions in a Country Far Away

  Professional prosciutto slicer in Madrid; surf and turf.

• Season 8 Episode 8: Cured Pork and Serrano Ham

  Making sausage in Spain; a room of salt cured pork holds 20,000 serrano hams; panini with garlic pesto.

• Season 8 Episode 7: Bar Food and Burgers

  Ultimate tailgate recipes for burgers, wings and chicken fingers.

• Season 8 Episode 6: Cooking With Dungeness Crabs

  Crabs; seafood recipes.

• Season 8 Episode 5: Tortellini's and Fresh Pasta

  Making tortellini and fresh pasta; quick and easy recipes using flour, water and one egg.

• Season 8 Episode 4: Peasant Cooking With Simple Ingredients

  Chef Joe re-creates some of his family's secrets.

• Season 8 Episode 3: Cooking With Fish

  Recipes for fileting fish.

• Season 8 Episode 2: A Trip to Mulberry Street

  Preparing tender meat and veal dishes.

• Season 8 Episode 1: A Classic Italian Restaurant in NYC

  Patsy's Restaurant in New York drew such celebrities as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett; making classic old-world Italian recipes at home.

Taste This: Season 7 (2007 - 2008)

• Season 7 Episode 13: A Trip to Mexico to Visit Friends

  A Latin restaurant in Mexico features quesadillas, tacos and creative Spanish cooking.

• Season 7 Episode 12: Ice Cream on a Hot Day

  Cooking with ice cream.

• Season 7 Episode 11: Progressive Mexican Food One More Time

  A modern Mexican restaurant shows hints of grandma's cooking.

• Season 7 Episode 10: The King of Beef Is Here

  Marinades and rubs for meat dishes.

• Season 7 Episode 9: Marshmallows and Chocolate

  Chocolates combined with wine tastings.

• Season 7 Episode 8: Top Italian Markets in New York

  New York meat markets.

• Season 7 Episode 7: That Cheese Show

  Serving cheese with wine at a dinner party.

• Season 7 Episode 6: Fishing on Steady Waters

  The ponds of 'Cajun Country' offer plenty of crawfish.

• Season 7 Episode 5: The Surf and Turf Fad

  Combining Surf and Turf with other food.

• Season 7 Episode 4: Dried Spices and Rubs

  One of the biggest spice warehouses in the United States.

• Season 7 Episode 3: Sweets at 100 Years Old

  A shop on Chartres St. in Louisiana shows how pralines are combined with sugar.

• Season 7 Episode 2: Old World Louisiana

  Nighttime trip through New Orleans; 200-year-old plantation.

• Season 7 Episode 1: Science and Food Combined

  Food labs leave out dairy in their food productions; lactose intolerant.

Taste This: Season 6 (2007)

• Season 6 Episode 13: Music Food, and Laughs

  Johnny Ciao, former chef to Hollywood stars, cooks and dances with Chef Joseph.

• Season 6 Episode 12: The Round Pizza

  A pizzeria run by two brothers from Greece features the broccoli rabe roll and the margarita pizza.

• Season 6 Episode 11: A Trip to the Culinary Institute

  Italian cooking at the Culinary Institute of America includes gnocchi, fresh tomato sauce, panna cotta and some of Italy's most cooked dishes.

• Season 6 Episode 10: Cooking With Friends

  Easy cooking techniques for cooking with friends.

• Season 6 Episode 9: The Chocolate Shop

  White and strawberry chocolate.

• Season 6 Episode 8: Rocky and the Meats

  Homemade sausage; liverwurst with mustard on rye bread; butcher's trade.

• Season 6 Episode 7: Professional Chefs in the Workplace

  New York culinary instructors.

• Season 6 Episode 6: The Cheese Adventure

  A tour of a cheese factory in Wisconsin.

• Season 6 Episode 5: The Coffee Show

  Roasting coffee.

• Season 6 Episode 4: Williamsburg Brooklyn

  Kumo and his butcher shop have been a mainstay in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, for more than 75 years.

• Season 6 Episode 3: Outdoor Markets

  Searching for produce among New York's outdoor markets; street-fare food on Long Island.

• Season 6 Episode 2: Street Side Cooking

  Rib eyes, sirloin steaks and pork chops on the grill.

• Season 6 Episode 1: A Cavity Well Earned

  Triple chocolate ganache with marshmallows; chocolate pizza.

Taste This: Season 5 (2006 - 2007)

• Season 5 Episode 13: A Tip to a Horseradish Farm

  The chefs hand select horseradish.

• Season 5 Episode 12: Cooking With Game

  Selecting products from pheasant to elk ossobuco; Chef Joseph and his friends discuss their favorite dishes and variations for cooking them.

• Season 5 Episode 11: A Visit to a Wine Vineyard

  Sampling red wine, white and rose at a North Fork Vineyard.

• Season 5 Episode 10: Eclectic Cuisine at Its Best

  Chef Joseph prepares seared ahi tuna with wasabi sauce and calamari salad with a twist over organic baby field greens.

• Season 5 Episode 9: The New Mexican Food

  Signature chefs at the Cabana in Long Beach reveal secrets for rub and marinades.

• Season 5 Episode 8: The Sweet Tooth Show With Tiramisu

  Jacqueline's Patisserie in New York features liquid chocolate and funnel cakes.

• Season 5 Episode 7: A Great Sandwich and Chunky

  A well-known actor prepares his signature sandwiches in a fast-paced luncheon.

• Season 5 Episode 6: Fresh From the Farm to Your Table

  Delivering fresh fruits and vegetables to food markets across the United States is not easy.

• Season 5 Episode 5: Sausage Making With No Casualties

  Sausage factory; easy-to-follow techniques for cooking sausage.

• Season 5 Episode 4: A Tuscan Treat in the Heart of the City

  A tour of Beppe Restaurant in New York; wood fire burning ovens, mozzarella and braised cabbage.

• Season 5 Episode 3: A Visit to NYC Chinatown

  Chef Joseph visits New York's Chinatown in search of the Peking Duck.

• Season 5 Episode 2: Cooking With Ice Cream Social

  Chefs, candy makers and ice cream vendors discuss cooking with ice cream.

• Season 5 Episode 1: Catching Fish in Big Waters

  Professional fishermen search for the biggest seafood in the world's oceans; cod fish and how different cultures prepare them.

Taste This: Season 4 (2006)

• Season 4 Episode 13: EPISODE: 13

  The art of mass-produced ravioli; an Italian restaurant where homemade pasta and focaccia bread are made.

• Season 4 Episode 12: EPISODE: 12

  Storing cheese; a tour of the cheese caves at Artisinal Cheese; making fondue in less than five minutes.

• Season 4 Episode 11: EPISODE: 11

  A trip to Chinatown; different Peking ducks; Chinese bakery; sushi chefs cut sashimi and sushi.

• Season 4 Episode 10: EPISODE: 10

  Apple farm; a plant where apple cider, apple sauce and apple ice are made.

• Season 4 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9

  Holistic foods; the raw food diet; dairy free pizza, tofu and bean sprouts.

• Season 4 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8

  Indian cooking at Tamarind Restaurant includes marinated fish, beef and lamb kabobs.

• Season 4 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7

  A pastry chef cooks marshmallows, panna cotta and chocolate ganache; using a paint sprayer to design a plate with chocolate.

• Season 4 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  Cooking various cuts of beef at a steak house.

• Season 4 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  A Gelato-making company in Brooklyn, N.Y., combines baseball memorabilia with their treats.

• Season 4 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  Home-cooked Italian meals at Maremma Restaurant; bean salad.

• Season 4 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  A visit to John's Pizza in New York; an actor shares his favorite pizza.

• Season 4 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  Tea sandwiches; compound butter and spreads.

• Season 4 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  A progressive Mexican restaurant in New York; tortillas from scratch.

Taste This: Season 3 (2005)

• Season 3 Episode 13: Raw Foods

  Raw entrees; a juice master reveals her secrets on staying young.

• Season 3 Episode 12: The Sandwich Show

  Organic sandwiches; the chefs share their favorite childhood sandwiches.

• Season 3 Episode 11: Grilling Smoked Meats

  Apple-smoked cured meats on the grill.

• Season 3 Episode 10: Buttermill Bakery

  Hot chocolate dessert; Philadelphia cheesecake.

• Season 3 Episode 9: Cafe by the Sea

  Chefs from around the world cook their favorite dishes.

• Season 3 Episode 8: Cafe by the Sea

  The chefs cook with a lobster expert in front of a live audience; a master sommelier pairs champagne with lobster.

• Season 3 Episode 7: Cheese Making Made Easy

  Making cheese in Wisconsin; fondue.

• Season 3 Episode 6: The Ice Cream Show

  How ice cream is made; Chef Joseph and Bryan attempt to eat the biggest sundae in the United States at the Ice Cream Cafe.

• Season 3 Episode 5: Irish Cottage

  Spiral ham cooked in different applications; Irish braising techniques; ice cream mousse.

• Season 3 Episode 4: Virginia Beach

  Oysters and dumplings in Virginia.

• Season 3 Episode 3: Catfish Max Long Island

  Food expert Scott Summerfield talks about the health benefits of farm-raised trout.

• Season 3 Episode 2: One Pan Cooking

  Braised stews and classic hearty soups; including wine in cooking; culinary expert from Le Cirque 2000.

• Season 3 Episode 1: Blue Oyster Grill New York

  Guest chefs cook old world-style; cod dish.

Taste This: Season 2 (2005)

• Season 2 Episode 13: Iavarone Brothers Market, N.Y.

  Italian specialty market in Wantagh, N.Y.

• Season 2 Episode 12: Corbin and Reynolds, N.Y.

  Cooking dry aged beef.

• Season 2 Episode 11: Red, Restaurant, Huntington N.Y.

  Bite-size tasting menus include pasta with fish and poached oysters.

• Season 2 Episode 10: Argyles Grill, Babylon N.Y.

  Crystal; restaurateur Bill Wolf shares secrets for running a well-groomed establishment.

• Season 2 Episode 9: The Backroom Trattoria, Lake Success N.Y.

  Cooking pasta with wine.

• Season 2 Episode 8: Sweet Karma Pastry Shop, N.Y.

  A pastry chef's version of S'mores dessert.

• Season 2 Episode 7: Leonetti Bakery, N.Y.

  A master baker shares secrets to creating world renowned wedding cakes.

• Season 2 Episode 6: Garden Court, N.Y.

  Ton Ton ginger salad with shaved Chinese cabbage.

• Season 2 Episode 5: Louies Oyster Bar and Grill

  Cooking Phillips crab meat with basil-infused salt.

• Season 2 Episode 4: Tupelo Honey, N.Y.

  Vanilla ice cream guacamole.

• Season 2 Episode 3: Ivy Cottage, East Williston N.Y.

  Seared pork and marinades.

• Season 2 Episode 2: Sole Restaurant, Long Beach N.Y.

  Filet mignon and micro basil.

• Season 2 Episode 1: New Wave Seafood, Wantagh, N.Y.

  Stuffed trout and other seafood creations.

Taste This: Season 1 (2004 - 2013)

• Season 1 Episode 8: EPISODE 8
• Season 1 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7

  Garden Court Chinese Restaurant features beer-poached lobster, beer-battered tile fish.

• Season 1 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  The Nook Restaurant offers home-style peasant cooking with open-faced sandwiches and classic salads.

• Season 1 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  Laguna Grille Restaurant prepares progressive Mexican chorizo with guacamole and refried beans.

• Season 1 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  At Elegant Affairs, chefs serve asparagus appetizer, cod with cilantro aioli, and chocolate mousse.

• Season 1 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  Friend of a Farmer Restaurant serves sea scallops with mushroom marmalade and foie gras.

• Season 1 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  On Arthur Avenue, the Bronx, prosciutto-wrapped tuna, pork with cheese, and pumpkin mousse are the fare.

• Season 1 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Teller's Steak House grills rib-eye, sirloin, porterhouse; wine.

• Season 1 Episode 6 1: Firebird

  Old World Russian restaurant.