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Writer, director and food enthusiast Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi explore food in and out of the kitchen with accomplished chefs and celebrity friends.
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
Wolfgang PuckJon and Roy visit chef Wolfgang Puck at his Las Vegas steakhouse CUT to test Jon's omelet-making skills and prepare some incredible cuts of meat. - 02
Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill BurrRoy and Jon cook a Goop-friendly pepper pot with Pepper Potts herself, Gwyneth Paltrow. Then comic Bill Burr swings by to make some sandwiches. - 03
Avengers AtlantaRoy and Jon assemble some of the Avengers, including Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland, to help conquer an obscene amount of food in Atlanta.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Gwyneth Paltrow / Bill BurrJune 7, 2019Roy and Jon cook a Goop-friendly pepper pot with Pepper Potts herself, Gwyneth Paltrow. Then comic Bill Burr swings by to make some sandwich - S01E02
Avengers AtlantaJune 7, 2019Roy and Jon assemble some of the Avengers, including Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland, to help conquer an obscene amount of food in Atlanta - S01E03
Chef Film RecipesJune 7, 2019Roy and Jon revisit the best dishes from the film "Chef," including Scarlett Johansson's favorite pasta and the oft-misunderstood chocolate - S01E04
Remembering Jonathan GoldJune 7, 2019—Late food writer Jonathan Gold's reviews helped so many chefs. Jon and Roy honor his memory with KCRW's Evan Kleiman and Jitlada's Jazz Sing - S01E05
Robert Rodriguez / First FridayJune 7, 2019Roy and Jon make pizza and chat creativity with Robert Rodriguez, then embark on a food truck cooking (and eating) bonanza in Venice, Califo - S01E06
David ChangJune 7, 2019—Jon and Roy head into the kitchen to make dueling fried rice recipes, before welcoming in David Chang to cook and discuss some classic Korea - S01E07
Aaron FranklinJune 7, 2019—Roy and Jon travel to Austin to grab tacos with Aaron Franklin and then learn the intricacies behind preparing his famous Franklin Barbecue - S01E08
Hot LuckJune 7, 2019—Aaron Franklin brings Jon and Roy to Hot Luck, Austin's "anti-food-fest food festival," where the duo serves up Roy's iconic short ribs. - S01E09
Seth RogenSeptember 13, 2019—Seth Rogen knows how to break down chickens, so Jon and Roy put him to work as they prep two distinct chicken dishes. - S01E10
PizzanaSeptember 13, 2019—Jon and Roy visit Chef Daniele Uditi at LA's Pizzana, where Jon tries his hand at making Neapolitan pizza and some meticulously measured mea - S01E11
Guerrilla TacosSeptember 13, 2019—Jon and Roy head to Guerrilla Tacos, where they enjoy some off-menu breakfast burritos and help Chef Wes Avila prep his flagship tacos and t - S01E12
Hog IslandSeptember 13, 2019—Jon and Roy study, harvest and prepare oysters in Tomales Bay, California. Then, the two get in on a barbecue at Hog Island Oyster Co. - S01E13
Skywalker RanchSeptember 13, 2019—Jon's worked on amazing films at George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch. Now he works on dishes with Roy and Dave Filoni using fresh produce from th - S01E14
Extra Helpings with Babish and DaveSeptember 13, 2019—Jon and Roy cook up some bonus recipes with Andrew Rea of "Binging with Babish" and "Ugly Delicious" host David Chang. - S01E15
Season's bestWolfgang PuckFebruary 19, 2020Jon and Roy visit chef Wolfgang Puck at his Las Vegas steakhouse CUT to test Jon's omelet-making skills and prepare some incredible cuts of - S01E16
Border GrillFebruary 19, 2020—While in Las Vegas, Jon and Roy stop at Border Grill for a lesson in modern Mexican cuisine from co-owners Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Fenig - S01E17
Best FriendFebruary 19, 2020—Roy brings Jon into the kitchen at his Las Vegas restaurant, Best Friend, where the two cook up some of Chef Choi's favorite dishes. - S01E18
Pasta a la RaimiFebruary 19, 2020—Jon and Roy invite director Sam Raimi into the kitchen to bake sourdough bread and southern biscuits. - S01E19
Wexler's DeliFebruary 20, 2020—Jon and Roy visit Micah Wexler and Michael Kasser of Wexler's Deli to make some traditional Jewish deli staples and also concoct a few new v - S01E20
Extra Helpings with Candace NelsonFebruary 19, 2020—Jon and Roy revisit some sweet and savory bonus recipes from Pizzana chef Daniele Uditi and Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson.
Season02
- S02E01
Milk Bar Bake SaleSeptember 24, 2020—At Milk Bar in LA, chef Christina Tosi teaches Jon and Roy how to "take back the bake sale" with her elevated preparations of cookies, pies, - S02E02
Roy's Italian CuisineSeptember 24, 2020—Roy teaches Jon his unique preparations for a selection of Italian dishes, including artichoke salad, lasagna, and (of course) spaghetti and - S02E03
Jessica LargeySeptember 24, 2020—James Beard Award-winning chef Jessica Largey welcomes Roy and Jon to help cook up her unique takes on pork meatballs, grilled cabbage and r - S02E04
TartineSeptember 24, 2020—Chefs Chad Robertson and Chris Bianco take Jon and Roy through their intricate processes for artisan bread baking, fermentation and coffee r - S02E05
Late Night BurgerSeptember 24, 2020—Roy and Jon re-create Holeman and Finch's late-night burger, then sample Chad Robertson's take on a grilled cheese and a delicious dessert b
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