Food publications and food lovers love a ranking list. It is more than the accolades of Michelin Stars and James Beard Awards. Compilations like best pizza joints and must try ramen restaurants get people hungry for that memorable bite. On Tastemade’s new show, Forking Delicious, the ranking of the site’s Top 100 Foods has the culinary world both waxing poetic and questioning people’s preferences.
Tastemade has set itself apart from other food programming. Instead the culinary competitions that no home cook could master, the shows focus on being approachable while sparking imagination. Whether it is learning how to minimize the struggle with weekly meal prep or sparking a craving to explore global cuisine, the shows engage due to their uniqueness.
In Forking Delicious, chefs, comedians and more express their opinions on why one dish deserves high praise and another should be banished to food oblivion. To clarify, this quick paced ranking discussion is not just randomness without qualification. The combination of culinary authority and relatable stories make this show a fun watch.
As Jay Holzer, Tastemade's Head of Programming explained, "At Tastemade, we're constantly looking for new ways to entertain and engage our viewers. People have been debating their favorite dishes online since the dawn of the internet, and we're thrilled to be bringing that same passion to this new streaming format. Led by a hysterical and unabashedly opinionated group of chefs, comedians, and all-around food lovers, Forking Delicious is sure to unite and divide opinions over our audience's ranking of these 100 iconic meals."
From trends to old favorites, this list covers it all. With a few surprises along the way, the show might not be dinner time inspiration, but it will be mealtime conversation.
Everyone expects comedians like Margaret Cho to have a zinger to share about a dish that she does not like. But, Andrew Zimmern’s hot takes are more fiery than the foods he ate on Bizarre Foods.
In many ways, this Tastemade show epitomizes how food brings people together. Agree, disagree, like or hate, food sparks conversation. From memories around grandma’s table or the first trip out of the country, life’s experiences are flavored by the food eaten. In a world where connections are fleeting, food nourishes those bonds.
The first two episode of Tastemade’s Forking Delicious is available now. Episodes are available on its streaming platform.