Well, folks, we're nearing the end. Only one more week of everyone's favorite compelling food competition series, The Next Food Network Star. This week, the four finalists went to New York City to fight for a spot in the finale. There were surprise guests, there were awkward camera moments, there were inexplicable bacon dishes - let's get to it. [Warning: SPOILERS AHEAD] More

Alright, folks. Things are getting serious on The Next Food Network Star. We're down to five contestants, and the stakes are high. Even higher after we hear that the final four get to throw down in New York City, home to Food Network headquarters. Gulp. Let's see who whipped out the big guns this week, and who will miss their NYC-bound flight. [WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD] More

I went out of town this past weekend, and got caught in a series of torrential rainstorms on my way home Sunday afternoon. But don't you fear—nothing can keep me from catching the latest episode of The Next Food Network Star. This week, six contestants were competing for limited glory and recognition. Let's see what went down. More

I can't say I was particularly sad to see that this week's installment of The Next Food Network Star was only an hour long, as opposed to the epic 1.5-hour long episode we enjoyed last week. But as contestants drop like unentertaining flies, things are getting a little more interesting in the Food Network kitchens. And as my mom said as we plopped down to commentate together: "Alright. I'm ready to snark." [WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD] More

This week the series was back with a vengeance, and we even had an extra half hour of dramatic goodness to enjoy instead of doing all that aforementioned "fun" stuff. Eight contestants are still in the running, and boy, do they want the gold! Without further ado, let's recap. [WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD] More

Another week, another gripping installment of The Next Food Network Star. This week, nine contestants showed down to defend their ever-dwindling chances at their very own Food Network show. I could almost feel the intensity, the heat, the pressure from my couch—or maybe that was the oppressive summer humidity. Either way, let's recap!! [WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD] More

In this week's ever-thrilling episode of The Next Food Network Star, ten eager finalists grinned to the camera in hopes of achieving the "prize" of their own Food Network show. Last week, we said goodbye to crazy-eyed Doreen Fang (more on last week's episode here). Bobby Flay was absent from the proceedings this week, and I never thought I'd miss his smug mug until it was replaced by the visage of guest judge Guy Fieri. Oh, boy. This episode was gonna be rockin'!!!! [SPOILERS AHEAD] More