Today, the independent media company, Tastemade, premieres its newest original series, Forking Delicious, where comedians and food icons come together to debate the top 100 dishes, as voted on and ranked by Tastemade’s passionate audience. The series is a brand new format for Tastemade and promises an exciting mix of humor, personal stories, and delicious food facts, offering a fresh take on food culture. The first two episodes double premiere on February 25th @ 7:00 and 7:30 PM, streaming on Tastemade.
Forking Delicious brings together an all-star panel of comedic talent and culinary experts as they grill, roast, and skewer 10 meals at a time – counting down to the dish Tastemade viewers voted their number one. From stand-up comedian and actress Margaret Cho, to comedian and former The Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan, actor and comedian Eric Wareheim; and acclaimed chef and co-star of Next Level Chef Nyesha Arrington, alongside iconic Tastemade personalities like Andrew Zimmern, host of Wild Game Kitchen and Field to Fire, Ellen Bennett, host of Kitchen Glow Up, David Moscow, host of From Scratch, and Frankie Celenza, Emmy Award®-winning host of Struggle Meals and Worth the Hype; as well as Chuey Martinez (television and radio host) and Alex Cottrell (@LATryGuy), rounding out a dynamic group of hilariously opinionated guests who will share their hottest takes and personal histories with each dish as they debate their way through a list of the top 100 foods.
“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,” says Jay Holzer, Tastemade’s Head of Programming. “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.”
The first season of Forking Delicious will consist of 10 half-hour episodes. Whether it’s a hearty plate of Swedish Meatballs, a stack of Tostadas, or a hot debate about bread bowls, this series will inspire food and comedy lovers alike to take a bite out of a new dish. Tastemade+ members can also find Tastemade’s recipes for the dishes featured on the show in their recently launched Tastemade Cooking app.
The first two episodes of Forking Delicious premiere on Tuesday, February 25th @ 7:00 and 7:30 PM, streaming on Tastemade. Tastemade is easy to watch anywhere you stream TV for free.
Forking Delicious will also be available to watch ad-free and on-demand with a Tastemade+ subscription in the Tastemade app.
