Cooking Channel premiere 'Carnival Kings' and 'Seaside Snacks & Shacks' in July 2018

Carnival Kings, celebrity chefs, cooking shows, Rich Farina, Sabin Lomac, Seaside Snacks and Shacks, TV

June 6, 2018

The following are excerpts from Cooking Channel press releases:

Fearlessly innovative artist and Michelin-starred chef Richie Farina is hitting the road in search of cutting-edge culinary competition in “Carnival Kings,” looking for adversaries at the biggest “carnival” in the country. Richie has 24 hours to come up with his own take of each fair’s famous dish before a head-to-head cook-off judged by real fairgoers decides whose version is better. Fasten your seatbelts for fierce competition, hilarious smack talk and most of all, a mind-blowing variety of deliciously decadent carnival cuisine.

Premiering Thursday, July 12 at 9pmET/6pmPT – “Duck, Duck…Sliders”

Richie Farina hits the road in search of innovative culinary competitions, and he’s found one at the Pima County Fair outside Tucson, Arizona. He takes on Dominic Palmieri’s Duck Sliders with Flaming Hot Cheetos and Caramel Apple Slaw. Richie has just 24 hours to come up with his own version of Dominic’s crazy concoction before a head-to-head cook-off, judged by fairgoers, decides the winner.

Premiering Thursday, July 19 at 9pmET/6pmPT – “We All Scream for Ice Cream! And Waffles!”

Richie Farina hits the road in search of cutting-edge culinary competition, and he’s found it at the Great American Foodie Fest in Las Vegas, Nevada. He takes on Adam Terry of Waffle Love and his fluffy, ice cream-covered Dulce de Liege Waffle. Richie has just 24 hours to come up with his version of Adam’s decadent dessert before fairgoers pick a winner in a head-to-head cook-off.

Premiering Thursday, July 26 at 9pmET/6pmPT – “It’s Nacho Business, Dude”

Richie Farina hits the road in search of cutting-edge culinary competition, and he finds it at the Pima County Fair outside Tucson, Arizona. He takes on Nate Janousek of Texas Steak Out and his deep-fried carnival twist on nachos supreme. Richie has just 24 hours to come up with his own version of Nate’s insane nachos before a head-to-head cook-off, judged by fairgoers, decides the winner.

Online, watch exclusive videos of crazy carnival food, including duck-fat funnel cake.

In some places people wait all year long to dig into the local dishes served up in beach towns and on waterfronts across the country, and this summer Sabin Lomac is on a mission to find the best bites and seasonal standouts on “Seaside Snacks & Shacks,” premiering on Thursday, July 19 at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m/ PT. As a native of the coast of Maine and as a chef and co-owner of one of the most popular lobster roll restaurants in the country, Sabin is an expert on seafood, and now he is diving into some of the most unforgettable dishes along the shores. From crab cake and bacon grilled cheese sandwiches to creamy clam chowder with puffer pork skin, Sabin will sink his teeth into all the delicious dishes making waves.

“As a seafood entrepreneur who made a big splash by taking his local beach food truck national, Sabin Lomac knows how to spot delicious seaside staples and coastal spots doing it right,” said Courtney White, General Manager and Executive Vice President, Programming, Food Network and HGTV. “With his expertise and enthusiastic charm, Sabin is the perfect travel guide to share a taste of summer with viewers.”

Throughout the six half-hour episodes, Sabin hits the coasts of California and the Carolinas, the sands of New England, and south Florida, and the shores of the Gulf Coast and Lake Michigan in search of the most memorable and mouthwatering meals.

On the premiere, Sabin lands at Lulu’s, a high-class dive run by Jimmy Buffet’s sister, Lucy. There, he gets a taste of their Fried Green Tomato Pimento Cheese Burger that melts in your mouth, and a signature southern staple – gumbo. Next, Sabin heads straight for Lucy Bell’s on South Carolina’s Daufuskie Island, famous for a decadent deviled blue crab and a show-stopping southern fried chicken. Next Sabin heads west to Barrio Dogg, a hotdog stand that brings the heat to San Diego, famous for its Chili Con Carne Dog that packs a three-meat punch, and for its five alarm Bombero Dog topped with seven salsas, each one hotter than the next. He saves the most bananas place for last – Sugar and Spice on Balboa Island, California, serving sweet and decadent frozen bananas. After enjoying the original dipped in chocolate and rainbow sprinkles and the famous PB&J frozen banana, Sabin creates his own specialty flavor.

For exclusive videos, a list of seaside snacks and shacks Sabin dives into as well as recipes for sea-inspired bites, visit CookingChannelTV.com/SeasideSnacks. Fans can also share their favorite social media, and vote for their favorite dish using #SeasideSnacks.

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