Part travelogue, part recipe collection, part scavenger hunt, part confessional, Food Network Best of The Best Of takes you behind the scenes to discover why a drugstore in the middle of South Dakota sells three thousand donuts a day, which chocolate is so decadent that it will boost your libido, or where to find the finest matzo ball soup in Iowa. You'll savor the flavors and share in the fun as Jill and Marc recount the trials and triumphs of some of the country's most intriguing restauranteurs and food entrepreneurs. Whether it's a Cordon Bleu-trained chef amidst the slot machines of Las Vegas or the ranch wife who found success with an eatery in a one-horse town, this book showcases the breadth and variety of eating in America that is the hallmark of The Best Of. Our choices for what we feature on The Best Of show are, if nothing else, subjective. Sure, the food has to be good. But it's more than just the food: Every place has a story. And like any good story, we look for something unique that distinguishes each place, whether it's the setting, the characters, the history, or the lore. You may not find the usual top-rated, five-star restaurants here, but if you've taken a wrong turn somewhere in the middle of Montana, we'll guide you to the best steaks in the state, or if you're looking for breakfast amidst the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona, we know where you can find the widest choice of omelets in the country. And even if you don't step outside your front door, you can still enjoy the best of everything -- without a reservation -- because we've included recipes from many of the chefs we've met during our journeys. Travel safe. Eat well. Book jacket.