Pizza, Roast Beef Sandwiches, Food Cities: 10 Hot Topics On Food Republic

Grandma-Pie (1) New York City is home to the best pizza, like this grandma pie at GG's.
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This week was all about the best. The best food cities, pizza, roast beef sandwiches and beer. We also found out whether or not a sausage griller could also handle eggplants, carrots and bananas. We learned about what goes into a sumo wrestler's diet and shared an Indian meal with a Pakistani-American comedian. All that and more on this week's Hot Topics.

  • This country is full of great food cities. Which are the best of the best? (And if you're third tier, that's more like bronze medalist, so calm down, Houstonians!)
  • We were sent a sausage grill, so we decided to test it out with eggplants, bananas, carrots and actual links on Facebook Live.
  • The best pizza is found in New York City. What makes these pies superior to all others?
  • What does Charleston chef Craig Deihl think of pig heads? Find out on the latest episode of Strong Opinions.
  • In Big American Cookbook, Mario Batali goes on a culinary road trip, mapping out his favorite bites. These are his favorite regional roast beef sandwiches.
  • In today's America, religion is no laughing matter. Except when comedian Ahmed Bharoocha chimes in. Join us for lunch with the emerging star at L.A.'s Badmaash.
  • The founder of Allagash Brewery in Portland, Maine, only drinks the brewery's witte.
  • GMOs have been the subject of much debate in America. However, survey says most Americans don't care that much.
  • This sausage pita is packed with flavor. Make it at home.
  • What do sumo wrestlers eat to get so big? This special soup, balanced with meats and vegetables.
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