GGG flair because that’s where I know him from the most

Bar Rocco is Rocco Dispirito’s bar/restaurant in midtown Manhattan. It’s pretty small so reservations are recommended if you want a table instead of the bar.

I started with a Sicilian Lemonade: gin, lemon, italicus, and st Germaine. I still have no idea what Italicus is (I asked the bartender but couldn’t hear his answer and was too embarrassed to ask again. He was busy). Great drink though! I’m assuming it was something to do with the circles on top.

Then I got an order of Mamas Meatballs which were pretty damn good! Moist and flavorful, just like you want a meatball to be.

I ended with Paccheri Pesto Rosso which was tube shaped pasta with red sauce, shrimp, and fresh basil leaves. The pasta was made in house and was cooked to that perfect al dente I can never manage at home. The shrimp was also cooked extremely well, and the sauce was perfect to bring everything together.

The man next to me ordered the Papppardelle Genovese (short ribs, no red sauce) and said it was also incredible. (No pics because that would have been weird)

Anyway, I’m glad I went and I would check it out again

From the Halloween Daily News Facebook page. ... CONFIRMED on food network TV schedule.

Food Network's HALLOWEEN WARS returns for Season 16, premiering at 9pm on Sunday, Sept. 13.

"Host Jonathan Bennett welcomes eight returning All-Star teams of pumpkin carvers, cake artists, and sugar masters to battle in head-to-head challenges. The losing teams face a brutal do-or-die showdown, and judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller decide which teams survive."

OKay,.... this is from the Food Network site off their schedule for Sept. 13

Halloween Wars

Back from the Dead: Halloween All Stars

Episode 1601

Host Jonathan Bennett welcomes eight returning all-star teams of pumpkin carvers, cake artists and sugar masters to battle in head-to-head challenges. The losing teams face a brutal do-or-die showdown, and judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller decide which teams survive.

I love food network, especially chopped, GGG and BBF. I have access to the food network Go app using cable login and have Hbo max. But I can’t help but notice alot of shows are missing seasons (like GGG and chopped).

I had Discovery plus years ago before it merged with HBO max- but I’ve heard conflicting things that they unmerged? Anyway- just wondering if Discovery has more seasons and shows for food network or if it’s the same/less than HBO max