Ali Khan has had burgers all over the country but rumor has it Austin TX is coming a new wave smashburger/flat top griddled burger destination. The Food Network + Cooking Channel host checks out Hold Out Brewing for their burger and wings.

Food Network power brunch with Chef Aaron May from Guy's Grocery Games and that guy from Cheap Eats(sigh its Ali Khan again) at Paperboy in Austin TX.

Food Network + Cooking Channel's Ali Khan tracks down Bahn Mi sandwiches at Saigon Le Vendeur, one of Austin's most celebrated food trucks.

Food Network + Cooking Channel's Ali Khan goes to Austin City Limits Music Festival and scores Arepas, pulled pork sandwiches, falafels, gyros and even a Muffuletta sandwich.

Food Network + Cooking Channel's Ali Khan goes to Austin City Limits Music Festival for their food line up. Smoked meats tacos, Shawarma, burgers and Korean fried chicken make the rounds.

Food Network + Cooking Channel host Ali Khan visits Trill Foods in Austin TX for their elevated tacos and tostadas featuring farm sourced ingredients and fine dining cooking techniques.

Food Network + Cooking Channel's Ali Khan gets down with some crazy dogs at T-Loc's Sonoran Style Hot Dogs and street food in Austin TX

The Vitals: the spot: Sandy’s Hamburgers 603 Barton Springs road Austin TX 78704 the eats: cheap burgers the bucks: cheeseburgers for $5, a double will run $6.40 the full nelson: a nostalgic burger experience fueled by freezer to table fare Sandy’s Hamburgers puts their frozen custard out there front and center. Sure it’s on the signage but if you do a little digging you might find more skeptical critics throw their weight to getting the custard vs the savory fare. ...

The Vitals: the spot: Terry Black’s Barbecue tested in Austin TX + location in Dallas TX the eats: Beef rib, brisket, spare ribs, sausage, turkey and whatever sides you feel the bucks: plan on $15 person the full nelson: easy access, top tier Austin BBQ with an Old school Texas vibe Terry Black’s Barbecue most definitely makes the 10 best list of Austin BBQ round ups. In casual conversation, Terry Black’s may get drowned out by names like Franklin BBQ ...

The Vitals: the spot: DeSano Pizza tested in Austin TX + locations in Nashville, Los Angeles and Charelston SC the eats: Neapolitan Pizza the bucks: small pies for $12, large pies for $21, plan on $15 person the full nelson: Real Deal Neapolitan pizza that can satisfy the non pizza elites There are two kinds of pizzas in this world. One is the kind you crave at 2am, ideally by the slice at a place like Joe’s Pizza in NYC. ...