<P> The first season of The Next Food Network Star series was taped in February 2005 , and was composed of five episodes in June 2005 . Chicago area caterers Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh emerged as the winners , and went on to host a show called Party Line with Dan & Steve , now titled Party Line with The Hearty Boys , which premiered on September 18 , 2005 . </P>
who won the first season of the next food network star
Chicago area caterers Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh