SEASON #3: WINNERS EVERY EPISODE.
EPISODE #1: Alex vs. James Beard Winners.
JAMES BEARD WINNERS
JUDGES:
1. Stephanie Izard,
2. Kwame Onwuachi.
PLAYERS
1. JONATHON SAWYER Executive Chef of Adorn Chicago, ILLINOIS
2. VIRGINIA WILLIS Executive Chef of Virginia Willis Enterprises Atlanta, GEORGIA
3. NATE APPLLEMAN Dir. of Innovation for New Ventures San Diego, CALIFORNIA
SURIVAL ROUND: Create a dish worthy of serving at a James Beard event including Wagyu Beef, Canned Pork, and served it at White Line place in 30 minutes.
- NATE: Triple-Seared Wagyu w/Fried Pork & Wagyu Meatballs,
- JONATHON: Peppercorn Wagyu w/Canned Pork,
- ALEX: Seared Wagyu Ribeye w/Stuffed Artichokes,
- VIRGINIA: Deconstructed Beef Wellington w/Sauce Diable.
JUDGING:
4TH & ELIMINATED: Virginia
3RD: Jonathon
2nd: Nate
THE WINNER IS ALEX.
MONEY ROUND: Alex picked out the ingredients for this challenge.
- Frozen Shrimp, Caviar, must be an award-winning appetizer in 30 minutes.
JUDGING:
3rd: Alex for the first time.
2nd: Nate - won $5,000
THE WINNER IS JONATHON - WON $10,000
EPISODE #2: Alex vs. Chicken.
Chicken
JUDGES:
1. Jet Tila,
2. Gabriele Bertaccini.
PLAYERS
1. KENNY GILBERT Chef & Owner Silkie's Chicken & Champagne Bar Jacksonville, FLORIDA
2. SARANSH OBEROI Chef & Owner Curry & More Indian Bistro San Diego, CALIFORNIA
3. ZOE SCHOR Chef & Owner Split Rail Chicago, ILLINOIS
SURVIVAL ROUND: Must use Blue Foot Chicken, Fermented Egg & must be for Food Critic in 40 minutes.
- KENNY: Gochujang Fried Foot Chicken, Coconuts, Lemongrass & Fermented Eggs,
- ALEX: Pan-Roasted Chicken Breast w/ Truffle & Fermented Eggs,
- ZOE: Blue Foot Chicken Matzo Ball Soup w/Schmaltz Fermented Eggs,
- SARANSH: Chicken Curry Taco with Fermented Egg.
JUDGING:
4th & ELIMINATED: Saransh
THE WINNER IS ALEX.
MONEY ROUND: Alex picked the items for this challenge.
- Drumsticks, Noodle Soup and be a Mild dish in 35 minutes.
JUDGING:
3rd: Kenny,
2nd: Zoe.
THE WINNER IS ALEX - NO $$ WAS AWARDED!
EPISODE #3: Alex vs. Bacon.
BACON.
JUDGES:
1. Chris Cosentino,
2. Cara Nicoletti.
PLAYERS
1. DUSKIE ESTES - Owner of Black Pig Meat Forestville, CALIFORNIA
2. CHRISTOPHER WALKER Executive Chef Sovenor's Boston, MASS.
3. DEREK SIMCIK Culinary Director Sage Hospitality Denver, COLORADO
SURVIVAL ROUND: Maple Bacon, Chocolate Chips, Served at a State Fair in 30 minutes.
-ALEX: Maple Ice Cream Chocolate Chips Sandwich w/Bacon,
- DUSKIE: Bacon-Wrapped Corn w/Churros & Chocolate Sauce,
- CHRISTOPHER: House-Made Sausage, Pork Rinds, Maple Bacon,
- DEREK: Smoked Maple Frozen Dots, Pink Peppercorn.
JUDGING:
BOTTOM: 2: Chris & Derek.
ELIMINATED: Derek.
THE WINNER IS ALEX.
MONEY ROUND: Alex picks the challenge: Bacon bits, Cereal, & must be an entree in e45 minutes.
JUDGING:
3rd: Duskie 2nd: Chris
THE WINNER IS: ALEX & NO $$$ WAS AWARDED!
EPISODE #4: Alex vs. Southern Comfort.
SOUTHERN COMFORT
JUDGES:
1. Adrienne Cheatham,
2. Kelsey Barnard Clark.
PLAYERS (3)
1. AUSTIN SUMRALL Restaurateur of White Pillars Biloxi, MISSISSIPPI
2. TAM PATTERSON Exec. Chef -Chef's Tam's Underground Cafe Memphis, TENESSEE
3. JUSTIN BURDETT Exec. Chef - Acme Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
SURVIVAL ROUND: Cornbread from Scratch, Fresh Okra, Served in a picnic style in 45 minutes.
- TAM: Southern Fried Chicken w/Hoecake, Grilled Okra & Watermelon Chow Chow
- AUSTIN: Chicken Fried Chicken w/Grits, Braised Collards, Fried Okra Cornbread,
- JUSTIN: Stewed Okra & Tomato, Cornbread, Fried Okra, Pickled Okra w/Beets,
- ALEX: Fried Shimp & Okra Remoulade, Cornbread, Pickled Vegetables.
JUDGING:
ELIMINATED: Justin,
3rd - Austin 2nd - Tam
THE WINNER IS ALEX.
MONEY ROUND: Alex picked the challenge & picked On the Farm, Mint Julep, and a Bunch in 35 minutes.
JUDGING:
3rd place: Tam,
2nd place: Alex
THE WINNER IS: AUSTIN & WON $10,000.
EPISODE #5: Alex vs. Salmon.
JUDGES:
1. Brooke Williamson,
2. Fariyal Abdullahi.
PLAYERS (3)
1. SHOTA NAKAJIMA Exe. Chef of Taku & Top Chef Seattle, WASHINGTON
2. LAURA COLE Exe. Chef of229 Parks Top Chef Denali National Park, ALASKA
3. JOSH MOUZAKES Exec. Chef Arlo San Diego, CALIFORNIA
SURVIVAL ROUND: Salmon Filet, & Salmon Jerky, using a Mortar & Pestle in 37 minutes.
- ALEX: Salmon Crudo & Stuffed Tomatoes w/Salmon Jerky Breadcrumbs,
- LAURA: Mushroom Jerky-Crusted Salmon, Parsnips Puree & Jerky Beet Root BBQ Sauce,
- SHOTA: Salmon Nanban, Kabocha Squash Puree,
- JOSH: Herbed Salmon Roulade w/ Corn 3 Ways & Salmon Jerky.
JUDGING:
ELIMINATED: Laura - she is the same as was in Top Chef - not fast.
TOP 2: Shota & Alex
WINNER: Alex.
MONEY ROUND: Alex picked the challenge: Salmon Candy, A Sweet Dish & a Lunch Meal in 30 minutes.
JUDGING:
3rd: Josh
2nd: Shota.
THE WINNER IS ALEX. ( no money was awarded)
EPISODE #6: Alex vs. Hawaii.
JUDGES:
1. Roy Yamaguchi,
2. Sheldon Simeon. He looks good.
PLAYERS (3)
1. JON MATSUBARA Chef & Owner Feast Honolulu, HAWAII
2. LEEANN WONG Executive Chef - Koko Head Cafe " "
3. IPPY AIONA Chef & Owner Ippy's Hawaiian BBQ Waimea, HAWAII.
(what happened to Ippy's curly hair)
SURVIVAL ROUND: Kanpachi, Breadfruit, 5-Star Entree in 40 minutes.
- JON: Ulu Scaled Kanpachi with Kanpachi Brandade & Boy Choy,
- LEEANN: Seared Kanpachi w/Ulu Gnocchi & Pineapple Curry,
- ALEX: Seared Kanpachi w/Ulu Mash & Chips w/Roasted Carrots,
- IPPY: Steamed Kanpachi w/Teriyaki Mushrooms & Ulu Mash w/Lomi Salad.
JUDGING:
BOTTOM 2: Alex & Ippy.
ELIMINATED: Ippy. ( Sorry, to see him go)
3rd: Alex 2nd: LeeAnn
THE WINNER IS JON.
MONEY ROUND: Jon picked the challenge: Canned Ham (Spam), Taro Chips, Served at Sunrise, or Breakfast, in 40 minutes.
JUDGING:
3rd: LeeAnn
2nd: Alex.
THE WINNER IS: JON - WON $10,000.
EPISODE #7: Alex vs. Pastry.
PASTRY
JUDGES:
1. Sherry Yard,
2. Stephanie Boswell.
PLAYERS(3)
1. JACKIE JOSEPH: Owner JJ Bakes & Co. Louisville, KENTUCKY
- Won S-4 Best Baker in America
2. JORDON PILARSKI Executive Chef Alessia Patisserie + Cafe Santa Barbara, CALIFORNIA
- Won S-3 Spring Baking Championship
3. JALEESA MASON Owner Mo & Jay Pastry Little Fall, NEW JERSEY
- Won S-8 Spring Baking Championship
SURIVAL ROUND: The chefs picked: Dark Chocolate, A Summer Dish, Layered in 60 minutes.
- JACKIE: Dark Chocolate & Coconut Cremeux w/Blood Orange Gallete,
- ALEX: Chocolate & Strawberry Layered Tart w/Strawberry Sorbet,
- JORDAN: Lemon Vanilla Sables w/Dark Chocolate Fevilletine Layered w/Compressed Fruits,
-JALESSA: Graham Cracker S'mores Cakes w/Dark Chocolate Ganache.
JUDGING:
4th & ELIMINATED: Jalessa
THE WINNER IS Alex.
MONEY ROUND: Alex picked: Berries, Corn, & must be Sweet in 45 minutes.
JUDGING:
3rd: Jackie
2nd: Alex
THE WINNER IS: JORDAN - Won $10,000
EPISODE #8: Alex vs. Game Day.
GAME DAY FOOD.
JUDGES:
1. Antonio Lofaso,
2. Beau MacMillan.
PLAYERS
1. DAYANNY DE LA CRUZ Executive Chef Hard Rock Stadium Miami, FLORIDA
2. MATT GIBSON Executive Chef New York Yankees New York City, NEW YORK
3. LOREN RUE Executive Chef American Family Field Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
SURVIVAL ROUND: Chicken, Soda, Served on a Small Plate in 40 minutes.
- MATT: Vietnamese Sticky Chicken Wings,
- ALEX: Spicy Chili Sesame Cola Sauce Wings,
- DAYANNY: Pulled Chicken Tostada w/Pineapple Soda & Avocado Aioli,
- LOREN: Ginger & Lemon-Lime Chicken Bites.
JUDGING:
BOTTOM 2: Dayanny & Loren.
ELIMINATED: Loren.
THE WINNER IS ALEX.
MONEY ROUND: Pretzels, & something from the Northeast Region, & served in the Owner's Suite in 40 minutes.
JUDGING:
3rd: Matt
2nd: Dayanny.
THE WINNER IS ALEX & NO MONEY WAS AWARDED!
EPISODE #9: Alex vs. Potatoes.
POTATOES
JUDGES:
1. Simon Majumdar,
2. Ricardo Zarate.
PLAYERS
1. TOM BERRY Culinary Director of Cole Restaurant Boston, MASS.
2. AARTHI SAMPATH Executive Chef (from India) New York City, NEW YORK
3. RJ HARVEY Director of Culinary Potatoe, USA Denver, COLORADO
SURVIVAL ROUND: Must Use - Russet Potatoes, Barbecue Sauce, must eat with a fork in 45 minutes.
- TOM: Pepperjack Pierogies w/Barbecue Butter Lime Sauce,
- AARTHI: Delhi-Spiced Potatoe Cake,
- ALEX: Russet Potatoe Cake w/Brussels Sprouts,
- RJ: Smokey Barbecue Potato Burnt Ends w/Apple Ginger.
JUDGING:
BOTTOM 2: Tom & Alex (first time Alex was in the bottom)
ELIMINATED: Tom.
THE WINNER IS RJ.
MONEY ROUND: RJ picked the challenge. He picked: Russian Banana Potatoes, Hanger Steak, & Smothered in 30 minutes.
JUDGING:
3RD Place: Aarthi,
2nd Place: Alex.
THE WINNER IS: RJ & WON $10,000 & It is Birthday.
EPISODE #10: Alex vs. California.
CALIFORNIA
JUDGES:
1. Michael Voltaggio,
2. Troy Johnson.
PLAYERS
1. CHRIS BARNUM-DANN Executive Chef of Localis Sacramento, CALIFORNIA
2. SARAH HELLER Estate Chef of Staglin Vineyards Family Napa, CALIFORNIA
3. CARLOS ANTHONY Executive Chef Herb & Wood San Diego, CALIFORNIA
SURVIVAL ROUND: Seafood, Sourdough Croutons, & served on the beach in 31 minutes.
- SARAH: Beer Battered Rockfish w/Coleslaw,
- CHRIS: Seafood Salad w/ sourdough Romesco Cabbage Slaw,
- CARLOS: Citrus & Chili Grilled Prawns,
- ALEX: Sourdough-Breaded Seafood Basket.
JUDGING:
BOTTOM 2: Sarah & Carlos.
ELIMINATED: Carlos.
TOP 2: Chris & Alex.
WINNER: Chris.
MONEY ROUND: Chris picked the challenge: Citrus, Grilled, & served Food Truck Style in 35 minutes.
JUDGING:
3rd Place: Chris,
2nd Place: Sarah.
THE WINNER IS: ALEX & NO MONEY WAS AWARDED!
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