Episodes for May, 2008
It’s all about service tonight as the chefs work the line during a breakfast rush at a diner, and then create their own restaurants from scratch.
Salad, one of the least respected dishes by chefs, takes center stage tonight as the contestants are challenged to reformulate it, then they continue with the healthy kick by trimming calories and all things bad from a classic entree.
The remaining chefs’ knife skills are challenged again, followed by a wedding reception challenge which might bring the blades out for an entirely different purpose.
The chefs begin with a sugary challenge, and then move to the historic Second City Theatre where their improvisational skills will be tested by masters of the art – one of the resident troupes. Johnny Iuzzini from Jean Georges restaurant guest judges.
The microwaves are back, and this time the contestants are to make a healthy meal using a single main ingredient. Chef Art Smith, owner of Table 52 in Chicago performs guest judge duties.
Simple pleasures is the theme for tonight’s round as the chefs must create a dish that complements beer, and then throw a tailgate extravaganza for fans of the local team.
QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish that Pairs Perfectly with Beer (Guest Judge: Koren Grieveson)
Elimination Challenge: Cater a Tailgating Party for Chicago Bears Fans (Guest Judge: Paul Kahan)
The dreaded taste test is back, and even before the chefs recover from the QuickFire Chellenge, for the Elimination Challenge they must cater a charity event. Guest Judge: Ming Tsai.
The remaining chefs demonstrate their aptitude with knives, and then help Richard Roeper throw a film-themed dinner.
Guest Judge: Daniel Boulud.
QuickFire Challenge: Demonstrate Culinary Techniques.
Elimination Challenge: Create a Six Course Film Inspired Dinner.