Top Chef "Restaurant Wars" Recap (12/4/13)

December 5, 2013


Wednesday's episode of Top Chef began with Padma informing the chefs that they would not compete in a Quickfire Challenge. Instead, the the chefs will split into two teams of five for the "Restaurant Wars" Elimination Challenge. Two chefs on each team will serve as Executive Chef and Front of the House. The chefs draw knives to determine their teams.

The Green Team: Sara, Carlos, Nina, Justin, and Shirley
Front of the House: Sara
Executive Chef: Justin

The Green Team select the name Found for their Restaurant. Their concept is Modern American.

Carlos-Red Snapper Crudo with Avocado Mousse & Pickled Baby Carrots
Justin-Roasted Parsnip Agnolotti with Mississippi Rabbit & Collard Greens
Shirley- Olive Poached Cobia, Blanched Ong Choy and Salsa VerdeNina- Pork Tenderloin with Sunchokes & Trumpet Royale MushroomsSara-Nectarine Brown Butter Cake with Moscato Nectarine Salsa


The Purple Team: Carrie, Stephanie, Brian, Travis, Nicholas
Front of the House: Travis
Executive Chef: Nicholas

The Purple Team selects the name Fin for the Restaurant. Their concept is Seafood.

Brian-Scallop Crudo, Corn & Squash Relish with Purple Corn Gel
Carrie-Sauteed Gulf Shrimp with Chickpea Puree & Oregano
Stephanie-Linguine with Caviar, Oyster Cream, & Fennel
Nicholas-Roasted Black Drum with King Trumpet Mushrooms & Oxtail
Travis-Olive Oil Cake with Greek Yogurt, Cherries, & Pistachios

Winner: Purple Team
Judges select Chef Nicholas as the winner. They praised the way he handled the kitchen as Executive Chef.

Least Favorite Team: Green Team
Chef Sara is sent home. Judges believe that she did not adequately train the servers which led to chaos in the kitchen.

Next week: The chefs cook meals that remind them of home.

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