Top Chef: "12 Chefs Walk Into A Bar" Recap (11/5/14)

November 10, 2014


"Where Everybody Knows Your Name..."

On this episode of Top Chef, the chefs visit the iconic Cheers bar for their Quickfire Challenge.

Quickfire Challenge: Chefs must create a tasty snack for George Wendt (Norm) & Padma. The winner receives Immunity.

Aaron: Caramel-Bacon Hamburger with Peanut Butter, Mayo & Sunny Side Egg

Katie: Beer Battered Fried Cheese Curds & Olives

Stacy: Arugula Pesto, Prosciutto Chips, & Burrata on Crostini

Rebecca: Crispy Chicken Wings with Spicy Ponzu Glaze

Keriann: Beer Battered Onion Ring with Crab Salad & Spicy Hollandaise

Gregory: Hamburger with Caramelized Onions & Sweet Potato Tempura Fries

Adam: Black Bean Chilaquiles with Fried Egg

Mei: Fried Chicken Wings with Lime-Chili Vinaigrette & Pickles

James: Pickled & Grilled Carrots with Red Bean Puree

Katsuji: Mahi Mahi & Tuna Ceviche with Roasted Tomato Salsa


George's Least Favorite: Gregory & James

Favorites: Keriann & Katsuji

Quickfire Winner: Katsuji. He receives Immunity.


Double Elimination Challenge: Chefs must work in teams to create a 3 course Italian menu (Antipasti, Pasta, Secondi). During dinner service, 60 diners will choose the menu that appeals to them. The team whose menu is ordered the most...wins the challenge. 

Actress Emmy Rossum serves as guest judge. She is also gluten-free.


Purple Team: Aaron, Gregory, & Katsuji

Aaron: Seared Scallops, Macerated Peaches, Pickled Ramps & Crispy Speck

Katsuji: Spring Pea & Goat Cheese Raviolo with Pecorino

Katsuji (Gluten Free): Spring Pea & Goat Cheese with Pecorino

Gregory: Peppercorn Crusted Strip Loin with Sweet Onion Compote


Orange Team: Adam, Doug, Mei

Doug: Radicchio Salad with Warm Pancetta & Goat Cheese Vinaigrette

Adam: Bay Scallop & Fennel Linguine with Sun Gold Tomatoes

Adam (Gluten Free): Red Quinoa Polenta with Seafood Brodo

Mei: Branzino with Lemon Jam, Salsa Verde & Radish


Gray Team: James, Melissa, & Keriann

James: Chilled Wild Shrimp, Mussels & Clams with Arugula

Melissa: House Made Ravioli with Ramps & Bacon Parm Broth

Melissa (Gluten Free): Risotto with Bacon-Parm Broth & Spring Pea Puree

Keriann: Pan-Seared Halibut with Olive Oil Potato & Pistachios


Blue Team: Stacy, Rebecca, & Katie

Rebecca: Seared Scallops with Charred Fennel, Orange & Arugula

Katie: Hand Cut Pappardelle with Basil Walnut Pesto & Confit Cherry Tomatoes

Katie (Gluten Free): Zucchini Pappardelle with Basil Walnut Pesto & Confit Cherry Tomatoes

Stacy: Grilled Ribeye with King Trumpet Mushrooms & Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette


Judges Winning Team: Purple Team

Judges' Least Favorites: James, Stacy, & Rebecca

Eliminated: James & Rebecca (Double Elimination)

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