"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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