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"From Russia with Vodka"
Quickfire Challenge: A blind taste test of 20 ingredients.
Bottom: Francois (1 out of 20)
WINNER: Chris (13 out of 20)
Elimination Challenge: Chefs were split into two teams to serve a Russian zakuski meal, inspired by Dan Aykroyd's brand of vodka, Crystal Head Vodka which is made in Newfoundland.
INDIVIDUAL WINNER: Connie (Smoked garlic sausage with picked fennel and flax lavash)
ELIMINATED: Steve (Warm potato salad with warm bacon foam, wild salmon caviar with fresh dill)
Guest Judge: Dan Aykroyd
"Cheese, Glorious Cheese"
Quickfire Challenge: In this high stakes Quickfire, the chefs must prepare breakfast using 100% cow’s milk cheese from the Dairy Farmers of Canada. The winner earns immunity in the Elimination Challenge, while the loser goes home. After announcing the bottom three dishes, the chefs who cooked them are each given a second chance to save themselves, with 20 minutes to cook an amuse-bouche.
Bottom: Clayton, Dale, Francois
WINNER: Todd
ELIMINATED: Clayton
Elimination Challenge:
WINNER: Andrea (...)
ELIMINATED: Rebekah (...)
"Getting To Know You"
Quickfire Challenge: The 16 chefs competed in a three-round mise en place tournament. The Quickfire prize was immunity at the elimination challenge.
Round One: Fillet a red snapper; fastest eight move on to Round Two.
Round Two: Peel and prep artichoke hearts; four with the most number of prepared artichokes move on to Round Three.
Round Three: Prepare a hollandaise sauce; best two move on to the final round.
The final two chefs were given 20 minutes to make a dish with the ingredients from the first three rounds, plus items from the Top Chef pantry.
WINNER: Dale (Pan Roasted Snapper, Hollandaise, Black Garlic Potatoes and Roasted Artichoke)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs each create a dish that represents who they are and where they come from.
WINNER: Rob (BC Halibut, Butter Poached Lobster, Crushed Potatoes, Black Trumpet Purée)
ELIMINATED: Michael (Roasted Lamb Saddle with Summer Vegetables, Chèvre Fondant and Tomato Consommé)
Guest Judge: Vikram Vij (Elimination Challenge)
