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Saturday, October 19, 2013

Top Chef NOLA : Season 11 Episode 3 - Copying Commander's Palace

The cheftestants replicates iconic dishes at the legendary Commander's Palace.
An elimination Quickfire challenge keeps the cheftestants on their toes this week as they make dishes with items on Dana Cowin’s worst “Food Trends” list. For the Elimination Challenge, the cheftestants are asked to replicate legacy dishes from the iconic Commander’s Palace menu. Joining the judges are Commander’s Palace current chef and alumni: Emeril Lagasse, Paul Prodhomme, and Tory McPhail.







Bring on the FOOD !!
QUICKFIRE TIME 
Seared Tuna in Bacon with Honey, Vinegar, Jalapenos, and Corn
Chef: Bene Bartolotta
Roasted Pork Loin with Chipotle Smoked Caramelized Apples
Chef: Janine Booth
Cold-Smoked Oysters with Mignonette
Chef: Michael Sichel
Quail Egg, Scallop, Truffle Juice, and Dugg Egg Vinaigrette
Chef: Nicholas Elmi
Kale with Toasted Garlic, Chili Flakes, and Shaved Parmesan
Chef: Patricia Vega
Pasta with Lightly Candied Bacon and Flash Fried Sweet Potatoes
Chef: Stephanie Cmar

QUICKFIRE WINNING DISH
Dish : Rice Congee with Shirred Egg, Soy Sauce, and Sesame Oil
Challenge : Create a Dish that Reinvents a Popular Food Trend
Chef : Shirley Chung

QUICKFIRE WINNER
SHIRLEY

QUICKFIRE ELIMINATION -  AARON
Pack your Knives & GO !!

Bring on the FOOD !!

ELIMINATION TIME


NO PICTURES OF THE 
CHEFTESTANTS WORK
SORRY

ELIMINATION WINNER
JUSTIN

Who will be the NEXT Top Chef !!

NOT -  BRET
Pack your Knives & GO !!



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Top Chef NOLA : Season 11 Episode 2 - Goin' Gumbo Baby !!


Gumbo is a dish that gets better over time. For their first Quickfire Challenge, the cheftestants work overnight to perfect dishes for legendary chef, Leah Chase. And for the Elimination Challenge, the cheftestants are tasked with creating and operating food trucks to feed Habitat for Humanity volunteers helping to rebuild New Orleans after the destruction of Hurricane Katrina.

QUICKFIRE TIME 







Bring on the FOOD !!







QUICKFIRE WINNING DISH


QUICKFIRE WINNER
CARRIE


ELIMINATION TIME







Bring on the FOOD !!
 Spiced Grilled Lamb Salad with Cucumber and Asian Pear
Chef: Shirley Chung 
Grilled Shrimp with a Fish Sauce Caramel, 
Melon-Sungold Salad, and Crushed Wasabi Peas
Chef: Nicholas Elmi
 Lobster and Crab Fritters with Corn Puree and Bacon Jam
Chefs: Justin Devillier 
Tilapia Tacos with Chipotle Aioli and Cabbage
Chefs: Aaron Cuschieri, Carlos Gaytan
Coconut Ceviche with Red Snapper and Bay Scallops
Chef: Bret Pelaggi

ELIMINATION WINNING DISH
Beef and Pork Curry Empanadas with Watercress and Mango 
Chefs: Aaron Cuschieri, Carrie Mashaney

ELIMINATION WINNER
CARRIE

Who will be the NEXT Top Chef !!

NOT -  JASON
Pack your Knives & GO !!



Check back here on Thursday's after the new episodes ..
BRAVO Wednesday nights @ 10 pm

TOP CHEF