Top Chef
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After last weeks impressive start, 14 chefs remain, all vying for the coveted title of Top Chef.
Considering how early we are in the competition, its still anybodys game.
But one chefs repeated missteps quickly leads them to the Last Chance Kitchen.
Once again, the prevailing chef will win immunity.
But queso is an unassuming dish, and many chefs are unsure how to approach it.
His caramelized cheese doesnt look like queso or like anything appetizing at all.
Padma Lakshmis disappointment is obvious and borders on anger.
While others decide to go completely outside the box, Evelyns and Demarrs classic quesos reign supreme.
Beyond the impeccable flavors, the food Evelyn and Demarr make seems so thoroughly inspired in every challenge.
When Padma asks Evelyn about her favorite queso, she answers quickly, My moms!
Demarrs chili con queso with a pickled-pepper dipper gets him his first Quickfire win.
Even after multiple team challenges last week, the social dynamics between the chefs are still being developed.
Their ability to work together is tested again this week when the chefs are divided into two teams.
There is, however, a clear individual winner: Demarr wins the Elimination Challenge.
Back-to-back victories in a single episode are a great sign for the Chicago-based chef moving forward.
Demarrs dirty farro dish was inspired by his mother, who suffered a stroke when he was only 15.
He describes his mom as Superwoman and says this meal is a vivid food memory.
Although Luke misses the mark with his butternut-squashandblack-garlic dish, he is given props for his originality.
Sarah attempts to defend her dish but seems to know its a weaker meal than some of the others.
Will either of these chefs make it back into theTop Chefkitchen?
Simply obsessed with Buddhas pronunciation ofcougar(courrga).
