Top Chef
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So far, this season ofTop Chefhas been peaches and cream a bit saccharine and very collaborative.
But despite this truly well-intentioned casting, my devilish side misses the drama.
I miss the fighting and cursing and rivalries!
But there must be a line between reality TV troublemakers and real-life abusers, right?
As the cast dwindles, Ive got my fingers crossed that something heats up soon.
For now, its yet another week centered around a team challenge.
Before we get to our elimination, up first is another delicious-looking Quickfire.
The chefs are introduced to Chris Williams, chef and owner of Lucilles.
Her legacy lives on through her grandson and his renowned restaurant in Houston.
For the challenge, the chefs have to make a meal featuring biscuits.
The winner will earn an undisclosed advantage in the next immunity challenge.
These risks pay off, and Jackson wins the challenge.
Although hes bummed he doesnt win immunity here, he still gets the advantage in the Elimination Challenge.
Our guest judge and inspiration for tonights elimination is chef Wylie Dufresne.
Dufresne is notoriously kooky and a familiar face in theTop Chefkitchen.
As the chefs dive in, theyre surprised to find the plates have entirely different flavor profiles.
Working with their chosen partners, the chefs have to collaborate to create their own pair of doppelganger dishes.
That leaves Demarr and Monique, Jae and Nick, and, of course, Buddha and Jackson.
This challenge is super fun to watch, from the planning stages all the way to Judges Table.
Its difficult for some to conceptualize, like Jo, who exclaims, Real cooking, thats my shit!
This rare lack of confidence paralyzes Jo.
All the judges agree that the poorly cooked pork belly stood out from both meals.
Joining Jo and Evelyn at the bottom are Sarah and Robert.
Roberts strawberry panna cotta is too loose, while Sarahs matching shrimp terrine is too dense.
These conflicting dishes, unfortunately, result in both Sarah and Roberts elimination.
In happier news, Ashleigh and Luke have finally made it to the top.
Luke and Ashleigh go for two savory dishes, a decision thats commended by Tom.
Her scallops and melon pair well with Lukes mushrooms and cucumber, both in flavor and appearance.
But its Buddha and Jackson who win this challenge with their extremely unique dishes inspired by an everything bagel.
Conceptually inspired and technically flawless, Jackson and Buddha are the clear winners of this challenge.
You never know, maybe next week it will finally catch up with him.
It feels like everyone I like bites the dust!
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