Melissa King impressed with an almond flour financier, and Nini Nguyen utilized rice flour for a traditional crepe.
Top Chef All-Stars L.A. Recap: Harmony and Heartbreak in "Get Your Phil"
Despite serving what judge Gail Simmons called "fantastic" food, were eliminated. Their dish—tomato broth with poached cod—failed the technical requirement of the challenge; the judges felt the fresh tomatoes made the dish taste sweet rather than umami and sour.
In honor of the , the chefs met legendary conductor Gustavo Dudamel at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Inspired by the idea of musical harmony, the chefs worked in pairs to create a dish that balanced two opposing flavor profiles: salty, sweet, bitter, sour, or umami.
Bryan Voltaggio & Eric Adjepong (Bitter & Sweet) and Nini Nguyen & Karen Akunowicz (Umami & Sour). The Elimination: A Double Departure
Kevin Gillespie and Melissa King (Umami & Bitter) wowed the judges with a charred cabbage dish that perfectly captured the "harmony" of the challenge.
The meal was served at the award-winning restaurant for Dudamel, members of the Philharmonic, and guest judge Timothy Hollingsworth . The Pairings and Results:
Gregory Gourdet took home the prize with his mastery of gluten-free cooking. The Elimination Challenge: A Symphony of Flavors
Melissa King impressed with an almond flour financier, and Nini Nguyen utilized rice flour for a traditional crepe.
Top Chef All-Stars L.A. Recap: Harmony and Heartbreak in "Get Your Phil"
Despite serving what judge Gail Simmons called "fantastic" food, were eliminated. Their dish—tomato broth with poached cod—failed the technical requirement of the challenge; the judges felt the fresh tomatoes made the dish taste sweet rather than umami and sour.
In honor of the , the chefs met legendary conductor Gustavo Dudamel at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Inspired by the idea of musical harmony, the chefs worked in pairs to create a dish that balanced two opposing flavor profiles: salty, sweet, bitter, sour, or umami.
Bryan Voltaggio & Eric Adjepong (Bitter & Sweet) and Nini Nguyen & Karen Akunowicz (Umami & Sour). The Elimination: A Double Departure
Kevin Gillespie and Melissa King (Umami & Bitter) wowed the judges with a charred cabbage dish that perfectly captured the "harmony" of the challenge.
The meal was served at the award-winning restaurant for Dudamel, members of the Philharmonic, and guest judge Timothy Hollingsworth . The Pairings and Results:
Gregory Gourdet took home the prize with his mastery of gluten-free cooking. The Elimination Challenge: A Symphony of Flavors
