23×9: The Ultimate Dinner PartyThe chefs pack their knives as they head to Greenville, S.C., where they are welcomed by renowned restaurateur Carl Sobocinski. He opens the door to one of his notable restaurants, Soby’s, where the chefs will stage the ultimate dinner party for a room full of esteemed local restaurateurs and chefs. For the Quickfire Challenge, they will host a pre-dinner cocktail reception, followed immediately by the start of their Elimination Challenge, where they must serve an eight-course meal. Kristen, Tom and Gail will be joined at the judges’ table by Carl Sobocinski and Top Chef season 22 finalist Shuai Wang.
quickfire challenge: create an appetizer using Duke’s mayo
top: [Spoiler (click to open)] Anthony, Oscar, Jonathan winner: [Spoiler (click to open)] Anthony prize: $10k
elimination challenge: create an 8 course mealguest judges: Shuai Wang, Carl Sobocinski (Soby’s), Babette Jones (Six Nineteen of 1865), Khailing Neoh (Sum Bar), Carrie Morey (Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit), Tarcy Harger (Soby’s pastry chef), Joe Cash (Scoundrel), Jorge Barrales Jr. (Papi’s Tacos), Tania C. Harris (Azucar Skull)
raw course: Jonathansalad: Anthonysoup: Laurenceseafood: Sherrygrain: Duyenpoultry: Siegerred meat: Oscardessert: Rhoda
top: [Spoiler (click to open)] Jonathan, Laurence winner: [Spoiler (click to open)] Laurence
safe: [Spoiler (click to open)] Anthony, Duyen, Sherry, Sieger
bottom: [Spoiler (click to open)] Oscar, Rhoda eliminated: [Spoiler (click to open)] Oscar
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