"Around the World in 80 Plates"- FINALE

Last Exceptional Ingredient Challenge (Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay): Two hours are on the clock to shop at Carniceria, La Vaquita and Frutas Verduras w/ a $1K budget & prepare a traditional Uruguayan dish, the best of which won.

Liz: Steak, arugula & strawberry salad w/ crumbled sausage

Nookie: Grilled chorizo w/ onions, arugula & lady apples
Avery: Roasted chicken w/ arugula & citrus salad- WIN!

The last EI is Avery ELIMINATING AN OPPONENT...who is Nookie, going home w/ $12.5K.


FINAL TAKEOVER IN L.A.:


Guest Judge:
Wolfgang Puck


AVERY:

Thailand: Toasted coconut "sand" w/ shrimp & green papaya salad
Argentina: Beef filet w/ fire-roasted vegetables & chimichurri
Morocco: Mint tea w/ cardamom-spiced cream, pears & spiced almonds

LIZ:

Thailand: Thai beef salad w/ coconut crispy rice
Italy: Mushroom-braised chicken thighs
Argentina: Vanilla custard & orange empanada w/ dulce de leche
 
When the dust's settled, one woman's leaving w/ about $200K in cash & Infiniti JX35...






















































































































































































































Avery
Liz

...BY FOUR VOTES, IT'S AVERY W/ A GRAND TOTAL OF $198,900!!!!! Liz leaves w/ $3,333.