Ryan Bartlow (Frankies 570 chef de cuisine)
Michael Chen (yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge executive sous chef)
Matt Murphy (The Irish House exec. chef)
Judges: Claudia Fleming, Maneet Chauhan & Chris Santos
Appetizer R: Tuna belly, dandelion greens, canned chickpeas & dates
Ryan: Seared tuna belly w/ chickpea salad, onions & paprika
Danushka: Seared tuna belly w/ dandelion salad, bacon & shallots
Michael: Tuna Belly Sashimi w/ chickpea puree, onions & lime juice
Matt: Tuna belly two ways w/ chickpea puree, soy sauce, peanut oil & white wine
MICHAEL CHOPPED
Entree R: Lamb top round, rutabagas, carrot jam & grenadine syrup
Matt: Grilled lamb top round w/ rutabaga puree, Worcestershire & Dijon mustard (his griddle pan caught fire w/ about two minutes left on the clock)
Ryan: Roasted lamb top round w/ rutabaga puree, butter & olive oil
Danushka: Marinated lamb top round w/ rutabaga puree, garlic & rosemary
NO LADY IN THIS WEEK'S FINAL
DESSERT R: Arak, canned pumpkin, Amaretti cookies & cayenne pepper
Matt: Pumpkin custard w/ cayenne cream, cream & sugar
Ryan: Pumpkin fritter w/ milk, eggs & cinnamon
WINNER- Matt