What to expect:
Guest judge Mei Lin joins host Kristen Kish for a Talenti Gelato-inspired challenge.
Chefs must create savory dishes featuring specific gelato/sorbetto flavors in 30 minutes. The episode focuses on fast-paced, regional culinary innovation, testing contestants’ ability to balance sweet and savory components under tight time constraints.
In case you missed it:
The Top Chef Season 23 premiere in the Carolinas featured a high-speed challenge at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
The Blue Team (Jonathan, Jennifer, Lawrence) won, and earned $5,000 each.
Chef Rhoda Magbitang won the sweet potato-themed elimination challenge, while Chef Day was sent home for her Herbes de Provence dish.
