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Carolina Queen Crowned Victor in Intense Restaurant Wars Challenge
28 Apr
Summary
- Two teams battled in the Restaurant Wars challenge.
- Jennifer's health issues led to Sieger's return to the competition.
- Carolina Queen emerged as the winning team, with Duyen taking the win.
In a dramatic "Restaurant Wars" episode, two teams, Terra Reina and Carolina Queen, vied for culinary supremacy. Jennifer's hospitalization led to her removal from the competition, prompting the return of Sieger to join the Terra Reina team. This team, alongside Oscar, Brandon, and Jonathan, focused on Latin food with Southern soul.
The opposing Carolina Queen team, led by Anthony with Laurence, Sherry, and Duyen, aimed for a general Southern concept. Both teams faced the pressure of menu creation, shopping, and preparation, with guest judge Michael Mina observing their progress. Despite some individual struggles, like Jonathan falling behind on prep, both teams opened their restaurants.
The judges, including Michael Mina and Clare Reichenbach, dined at Carolina Queen first, praising its aesthetic and welcome drink. While most dishes were well-received, Laurence's pork belly and Anthony's rice faced criticism. Terra Reina's service encountered significant delays, particularly with appetizers for the judges, leading to scrutiny over timing and execution.
Terra Reina's dishes, including Sieger's tostada and Jonathan's aguachile, were served after a considerable wait. While entrees were praised, desserts from both Sieger and Brandon were deemed disappointing. Ultimately, Carolina Queen was declared the winner, with Duyen securing the win, though without immunity. Brandon was eliminated, having struggled with his dessert.
