Tensions rise when the five remaining chefs fail to impress Chef Anne Burrell on the first test. The only path for redemption is brunch service at Giada De Laurentiis' restaurant, Giada, at The Cromwell Hotel and Casino.
Chef Anne Burrell pushes the seven remaining chefs to the limit with a challenge to create a dish using the nopal cactus. Then, the candidates have to create Mexican dishes worthy of Guy Fieri's restaurant, El Burro Borracho.
Arriving in Las Vegas, the chefs are challenged to show their culinary point of view using an ingredient beloved by high rollers and vacationers alike. Then, they take over BLT Steak at Bally's Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.
Three chefs remain, but only the final two will head to the Caesars Board Room for the ultimate decision. In the last dinner service, the finalists create a tasting menu that showcases their dream restaurant concept.
Chef Anne Burrell gets the chefs cooking with a larger-than-life ingredient. Then, dinner service takes place at the world-renowned Mr. Chow at Caesars Palace, and the candidates must add a theatrical element to dinner.
