Hell's Kitchen - Tuesday June 17, 2008

Last night’s episode wasn’t as hilarious as the previous ones. When it gets down to the final four they are generally the cream of the crop and less mistakes are made.

Last night’s episode started off with a reward challenge, which Christina won by only 2 votes. Petrozza who was the runner-up was enormously disappointed. Jen thought she should have won hands down, but she only came in third place. Corey had no chance at all she wasn’t able to plate all her dishes within the allotted time.

Christina’s reward was a $1000 dollar shopping spree at Lisa Kline’s. To top it off she was actually dressed by Lisa Kline herself.

Side note: I wasn’t too impressed by the pieces that Ms. Kline picked for Christina. I expected to be blown away instead I was left feeling unenthusiastic.

As the other competitors remained at Hell’s Kitchen to complete their chores I noticed something strange. And maybe you did too. Jen was eating off the leftover plates left in the dining room. All I could do was curl my lip and say, “yuck.” You just don’t know what people do to their plates.

Chef Ramsey proclaimed that tonight’s service was the best ever in Hell’s Kitchen.

Still, there were a few mishaps in Hell’s Kitchen. Christina kept burning Chef Ramsey’s hand by leaving the pot handle over the heat. Chef Ramsey was hot about that.

Jen was inconsistent with her risotto and Petrozza had a sloppy station. Disturbingly, Corey sent raw fish to the window and out to a customer. She knew her order wasn’t right, but she sent it out anyway. I would never knowingly eat at a restaurant where the Executive Chef did those types of things.

Great News! It came back to bite her in the buttocks. She should have taken the yelling from Chef Ramsey about being late with her food. Rather than being caught sending up raw food.

With such a successful service it was a difficult decision as to who to put up for elimination.

But as usual Jen was put on the chopping block. The other competitors strategized as to who would have the best chance against Jen. And they chose Corey.

Luckily, for Corey their move paid off as Chef Ramsey sent Jen home.

I do believe of the final four remaining Jen was the better chef. She was creative and original and her dishes seemed to please the palates the most.

Although, I do believe Chef Ramsey was right in letting her go. You just never knew which Jen was going to show up at service that night. It’s extremely hard to work with a person like that.

Until next time Bon appétit!