Tom and Eric can't help but grin as they reveal the exotic proteins they selected.

Cuttlefish, red cockles...Kevin and Michael V. definitely want to do some careful menu planning.

Angelo is still bedridden, but that won't stop him from competing!

Things are heating up in the kitchen for Kevin.

Hung's working double time to help out Angelo.

Ed wants Ilan to follow his instructions very carefully.

Tom checks in on Kevin's progress.

The cheftestants have their work cut out for them with such refined palettes to please!

The judges begin tasting the final dishes.

Gail gives her take on the meal.

Eric shares what his favorite dishes of the evening were.

Our finalists wait anxiously for the winner to be announced.

Padma wastes no time - the winner is Kevin!

Kevin is in disbelief.

Angelo congratulates Kevin...

and then they seal their bromance.