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Finale

The chefs relied on eliminated cheftestants to create the restaurants of their dreams. Now it's your turn to decide which haunt you'd frequent, and which dishes you prefer.

Amuse Bouche: Raw Oyster with Lemon Horseradish Ice Cream and Salsa Verde
Elimination Challenge: Create the Restaurant of Your Dreams Featuring a Four Course Tasting Menu

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First Course: Raw Hamachi with Fried Veal Sweetbreads, Asian Pear, Pickled Radish, and Garlic Mayonnaise
Elimination Challenge: Create the Restaurant of Your Dreams Featuring a Four Course Tasting Menu

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Second Course: Pork Belly with a Black Cod Cutlet, Bone Marrow, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, and Kumquat
Elimination Challenge: Create the Restaurant of Your Dreams Featuring a Four Course Tasting Menu

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Third Course: Beef Short Rib with Mushrooms, Red Cabbage Marmalade, and Celery Root Horseradish Puree
Elimination Challenge: Create the Restaurant of Your Dreams Featuring a Four Course Tasting Menu

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Fourth Course: Cornbread with Foie Gras Ice Cream and Whipped Mango
Elimination Challenge: Create the Restaurant of Your Dreams Featuring a Four Course Tasting Menu

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First Course: Spiced beets with Mozzarella, Chocolate, and Truffle Vinaigrette
Elimination Challenge: Create the Restaurant of Your Dreams Featuring a Four Course Tasting Menu

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Second Course: Halibut with Kumquats Marmalade, Cauliflower Puree, and Pancetta Crumbs
Elimination Challenge: Create the Restaurant of Your Dreams Featuring a Four Course Tasting Menu

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Third Course: Braised Pork Shoulder with Pepperoni Sauce, Rosted Cabbage, and Turnips
Elimination Challenge: Create the Restaurant of Your Dreams Featuring a Four Course Tasting Menu

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Fourth Course: Rosemary Caramel Custard with Pine Nuts, Citrus, Cherry and Apple
Elimination Challenge: Create the Restaurant of Your Dreams Featuring a Four Course Tasting Menu

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