Melissa pulls a fast one on her friend Mei, stealing a bunch of her littleneck clams right from her station. Top Chef is a ruthless game, where every chef fends for themselves -- even buddies.
These two are all smiles, but they didn't enjoy a couple of the cheftestants' chowders. Jasper was especially unimpressed with Katie's chowder, and she is thrown into the Sudden Death Quickfire.
Another addition in a day of firsts -- today the judges are going to do the chef's shopping for them! All of the chefs have laugh, knowing the judges have no idea what they're in for.
Richard respects Tom's seniority, and gives him all of the lamb he ordered from the meat counter. Is Tom using his powers of persuasion for good or evil?
George is fired up and inspired to make a Greek dish because of Padma's ingredient choices. This is a cuisine he's very familiar with, growing up working at his dad's Greek diner.
The judges discuss the best and worst dishes of the night before heading to Judges' Table. They have a lot to think about, including the possibility that their ingredient choices hindered some of the chefs.
Unfortunately for Adam, his flash marinated shrimp appeared to be undercooked, and he is sent home for this mistake. Everyone is sad to see our resident Yankee go.
