tailgating

Episode 6: Tailgating
Quickfire Challenge: Each contestant is allowed to taste three beers from several different brands prior to selecting one. spike said he couldn't tell the flavors of beers apart, my mother was personally offended. she wanted to hit him. With that beer, each contestant is then challenged to create a matching dish that works with the beer. Prize: Immunity from the next Elimination Challenge.
The Best: Jennifer, Richard, Stephanie
The Worst: Dale, Nikki, Spike (that shows him)
WINNER: Jennifer (Landshark Lager — Shrimp and scallop Beignets with fennel avocado & pepper pureés) she's avenging for zoi. she's got the power and drive now
Elimination Challenge: The contestants are asked to create meals for a tailgating party at Soldier Field prior to a Chicago Bears football game (Week 6 game versus the Minnesota Vikings). The chefs are given preparation time both at the Top Chef kitchen and at the field, prior to serving, on grills. The top and bottom three dishes were selected from the crowd participating in the tailgating party, including former Bears players Richard Dent, Gale Sayers and William "The Refrigerator" Perry, though the final decision of the winner and eliminated chef was left to the judges.
WINNER: Dale (Baby back ribs marinated in tandoori, potato salad with raisins & mango) he was SUPER excited about going to see the bears, too. like "yay!"
ELIMINATED: Ryan (Bread salad with marinated chicken, poached pears and brandy cocoa) he made like a fancy, ritzy, five course meal, not real tailgaiting food. i couldn't' remember when he was outed for like weeks, but it was this one.