Well, the first thing we see is that Giada's dresses are getting even more revealing this season! Next we see one person calling the studio more amazing than childbirth and another who looks like he's the only one who thinks he's fashionable. We have 3 food truck owners so far, including one with stage fright.
We start with the challenge to introduce yourself and your point of view in 30 seconds. We start with a Jersey Italian girl who Mike thinks looks straight outta Goodfellas. Our "fashion plate" doubles as a drag queen and used to be a professional figure skater. I'm sorry, didn't we already try that with What Would Brian Boitano Cook? We have Italian soul food from Mamma Sita, and Lenny Part II describing himself as a "big Southern teddy bear." We have an Armenian woman married to a Venezuelan man...Mike says, "Just because you're Latin by injection does not mean you know how to cook arepas." Mr. Stage Fright has a mac and cheese food truck in Staten Island. Eddie and his muscles used to play for the Dolphins, and oh, yeah, he has a Caribbean food truck. Emelia is described by one of the other contestants as Stepford. Christina thinks she has an edge because she can cook all kinds of food...how does that set her apart again? And then she wants to ignore the advice of the coaches...there's a winning strategy right there, sweetheart. Matthew is like a little manic squirrel that has been snarking on everyone else. Yes, I am, too, but I don't have 11 other people that I'm competing with! Rue looks a lot more mature and put together than Rue from Hunger Games (as much as I loved her). She takes less than 30 seconds, but South African cuisine is certainly something new for Food Network. Someone else wants to take the crown of Sandwich King. Yes, Jeff Mauro's not wearing it anymore, but that's probably because it didn't make a lasting show.
Now they get to make a video doing the same thing...yay for a second chance. Let's see who listens to feedback and who doesn't. They also get to cook for a Food Network Star Food Festival...and Bob and Susie. I do miss when they were on as regular judges. Christina can't cut her green papaya on the mandoline and is getting flustered. It's been nice knowing ya, sweetie.
Time to taste the food and see the videos! Mr. Sandwich has a comeback on his video, but then his food destroys it. Ms. Goodfellas was busting out of her rice ball. Rue needs to learn that if you say you have a charming personality, you usually don't. Her shrimp is incredible, though...I'm jealous I didn't get to eat it!! Brian Boitano muddled his message but had a lovely plate that got rave reviews. Emilia tries to tell you that she is racy...that never goes over well. Her food is good, but not great. Lenny Jr. has an engaging and funny video and a delicious but spicy bite. Mr. Stage Fright shows it BADLY in his video, but Giada gives his Italian food the thumbs up. Michelle the Mom needs her video to be more interesting, but her food is pretty good. Eddie Football has the drag queen licking his lips but isn't very clear in his POV. His shrimp is very good, but doesn't seems to follow his POV. Christina offers a tasty ride...I'm sure a lot of people would like to take her up on that, but she didn't personalize that enough for the judges. Her food isn't just badly cut, it's bland. Mamma Sita rocks her video, but not her dish...it gets described as tasting like it was made with an instant packet. Matthew looks more like a magician than a Food Network star. Bobby says WTF after his video and is surprised that his food is actually good.
Evaluation time: Your top three are Lenny Jr., Eddie Football, and the drag queen. We are surprised that Emilia is also safe, leaving Manic Squirrel, Stage Fright, and Christina. Michelle the Mom tries to get all mothery with Manic Squirrel, who shoots her down because he obviously knows everything. We'll see if he starts to listen, because he and Stage Fright get another chance while Christina goes home. I guess no one else wanted to get on her tasty ride.
So that's it for tonight, SnarkFolks! We'll see you next week for Adventures in Foodiesitting.
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