M-U: Peter Morris (Langosta Lounge chef de cuisine in Asbury Park) v. Gregory Webb (Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar EC in Gaithersburg, MD; once moved to Mexico City)
R1 J: Geoffrey & Scott
KI: Pomegranate
G: Bruschetta w/ pomegranate gastrique, goat cheese, Swiss chard & bacon
P: Pomegranate-poached shrimp w/ oyster mushroom, shallot & curry salad- ELIM.
R2 J: Harold, Ivy & Jason Birchard (Veselka co-proprietor)
B: Cornmeal-crusted chile relleno w/ Japanese eggplant, goat cheese, black bean sauce & avocado pomegranate relish
G: Chile relleno stuffed w/ chicken tinga, salsa casera roja, Mexican rice & citrus salad- FAIL
R1 J: Geoffrey & Scott
KI: Pomegranate
G: Bruschetta w/ pomegranate gastrique, goat cheese, Swiss chard & bacon
P: Pomegranate-poached shrimp w/ oyster mushroom, shallot & curry salad- ELIM.
R2 J: Harold, Ivy & Jason Birchard (Veselka co-proprietor)
B: Cornmeal-crusted chile relleno w/ Japanese eggplant, goat cheese, black bean sauce & avocado pomegranate relish
G: Chile relleno stuffed w/ chicken tinga, salsa casera roja, Mexican rice & citrus salad- FAIL