Ligne Roset's centuries-old French design and BeDESIGN's forward-looking European aesthetic make for the perfect pairing, a Ligne Roset executive notes. Favorite lines, such as Togo by Michel Ducaroy, Prado by Christian Werner, and Ottoman by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, will make a return.Īpropos for a new shop, the brand has also unveiled new designs from its latest collections.Īlways with an eye for striking imagery, Dueñas and Saenz have ensured the second-floor Ligne Roset store will feature eye-catching art pieces from local talent. Those with an affinity for all things French can shop the iconic brand's decorative accessories, lighting, rugs, textiles, and occasional items. Hopefully, it’s a sign that chef Luke has found his footing. His corn and crab samosa earns praise from two tough critics: Kaiser Lashkari and Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi. Who exceeded expectations Despite his Noma pedigree, chef Luke Kolpin has struggled in the first two episodes, but he finally shines this week. Forced to pivot, he grills his remaining potatoes to order, but the judges find his attempt at an Indian curry to be undercooked and bland. The chef forgets to pack up his boiled potatoes before the allotted preparation time expires. Chef Jackson’s spring roll with pho dipping sauce rounds out the top three. Who wins Chef Jae Jung takes the prize with her Sichuan noodles seasoned with Chinese sausage, an elaborate mix of spices, and Korean melon. She earns a place in the top three and narrowly misses her first Elimination Challenge victory. During their trip to Viet Hoa, she helps chef Jackson Kalb find the right spices for the pho dipping broth he’s making for his Vietnamese spring rolls.ĭuring the elimination challenge, the judges enjoy her Vietnamese-style cold chicken salad with a Latin-inspired avocado crema as much as Ha and Suh do. Her gasped “I know all these people” helps establish the credibility of the night market participants. How did Evelyn Garcia do Speaking of chef Evelyn, she had her strongest performance of the season. Filmed on a warm September night, the venue looks lush and inviting, and cameras capture plenty of views of downtown’s dramatic skyline. The Skylawn provides an appropriately dramatic setting. Chronicle food editor Greg Morago is in the background of a couple of the judges’ conversations, and CultureMap readers will spot this author in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment. Yes, that’s Saint Arnold chief marketing officer Lennie Ambrose complimenting the texture of one dish, and Houston Life co-host Courtey Zavala taking a big bite of a dish in a quick shot. Ha and her husband John Suh approve of chef Evelyn’s Vietnamese-style chicken salad.įood-obsessed Houstonians will enjoy scanning the night market attendees for familiar faces. For example, Kaiser Lashkari praises chef Luke Kolpin’s corn and crab samosa. The Houston chefs return to evaluate how the cheftestants faired interpreting their dishes. Anyone who’s dined at Kiran’s will recognize her friendly demeanor, but she doesn’t spare the contestants from criticism - calling out chef Buddha Lo for disregarding her advice not to fry his puff pastry samosa. We get a few amusing moments as the visitors look a little overwhelmed by the unfamiliar ingredients, but the more knowledgable contestants help their peers find everything they need to create their dishes.Ĭhef Verma returns to judge the elimination challenge, which takes place on the rooftop Skylawn at Post Houston. Filipino: Gabe Medina (7000 Islands, Click Virtual Food Hall) and Andrew Musico (The Fattest Cow)Īfter being properly inspired, the contestants shop at local grocery stores for ingredients specific to their cuisines: 99 Ranch Market, Hong Kong Food Market, Viet Hoa, Seiwa Market, and Subhlaxmi Grocers.Chinese: Cori Xiong (Mala Sichuan Bistro) and Elaine Won (Dumpling Haus).Japanese: Naoki Yoshida (Shun Japanese Kitchen) and Manabu Horiuchi (Kata Robata).Indian: Kiran Verma (Kiran’s) and Kaiser Lashkari (Himalaya).Vietnamese: Trong Nguyen (Crawfish & Noodles) and Christine Ha (The Blind Goat, Xin Chao).Featured Houstonians As always, the episode’s quick pace doesn’t give much time to identify the local chefs who participated in the night market.
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