Ep 2. Mazel Tov!

In this episode of Beat Bobby Flay, two chefs from very different backgrounds, Chef Josh Tomson from Cleveland and Chef Sean Durnin from Texas, go head-to-head in the kitchen with hopes of taking down the culinary king, Bobby Flay. The theme for this week's episode is a "Mazel Tov!" celebration, which means that the chefs have to create dishes that are inspired by Jewish cuisine.

The first round of the competition involves a blind taste test. This means that Bobby Flay and the two guest judges, comedian Roy Wood Jr. and food writer Michael Ruhlman, are presented with two dishes from each chef. They do not know which chef cooked which dish, and they have to choose which one they think is better. Both chefs choose to create a dish inspired by their heritage, with Chef Thomson doing a classic bagel and lox dish with a twist, and Chef Durnin preparing a chicken liver mousse with challah French toast.

After the blind taste test, Bobby Flay chooses which chef he wants to battle. He chooses Chef Thomson, and the two chefs begin the second round of the competition. They have 45 minutes to prepare their dishes, which will then be judged by the guest judges. Chef Thomson prepares a smoked salmon and egg potato pancake with a dill creme fraiche, while Chef Durnin takes a creative spin on matzo ball soup, creating a matzo ball stuffed with brisket and served in a consomme. The judges have a tough time deciding which dish is better, and it's a close call.

Ultimately, one chef is crowned the winner of the "Mazel Tov!" celebration and moves on to the final round, where they have to go head-to-head with Bobby Flay. The final challenge is a surprise ingredient challenge, where the chefs are given a secret ingredient that they have to use in their dish. This time, the ingredient is grapefruit. The chefs have to create a dish that showcases the grapefruit and impresses the judges.

Chef Thomson and Bobby Flay both create amazing grapefruit dishes, but only one can be crowned the winner. Who will come out on top in this intense competition? You'll have to tune in to find out!

Overall, this episode of Beat Bobby Flay is filled with excitement, creativity, and delicious dishes. The chefs bring their A-game to the kitchen, and the guest judges offer some hilarious commentary throughout the episode. Whether you're a foodie or simply a fan of cooking competitions, this episode is sure to keep you entertained.