Ep 2. Episode 2

My Restaurant Rules Australia is an Australian reality television show about restaurants competing for the ultimate prize of starting a restaurant for free. In season 1 episode 2, titled Episode 2, the competition heats up between the restaurant teams as they strive to impress judges and customers alike.

The episode begins with the five remaining teams facing their next challenge - to create a three-course meal for a group of VIP diners. With only two hours to prepare and cook their meals, the pressure is on for the teams to perform at their best.

The first team to take on the challenge is The George in Sydney. Despite a few hiccups in the kitchen, their entree of scallops is praised by the diners for its beautiful presentation and delicious taste. The main course of steak, however, receives mixed reviews with some of the diners finding it to be overcooked and tough. The team is left feeling disheartened but determined to do better in the dessert course.

The second team to present their menu is The Little Café in Melbourne. Their entree of chicken liver parfait is a hit with the diners, who rave about its smooth texture and rich flavor. The main course of roast lamb is also well-received, with many diners praising the tenderness of the meat. However, their dessert of crème brulee is underwhelming in presentation and taste, leaving the team worried about their chances of winning the challenge.

Next up is The Faulty Fawltys, a team from Perth who are determined to impress the judges with their modern Australian menu. Their entree of crab cakes is a hit with the diners, who enjoy the fresh taste of the seafood and the spicy dipping sauce. The main course of barramundi is also praised for its perfectly cooked texture and delicious flavor. The team finishes strong with their dessert of panna cotta with strawberry coulis, leaving the diners impressed and satisfied.

The fourth team to present their menu is The Bathers' Pavilion in Sydney. The team decides to take a risk with their menu, offering unusual flavor combinations and presentations. Their entree of pork belly with apple and ginger chutney is a hit with some diners, but others find the flavors to be overpowering. The main course of duck breast with cherry compote receives mixed reviews, with some diners finding it to be tough and others enjoying the complex flavors. The dessert course is a disappointment, with the diners finding the deconstructed apple crumble to be dry and lacking in flavor.

The final team to present their menu is The Hive in Brisbane. The team's entree of prawn and lemongrass dumplings is a hit with the diners, who praise the delicate flavors and textures. The main course of beef cheeks is also well-received, with many diners commenting on the richness and tenderness of the meat. The team finishes strong with their dessert of chocolate tart with raspberry sorbet, leaving the diners impressed and satisfied.

After all the teams have presented their menus, the diners and judges gather to discuss their impressions. It is clear that The Faulty Fawltys and The Hive impressed the diners the most, but it is up to the judges to make a final decision. After much deliberation, the judges announce that The Hive has won the challenge, impressing them with their attention to detail and well-executed dishes.

As the teams prepare for the next challenge, tensions rise between some of the members. The pressure is on for each team to perform at their best and prove that they have what it takes to start their own restaurant. The competition is just heating up, and the stakes are higher than ever.